Doing Business Here
Mill Avenue District cultivates a unique urban environment in the heart of the metropolitan Phoenix area. The city offers the most educated workforce in the area and amenities such as Arizona State University, Tempe Town Lake, loft living and a vibrant downtown with more than 30,000 workers. Tempe's knowledge-based environment attracts a variety of industries that require creative class workers, as well as companies that serve typical residential needs. Mill Avenue District business targets include the companies that will generate the new products and ideas of tomorrow as well as those that keep us healthy and satisfied today.
The Mill Avenue District's central location makes it a great place to do business. With countless commercial, retail and office parks, many near freeways, bus routes, or the airport, employees and customers can reach businesses quickly. Mill Avenue District businesses can access six freeways, an international airport just five minutes from downtown and a variety of alternative transportation methods.
For assistance or questions about opening a business in Downtown Tempe contact Jimmy Cerracchio at (480) 355-6076 or jimmy@downtowntempe.com
Accolades:
- The American Planning Association designated Mill Avenue as one of the 10 Great Streets in America in 2008
- The O'Neil Associations and ASBA Economic Indicators Monitor rated Tempe as having the best quality of life amongst downtowns in Arizona
- BusinessWeek named Tempe as one of the nation's best cities to start a business
- The International Downtown Association has recognized Downtown Tempe's parking program for it's ease of use and functionality




