Area Information

Almost everyone that comes to Arizona finds the year-round outdoor living with its wonderful weather, vistas and diversity incredibly appealing. However, the "Valley of the Sun" has also become a hub of business and culture in the Southwest. Great schools, major corporations, every professional sport and world-class entertainment have made the greater Phoenix/Scottsdale area one of the best places to reside in the world.

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Area Guide

Sports

The Greater Phoenix area is one of the lucky few locales that have all four major professional sports to support. Add a climate and fan base that enjoy almost every other athletic endeavor and you have one of the richest sporting environments in the world.

The Arizona Cardinals football team, the Phoenix Suns basketball franchise, the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team and the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball squad offer world-class major professional sports. The Phoenix Open golf tournament is the best attended golf get-together in the country. The Phoenix International Raceway offers every type of competitive motorsport. Everything the sports fan could want is right here.

Business

The foundation of life in the Phoenix "Valley of the Sun" is business. Founded as a cattle ranch for hungry miners to the north, the area was the center of the "3 C's - Cattle, Cotton and Copper" triumvirate that built Arizona. Now, the area is home to almost every major corporation in the world, many of which have their headquarters here.

The environment for business has been carefully nurtured to provide a place where any enterprise can grow and thrive. An ample workforce, moderate cost of living, convenient transportation and favorable tax structure make the Valley ideal for business