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Phoenix is the sixth most populated city in the nation. 1.3 Million residents call Phoenix home. Fantastic recreation opportunities abound, including over 150 golf courses in the vicinity, biking, hiking, boating at nearby lakes and skiing just a short drive away.

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Inc. Magazine recently ranked Phoenix as the #1 best city to start and grow a company and Phoenix ranks as the fastest growing city among cities in the United States with populations greater than one million.

Phoenix contains the financial, commercial, cultural, entertainment and government center of Arizona. Home to the regional headquarters of some of the nation's largest banks and State, City and County governments, Phoenix offers a broad range of lifestyle options -- ranging from diverse housing choices to entertainment and cultural variety.

As we progress in the new millennium, Phoenix finds itself in an exciting position to lead and succeed.

We are proud to share with you how our strategies, expertise and partnerships are helping to create jobs, enhance the business environment, increase city revenue and improve the quality of life in Phoenix.

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