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Arizona Ranks #1 for Foreign Direct Investment, Reaching $108B in 2025
According to the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Arizona experienced a record-breaking level of international growth in 2025, including: Generating more than $1B in foreign direct investment; Creating thousands of new jobs in skilled, in-demand industries; Growing Arizona...
Superior Supports Growth and Innovation in Pinal County
The Town of Superior, located 40 minutes east of the Phoenix Metro Area, is home to a dynamic emergence of innovation and opportunity in Pinal County. Situated inside the historic Superior High School building, which is being repurposed into a multigenerational center, is...
Proactively Planning Today for Superior’s Future Energy Needs
Mila Besich, Mayor of the Town of Superior, has long been an outspoken advocate for the rural community, championing its historic roots and future economic potential. As Superior continues to grow and support current and burgeoning industries, access to reliable and affordable energy has become...
ASU Named a Top University Globally for Interdisciplinary Science
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...
Phoenix Ranked #1 U.S. City for Startup Density and Growth
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...
Mayor Besich Represents Superior at Governor Hobbs’ State of the State Address
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...
Discovering a True Hidden Gem in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert
WorldAtlas, one of the largest publishing resources in geography, sociology, demography, environment, economics, politics and travel has described the Town of Superior as an “Underrated Gem for 2026.” From magnificent mountainous surroundings and the wealth of trails to waterways, landmark parks...
Why Arizona Remains a Top State for Business Location and Expansion
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..."
Arizona Ranks in Top 10 in Lightcast 2025 Talent Attraction Scorecard
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...
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