Maricopa County contains most of the metro Phoenix area. It has been ranked No. 1 in the country for economic growth in the past year for its substantial surge in jobs and investment from businesses. The 2024 State of Site Selection report ranked counties in the U.S. based on number of projects, investments and jobs from January 2023 through March 2024. Some of the largest projects unveiled for the Maricopa County in recent years include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s $65 billion campus, LG Energy Solution’s $5.5 billion battery complex and Amkor’s $2 billion semiconductor packaging facility. Next in Part 2: Phoenix market surges ahead in manufacturing.
