By Steve Betts | The Arizona Republic
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Growth. A simple term, easily understood. This word has defined Arizona for the last decade; it has been our credo, our mantra. Growth in the real estate market, growth in the job market, growth in tourism, and so on.
As we emerge from the Great Recession, when growth in Arizona came to a complete standstill, political leaders and business owners must develop a strategic plan that opens new doors to economic growth and development and creates new opportunities for businesses to thrive. More importantly, we must become innovators and the example for other states to follow.
While Arizona currently houses both Fortune 500 and start-up technology companies serving the aerospace, electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industries, we must find ways to draw new industries to our state. A prime example of “outside the box” thinking is the highly awaited PhoenixMart development slated to open in fall 2014.
