Doing Business in Phoenix

Phoenix is now the sixth-most-populated city in the United States and boasts one of its fastest-growing metropolitan areas. The city offers proximity to major population centers in the Southwest including Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas, as well as strategic placement along the Mexico/NAFTA corridor, which provides direct access to international trade and business opportunities. An international airport, major highways and railroads, and public transportation through light rail and bus service support the strength of the Greater Phoenix region’s transportation infrastructure.

Diversity is the strength of the economy and reflects the community-wide consensus for business development and quality job creation. The city provides an educated, qualified workforce. Companies are attracted to the Greater Phoenix region’s low cost of doing business. Discover what other companies have found in Phoenix and the metropolitan area.

Key reasons companies choose the Greater Phoenix region:

• Low cost of doing business
• Strong transportation infrastructure 
• Educated and qualifed workforce

As approved by the GPCC Board of Directors in June 2010, the GPCC Economic Development Committee carried out its Action Plan for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. The Committee focused on three key pillars: business retention and expansion activities, education outreach to lawmakers and the general public, and legislative and regulatory support. The first year of the Action Plan was deemed a great success and the results can be found here in the annual report.

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