The Top Big Businesses That Call Arizona Home
Whether it’s a small or enterprise-sized business, setting up headquarters in a place that can help companies to reach their goals is imperative. And while this can be done in a number of different places, one of the top destinations for growing companies is none other than the Valley of the Sun.
With a countless number of other options out there, what’s making companies decide to start up in Arizona? And for others, what’s making them decide to make the move here? Amazing real estate options, cheaper prices, a substantial pool of top talent, and lower taxes are some reasons, just to name a few. And more and more companies are beginning to see the potential for their businesses in the southwest desert.
What’s more, for Arizona, having these companies in our state means countless jobs, the additional income for our cities that those who move here to work those jobs generate, and a growing reputation as a business hotspot.
Take a look at some of the top companies that have decided to take the leap and call Arizona home.
GoDaddy is headquartered in Tempe, and is one of the biggest internet domain registrars and web hosting companies in the world. It was founded in 1997 by serial entrepreneur Bob Parsons (who also started PXG, Yam Properties, and Sneaky Big, to name a few), and was purchased by Intuit in 1994.
So far, GoDaddy has created over 7,000 jobs since it was created, and the number keeps on growing.
Petsmart was founded by Jim and Janice Dougherty in 1986, and has turned into a huge competitor in the pet industry since then. With over 55,000 employees and over 1,600 stores, Petsmart has even expanded beyond pet goods. The chain now offers services like pet grooming, a pet hotel, and pet training.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Banner Health is a healthcare powerhouse, with over 50,000 employees. Not only does this make it one of the biggest employers in Arizona, it’s also one of the largest in the United States. Banner Health was founded in 1999 after a merger between Samaritan Health System and Lutheran Health System.
The Apollo Education group has a number of subsidiaries under its umbrella, including the University of Phoenix, Meritus University, Universidad Latinoamericana, and so much more. The for profit education group was founded by John Sperling and John D. Murphy in 1973. With a reported 34,000 employees, the company has set itself apart as one of the biggest forces in education, with everything from undergrad offerings, all the way up to graduate and doctoral programs.
ON Semiconductor was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Phoenix. The company is in the Fortune 1,000, and reportedly has over 36,000 employees. ON Semiconductor builds and sells power management solutions, analog solutions, image sensors, and more. Even cooler? The company has offices in over 60 offices across 23 different countries.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Sprouts is a national grocery chain with a focus on healthy and organic foods. The chain has over 360 stores and has grown substantially since its inception in 2002, when Stan and Shon Boney opened the first Sprouts Farmers Market. The chain now has over 35,000 employees.
Arizona is lucky enough to have a number of amazing businesses call it home. And, as these businesses continue to flourish, Arizona’s reputation as a business-friendly state for companies to start up, grow and thrive continues to expand along with it.
