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expansion. The site encourages large economic development projects, but also allows small businesses access to the same information previously available primarily to larger companies with greater resources.” Today, research shows that 80% of initial site selection screening is done through the Internet. “The wave of the future is here,” says Lesher. “The bottom line is this Web site tool delivers quickly and effectively.” APS continues to build infrastructure to meet the needs of Arizona, now the fastest-growing state in the U.S. Statewide, APS will serve 40% more customers by 2015 than it does today. As a result of the growth, APS is investing upward of $15 billion over the next decade in new facilities. David Bentler, manager of APS’ Economic and Community Development department, says APS is committed to growing a healthy economy. “Quality growth of the business sector benefits all Arizonans and can help us build a better tomorrow,” he says. “We think Arizona Prospector can help us contribute to that future.” Bentler says users seem to especially like setting their own search criteria for the properties and that Arizona Prospector provides timely, easy-to-use information. “I think this is key to its usability. It used to take months to gather business and market intelligence about properties and any state—all that’s changed with the launch of Arizona Prospector.” Arizona cities already using the site include Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Yuma, and Flagstaff. APS is Arizona’s largest electric utility, and last year was recognized by Arizona Business Magazine as one of the “Economic Engines of Arizona” for its successful efforts in attracting new business. “Many recipients [of the awards] were focused on a specific town or area, but APS was one of the few encouraging growth everywhere,” says Greg Sexton, editor-in-chief of the 21-year-old publication. “It was clear that APS had to be one of the award winners.” NEVADA UTAH COLORADO 40 Flagstaff 40 17 Los Angeles CALIFORNIA 10 ARIZONA Phoenix 8 10 San Diego Yuma Pacific Ocean NEW MEXICO Tucson 19 10 TEXAS MEXICO Advantage Arizona, A to Z Thinking of Relocating or Expanding Your Business? Think Arizona! ArizonaProspector.com $300K David Bentler ArizonaProspector.com – – ArizonaEcoDevo.com ¢ #3901 at www.BusinessFacilities.com A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF BUSINESS FACILITIES BUSINESS FACILITIES 41 http://ArizonaProspector.com http://ArizonaProspector.com http://ArizonaProspector.com http://ArizonaEcoDevo.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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Business Facilities - April 2008 Contents First Word Snapshots Corporate Moves: Ohio Businesses On the Move Corporate Moves: Nebraska If You Build It, They Will Come A Tale of Two Industries Economic Transformation In the Islands Diversity: A New York State of Mind Growing in the Sun Key Kansas Industries Get a Boost How To Choose the Right Commercial Real Estate Broker Missouri Downtowns Dare to Dream Advertiser Index Ask the Expert

Business Facilities - April 2008

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