This count is important to communities within the state. It determines political representation, $300 billion in federal funding for roads, healthcare, education and other services. Residents of communities - large and small - can help ensure we have the most accurate count to date. Learn more here.
Click on the above link to learn more about what programs within the Arizona Department of Commerce will receive funding as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.
LEGAL ARIZONA WORKERS ACT
3-19-08 News Release
3-19-08 Fact Sheet
3-19-08 Questions and Answers
The Legal Arizona Workers Act, sometimes called the "Employer Sanctions Law," went into effect on January 1, 2008. The Attorney
General's website provides basic information about the new law. Access it here.
The "E-Verify" Program, administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), allows employers to verify newly hired employees. It is an Internet-based system available in all 50 states, and is free to employers. It provides an automated link to Social Security Administration database and immigration records.
Access the "E-Verify" Program by clicking here. Arizona’s “Smart Growth Scorecard” was designed in conjunction with a variety of state agencies affected by population and demographic shifts, with significant input from public and private stakeholders to strengthen the ability of local officials to plan for future growth and development.
Click here for more information.
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The 2009 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation will be held at the historic Orpheum Theatre on Thursday, November 19, 2009. This event honors Arizona's technology leaders and innovators - attracting more than 1,000 attendees made up of technologists, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, investors, students and policymakers.
Learn more and register to attend by clicking here.
Arizona’s military operations are increasingly important to the state’s economy, creating and supporting tens of thousands of jobs and generating more than $9 billion in revenue, according to a new study.
The Economic Impact of Arizona’s Principal Military Operations – 2008 is a report that details the economic contributions of Arizona’s major military installations, using data from 2005.
View the report by clicking here. The Guide has been produced by the Commerce and Economic Development Commission, the Arizona Department of Commerce, more than 15 state and federal agencies and private investment banks as an implementation tool for Communities and Businesses. It contains descriptions and contact information for federal, state, and many private loan, grant and financing programs related to community, economic and workforce development and planning.
Download the Financing Guide by clicking here.
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