Civil Municipal Magazine - Nov 2023

76 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11 for companies looking to establish or expand. With a low cost of doing business, no property tax within city limits, and a streamlined permitting process, Kingman offers tangible benefits to companies considering a move. Bennett Bratley, Economic Development Director, elaborates on the city’s approach: “We market our low cost of doing business extensively. The absence of a property tax in Kingman offers significant savings for potential businesses. Our permitting process is designed to be efficient. We conduct pre-application meetings with industries or businesses considering Kingman, addressing any potential issues upfront. This approach ensures a quicker speed to market, a crucial factor for companies deciding on a location.” When asked about the sectors that dominate Kingman’s business landscape, Bratley responds, “Healthcare is one of the largest sectors within our city limits. However, we’re actively marketing to the transportation, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. Kingman operates an ECDEV Director Bennett Bratley Tourism Services Mgr. Josh Noble ECDEV Project Mgr. Sylvia Shaffer