Quality beyond business
Greater Phoenix residents enjoy a diverse quality of life unparalleled anywhere.
Whether it be the array of options life in 330 days of sunshine brings – desert hiking, golf, outdoor festivals, nearly year-round backyard barbecues and more – or the proximity to the many stunning landscapes of the West, the Phoenix metro area really does boast something for everyone.
Snow skiing just two hours away? Check. Water skiing even closer? Yes. Pine forests, mountain streams and deep, majestic canyons are equally close.
And that doesn't even include the almost countless cultural attractions, such as world-class shopping, teams from all four major professional sports leagues, museums, universities, performance venues, casinos, resorts and more.
Perhaps it's no wonder the Phoenix metro area is growing at four times the national average, according to Census Bureau estimates.
Learn more about living here from the Greater Phoenix Economic Council.
The Phoenix Open is played annually in February at the TPC Scottsdale. It is the largest spectator golf event in the U.S.
Greater Phoenix sits amid the Sonoran Desert, home to the Saguaro cactus. More rain falls on the Sonoran Desert than any other desert in the world.
The Papago Buttes (left) and Camelback Mountain (right) frame the communities of Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.
CC Cragin Dam forms the CC Cragin Reservoir on the Mogollon Rim in northern Arizona. The Rim, as locals call it, is home to the largest contiguous Ponderosa Pine forest in the world.
Waterskiing on Roosevelt Lake, one of the many summer water activities available a short drive from metropolitan Phoenix.
Kayakers canoe on CC Cragin reservoir, set amid the pine forests of Arizona's high country. Elevations here are 6,000+ feet, higher than the city of Denver.
Tempe Town Lake, as seen from the north shore. Tempe is home to Arizona State University, a vibrant nightlife and numerous industries.
The iconic Monument Valley on the Navajo Nation is indicative of Arizona's diverse terrain.
Spring training at Phoenix Municpal Stadium, home of the Oakland Atheltics. Fifteen Major League Baseball teams train in the Cactus League each March, drawing millions of visitors to the area.
Swimmers cool off on a summer afternoon. Water parks and public aquatic facilities are located throughout Greater Phoenix, often within just a few miles of most neighborhoods.
The Scottsdale Waterfront lights up during Canal Convergence, a festival highlighting the city's connection to the canals, a key component of the region's water distribution system.
The Soleri Bridge in downtown Scottsdale, a city known for its opulent nightlife, dining and cultural attractions.
International connections via road, rail and air, along with short commutes to ports make moving goods easy.
Phoenix's natural-disaster risk is among the world's lowest – ideal for data centers and critical infrastructure.
SRP is the Phoenix area's largest provider of power and water. We partner with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Arizona Commerce Authority and others to remove hurdles to relocating.
Our economic development specialists can connect you to rebates and provide expertise to ensure you have the resources you need.
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