INDUSTRY STRENGTHS
Sun Corridor Inc.’s primary goal is to create a vibrant, attractive and sustainable economic environment for new and expanding businesses to grow and thrive. We work every day to attract new companies, new jobs, new talent and new capital investment to Southern Arizona. Our unique ability to connect you to the leaders and organizations to help your company establish and/or grow here sets us apart.
Our efforts are driven by a multi-faceted, data-driven strategic plan called the Economic Blueprint. This plan includes a targeted list of industries that match the current and future assets of the megaregion and provide the best opportunity for long-term success: Aerospace & Defense, Renewable & Mining Technology, Bioscience & Healthcare and Transportation & Logistics.
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY FACTS
- Anchored by the headquarters of Raytheon, a division of RTX, Southern Arizona has deep supply chain presence in commercial and defense activities.
- Two of Arizona’s largest military installations: Davis Monthan AFB (11,000) & Ft. Huachuca (6,500)
- Spaceport Tucson & Aerospace Research Campus provide unique land & expansion opportunities
- Year-round flying weather, dry climate
LEADERS SAY
“We are proud to have Raytheon headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. The region’s workforce, infrastructure and community support are fundamental to our plans and enable us to meet the growing demand from our customers.”
Wes Kremer
President, Raytheon (ret)
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY FACTS
- Roche Tissue Diagnostics, the leading global supplier of cancer diagnostic systems to the pathology market, employs about 1,800
- National Institute of Health (NIH) has granted UA researchers over $1.6B since 2010; largest NIH grant recipient in AZ
- Critical Path Institute headquartered in Tucson; innovative pharma research organization that serves 26 consortia globally
- Over 20 life sciences programs at UA/ASU
LEADERS SAY
“Roche, a global leader in the bioscience industry, is very pleased to have one of its primary U.S. sites located in Tucson. With vital education and community partnerships as well as a strong talent pool, we believe the Southern Arizona region is poised to become a best-in-class biotechnology hub.”
Jill German
Head of Roche Tissue Diagnostics
Roche Tissue Diagnostics
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY FACTS
- Port of Tucson: over 770 acres of land, 1.8M SF intermodal, foreign trade zone warehousing and logistics complex
- Our proximity to Mexico is advantageous to bi-national commerce; $3.4 billion in total fresh produce through the port of Nogales represents 20% of the value of all Mexican produce imported into the United States.
- Union Pacific mainline is one of the most heavily-traveled rail lines in the country
- 19 nonstop destinations at TUS
LEADERS SAY
“Amazon is proud to deliver smiles to our Southern Arizona customers. Throughout Arizona, Amazon boasts more than 17 fulfillment centers and 13 delivery stations, with flagship facilities like TUS2 and DAZ5 based in Pima County. Amazon, its employees, and marketplace sellers benefit from strong regional collaborations such as with Sun Corridor Inc., who works with many partners across the community to ensure we deliver on our customer promise.”
Tim Hou
Manager, Economic Development Policy, Amazon
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY FACTS
- Caterpillar division is now called Resource Industries Sales, Services & Technology
- More than 65% of the nation’s copper comes from Southern Arizona
- Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources (UA) is the only research institute in the US with the depth of experience to tackle modern mining
- 320+ days of sunshine; attractive to solar tech
LEADERS SAY
“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.”
Christophe Dupont
Director of Business Transformation, Caterpillar Inc.
Information updated July 2024
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