SOUTHERN ARIZONA’S ECONOMIC ENGINE
Sun Corridor Inc. is a transformative economic development organization representing one of the most dynamic and growing major business centers in North America. Located in Southern Arizona and encompassing four counties (Pinal, Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise), Sun Corridor Inc. is a CEO-driven regional alliance whose members aggressively champion mega-regional issues that impact economic competitiveness and quality of life.
The organization has helped to drive significant business investment into the Tucson and Southern Arizona region through primary job creation, resulting in an economic impact of $36 billion.
By The Numbers
Updated through 6/30/23
TARGETED INDUSTRIES
COMMERCIAL AVIATION
Tucson & Southern Arizona meet all needs for commercial aviation with access to a premier workforce through Pima Community College’s Aviation Center of Excellence and shovel ready properties.
Companies operating here include
Bombardier, Ascent, Honeywell, Meggitt, Sargent and Universal Avionics.
E-COMMERCE & DISTRIBUTION
Looking to improve your current e-commerce and distribution operations? Tucson & Southern Arizona have 100-acre real estate parcels, the Port of Tucson and Southeast Employment & Logistics Center. Our workforce is prepared and expertly trained to support your business with the University of Arizona’s Operations Management major.
Notable companies operating here include
Target.com, HomeGoods, Home Depot and Amazon.
MINING TECHNOLOGY
Southern Arizona supplies 60% of the nation’s copper (US Geological Survey USGS, 2015) and is a hub for tech talent, providing the workforce your business needs to succeed. This standing is nationally recognized as Tucson was ranked #9 among new U.S. Tech Markets (CBRE, 2021).
Notable businesses in the region include Caterpillar, Hexagon Mining Division, Modular Mining (a Komatsu Company) and Freeport-McMoRan.
SUN CORRIDOR INC. NEWS
Ascent Aviation Services Breaks Ground at Pinal Air Park, Marana Arizona Operation For Two New Wide-Body Aircraft Hangars
March 28, 2024Media Contacts: Ascent Aviation Services Annette Feasel, cell 520-990-6814 afeasel@ascentmro.com ...
Sun Corridor Inc., Sonora Global Sign Historic Agreement to Promote Economic Cooperation and Prosperity
February 27, 2024Media Contacts: Sonora Global EDC Arturo Fernández, cell +52 662 276 4395 arturo.fernandez@sono ...
MHIRJ Renews Commitment to Tucson, AZ Adding More Than 250 Jobs for A&P and Structures Technicians
February 21, 2024Media Contacts: Nathalie Scott, Director, Corporate Communications and Media R ...