Maricopa District Office

Useful Links


Economic Information
ASU Center for Competitiveness and Prosperity Research - Specializing in applied economic and demographic research, the center's geographic emphasis is on Arizona and the metropolitan Phoenix area.
ASU Realty Studies - Center at ASU's Polytechnic Campus specializing in the analysis and evaluation of Arizona's real estate market.
Elliott D. Pollack & Company - An economic and real estate consulting firm specializing on information about the Greater Phoenix and Arizona economies.
Joint Legislative Budget Committee - A division of the Arizona Legislature providing fiscal policy analysis including state budget, revenue, and expenditure information.
Knowledge@W.P.Carey - An online resource from ASU's W.P. Carey's School of Business offering the latest business insights, information, and research.
Morrison Institute for Public Policy - A leader in examining critical Arizona and regional issues at ASU.
Office of Employment and Population Statistics - Arizona Commerce Authority's divison for economic statistics, workforce data, forecasts and trends.
S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices - A leading measure for the U.S. residential housing market, tracking changes in the value of residential real estate for 20 large metropolitan areas including Greater Phoenix.
UA Economic and Business Research Center - A division of UA's Eller College of Management offering applied research and information on economic, demographic and business trends in Arizona.
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis - Provides timely, relevant, and accurate industry, regional, national, and international economic accounts data.

Workforce Information
Arizona Department of Economic Security - Promotes the safety, well-being, and self sufficiency of children, adults, and families in the State of Arizona.
Arizona HEAT (Helping Everyone Access Training) - An online resource for job seekers and businesses providing access to employment, apprenticeship, and job training information.
Arizona Workforce Connection - Website providing easy access to the workforce development system in the State of Arizona.
ION (Items of Note) - Newletter of the Maricopa Workforce Connections and Phoenix Workforce Connection.
Maricopa Career Network - Listings of employment opportunities in the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area.
Maricopa Workforce Connections - A policy and oversight board that delivers employment and training services in Maricopa County outside the City of Phoenix.
Phoenix Workforce Connection - City of Phoenix Human Services Department Employment and Training Division's One-Stop System.
Small Business Development Center - Arizona's statewide source of assistance for small businesses in every stage of development.
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report - Weekly unemployment figures available through the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.
U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics - Responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the U.S. economy.
U.S. Census Bureau - The leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.
U.S. Department of Labor - Fosters, promotes, and develops the welfare of wage earners, job seekers, and retirees in the U.S.

Business and Industry Information
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry - represent the interests of commerce and industry in the State of Arizona.
Arizona Bioindustry Association - A member organization of business, research, government, and other professions involved in biosciences. 
Arizona Commerce Authority - The economic development authority for the State of Arizona.
Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association - Representing local, national and international solar companies in the Arizona market.
Arizona Technology Council - Promotes economic growth and professional development in Arizona's technology sector.
East Valley Partnership - A coalition of civic, business, educational and political leaders in Eastern Maricopa County.
Flinn Foundation - Provides timely, practical information and resources to audiences involved in the biosciences.
Greater Phoenix Economic Council - The economic development authority for the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area.
Greater Phoenix Leadership - The executive forum through which corporate leadership can collaborate with the public sector and non-profit organizations to establish and sustain a safe, healthy and prosperous community.
Southern Arizona Tech Council - Promoting high-tech business development and competitiveness in Tucson, Pima County and Southern Arizona.
TREO (Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities) - The economic development authority for the Tucson metropolitan area.
WESTMARC (Western Maricopa Coalition) - Coordinates and facilitates the influence of Western Maricopa County on public policy issues.

Local News
Arizona Republic - The premier Phoenix Arizona newspaper.
AZCentral.com - The home page of Arizona with in-depth Phoenix Arizona local news.
Business Journal of Phoenix - Specializes in Greater Phoenix business news.
East Valley Tribune - Published four days a week, the newspaper serves the east suburbs of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Glendale Star - Weekly newspaper serving the West Valley city of Glendale.
KTAR - Phoenix Arizona radio station with up-to-date local news.
West Valley View - Weekly newspaper of Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and Tolleson.

Other Links
American Association of Community Colleges - Leading proponent and national "voice for community colleges." Resource for the latest research and publications about community collges.
Arizona High Tech Workforce Initiative - information for prospective students, advisors, employers, and faculty about career paths, skills, courses and specialty areas within manufacturing.
Healthcare Education at the Maricopa Community Colleges - Information about healthcare programs available through the Maricopa Community Colleges.
Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC) - Develops programs, materials, and training required by the workforce of the semiconductor, electronics, and advanced manufacturing industries.
Maricopa Community Colleges - 10 colleges and two skill centers serving the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area.