Economic Development in Buckeye - Who is Coming to Our Fair City
Suzanne (Susie) Boyles serves as the Economic Development Director for the City of Buckeye, Arizona. Additionally, she is a board member of the Arizona Association for Economic Development, an ambassador for the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and a Young Talent Advisor for the Center for the Future of Arizona. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business from Western New Mexico University. Among her achievements is the Buckeye Healthcare Initiative, which aimed to identify healthcare gaps and development opportunities in the city. This initiative successfully attracted Abrazo Health and Banner Health to commit to building healthcare campuses in Buckeye, including two new acute care hospitals, medical office buildings, and other healthcare services. Her tenure at the City of Buckeye has been marked by success in attracting both large and small businesses offering high-paying jobs. She attributes her success to her mother, who was a strong role model. Susie attended college on a volleyball scholarship. In 2022, she was recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona by Arizona Business and Arizona RE Magazine (AZBigMedia), and in 2023, she was featured in the list of People and Projects to Know in Commercial Real Estate by AZBigMedia.