Each year, Area Development honors states that excel in attracting major economic development projects. Using data provided by state economic development agencies, they assess top projects based on criteria such as job creation, capital investment, industry diversity, and the strength of each state’s economic strategy. To ensure fair comparisons, Gold and Silver Shovel Awards are presented across five population categories.
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Arizona State University (ASU) set the ambitious goal of becoming the world’s leading hub for interdisciplinary research, discovery and development by 2030. Recently, the university took a major step toward that goal when it placed in the top 10 nationally and #14 globally in the latest Times…
According to the latest findings by CommercialCafe, Phoenix has secured the top spot among U.S. cities with a population or more than one million. The analysis studied a wide range of data points, including startup density, percentage of college-educated individuals, office/coworking costs…
On Monday, January 12, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs delivered her 2026 State of the State address, opening a new legislative session at the State Capitol. Town of Superior Mayor Mila Besich attended the address as the community received special recognition from Hobbs for its Panther Drive Bridge project, which officially…
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