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SUN CORRIDOR INC. CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
Sandra Watson President & CEO
“Our work to strengthen the state’s business environment is ultimately about creating sustainable opportunity for all Arizonans. Through collaborative economic development efforts with state, regional and local partners, as well as the business and academic communities, Arizona is creating an ideal place to live, work and do business. The alignment of strategic assets and resources among partners is bolstering our competitiveness in the global market, spurring economic growth, and continues to support innovative job creators that are hiring Arizona’s talent throughout the state.” Arizona Commerce Authority Leads state economic development efforts, promoting Arizona’s assets and competitive advantages to businesses in the global marketplace Overseen by a public-private sector board chaired by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Recruits innovative out-of-state companies to expand operations in Arizona, helps companies already in the state to grow, and partners with entrepreneurs to create new businesses and jobs Worked with companies to announce 52,000+ new jobs in the past 3½ years
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