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The Strength of Arizona |
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LOCATION
The Strength of Arizona
STRONG GROWTH - Arizona is the
second fastest growing state in the nation with a
projected population of 6.2 million by 2010.
STRONG ECONOMY - Arizona's economy continues to
be the envy of the nation. In 2001 the state corporate
income tax was reduced to 6.9% from 7.9%. Arizona is
securing a prominent position in the new economy. Recent
studies undertaken by the Arizona State University and
the Progressive Policy Institute identified Arizona as a
leader in high technology activity, with benchmarks such
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- Ranked 11th among the 50 states as a "digital
economy".
- Ranked 4th in the number of Internet domain
names.
- Ranked 14th among the percentage of adults
with Internet access.
- Ranked 13th in the utilization of
technologies by government offices.
These characteristics are indicative of a strong,
diversified, and expanding economy that is grounded
in a solid foundation.
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STRONG JOBS - From 1990 to
1999 more than 592,300 private sector jobs were created
in Arizona. Since 1992 personal income taxes have been
slashed by 31% across the board.
STRONG ATTRACTIONS - Arizona is internationally
renowned for its unsurpassed natural beauty, its
pleasant desert winters, varied recreational activities,
and diverse cultural opportunities. Taken together these
provide a quality of life unequaled in any area of this
size in the world. Some of the attractions include: |
- 22 national parks, monuments, and wildlife
preserves in addition to the Grand Canyon National
Park
- 67 natural and man made lakes
- Cross country and downhill skiing
- 25 state historical and recreational parks
- Preserved ruins of ancient Indian
civilizations
- Rodeos, Pioneer Day observances, Indian
ceremonies and festivities, and guest ranches
- Artist colonies in Bisbee, Jerome, Sedona,
Lakeside, and Tubac
- Year round golf, tennis, horseback riding,
bicycle riding, and hiking
- Professional sports; NBA Phoenix Suns, NFL
Arizona Cardinals, NHL Phoenix Coyotes, MLB Arizona
Diamondbacks
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