AZ Economy Reached Record Levels in FY2026
During the 12 months ending June 30, 2026, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and local economic development partners helped secure commitments for 26,225 projected new jobs and more than $109 billion in investment statewide—both single-year records. The projected positions carry an average wage of $81,368, exceeding Arizona’s median wage.
FY2026 also marked the 15th anniversary of the ACA, which was established in 2011 to diversify and strengthen Arizona’s economy through strategic business attraction, expansion, and creation. Since its inception, the ACA and its partners have helped secure more than 1,428 competitive projects, representing more than 338,000 projected new jobs and over $304 billion in capital investment across the state.
This economic momentum extended to communities throughout Arizona, with projects spanning 23 communities, including Buckeye, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe, Tucson, and Yuma. Major investments from companies including TSMC, Amkor, ASML, Applied Materials, Axon, Garmin, Hadrian, Buc-ee’s, and Gunnison Copper further demonstrate the diversity and geographic reach of Arizona’s economic growth.
We have supported the economic development marketing needs of communities throughout Arizona for more than 20 years, including long-standing partnerships with the Town of Gilbert, Town of Queen Creek, Cochise County, City of Maricopa, and Arizona Association for Economic Development, among others. Congratulations to the ACA on its milestone fiscal year and for celebrating 15 years of impact in Arizona!
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