If your planning on moving to Arizona or considering relocating give me a call and let me assist you with your
plans. The following section provides general information about the Maricopa/Greater Phoenix Area.
Major Employers:
The growth of Maricopa and the surrounding areas has been steadily increasing for the last few years. Scores of
companies are relocating to the area and new businesses are sprouting up everywhere as development continues
to expand. The following companies are some of the major employers for the area.
Company Name
State of Arizona
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Banner Health System
Maricopa County
City of Phoenix
Honeywell International Inc
U.S. Postal Service
Raytheon Co.
Arizona State University
Albertson's-Osco
Intel Corp
Bashas' Inc.
Safeway Stores
Arizona Employment
50,363
18,677
13,756
13,482
13,095
12,000
11,406
10,200
10,005
9,500
9,500
9,374
9,100
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Company Name
Fry's Food & Drug Stores
Target Corp.
Wells Fargo & Company
Mesa Public Schools
Luke Air Force Base
America West Holdings Corp.
Qwest Communications
Bank One
American Express Co.
Pinnacle West Capital Corp.
Bank of America
Motorola Inc.
Arizona Employement
9,053
9,021
9,000+
8,348
7,836
7,280
6,900
6,794
6,670
6,100
6,035
5,840
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Source: The Business Journal Book of Lists 2002
WORKforce & health, pg. 166, December 26, 2003
Future Growth:
Maricopa County's steady growth is partially due to its ability to attract future-oriented companies. These include
High-Technology companies such as Intel, Honeywell, and Google along with business services, software
development companies, tourism, transportation and distribution.
Education:
Education has a high priority in the Metro Phoenix area. There are innovative special programs in the public
schools, fine private schools and an extensive community college system plus four-year colleges for bachelor,
master’s and doctorate degrees. In addition, vocational training is geared toward the actual needs of employers in
the area.
Utilities:
Salt River Project (SRP) supplies electricity for most of the Valley, including Ahwatukee, Foothills, Chandler, Gilbert
and Tempe. Arizona Public Service (APS) is the other main supplier. It serves parts of Apache Junction, Chandler,
Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe.
An average electric bill in the summer will be about $250 per month and in the winter, $95 per month. These
figures will vary depending on the size of your home, the number of appliances and your lifestyle.
Department of Motor Vehicles:
Maricopa County will issue your car registration, license plates and title. For personalized plates call (602)
255-0072. Registration fees are based on the make, model and year of your car. You must provide your previous
registration card and license plates and the title or lien paper on your vehicle.
You must also provide proof of insurance. This must be at least $15,000/30,000for bodily injury or death and
$10,000 for property damage in any one accident.