Rankings and data continue to show that Maricopa County is a boon for economic development in recent years.
Site Selection magazine ranked the county first in the United States for economic development, as they evaluated investments, jobs created and the overall amount of projects from early 2023 to spring 2024 and gave total points to different counties. Although Maricopa County was the highest, Harris County, Texas, which holds Houston, was close behind. Franklin County, Ohio, which holds Columbus, and Fulton County, Georgia, which contains Atlanta, were in the top as well.
“Maricopa County’s top spot on this year’s ranking is a testament to the talent of Greater Phoenix’s economic development community and the decades of intentional planning that has brought us to this point,” Chris Camacho, president and CEO of Greater Phoenix Economic Council, told The Center Square in a statement. “This recognition is deepened by the variety of impactful, cutting-edge industries choosing the county owing to a strong network of workforce development which is proof of effective, smart growth that brings long-term benefits to businesses and residents alike.”
Meanwhile, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry credited the Arizona Commerce Authority for helping boost growth in the state, as the agency has played a major role in getting businesses to the state as opposed to nearby competitors Texas and California.
