 Advanced technology companies like IBM, Misys Healthcare Systems, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Missile Systems, Sanofi Aventis,Texas Instruments, Universal Avionics and Ventana Medical Systems have already discovered the advantages that Southern Arizona can give them and their employees.
Southern Arizona's Low Cost of Business - A Resource for the New Economy
The costs of labor, materials, utilities and other expenses of business in Southern Arizona are among the most economical in the U.S. Workers' Compensation premium rates are very low. Unemployment insurance rates are among the lowest in the nation. Residents of Southern Arizona also enjoy affordable housing and a cost of living below the national average.
 Expanding Your High-tech Company To Southern Arizona Made Easy
If you're considering expanding or relocating your high-tech or other company, Southern Arizona is ready to facilitate your move. Its team of economic development professionals will coordinate each element of your site selection project. At the hyperlinks below, you'll find a highly responsive, fast moving support network of public and private sector partners that will make your decision an easy one.
Arizona Department of Commerce
www.azcommerce.com
Innovation, technology and entrepreneurship are key drivers in today's knowledge-based economy. The Office of Innovation & Technology at the Arizona Department of Commerce is dedicated to providing assistance and resources to accelerate the growth of high-tech entrepreneurship throughout Arizona. Other efforts at the Arizona Department of Commerce lending support to high-tech entrepreneurs include: Business Attraction & Development; Commerce & Economic Development Commission; Small Business Services; and Workforce Policy.
Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities
www.treoaz.org
Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Inc. (TREO) is a non-profit organization which facilitates the creation, retention, expansion or recruitment of high-quality jobs to Southern Arizona. TREO officially became operational on July 1, 2005.
Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation
www.svedf.org
The Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation focuses its efforts on business recruitment, expansion/retention and international business development alliances. It offers a sizable high-tech industry company and employment component in support of Fort Huachuca.
Other Business Attraction/Recruitment Entities in Southern Arizona
Greater Casa Grande Valley Economic Development Foundation
http://casagrandevalleyedf.com/
Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporaton
www.gyedc.org
Nogales-Santa Cruz County Economic Development Foundation
http://www.nogales.com/
Direct Connections to the World
Southern Arizona's Sweeping Infrastructure
The Southern Arizona area infrastructure includes an international airport, the intersection of 2 interstate highways and a state-of-the-art telecommunications network.
Tucson International Airport, located 7 miles from downtown, offers service to 13 cities and connections to more than 75 destinations. Interstate 10, a cross-continental highway, intersects Interstate 19 allowing easy access to western, eastern and southern markets. Telecommunication needs are serviced by 21 central offices linked by more than 920 miles of fiber optic cable.
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