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This count is important to communities within the state. It determines political representation, $300 billion in federal funding for roads, healthcare, education and other services. Residents of communities - large and small - can help ensure we have the most accurate count to date.
Learn more here.
LEGAL ARIZONA WORKERS ACT
3-19-08 News Release
3-19-08 Fact Sheet
3-19-08 Questions and Answers
The Legal Arizona Workers Act, sometimes called the "Employer Sanctions Law," went into effect on January 1, 2008. The Attorney
General's website provides basic information about the new law. Access it here.
The "E-Verify" Program, administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), allows employers to verify newly hired employees. It is an Internet-based system available in all 50 states, and is free to employers. It provides an automated link to Social Security Administration database and immigration records.
Access the "E-Verify" Program by clicking here.
Arizona’s “Smart Growth Scorecard” was designed in conjunction with a variety of state agencies affected by population and demographic shifts, with significant input from public and private stakeholders to strengthen the ability of local officials to plan for future growth and development.
Click here for more information.
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Take part in the 2009 Governor’s Regional and Rural Development Conference, which will be held August 26-28, 2009 at the Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park.
This year's conference will focus on preparing for Arizona's economic recovery. Registration will begin soon.
Nominations are now being accepted for the
2009 Excellence Awards and Main Street Awards.
Arizona’s military operations are increasingly important to the state’s economy, creating and supporting tens of thousands of jobs and generating more than $9 billion in revenue, according to a new study.
The Economic Impact of Arizona’s Principal Military Operations – 2008 is a report that details the economic contributions of Arizona’s major military installations, using data from 2005.
View the report by clicking here.
The Guide has been produced by the Commerce and Economic Development Commission, the Arizona Department of Commerce, more than 15 state and federal agencies and private investment banks as an implementation tool for Communities and Businesses. It contains descriptions and contact information for federal, state, and many private loan, grant and financing programs related to community, economic and workforce development and planning.
Download the Financing Guide by clicking here.
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