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In a recent interview with Business Facilities, Arizona Commerce Authority President and CEO Sandra Watson highlighted why the state is a top choice for businesses looking to relocate or expand. “Arizona offers the whole package for companies of all sizes—a premier business environment, growing..."

Unveiled at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Detroit in September, Lightcast presented its 2025 Talent Attraction Scorecard, marketing ten years since first analyzing these workforce migration patterns. Arizona secured the #7 spot for talent attraction across...

In this year’s Emerging Trends survey, produced by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, industry participants rated 2026 investment and development prospects across property types, as well as key aspects of their local markets. These responses were combined to produce the overall real estate market rankings...

Arizona’s economic trajectory continues to attract attention from businesses and talent nationwide. With its unparalleled business and quality of life attributes, the state offers unique opportunities for business growth and personal achievement. Superior’s close proximity to the Phoenix...

U.S. News & World Report has named Arizona State University (ASU) the world’s most innovative university for eleven consecutive years, excelling in research, sustainability, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary studies. The innovation ranking is determined by a survey of college...

The Phoenix Business Journal reports that since 2020, Arizona has attracted more than $205 billion in semiconductor investment—more than any other state. TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, has announced an impressive $165B investment in Arizona...

Rebuild Superior, Inc. received a Golden Prospector Award of Merit at the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) 2025 Fall Forum, held this week in Prescott. Created by AAED, the Golden Prospector awards encourage and recognize excellence in economic...

Arizona’s semiconductor ecosystem experienced significant milestones last week as key industry players convened in Phoenix for the SEMICON West conference. Among the highlights, Applied Materials and Arizona State University (ASU) celebrated the grand opening...

Arizona’s public universities, which include Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona, play a pivotal role in the state’s strategy to attract semiconductor investment and create high-wage jobs. Through cutting-edge research and...