Business & Financial Services
MOVING AT THE SPEED OF BUSINESS
Composed of four categories including business and support services, finance, insurance and data centers, Arizona's business and financial services sector is among the top in the nation. The state’s stable climate, reliable energy and pro-innovation policies allow industry to thrive and pave the way for future technologies.
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INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
Data Center Market:
Metro Phoenix
JLL North American Data Center Report, 2024
State for Highest Financial Industry Concentration
Lightcast, 2024
State for Inventory Growth in the Primary Data Center Market Since 2020
CBRE, 2024
INSIDE THE SANDBOX
Arizona was the first state in the nation to launch FinTech and PropTech Sandboxes. These influential platforms cut red tape and enable industry disruptors to drive innovation and collaborate.
TOP BUSINESS & FINANCE TALENT
Arizona’s business & financial services talent pool is growing. With top-ranked universities and resources designed for success, the state’s workforce is equipped to excel now and in the future.
Business & Financial Services News
PHOENIX, AZ (May 5, 2026) – Small businesses play a foundational role in supporting Arizona’s economy. This week, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is proud to celebrate Arizona’s small businesses and entrepreneurs as part of National Small Business Week 2026, taking place through May 9. Arizona is home to more than 706,000 small businesses that employ 1.2 million people, representing 99.5% of Arizona businesses according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Supporting business creation and entrepreneurship is part of the ACA’s core mission. The ACA offers a comprehensive suite of programs and resources to help small businesses launch, scale and thrive.
READ MORE about ACA Celebrates Arizona Entrepreneurs For National Small Business Week »PHOENIX, AZ (May 4, 2026) – Building on strong economic momentum and record levels of international activity and investment, Arizona celebrated the opening of the Taiwan Trade and Investment Service Center in Phoenix on Friday, May 1, which will serve as a platform to increase collaboration, trade and foreign direct investment opportunities between Arizona and Taiwan. On April 30-May 1, the ACA hosted the Arizona AI & Semiconductor Global Forum, supported by SelectUSA. The forum brought together Arizona partners and a delegation of over 100 business, government, academia, and community leaders from around the world to learn about Arizona’s advantages and explore investment opportunities ahead of the SelectUSA Investment Summit on May 3-6.
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