Create quality jobs. Expand existing business. Attract new business.

In Arizona, our focus is unmistakable. Foster the most desirable corporate climate in the country while armed with the most competitive incentives package, engage in aggressive, global competition ... and win.
 

CNBC ranks Arizona among the top five friendliest states for business and Number 1 for our quality and availability of workforce. And that's just the beginning. We're a renewable energy leader, according to Business Facilities: Consistently in the Top 3 among alternative energy leaders and Number 1 in solar energy manufacturing. And did we mention a quality of life beyond equal?
 

The Arizona Commerce Authority spearheads the state's efforts to attract new business and expand businesses already excelling in the state. It's led by a group of the most formidable, visionary private and public-sector minds in Arizona, coupled with the most talented staff implementing the strategy. We "speak" business, to ensure your business is not just thriving, it's exceeding expectations.
 

Engage with our experts. We're confident you'll agree with Chief Executive magazine—Arizona is the most desirable state for your industry. And with peers such as Amazon, Raytheon, First Solar, Suntech, Boeing, eBay/PayPal, Mayo Clinic and many more... you know you'll be in good company.

Solar

Solar Leader

Arizona is quickly on the way to its goal of becoming the solar capital of the world – recently ranked No. 1 nationally in alternative energy industry leaders and solar energy manufacturing leaders.

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Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace & Defense

Fueled by the success of major industry leaders such as Raytheon, Honeywell, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Orbital Sciences, Arizona is home to more than 500 A&D companies.

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AZ Innovation Challenge

AZ Innovation Challenge

The Arizona Innovation Challenge is an investment in the minds of talented entrepreneurs in Arizona and around the world. The ACA will award $1.5 million to the most promising technology ventures that participate in the Challenge (awards may range from $100,000 to $250,000).

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