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Pinal County, the third-most populous county in Arizona, is fast becoming a premier destination for business expansion and site selection in the Southwest U.S. Strategically located between Phoenix and Tucson – and home to Superior, Arizona – Pinal County anchors...

On September 10, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority announced the opening of a new Arizona Trade and Investment office in Tokyo, Japan, the third of its kind in Asia, joining existing offices in Taiwan and the Republic of Korea. The new...

Coworking Cafe, built on the most comprehensive coworking space directory in the world, has released their latest rankings of the top-performing cities from an economic growth perspective and Phoenix (combined with Mesa in the metro area analysis) has placed #4...

Just 45 minutes from Superior, Mesa Gateway Airport, known as Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport prior to January 2025, serves as the East Valley’s reliever airport for Phoenix Sky Harbor International and just wrapped up its most successful year yet in terms of passenger traffic...

Pinal County, AZ, which is marking its 150th anniversary this year, has emerged as one of Arizona’s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions. The area continues to attract new residents, businesses and large-scale industrial investments, all while preserving...

The Town of Superior held the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Panther Drive Bridge, now officially open to the public, celebrating a critical public safety project that replaces a hazardous low-water crossing vulnerable to flash floods; improves safety and...

Recent data shared by the Arizona Commerce Authority highlights incredible growth for the most recent fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Most notably, Capex exceeded projections by 791%, achieving a monumental $31.64B in investment across the state...

Arizona has solidified itself a leading hub for the aerospace and defense industry, home to major A&D companies, cutting-edge startups, and advanced technologies and manufacturing. Over the past five years, the state has welcomed more than 60 aerospace...

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...