STATE OF ARIZONA Land of Opportunities for the Future

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STATE OF ARIZONALand of Opportunities for the
Future

• MONTREAL - May, 20th 2009

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Arizona Quick Facts

• Population
• 2008 6.5 million
• Annually recognized as one of the fastest
  growing states in the United States
• Average age 26.6 years

Jobs 2.84 million 83,349 Businesses
(3employees)
Geographic Density 113,635 square miles 45.2
persons per square mile
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Why Arizona ?

• Attractive year round climate
• World class university system
• Six international airports
• 2nd busiest port in US (Long Beach)
• Local track record of success
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• Arizona things you probably did not know...
• 32M population within 5 hour drive of Phoenix
• Aggressively supportive government agencies
• Business indices rate Arizona twice as favourable
  as California
• Arizona Tech Council, an active well organized
  industry organization

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Population Projections
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Arizona Industries of Opportunity

• Aerospace
• Boeing
• BombardierEmbraer
• Goodrich
• Honeywell
• Lockheed Martin
• Northrop Grumman
• Raytheon

Bioscience Abraxis GE Medical International
Genomics Consortium Translational Genomics
Research Institute (TGen) W.L. Gore
Environmental Technology Allied Waste First
Solar Global Solar Kyocera Solar SOLON
America Southwest Windpower
Information CommunicationTechnology Avnet Intel
Insight Enterprises JDA Software ST
Microelectronics ON Semiconductor
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Phoenix From a US Hub to a Major International
City

• Population Growth (2006-2007) Phoenix - First
  in North America

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Phoenix From a US Hub to a Major International
City

• Job Growth Phoenix - First in North America for
  the period 1997-2007

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Phoenix From a US Hub to a Major International
City

• Scientific Publication Growth (2006-2007)
  Phoenix - First in North America
• Source Montreal International 2008

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Phoenix From a US Hub to a Major International
City

• University Student as a of the population
  Phoenix ranked in the Top five in the U.S.
• ASU Arizona State of Arizona Largest
  University in the US. Source Montreal
  International 2008

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Phoenix From a US Hub to a Major International
City

• Comparison of average salaries of typical
  occupations
• Source Montreal International 2008

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Leading UniversityBased Competencies

• Electronics Optics
• Computer Modeling Simulation
• Space Science
• Ecological Sciences Bioagriculture
• Cancer Research
• Neurosciences
• Bioengineering, Bioimaging Bioinformatics
• Genomic Sciences Applications for Therapeutics,
  Vaccines Diagnostics

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Arizona Strategic Transportation Hub

• Global Connectivity
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airportthe worlds 5th
  busiest in operations
• Tucson Intl Airport
• 96 public airports, some with cargo capabilities

International Ports of Entry Five ports of entry
with Mexico CANAMEX Corridor
Interstate Highways Well-connected to major
Southwest markets
Rail with Multimodal Capabilities Many rail
served sites and buildings
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Competitive Climate

• Financial Benefits and IncentivesForeign Trade
  Zones Enterprise Zones Empowerment Zones Job
  Training GrantsPrivate Activity Bonds
• Workforce Skilled and Ready
• Premier Research andDevelopment Parks
• Abundant Resources andReliable Utilities

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Access to Major Markets

• Phoenix to Los Angeles and San Diego 6 hours
• Phoenix to San Francisco and San Jose 14 hours
• Phoenix to Dallas 16 hours
• Phoenix to Denver 8 hours

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Canada - Arizona Trade Relations A CLOSE
RELATIONSHIP
128,250 jobs in Arizona are supported by Canada
U.S. trade Canada is Arizonas second largest
international market , purchasing 11 of the
states worldwide merchandise exports. Bilateral
trade flows grew to 3 billion in 2007, which
daily represent an average of 8 million.
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CCanada - Arizona FDI Relations
OVER 100 CANADIAN COMPANIES INVEST IN ARIZONA
OVER 100 CANADIAN COMPANIES HAD OPERATIONS IN
ARIZONA, ADDING THOUSANDS OF LOCAL JOBS TO THE
STATES ECONOMY Some of the leading Canadian
companies including Stantec Engineering,
Bombardier, Mitel Networks, Quadra Mining and
American Bonanza Gold Corp., invested over 1
billion into the Arizona economy in 2007.
Arizonas economy is ripe for investment in the
high-tech, engineering and information technology
sectors. As such, Canada has capitalized on these
strengths and has become one of the top sources
for foreign direct investment in the state.
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CA Professional and personalized business
assistance

• Our services include
• Aiding you in setting up a US subsidiary
• Providing information on Arizonas labor force,
  average wages, business tax, structure and more
• Coordinating site and building searches
• Offering customized financial assistance,
  including grants, low interest loans, tax
  credits, bond financing and job training
• Networking with potential partners, including
  suppliers, colleges, universities, law firms,
  accounting firms, banks, real estate
  professionals, construction and engineering firms
  and regional economic development experts
  throughout the state
• Assisting with immigration-related issues
• Identifying training opportunities
• For more information, see www.azcommerce.com.

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Arizona Department of Commerce Office in
CanadaFrédérick BernardAuthorized investment
representative State of Arizona - Arizona
Department of CommerceTel. [phone] -
Cell. [phone] - Fax (514)
336-50864055-105, Sainte-Catherine
WestMontreal, QC H3Z 3J8 CANADA arizona_at_cidep.ca
  www.azcomerce.com