Arizona has made a concerted effort in recent years to create a business-friendly, minimalist regulatory environment by cutting red tape and by repealing overly burdensome regulations that would otherwise make business more difficult for companies in the state.
We looked at over 300 sites in nearly 20 states before deciding to build our KOREPlex in Buckeye. Arizona’s pro-business environment was a key factor. We found Arizona’s streamlined approach strikes balance without adding unnecessary hurdles. That wasn’t the case in all the states we looked at, and we’re grateful to Arizona’s leaders for fostering a pro-business approach.
– Lindsay Gorrill, CEO and Co-Founder of KORE Power
PRO-INNOVATION POLICIES
Arizona offers a winning combination of smart leadership and smart policy enabling an innovation-driven economy that accelerates technologies that can change the world.
Arizona, in partnership with Apple, is the first state to provide digital IDs on smartphones with improved fraud protection and privacy. The MiD system will support both physical and online ID verification, making it easier for MVD transactions and traveling passengers to use digital IDs at security checkpoints.
Arizona became the first state in the nation to support the testing and operation of self-driving vehicles. The Institute of Automated Mobility (IAM) provides funding to accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. It aims to foster innovation, support expansion and create high-quality jobs across the state.
Arizona became the first state to deploy next-gen 5G wireless technology. This 5G coverage enhances Arizona’s wireless infrastructure and supports advancements in automated transportation, telemedicine, consumer applications and more.
Arizona was the first state in the nation to establish recognition of out-of-state occupational licenses, making it easier for new Arizonans to get to work. The move allows professionals that require state-issued licenses to get to work immediately upon arriving in Arizona without having to spend money and time getting re-licensed.
With a strong aerospace presence, partnerships with some of the world’s leading companies, a robust talent pipeline from premier educational institutions, Arizona is the best location in the U.S. for the testing, researching and deployment of UAS into the national airspace system.