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Monday, May 15, 2006

Phoenix, Arizona Job Growth Continues

Companies including Countrywide Financial, AAA, American Express Co and USAA have expanded their back-office operations in the Phoenix area.  Overall, the regional job picture continues to be in good shape despite high energy prices.

The Phoenix-Mesa metropolitan area added 16,300 jobs overall in March, according to state economists.  That includes gains in service sectors, construction, tourism and health care.
Phoenix and Arizona rank well nationally in job gains and population growth.  Strong job growth suggests an expanding economy.  The Phoenix market will continue to dominate America’s list of growing cities; 475 net new people arrive in the Phoenix metro area every day. 

Inc.com magazine ranked the following nationally:
• No. 1:  Yuma the Best Boomtown for 2006.
• No. 6:  Phoenix the Best Large Boomtown for 2006.

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