Arizona is top-ranked in aerospace and aviation employment as well as defense contracting with many industry leaders planting their roots in the state. Glendale is home to several of those major aerospace giants and continues to be a prime location for new and expanding AA&D companies. Luke Air Force Base which is home to the 56th Fighter Wing, the largest fighter wing in the world and the only active-duty Air Force F-16 training wing that also operates as the sole pilot training center for the F-35A Lightning II, is located in Glendale. The partnership with the air base, along with an abundance of opportunity that surrounds the base and the adjacent municipal airport, makes Glendale a premier location for aerospace, aviation and defense companies to locate and grow.
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Arizona is a highly attractive location for corporate headquarters, business operations centers, and computer data centers because of the stable climate, top-ranked business schools consistently producing a future workforce, and credit programs for quality job creation. Glendale has proven to be an ideal location for large business operation centers with significant opportunity for growth in this industry. The city has significant land available for new office development in prime locations that are surrounded by first-class amenities for employees.
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Arizona’s healthcare sector growth continues to outpace other industries within the state and is one of the fastest growing nationwide. Arizona is also home to bioscience funding leaders including the Flinn Foundation, which supports the industry statewide, and the Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation, which supports brain cancer research. Academic research and development expenditures in life sciences, bioengineering and medical engineering in Arizona have totaled more than $383 million annually. Glendale boasts an estimated 12,400 healthcare workers city-wide, proudly standing as the home to Banner Health, the state’s largest private-employer and Midwestern University, a leader in educating healthcare professionals and supporting faculty research in Arizona. Phoenix Childrens Hospital opened their state-of-the-art, 175,000-square-foot Arrowhead Campus here in Glendale, offering a comprehensive range of services, including inpatient care, a 24/7 emergency department, surgical care, and advanced imaging services. The new facility will treat up to 72,000 patients annually, representing an investment of $195 million and the creation of more than 400 jobs. The city is also home to all major hospital systems in Arizona, including Dignity Health, Abrazo, Honor Health, and Mayo Clinic. Glendale continues to offer significant opportunity for growth in the healthcare sector with an additional focus on attracting bioscience R&D to take advantage of this growing asset to the community.
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The State of Arizona has thousands of vast and varied manufacturing companies propelling Arizona's economy into the next era of growth with a focus on advanced methods. Glendale is home to over one hundred manufacturers employing thousands in the industry. The average wage for manufacturing jobs continues to remain higher than the average wage in Arizona, and Glendale is uniquely positioned with available land opportunities and a proven workforce to continue growing our manufacturing industry.
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Arizona is poised for continued growth and strong economic performance in high-tech and innovative industries. The Technology and Innovation industry is diverse in that it can serve as a cross-over into other industries including: aerospace, avionics and manufacturing. Glendale is already home to some major high-tech manufacturers and has recently attracted real estate investment from Technology and Innovation industry leaders. With a recognized gap in this industry within the West Valley, Glendale’s existing assets, strategic partners and available development opportunities, make it the most viable leader for an emerging technology and innovation industry in the region.
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