Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News Renewing Strategic Ties with Sonora Leaders from Arizona and Mexico came together for an economic mission in Hermosillo, Sonora. MAG plays crucial role in making the international trip happen. Economic Development, Sonora Read More
Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News, Quality of Life Putting Your Money Where Your House Is As the Valley’s population continues to grow, the region is seeing significant increases in housing demand, but the supply of affordable housing is decreasing. As housing costs increase faster than income, many residents are struggling. The Maricopa Association of Governments Economic Development Committee (MAG EDC) recently convened a group of experts to discuss the need for affordable housing solutions. Economic Development, Affordable Housing, EDC Read More
Economy and Growth Creating Arizona Economic Fuel: In Africa? Could Arizona become a leading trade partner with Africa? Economic Development Read More
Economy and Growth Desert Heat Meets Canadian Cool: Did you know Canada employs more people than any other foreign country in the state? Economic Development Read More
Economy and Growth, Video The Next Autonomous Vehicle May Be a Drone Your house burns out of control. An automated drone launches from a nearby base. It flies to the fire and transmits live video before the first fire truck arrives, providing critical information. Economic Development 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
Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News 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 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