Expand in Greater Phoenix
Companies from across Europe have found second homes in Greater Phoenix. The region exported more than $4 billion worth of materials and goods to the European Union in 2022, and the international presence in the region has grown in the years since with the expansion of European companies including Apex Power Conversions, Cognite, Arensia and DSV. Home to more than 5 million residents, Greater Phoenix is the center of the Arizona economy and ready to welcome your business.
Resources
GPEC’s expert business development and research teams have experience in helping international businesses locate to the United States.
Primed for Growth
With population growth outpacing the national average, Greater Phoenix is ready to grow with your business.
Source: MAG Community Profiles
Skilled Workforce
The region’s workforce is fueled by internationally recognized institutions, including Arizona State University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Recent European Expansions
Greater Phoenix is a popular destination for European companies looking for expansion opportunities near the United States’ West Coast. Several companies have created their U.S. home in Greater Phoenix, including:
Apex Power Conversions
300 Phase 1 Jobs
$1.8M CapEx
Arensia
40Phase 1 Jobs
$6M CapEx
Cognite
100 Phase 1 Jobs
$3.1M CapEx
DSV
266 Phase 1 Jobs
$212M CapEx
Top European Companies in Greater Phoenix
There are more than 532 European companies operating inside Maricopa County, employing a total of more than 53,464 people. Here are some of the top European job creators in the region.
2,848 Jobs
1,764 Jobs
1,754 Jobs
1,469 Jobs
1,439 Jobs
2,407 Jobs
European/Arizona Trade Profiles
Download a pdf to find insights on trade, population, foreign direct investment and business operations related to Arizona and your country.
Greater Phoenix-European Cooperation
Greater Phoenix works in cooperation with many cities around Europe, which has allowed for the establishment of many councils, chambers and other associations with a variety of partners.
International assets include:
- Alliance Française of Greater Phoenix
- Arizona Italian Club
- Chinese Chamber of Commerce Arizona
- French American Chamber of Commerce
- German American Chamber of Commerce West: Arizona Chapter
- Global Chamber Phoenix
- Italian American Chamber of Commerce
- Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Arizona
- Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Arizona
- Swedish American Chamber of Commerce: Arizona
- Treffpunkt
Arizona- and U.S.-based groups include:
- Arizona District Export Council
- Diplomatic Corps of Arizona
- Global Chamber
- Global Ties Arizona
- Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations
- Small Business Administration
- U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
Greater Phoenix’s European Sister Cities
Communities around Greater Phoenix have relationships around the world. Scroll over the images below to see which cities and towns in the region are sister cities of other places around Europe.
Contact Our International Business Development Expert
GPEC can help you navigate each step in your international expansion, providing no-cost services and resources.
Casey Gilchrist
Vice President, International Business Development