Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — Making the Case to International Investors

Good morning,

For the past five years, Arizona has led all states in foreign direct investment, attracting more than $197 billion since 2020. Over the past few weeks, ECoNA has presented to delegations from 10 countries to make the case for bringing their businesses to northern Arizona.

Last month, we joined Northern Arizona University and the City of Flagstaff to meet with the Arizona Investment & Higher Education Exchange Delegation of top executives, business owners, investors, and higher education leaders from Taiwan. The delegation has expressed interest in Flagstaff’s potential for commercial, higher education, and industrial investment.

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Earlier this month, we presented at an event affiliated with SelectUSA, a Department of Commerce program that promotes direct foreign investment, and serves as a single point of contact for foreign firms looking to establish or expand their operations in the United States.

The SelectUSA spin off event in Phoenix – called the “Arizona AI & Semiconductor Global Summit” – focused on Arizona’s success in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, AI-driven infrastructure, and cross-border trade.

During the event, we presented to delegations from India, Mexico, Germany, South Korea, Vietnam, Finland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Australia.

As these conversations continue, we remain focused on turning interest into the kind of investment that will bring exciting opportunities to our region. Northern Arizona has a compelling story to tell, and it’s one the world is increasingly eager to hear.

We’re grateful for your continued support as we carry that story to new audiences, and we’ll keep you updated as things develop.

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