Business rankings, metrics and measurements are important but Arizona has an intangible that we call our “secret sauce.”

• You can come from anywhere and make a contribution to the community or the economy, and have a voice at the table for improving the state. No famous last name or family ties needed.
• Location, Location, Location. Arizona is located near some of the world’s largest economies: California, Mexico and Texas, giving the Grand Canyon State an incredible geographic advantage for trade, investment and economic development.
• Arizona’s “Quality-of-Life Resume” Shines (Literally and Figuratively): More sunny days, on average, than any other U.S. state.

Arizona by-the-numbers:

• 400 scenic golf courses
• 300+ days of sunshine
• 67 lakes
• 25 state historical and recreational parks
• 22 national parks
• 15 Cactus League baseball teams
• 10 spring training baseball stadiums
• 6 professional sports teams (Cardinals, Suns, Mercury, Diamondbacks, Coyotes and Rattlers)
• 4 alpine ski areas
• 3 world-class state universities (Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University)
• 1 Grand Canyon

Arizona plays host to many major events, including:

• Barrett Jackson (Jan. 2016)
• PGA Waste Management Open (Jan. 2016)
• College Football National Championship Game (Jan. 2016)
• Arizona Cactus League (Spring 2016)
• NASCAR Sprint Cup Race (Nov. 2015)