BUSINESS

Arizona is not only a top 10 state for business, but the Valley is the best place in the country for recruitment and attraction of talented workers, according to Expansion Management magazine. The area has also been named one of the “Best U.S. Cities for Jobs” by Forbes, and with an average age of 34, it’s the third-youngest region in the country, making young talent plentiful for any business. Airports like Phoenix Sky Harbor International connect Valley business people to partners the world over, and the area has become an attractor of innovative, high-tech industries such as solar power, biomedicine and aerospace.

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce | Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Arizona Dept. of Commerce | Arizona Technology Council

HOUSING

The various corners of the Valley offer distinct vibes and perspectives for their residents. Each city offers something different, from the rising steel and glass of Phoenix to stylish Scottsdale and from active, rapidly-growing Glendale to the East Valley communities of Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek that offer a great work-life mix. From historic homes to new community developments, and from exciting urban living to active senior neighborhoods, the Greater Phoenix area truly has something for every lifestyle and taste.

Arizona Association of REALTORS® | Arizona Department of Real Estate
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona | National Association of Home Builders

SETTLING IN

There’s so much to do when you move – finding a new bank, establishing utilities, getting a new driver’s license. Greater Phoenix offers banks of all sizes, from big names like Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo to community banks that specialize in personal attention. Arizona Public Service (APS) and Salt River Project (SRP) provide electricity to most Arizona homes, while Southwest Gas is the primary natural gas provider. Qwest and Cox Communications offer phone, internet and television service, while water hookups are provided by each city.

Arizona Dept. of Financial Institutions | Cox Communications 
APS | SRP | Qwest | Southwest Gas 

EDUCATION

As Arizona’s population continues to grow, the demand for more and better schools to prepare the next generation of citizens and workers grows as well. The Valley is home to many excellent primary and secondary schools (both public and private), including Arizona State University, one of the nation’s largest educational institutions.

Arizona Dept. of Education | Maricopa County School Superintendent
Arizona State University | Grand Canyon University
Maricopa Community Colleges | University of Arizona | University of Phoenix

GETTING AROUND

Moving more than four million people around is no easy task, but Greater Phoenix continues to build and establish new ways to get you from here to there (and back). From expansion of highways to an innovative light rail system, there are more ways than ever to get where you’re going. And getting to and from Phoenix is easy through one of the country’s busiest airports, as Sky Harbor International services some 40 million passengers a year.

Arizona Dept. of Transportation | Arizona Motor Vehicle Division | Valley Metro

HEALTHCARE

The Valley has a healthy complement of some of the best medical facilities anywhere, with world-class health care services and nationally-recognized research programs covering nearly every medical specialty. Hospital networks like Banner Health, John C. Lincoln Hospital Network, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the Mayo Clinic offer everything from basic care to advanced procedures and specializations.

Arizona Dept. of Health Services | Arizona Medical Assoc.
Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association

RETIREMENT

It’s no secret that the Valley is seen as a perfect place to enjoy the rewards of a life well-lived. Retirees stay young and active not only through recreation and volunteering but by starting businesses or taking or teaching classes at local colleges or senior centers. And, of course, there’s golf, which area seniors can enjoy nearly every day on one of the area’s 200 courses.

City of Phoenix Senior Services Centers | AARP in Arizona | Area Agency on Aging

ARTS & CULTURE

Greater Phoenix is home to more than 300 unique arts and entertainment venues, spread throughout the Valley and encompassing music, theater, art and much more. First Friday, which takes place – naturally – on the first Friday of each month, is one of the largest art walks in the country, bringing thousands to downtown Phoenix for a cultural celebration. Broadway shows, plays, symphonies and museums stimulate the imagine and entertain the soul.

Art Link | Phoenix Art Museum | West Valley Arts Council | Phoenix Symphony

ATTRACTIONS

The Phoenix area is one of just a baker’s dozen of US metro areas with professional teams in four major sports – football, baseball, basketball and hockey – plus PGA Tour and NASCAR events and more than a month of Spring Training baseball that attract thousands of sports fans and visitors. Those who like their games of chance can find any one of Arizona’s many casinos that offer gaming thrills. And if your sport of choice is finding that great bargain, the Valley is a shopper’s paradise.

Arizona Cardinals | Phoenix Suns | FBR Open | Area Casinos

RECREATION

Valley residents work hard, but they play hard, too. And with so many choices for recreation, who can blame them? Besides the area’s more than 200 golf courses, thousands of acres of park land and numerous mountains to explore, the ever-present sun and warm climate mean you can enjoy hiking, biking, camping, fishing, horseback riding and exploring most days of the year.

AAA Arizona | Arizona Office of Tourism | Arizona Highways Magazine
Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau

WORSHIP

The constantly-growing and ever-diverse population of the Valley of the Sun fosters a wide variety of faiths and places of worship. Nearly every major religion and denomination is represented in the community, with believers of all faiths able to gather as they choose.