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Relationship established:
February 5, 1997

Brief city description:
Situated in the southwestern part of the United States, Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with almost 1.5 million residents and growing. The city takes up more than 500 square miles, geographically exceeding Los Angeles. Phoenix has more than 300 sunny days a year and an average temperature of 74 degrees – an unbeatable combination that has made the city a prime destination for tourists, business and industry.

Incorporated in 1881, Phoenix is young by historical standards but now ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Visitors, residents and businesses will find that Phoenix offers just about everything in the way of sports, recreation, arts, culture, dining, lodging and financial opportunities. Thanks to our beautiful weather, activities can be enjoyed year-round.

Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun boast one of the strongest economies in the United States. The region offers a growing and skilled workforce, a competitive business environment, easy access to major markets and more. The city has a wealth of programs and activities to assist businesses, large and small.

Population:
Phoenix had an estimated 2005 population of 1,475,834, making it the sixth largest city in the United States. As of 2006, the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was the 13th-largest in the United States, with an estimated population of 4,039,182.

Language:
English

Key Industries/Areas of opportunity
High-Tech
The High-Tech cluster includes the computer hardware, electronic equipment, semiconductor, telecommunications, computer systems design, and software publishing. 

Life Sciences
The life sciences cluster includes businesses that provide products and services for the medical fields (excluding health care delivery) such as the manufacture of medical and surgical devices, pharmaceuticals, as well as research and testing.

Aerospace
The Aerospace cluster includes manufacturing firms involved in the production of aircraft, aircraft engines, guided missiles, space vehicles, space vehicle propulsion units, as well as search and navigation equipment. 

Advanced Business Services
The Advanced Business Services cluster includes financial institutions in the credit, lending, collections, investments, and brokerage sectors.

Key links

Greater Phoenix Economic Council:
http://www.gpec.org/index.asp

City of Phoenix Government:
http://phoenix.gov/

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce: http://www.phoenixchamber.com/EconomicDevelopment/

Calgary Committee Members
Calgary Committee Chair -  Manfred Merkel
Committee members in Calgary – Christa Andraos
                                                  Stacey Dyck
                                                  Michael W. Palmer
                                                  Mayda Beylerian
                                                  Patricia Glenn
                                                  Dawn Hankins
                                                  Rowena James
                                                  Laura Oyen
                                                  Carla Stephenson
                                                  Kevin Franco
                                                  Jessie Hislop
                                                  Stewy Stuart
                                                  Orest Warchola
                                                  Norman Leach