By Lynn Parsons, Executive Director, Coolidge Chamber of Commerce
Coolidge is on the rise and has experienced significant economic and population growth in the last few years. As of 2024, the estimated population stands at more than19,000, up from just over 13,000 a few short years ago, in 2020.
Leading the way on the economic development front are local retail and services companies, Inland Port Arizona (IPAZ) and the Coolidge Airport. New coffee shops, restaurants, gyms and health service providers have sprung up among Coolidge’s legacy businesses.
IPAZ bustles with activity. Recent road improvements were named Project of the Year by the Arizona chapter of the American Public Works Association. Nikola Motor Company employs hundreds at its state-of-the-art facility to produce a hydrogen semi-truck being adopted by major companies throughout North America, including Walmart. Additionally, Procter and Gamble is targeting a 2024 groundbreaking for their new fabric care production facility at IPAZ that will employ 500.
