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The 2020s Brought Tremendous Growth to Arizona. Will it Last?

The 2020s Brought Tremendous Growth to Arizona. Will it Last?

by Madison Leyvas | Feb 25, 2025 | Economic Development Insights

The opening years of the decade marked a time of change in Arizona’s economy. The COVID-19 pandemic dumped cold water on the office market as companies scrambled to write remote work policies. Retail locations suffered as people turned to delivery apps and online...
Buckeye’s Healthcare Attraction Journey: A Strategic Vision for Growth

Buckeye’s Healthcare Attraction Journey: A Strategic Vision for Growth

by Madison Leyvas | Jan 31, 2025 | Economic Development Insights

As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, Buckeye is experiencing an unprecedented demand for healthcare services. With a young, family-oriented population, the need for comprehensive medical care has never been greater. From outpatient facilities and...
Arizona Works When Childcare Works

Arizona Works When Childcare Works

by Katie Hurst | Sep 20, 2024 | Economic Development Insights

Like the rest of the nation, Arizona is in the middle of a childcare crisis. Unable to find or afford quality child care is an obvious problem for working parents. Did you know that it’s also a problem for businesses? In Arizona, on average, businesses lose $2,020 per...
Who Needs Copper? Arizona’s Workforce for Starters

Who Needs Copper? Arizona’s Workforce for Starters

by Katie Hurst | Aug 26, 2024 | Economic Development Insights

The United States strategically takes proactive steps to free its critical minerals supply chains from foreign nations and boost domestic mining. Notably, U.S. Representatives have announced the launch of a Critical Minerals Policy Working Group to accomplish this...
Transforming Goodyear: The Rise of GSQ

Transforming Goodyear: The Rise of GSQ

by Katie Hurst | May 6, 2024 | Economic Development Insights

In 2019, the city of Goodyear embarked on a visionary journey, laying the foundation for what would become a major transformative project for the city and its residents. Through a strategic development agreement, Globe Corporation and the city of Goodyear set the...
Why a Balanced Approach to Power Generation is Critical to Economic Growth

Why a Balanced Approach to Power Generation is Critical to Economic Growth

by Katie Hurst | Mar 26, 2024 | Economic Development Insights

Providing reliable water and power to 2 million people in America’s fifth-largest city isn’t optional – it’s critical. It keeps the Valley running, allowing people to run their businesses, live their lives, and power our economy. This past summer, SRP saw...
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