“As Southern Arizona’s largest employer, Raytheon values Sun Corridor Inc. as a trusted partner. Whether attracting high tech companies to this area or cultivating emerging industries in our own backyard, Sun Corridor Inc. has been instrumental in accelerating economic growth in the region. Sun Corridor Inc. also plays a key role in promoting a community environment that helps us attract and retain talented and diverse professionals who are critical to the success of our business.”
~Dr. Taylor Lawrence
President, Raytheon Missile Systems (ret)
“We’re a strong believer in economic development – it’s a pretty simple equation to know that in our business if our community does well, we do well. So economic development has always been part of our plan, in particular as Sun Corridor Inc. was formed. We’ve been very enthusiastic in our support for Sun Corridor Inc. and the work that’s being done. In a short time Sun Corridor Inc. and the efforts of its members and the local governments have contributed what looks like over a billion dollars in favorable economic development to this community. And I like to think that’s just the beginning.”
~David G. Hutchens
President & CEO, UNS Energy Corp, Tucson Electric Power & UniSource Energy Services
“Tucson’s vibrant climate for business development, educational excellence, world-class healthcare, and abundant recreational opportunities is virtually unmatched. It has seen rapid growth while simultaneously preserving the values of neighborhood and community. I have called Tucson home for 35 years, and I can’t imagine doing business from anywhere else.”
~Jim Click
Jim Click Automotive Team
“We see our partnership with Sun Corridor Inc. as critical to our ability for our business to grow. When Sun Corridor Inc. works to recruit businesses to come to Tucson and also helps businesses expand in Tucson, that helps our business. It’s a very strategic partnership.”
~Lisa Lovallo
Market Vice President, Southern Arizona, Cox Communications
“I think the biggest single thing Tucson did was demonstrate a tremendous partnership across all levels of the different organizations involved – from the state, to the city, to the county, to Sun Corridor Inc. to the Rio Nuevo team. They were very flexible and very welcoming in terms of how they engaged.” – BizTucson, Fall 2016
~Tom Bluth
Vice President, Caterpillar Surface Mining & Technology Division
“Ascensus is the nation’s largest independent retirement and college savings services provider and we had many options when it came to establishing our first west coast facility. Similar to most companies, we needed to find a location that would serve our workforce needs but there was one thing that Tucson had that others did not; a coordinated, positive message from every person we spoke to. We were struck at how welcoming Tucsonans are and how much they all wanted us to be a part of their community.”
~Shannon Kelly
President, Ascensus Retirement
“Here, right along the Mexico-U.S. border, we’ve got access to key suppliers, an urban infrastructure and communications network, friendly people, and a gateway to the markets we serve both to the east and to the west.”
~Santiago Castro
Director General of Conservas La Costeña and CEO of Faribault Foods, Inc., upon announcing a new U.S. Headquarters in Tucson
“Caterpillar was very pleased with the overall acceptance rate among employees offered a relocation to Tucson, with a solid majority accepting from across our locations. Our solid acceptance rate can be attributed to a number of factors, including the warm welcome the city and residents offered; strong, individualized support from organizations like Sun Corridor and it’s Soft Landing Program; and the overall quality of work and recreation in the region.”