Be a VIP on this progressive Red Carpet Tour as we take a behind-the-scenes look at leading businesses in our community. Hear from the Town of Gilbert's Office of Economic Development and Gilbert Town Manager Patrick Banger as he shares recent developments and plans for further growth of our town. 

The Red Carpet Tour will include a rolling pass and narrative of new developments including St. Xavier University, several projects within the Heritage District, Rivulon and other South Gilbert projects . Participants will take on-site tours at locations including:

• Orbital ATK

• Celebration Stem Cell Centre

• Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

• Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Tour bus will depart from and return to Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.  Closed-toed flat shoes are required – no sandals, flip-flops or high-heels; comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided by Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.

About the participating businesses:

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center joins Banner Health, one of the country’s largest nonprofit hospital systems, with MD Anderson, internationally renowned for its cancer treatment and research, to deliver unprecedented levels of cancer care in Arizona.  MD Anderson’s mission is to “eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, education and prevention”. 

Celebration Stem Cell Centre in Gilbert, Arizona is a private umbilical cord blood bank, public cord blood donation bank, adult stem cell processing, genetic counseling and research facility.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport hosts more than 50 companies, serves 35 cities with non-stop service via Allegiant, and contributes $1.3 billion annually to the Arizona economy. Gateway is also developing as an international aerospace center with aircraft maintenance, modification, testing, and pilot training. In addition to the area's skilled labor force, excellent year-round flying weather, three expansive runways averaging 10,000 feet, and access to international markets, Gateway's assets make it a prime location for global-minded companies. Gateway has been designated as Foreign Trade Zone #221, as well as a Military Reuse Zone, offering aviation companies a significant financial edge in the global marketplace.

Orbital ATK designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world both as a prime contractor and as a merchant supplier. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; satellites and associated components and services; composite aerospace structures; tactical missiles, subsystems and defense electronics; and precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition. Headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, Orbital ATK employs more than 12,500 people in 20 states across the U.S. and several international locations.