The San Luis City Council meeting on January 8, 2025, highlighted significant economic developments for the city, particularly the successful securing of a grant that promises to boost local employment. City officials announced that a grant application, which had been in progress throughout the previous year, was finalized in December. This funding will support an expansion project expected to commence by the end of the current fiscal year or the beginning of the next.

Once completed, the expansion is projected to create 35 new jobs, each offering an hourly wage of approximately $20. This initiative is a crucial step in enhancing the local economy and providing employment opportunities for residents.

Additionally, the city received $60,000 from the USDA Rural Development Department aimed at launching a small business development program. Collaborating with Local First Arizona, a statewide agency dedicated to supporting small businesses, San Luis aims to foster growth and assistance for local entrepreneurs.

These developments signal a proactive approach by the city council to stimulate economic growth and support job creation, setting a positive tone for the community's future.