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
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State for Power Grid Reliability
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Economic Performance
Rich States, Poor States Report, 2025
State for Infrastructure & Transportation
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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 ArizonaPHOENIX, AZ (May 7, 2026) – United Foods International (UFI), alongside the City of Phoenix, state and local leaders, and regional partners today celebrated the grand opening of UFI’s new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the Envision Dobbins 202 West Industrial Park in Phoenix, Arizona. The state-of-the-art facility will allow UFI to double its liquid production in Arizona and expand its capabilities to meet growing demand for custom food ingredient solutions. The new facility will be capable of processing 8 million gallons of liquid products annually, increasing the total liquid production capability in Arizona to over 13 million gallons per year. Once fully operational, the facility is expected to employ up to 100 people.
READ MORE about United Foods International Celebrates Grand Opening of New Manufacturing Facility In Phoenix »WELLTON, AZ (May 6, 2026) – Today, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College officially opened the Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Yuma County, a 5,600-square-foot facility designed to expand hands-on training in high-demand industries. To celebrate the event, Arizona Western College (AWC) leadership was joined by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), local government, academic leaders, and construction partners. The Accelerator is supported by a $3.6 million investment from the ACA to design, construct, and equip the facility, positioning Wellton and AWC as a key hub for workforce innovation in the region.
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