Phoenix has made it onto a prestigious top 10 list of U.S. metropolitan areas that are attracting business expansions and relocations, and it snared the No. 2 spot in a ranking of cities that are adding manufacturing sites in the process. The pace of new businesses relocating to Arizona or existing businesses expanding their operations here remained steady during most of 1995. Companies locating to the state continue to be attracted by the quality of life, quality work force and lower tax burdens.
Strong growth is seen for state technology.
Further confirmation of Arizona's attractiveness as a new business location comes in an issue of Plants, Sites, Parks, a specialty publication aimed at corporate relocation officials. Arizona ranked fourth on the list of most attractive locations in a survey of the magazine's readers. One of the main attractions cited is the brain power that's available. The area's quality of life is also emphasized as an important aspect of its attractiveness to companies looking to relocate or expand. Planning for a Bright Future From the moment of arrival in Greater Phoenix, there is a sense that this is a different kind of place.