The Value of Doing Business in Southern Arizona

"In Arizona, we have the vigorous business climate we need to spark future innovation."
~Louise Francesconi
President, Raytheon Missile Systems

"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

"What I really enjoy about Tucson is the excitement that comes from living in a college town. It's a spirit that not only leads to tremendous support for the University, but also carries over to business dealings. We love our Wildcats, and we love the Tucson business community."
~Ken Zehm
President-Southern Arizona Region, 1st National Bank of Arizona

"Tucson is a great place to be in business. Our community's close ties to the University of Arizona and other area learning institutions provides us with cutting-edge information and technology - and information is a tremendously valuable commodity. Our diverse and growing population provides our businesses with knowledgable and able workers. Our location close to the border with Mexico provides great opportunities in international commerce. As the nation's leading lender to small business - and as a leader in financial services technology innovations for business - Wells Fargo is bullish on Tucson - and on the future for our business community."
~Larry Finuf
Regional President of Greater Arizona Wells Fargo

"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 Arizona Canning, upon announcing a new U.S. Headquarters in Tucson

"Our success and joy as business owners in Tucson is centered around outstanding employees, the greatest clients and a community that we love."
~Leslie Perls, Principal & Creative Director, LP&G Inc.
~Barbara J. Peck, Principal & Public Relations Director, LP&G Inc.

"Tucson is a 'strategic hub" for the company's (Macsteel) business in the Southwest and Mexico."
~Michael Hoffman
President and CEO, Macsteel Service Centers USA, Inc.

“I’d have to say TREO (Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities Inc.), the consolidated economic effort (in Tucson), does your area proud,” said Eric Wolking, Senior Vice President, Stanley, Inc. “They’ve been with us since we first visited, I think in February 2006, and they’ve helped us immensely.”