PHOENIX — Maricopa County ranked No. 1 in the country for economic expansion over the past year thanks to its growth in jobs and business investment.
The Site Selection publication ranked United States counties based on the number of projects from January 2023 to March 2024, in addition to investments and jobs.
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Maricopa County followed the list over counties with giant populations and hard-working centers like Houston, Atlanta, Dallas and Columbus, Ohio, among others.
The county also stood out for its investment and workforce education through its In-Demand Industries Prioritization program for the healthcare, construction, complex manufacturing, transportation and logistics, IT, and finance sectors.
Chris Camacho, executive director of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, said business and network leaders have “worked tirelessly for decades to create a nationally identified operating environment and industrial centers that are conducive to diverse categories of businesses. “
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