Before the Great Recession of 2007, Phoenix was one of the greatest cities in the country. It was #1 in economic growth and looked slated to stay that way up until the crash. But now that eight years have passed, the city has seen a resurgence in employment and profit, rising back up to occupy the #7 spot out of 28 major markets. This is due primarily to the large number of fantastic companies to be found here. So let’s go over some of the biggest corporations that are headquartered in Phoenix. The Big Elite The city is home to four Fortune 500 companies. For the tech wizards out there, you would be familiar with Avnet, which is responsible for producing and distributing electronic components and subsystems. Freeport-McMoRan is another niche company in the Fortune 500, specializing in producing copper and gold. Animal owners would be familiar with PetsMart, which has its headquarters in Phoenix. Republic Services is one of the world’s largest trash services with contracts found all across the country. The Next Step Down Many other companies not listed in the Fortune 500 also call Phoenix home. U-Haul, a popular moving supply company, is based out of Phoenix, as is the Best Western line of hotels. US Airways was based in Phoenix as well before its historic merger with Dallas-based American Airlines. Lots of Production, Too Phoenix is also hub of production activity with many large plants located in the area. The second largest semiconductor facility, run by Intel, is located in Phoenix. If you’re an engineer, you can also find a lot of work at the Honeywell facility, which is responsible for producing avionics and mechanical components. So no matter what kind of a career you are looking for, there is bound to be something for you in Phoenix. With the cities newfound resurgence, the tremendous opportunities to be found here are not going to last very long. So look around and see what interests you. Message brought to you by US Storage Centers in Phoenix, AZ. US Storage Centers 4860 North 83rd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85033 (866) 858-7031
