Sun Corridor Inc.’s role is to coordinate all economic development activities and programs within the Southern Arizona megaregion under one umbrella.  The primary goal of Sun Corridor Inc. is to facilitate primary (non-retail) job and investment growth in the region. Our work also includes creating a competitive environment that allows primary employers to flourish and succeed.

Economies, both nationally and internationally, compete for jobs and capital investment based on regional strengths.  The economic benefits of business expansion and attraction, no matter where physically located, transcend jurisdictional lines.  Thus, the realities of the marketplace dictate that Sun Corridor Inc. be committed to the economic prosperity of the entire megaregion.

Sun Corridor Inc. brings together the interests of a broad range of private, public, academic and nonprofit groups to promote Southern Arizona as a single economic entity.

In 2024 the organization celebrated 20 years of regional success.  Selected milestones in Sun Corridor Inc.’s history include:

2004 – TREO (Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities) Founded

2007 – First Economic Blueprint Published

2007 – Target Chooses Tucson

2010 – Roche Expands in Oro Valley

2011 – Bombardier Expands at Tucson International Airport

2015 – TREO becomes Sun Corridor Inc.

2015 – Caterpillar Chooses Tucson

2015 – HomeGoods Chooses Tucson

2016 – Raytheon Expands at Tucson International Airport

2017 – Hexagon Mining Chooses Tucson

2018 – Geico Expands in Tucson

2018 – Amazon Chooses Tucson

2022 – American Battery Factory Chooses Tucson