EAST VALLEY THE WORKING TOGETHER FOR OUR COMMUNITY OF GREATER PHOENIX, ARIZONA

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1 PRIMARY SPONSOR THE OF GREATER PHOENIX, WORKING TOGETHER FOR OUR COMMUNITY Aviation Aerospace Business Services Defense Education Entertainment Entrepreneurship Healthcare Innovation Life Sciences Retail Technology Tourism 20 13

2 LOCATION The East Valley of Greater Phoenix is comprised of six principal cities and towns, as well as 11 additional surrounding communities. Altogether, this area is one of the most dynamic regions in the country. The East Valley is home to a rapidly expanding population, expected to reach over 1.6 million residents by the year TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE The East Valley is located just a quick flight or short road trip from the major business and population centers of the Western United States, yet it s far enough away to boast a lower cost of living and superior quality of life. AIR PHX Mesa Gateway: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is an important part of the East Valley community and economy. Gateway hosts more than 40 companies; serves 38 cities with non-stop service via Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines as well as continuing service to many more destinations; and contributes $685 million annually to the economy. Bellingham MILEAGE FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION Pasco Eugene Missoula Great Falls Minot Bismarck Billings Medford Idaho Falls Rapid City Casper Destination I-17 N LOOP 101 HIGHWAY 87 PHOENIX I-10 W LOOP 202 US 60 GUADALUPE APACHE JUNCTION Chandler SUN LAKES Highly skilled and talented workforce Over 65,000 business related establishments Science and research-based companies New infrastructure and transportation networks In recent years, the East Valley has seen increased collaboration between civic, political, business and education leaders resulting in a robust and vital economy that positions our region to be a competitor in the global marketplace. The East Valley has a solid base of science and technology companies. These and other businesses help create the foundations for a high quality of life. 2 PARTNERSHIP EVP-AZ.ORG Dallas 1,054 2hr, 15min Denver 837 1hr, 45min San Antonio 983 2hr, 4min 317 1hr Los Angeles 389 1hr, 30 min Salt Lake City 673 1hr, 38min San Diego min San Francisco 769 1hr, 38min GOLD CANYON 1,122 2hr, 25min Seattle Winter Spring I-10 E Greater educational attainment 1hr, 6min QUEEN CREEK GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY Younger, higher income residents 405 CLIMATE AHWATUKEE THIS UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH HAS RESULTED IN: Flight Time Albuquerque FOUNTAIN HILLS SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY Miles FLORENCE NOTE: MAP NOT TO SCALE Summer Fall Average Rainfall Elevation Grand Forks Bozeman Duluth Fargo St. Cloud Rochester Grand Island Oakland Grand Rapids Rockford Cedar Rapids Moline-Quad Cities Ogden -San Francisco Appleton Sioux Falls Denver Montrose Colorado Springs -Telluride Chicago (O Hare) South Bend Peoria Wichita Springfield-Branson Bentonville-Northwest Arkansas Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Dallas (DFW) Honolulu Allegiant non-stop destination Oahu Allegiant seasonal flight destination Hawaii Frontier non-stop destination Spirit Airlines non-stop destination Frontier and Spirit flight destination *Courtesy of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport PHX Sky Harbor: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the 9th busiest airport in the United States and 24th busiest in the world, in terms of air passengers each year. With an average 1,500 flights per day, and a daily economic impact that surpasses $90 million for the Phoenix metro area, Sky Harbor is on track to serve nearly 40 million passengers during Their latest undertaking, the PHX Sky Train, is an automated train that will transport travelers between light rail, parking areas and terminals slated to open in early HIGHWAYS Average High Average Low inches 1,230 ft. above main sea level Source: Western Region Climate Center The East Valley boasts an extensive highway transportation system: State Route 202 is a 55 mile beltway that encircles the East Valley; U.S Route 60 runs east-west through the East Valley region; and State Route 101 which lies on the East Valley s western edge and provides access to Scottsdale and northern destinations. The East Valley is also close to major interstate routes including Interstate 10 (east-west U.S. access), Interstate 8 (access to Southern California), and Interstate 19 (access to Mexico). PUBLIC TRANSIT OPPORTUNITIES PERCENT OF POPULATION WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO A PUBLIC TRANSIT STOP 89% 43% CHANDLER 53% 50% MESA SCOTTSDALE 26% GILBERT TEMPE Source: Valley Metro Public transportation in the East Valley is served by Valley Metro regional transit service and offers bus and light rail routes, as well as car and van pool programs. The light rail network serves Tempe, and a 3.1 mile rail extension into Mesa is expected to begin operating in Bus service has also expanded throughout the East Valley in recent years, including new routes in Chandler and East Mesa. Additionally, Valley Metro LINK is a state-of-the-art bus service that operates in Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert that lets customers enjoy rail-like comfort, speed and reliability EVP-AZ.ORG PARTNERSHIP 3

3 EDUCATION Education in the East Valley is a key economic driver and determinant of a region s quality of life. Education is a priority for East Valley residents and they are served by world-class institutions, key industry partnerships and a strong culture of learning. EV HIGHER EDUCATION BY 2018, 61% OF ALL JOBS IN (1.9 million jobs) will require some postsecondary training beyond high school. * Institutions in the East Valley are poised to provide the education and training needed to meet the demand for a highly-skilled workforce. Following are current student populations for major East Valley institutions during * According to Georgetown University s Center on Education and the Workforce. HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION PUBLIC EDUCATION ENROLLMENT State University, Tempe Campus GRADUATE... 10,810 UNDERGRADUATE... 49,356 State University, Polytechnic Campus GRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE... 10,397 PRIVATE AT Still University... 2,064 University of Advancing Technology University of Phoenix... 7,384 Western International University... 1,787 Ottawa University... 1,127 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University COMMUNITY COLLEGE Maricopa Community College District Chandler-Gilbert Community College... 14,653 Mesa Community College... 25,024 Rio Salado Community College... 24,844 Scottsdale Community College... 10,895 Central College Superstition Mountain Campus, Maricopa and SanTan Centers... 1,984 Total East Valley Higher Education Enrollment...162,225 E V During 2012, several new institutions and exciting collaborations arrived in the East Valley. State University and the City of Chandler announced a new partnership to bring an ASU presence to downtown Chandler The University of expanded several programs into its space in downtown Chandler Westminster College (MO), Albright College (PA), and Wilkes University (PA), will begin classes in the Fall 2013 semester at the Mesa Center for Higher Education Queen Creek will partner with local higher education institutions to provide educational programs in a variety of degree pathways Percentage of the population age 25+ who have earned a bachelor s degree or higher. 33% EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT E A S T 33% V A L L E Y 25% 28% UNITED STATES AVERAGE ACT SCORES 22.3 UNITED STATES Note: ACT composite scores average the four subject area test scores. Scaled scores are between 1 and 36, and use a metric that takes different test administrations into account. 1,584 EAST VALLEY AVERAGE SAT SCORES 1,541 1,498 UNITED STATES Note: SAT scores range from 600 to 2400, combining test results from three 800-point sections. Source: Mesa Public Schools, East Valley School Districts; College Board; ACT Inc. 9 public school districts with 233 schools serving K-12 students 126 charter schools and 51 private and parochial schools 1 regional district (East Valley Institute of Technology) providing 10 member school districts with a comprehensive, career-based education that produces a productive, technically trained workforce that meets the needs of business and industry POPULATION GROWTH 937,638 5,130,632 2,581,506 1,563,282 2,813, ,858 DEMOGRAPHICS A move to the East Valley brings an abundance of housing alternatives and the incredible values. CITY San Jose, CA Orange County, CA Los Angeles, CA Santa Fe, NM Denver, CO, NV Salt Lake City, UT Austin, TX Phoenix, AZ United States Metro Phoenix East Valley 102 $232,350 COST OF LIVING INDEX COMPOSITE SCORE $81,313 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME Note: US Average = The Cost of Living Index is designed to provide the best possible means to compare cost of living differences among urban areas based on the price of consumer goods and services appropriate for professional and managerial households in the top income quintile. Source: bestplaces.net EV East Valley (AZ) AZ $42,700 $41,200 $45,300 $52,100 CO Metro Denver Source: Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Information Services Division 1,324,922 7,370,993 2,599,504 1,969,975 3,140,069 1,145,905 NV $70,883 $67,436 $66,996 $81, CA Metro San Diego MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOME U.S. Metro Phoenix East Valley UT Salt Lake City $0 1,684,510 8,779,567 3,290,001 2,937,591 3,459,858 1,185,036 $183,700 $182,100 $176,600 $232,350 $50K $100K Source: bestplaces.net; U.S. Census Bureau $150K $200K AGE BREAKDOWN 11 % Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Apache Junction Chandler Fountain Hills Gilbert Mesa Queen Creek Scottsdale Tempe % 14 % RESIDENTS MEDIAN AGE Under 5 7 % 11 % % 13 % PARTNERSHIP EVP-AZ.ORG EVP-AZ.ORG PARTNERSHIP 5

4 EMPLOYMENT STATUS Labor Force 709,818 Percentage Employed 664, % Unemployed 45, % Not in Labor Force 279, % In Armed Services 892 Less than 1% Source: azstats.gov Note: Includes Apache Junction, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale and Tempe. An educated populace with high productivity coupled with competitive wages characterize the East Valley workforce. WORKFORCE WAGE RATES IN THE An educated populace with high productivity coupled with competitive wages characterize the East Valley workforce. ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING Mean Hourly...$37.00 Average Annual...$76,960 ART, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS AND MEDIA Mean Hourly...$23.16 Average Annual...$48,180 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL Mean Hourly...$30.35 Average Annual...$63,120 COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES Mean Hourly...$22.30 Average Annual...$42,280 COMPUTER & MATHEMATICAL Mean Hourly...$35.73 Average Annual...$74,330 CONSTRUCTION & EXTRACTION Mean Hourly...$19.90 Average Annual...$41,390 EDUCATION, TRAINING & LIBRARY Mean Hourly...$22.34 Average Annual...$46,970 FOOD PREPARATION Mean Hourly...$10.86 Average Annual...$22,600 HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER AND TECHNICAL Mean Hourly...$36.77 Average Annual...$76,490 HEALTHCARE SUPPORT Mean Hourly...$13.89 Average Annual...$28,900 INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Mean Hourly...$20.57 Average Annual...$41,680 LEGAL Mean Hourly...$44.99 Average Annual...$93,580 LIFE, PHYSICAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES Mean Hourly...$32.63 Average Annual...$67, MANAGEMENT Mean Hourly...$48.07 Average Annual...$100, COMMUTE TRAVEL TIME TO WORK IN MINUTES % 23 % AVERAGE TRAVEL TIME MINUTES 25 % % 7 % OFFICE & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Mean Hourly...$16.81 Average Annual...$34,950 PERSONAL CARE Mean Hourly...$11.90 Average Annual...$24,760 PRODUCTION Mean Hourly...$16.14 Average Annual...$33,560 PROTECTIVE SERVICE Mean Hourly...$21.36 Average Annual...$44,420 SALES Mean Hourly...$18.47 Average Annual...$38,420 TRANSPORTATION & MATERIAL MOVING Mean Hourly...$16.49 Average Annual...$34,310 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, June 2012 >15 COST OF DOING BUSINESS YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY The East Valley has a strong corporate base with a diverse range of industries represented. Currently, it ranks as one of the largest suburban employment centers in the United States. LABOR $44,950 Mean Wages $ Unemployment Insurance (cost per employee) 6.4% Unionization Rate Yes Right-to-Work State $17.02/sf/yr Retail $19.30/sf/yr Office $0.72/sf/mo Industrial $232,350 Median Home Price ELECTRIC RATES (per kwh) $ Commercial $ Industrial NATURAL GAS (per 1000 cubic feet) $9.65 Commercial $5.81 Industrial REAL ESTATE UTILITIES TAXES 6.97% Corporate Income Tax 3.52% Individual Income Tax (avg. of brackets) Source: US Bureau of Labor Stats; U.S. Energy Information Administration 2012; National Association of Realtors; unionstats.com; CB Richard Ellis Q3 2012; taxfoundation.org TOP COMPANIES & INSTITUTIONS IN THE Advanced Technologies First Solar Freescale Semiconductor Honeywell Intel Corp. Chandler Campus Intel Corp. Ocotillo Campus Marvell Technologies Microchip Technologies Aviation/Aerospace/Defense Able Engineering ArmorWorks AZ Labs The Boeing Company CAE Oxford Aviation Chandler Airport Falcon Field General Dynamics C4 Systems Honeywell Lockheed Martin MD Helicopters Nammo Talley Orbital Sciences Pegasus Airpark Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Scottsdale Airport Stellar Airpark Advanced Business Services Avnet CDW CenturyLink Chase Bank ebay/paypal Empire Southwest FedEx Go Daddy Insight UPS Verizon Wireless Wells Fargo Healthcare & Life Sciences Banner Baywood Medical Center Banner Desert Medical Center Banner Heart Hospital Banner Ironwood Medical Center Banner/MD Anderson Cancer Center Celebration Stem Cell Chandler Regional Hospital East Valley Diagnostic Imaging Gilbert Hospital Mercy Gilbert Hospital Mountain Vista Medical Center Rural Metro/Southwest Ambulance Cultural Venues ASU Gammage Chandler Center for the Arts Chandler-Gilbert Community College Performing Arts Center Evelyn Smith Music Theatre at ASU Fountain Hills Theatre Hale Centre Theatre Higley Center for the Performing Arts Mesa Arts Center Mesa Community College Theatre Outback Queen Creek Performing Arts Center Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Tempe Center for the Arts Tempe Performing Arts Center Education State University-Polytechnic Campus State University-Tempe AT Still University Central College-Superstition Mountain Campus Chandler Gilbert Community College (Multiple Campuses) Queen Creek East Valley Institute of Technology Everest College Grand Canyon University Pima Medical Institute Maricopa Community College District Mesa Community College Mesa Community College-Red Mountain NAU East Valley Campus Ottawa University Rio Salado College Scottsdale Community College University of Advancing Technology University of Phoenix Western International University Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centers ASU Research Park ASU SkySong Biodesign Institute Gangplank Innovations Chandler Innovations & Technology ASU Poly Launchspot Spring Training Facilities Hohokam Stadium (Chicago Cubs) Salt River Fields at Talking Stick ( Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies) Scottsdale Stadium (San Francisco Giants) Tempe Diablo Stadium (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) 6 PARTNERSHIP EVP-AZ.ORG EVP-AZ.ORG PARTNERSHIP 7

5 BUSINESS BANKING Rhonda Curtis Southeast Valley Todd Gerber Mesa/Agriculture Tim Billings Tempe 2013 PROFILE is sponsored by Wells Fargo Business Banking. THE APACHE JUNCTION CHANDLER GILBERT MESA QUEEN CREEK TEMPE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES Ahwatukee Florence Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Fountain Hills Gila River Indian Community Gold Canyon Guadalupe Maricopa Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Scottsdale Sun Lakes The East Valley Partnership (EVP) is a regional coalition of community, business, educational, and government leaders whose goal is to provide leadership and support in specific areas of focus, thereby improving business and quality of life in the region. EVP is dedicated to the economic development and promotion of the East Valley. EVP actively advocates in areas such as economic development; education; aviation; and aerospace; transportation and infrastructure; arts, behavioral health; and other important areas. For more information, visit CONTRIBUTORS RESEARCH EDITORS Joel Fornara, Megan Sterling LAYOUT & DESIGN Speedtech Design Group PHOTOGRAPHY Tim Trumble Scottsdale CVB Town of Gilbert