Yuma County, one of the original four counties designated by the First Territorial Legislature, encompasses approximately 5,500 square miles in southwest Arizona - bordered by both California and Mexico.  Much of Yuma County is desert land accented by rugged mountains. The valley regions, however, contain an abundance of arable land, which is irrigated with Colorado River water.  These valley areas have some of the most fertile soils in the world, having received silt and mineral deposits from Colorado and Gila River floods until the rivers were tamed by an intricate series of dams and canals.

Just over 200,000 people have made Yuma County their home - and love its comfortable, affordable lifestyle. The region’s economy thrives on two major defense facilities, a highly progressive inter-state regional medical facility, a retail and hospitality sector that attracts 70,000 winter visitors annually, a $3.2 billion high-tech agribusiness industry and a booming industrial development sector.

Yuma County has earned a reputation for fair dealing and close partnering with businesses moving into the community. All area jurisdictions provide swift and smooth permitting and development processes. Open communications and a flexible attitude demonstrated by leadership have contributed to the major investments recently made by companies such as Associated Materials Incorporated and Northwestern Industries.

Some of the major attractions in Yuma County are the historical Territorial Prison, the Yuma Crossing Historic Park. Other great places to visit are the Kofa Mountain Range and Wildlife Refuge, and Martinez and Mittry Lakes.

Hunting is a popular sport, as the county offers a variety of different types of game. Major rivers in Yuma County are the Gila and the Colorado, the two most historic rivers in the Southwest.

Yuma County is bordered by California on the West and Mexico on the South. Living close to the Mexican border offers a great opportunity to experience multi-cultural and international business opportunities.

Constant migration of a variety of skilled workers from California, Greater Phoenix and Mexico provide a wealth of talent from which to draw. The fair regulatory environment and proximity to the Southern California, Nevada and Phoenix markets also contribute to making Yuma an attractive location for commerce and industry.