Arizona provides world-class advantages—including top talent, a strong supply chain and modern transportation infrastructure. The state's business climate is sunny, steady and predictable. Arizona offers lowered taxes, streamlined regulation, and a comprehensive suite of programs designed to enhance business success.
Most Competitive State in The Mountain Region
Site Selection Magazine Prosperity Cup, 2025
Economic Performance
Rich States, Poor States Ranking 2025
Best State for Business
Chief Executive Magazine, 2024
Private Sector Job Growth
Arizona Office of Economic Development, 2024-2025
Flat Income Tax
Lowest flat-tax in the U.S.
Corporate Income Tax
Among the Lowest in the U.S.
Franchise Tax, Business Inventory Tax, Estate Tax, Worldwide Unitary Tax, Gross Receipts Tax
Arizona’s simplified and competitive tax structures makes Arizona one of the most welcoming states in the nation for people and business.
Affordable BusinessArizona offers a winning combination of smart leadership and smart policy enabling an innovation-driven economy that accelerates technologies and streamlines regulation.
Smart PolicyArizona's talent is young, skilled and rapidly growing. With endless adventures and high-impact career options, Arizona attracts the best and brightest.
Skilled TalentArizona's southwest location near the world’s largest economies efficiently enables the movement of goods and people, enhancing the speed of doing business.
Modern InfrastructureWith more than 300 days of sunshine and limitless opportunity, Arizona is the best place in the nation to live, work and recreate.
Life in ArizonaTUCSON, AZ (March 19, 2026) – Governor Katie Hobbs joined Pima Community College, the Arizona Commerce Authority, City of Tucson, Pima County, and local industry leaders today to celebrate the grand opening of Pima Community College’s new Flexible Industry Training (FIT) Lab, a Future48 Workforce Accelerator, located in Tucson, Arizona. The FIT Lab is an innovative, advanced manufacturing training facility designed to meet the rapidly evolving workforce needs of Southern Arizona employers. The event brought together Pima Community College leadership including Chancellor Dr. Jeffrey Nasse; Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority; Tucson Mayor Regina Romero; Pima County, and industry leaders including American Battery Factory.
READ MORE about Governor Hobbs Joins Pima Community College And ACA To Celebrate Opening Of Advanced Manufacturing Future48 Workforce Accelerator In Tucson »PHOENIX, AZ (March 18, 2026) — With just 19 days left until the inaugural Arizona Tech Week, excitement is buzzing across the state. More than 250 partner‑hosted events are gearing up — from hands-on workshops and founder meetups to industry panels, tech demos, open houses, startup pitches, and much more. Explore the full Arizona Tech Week calendar to start planning your week of innovation, inspiration, and community. Arizona Tech Week on April 6-12, 2026 will bring together startup founders, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers and tech enthusiasts for a week of lively keynotes, panels, social networking engagements, pitch competitions, and exclusive Arizona experiences at hundreds of events in all corners of the state.
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