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‘Professionalizing Arizona’s economic philosophy’
Supporters of the Arizona Commerce Authority say public-private economic development agencies play important practical and psychological roles in attracting new jobs to the state.
Critics question effectiveness, fairness of ACA-style agencies
Shuffling the state’s ineffectual Commerce Department into a public-private economic development collaboration called the Arizona Commerce Authority is an attention-grabbing maneuver that, history teaches, will fall short of propelling Arizona out of its economic doldrums.
UpClose with Todd Sanders: Phoenix Chamber CEO says business community unified like never before
Arizona’s business community isn’t the monolithic entity that some people make it out to be, but Todd Sanders sees more unity now than ever.
Brewer: Addition of Chinese solar firm shows impact of tax credits
A Chinese solar-panel manufacturer's decision to put its North American headquarters and about 150 jobs in Arizona shows that a law providing tax credits will boost the state's appeal to renewable energy firms, Gov. Jan Brewer said Nov. 16.
Low taxes, deregulation not only keys to attracting businesses
The year is 2012. Arizona, in its quest to attract businesses to the state, has cut taxes and decreased regulation. But the flood of corporate investment the state's leaders expected has not come, and the businesses they hoped to attract now reside in places such as North Carolina, Texas and California.
Expecting the exodus: AZ’s attempt to lure California businesses east
Picture a horde of California’s most successful business owners standing on the western bank of the Colorado River, peering longingly across the water. For years they’ve run their offices and factories in the Golden State, but high taxes and burdensome regulations have taken their toll.
