Growth 2.0: Arizona’s Economic Boom Fueled by Tech & Innovation
August 3, 2021
In the not-so-distant past, Arizona’s economy was driven by growth – population growth and the construction industry that served it.
Arizona’s economy is still driven by growth, but in 2021, growth is defined differently. Growth means semiconductors. It means electric and automated vehicles. It means advanced manufacturing. Artificial intelligence. Quantum computing. Cybersecurity. Aerospace and defense. Photonics. Biopharma, MedTech and other advanced industries.
The state is outperforming the country when it comes to workforce, employm...
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