Economy and Growth, MAGAZine Countdown to Census 2020 Did you know that when you participate in the 2020 Census, you will be helping to build schools, providing funding for public safety, and even helping businesses decide where to build factories, offices and stores? Census, Economy Read More
Economy and Growth, Quality of Life Man’s Best Friends are Big Business in Arizona Did you know that well more than half of the households in the United States own a pet—that’s 85 million families! More than 1.5 million of those families are in Arizona, with more than 1 million dogs and close to 700,000 cats gracing our homes. Economic Development Read More
Economy and Growth, Video Arizona Christian University Is Taking Flight Arizona Christian University (ACU) is on the move! ACU will be moving from its current location to a new Glendale campus, the former home of Thunderbird School of Global Management. Economic Development Read More
Economy and Growth, MAGAZine Hey, Neighbor! Cross-border opportunities to improve the economies of Arizona and Sonora were the focus of an Ari-Son Megaregion meeting that brought together Valley mayors and recently-elected Sonoran officials. Economic Development Read More
Economy and Growth, MAGAZine, Safe and Smart Travel Hail to Light Rail When the Valley's first light rail passengers stepped on board December 27, 2008, they knew they had a convenient new alternative to driving. What they might not have predicted is how light rail has played a critical role in supporting vibrant, healthy, connected and economically competitive communities. Transportation, Prop 400 Read More
Economy and Growth, Quality of Life Community Colleges District has $7.3 billion impact Did you know that the Maricopa Community Colleges is contributing to our region through an economic impact of $7.3 billion statewide? Education Read More
Economy and Growth Arizona's Economy: Cool or Not Cool? Rounds Consulting Group Inc. President Jim Rounds says Arizona's economy has improved significantly since the Great Recession. Key factors that matter in growing the economy are tax rates, economic development programs, workforce, transportation infrastructure, marketing, responsible regulations and a balanced budget. Economic Development Read More