ECONOMY
The outlook for the Arizona economy remains good. Arizona was 2nd in the nation for job creation for 1994 through 1997, 1st in 1998 and in the top 5 states for 1999. The economy continues to grow while the unemployment rate remains at its lowest since 1969.
Phoenix is deemed a stable market where continued, sustained growth will assure resilient investments.
In Metro Tucson, the current economic boom will continue, making it the fatest growing area in Arizona. |
POPULATION
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by County, lead communities, age distribution and by distribution
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SPECIAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
job training grants, Arizona's enterprise zone, revolving energy loans for Arizona (RELA), private activity bonds, foreign trade zones, defense re-
structuring program, military reuse zone, tax credits and exemptions/research and development income tax credit, pollution control tax credit and accelerated depreciation
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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
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employment growth and structure, growth indicators, labor force data, wage information and business climate
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