Maricopa District Office
Information Technology

Information Technology Profiles

Economic Information
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ASU Business Research ASU College of Business provides information on the local economy and demography
GPEC Info Center Statistics and summaries on Greater Phoenix Region
U of A Economic & Business Research Center Provides economic forecasts, applied research, and information on economic, demographic and business trends in Arizona
US Census Bureau The federal source for demographic data
AZ Dept of Commerce Commerce has information on Arizona's economy and industry
AZDOC Research Department of Commerce is Arizona's authority for economic statistics, workforce data, forecasts and trends

Workforce Information
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics
GPEC: Labor Force Labor information on Greater Phoenix region
Arizona Economy Labor information from Arizona Dept. of Commerce
Labor Market Information Labor information from Arizona Dept. of Economic Security
Maricopa County Labor Market Survey Labor market survey for Greater Phoenix
Maricopa Workforce Connections A policy and oversight board that delivers employment and training services in Maricopa County outside the City of Phoenix
Phoenix Workforce Connection City of Phoenix Human Services Department Employment and Training Division's One-Stop System online
Arizona Workforce Connection The state's streamlined workforce development network which brings together all of Arizona's workforce development partners to provide businesses and Job Seekers with comprehensive and streamlined services.
Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Provides confidential, one-on-one counseling by diverse business professionals at no charge; Referrals to industry specific business information and educational resources; and Low cost seminars and workshops
Arizona Heat Arizona HEAT (Helping Everyone Access Training) is an online resource for job seekers and businesses providing access to employment, apprenticeship, and job training information. Arizona HEAT is a collaborative effort of the Arizona Department of Education and Arizona Department of Economic Security and is a link to the Arizona Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

Business and Industry Information
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The Morrison Institute
for Public Policy		 Research and analysis on public policy issues
AZ Association of Industries AZ Association of Industries represents manufacturing interests
Arizona Technology Council The voice of technology businesses in Central and Northern Arizona
Southern Arizona Tech Council Non-profit organization promoting and implementing high-tech industry economic development and competitiveness in Tucson and Southern Arizona
Bio-Link A National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Center, enhancing and expanding biotechnology education programs
Arizona BioIndustry Association Statewide organization which promotes the growth of bioindustry
Bioindustry Organization of Southern Arizona Driving force behind a biotech research and business environment that is expanding in Southern Arizona
The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University A multidisciplinary research and education initiative at ASU
IGC International Genomics Consortium, a non-profit medical research foundation
TGen The Translational Genomics Research Institute
Flinn Foundation Provides timely, practical information and resources to audiences involved in the biosciences, the Flinn scholarship program, and the arts
NAICS North American Industry Classification System is the replacement for SIC codes
GPEC Greater Phoenix Economic Council is the regional development authority
Hoover's Great place to conduct company and industry research
Fast Company Chronicles the changes of the business world
National Association of Manufacturers Center for Workforce Success: The training and education affiliate of NAM's manufacturing institute
Brint Research New economy business technology portal

Financial News
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Bloomberg Financial news and market information
CNN Money Financial news and market information
Morningstar Financial news and market information
Reuters Financial news and market information

Local News
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Arizona Republic Electronic version of major daily paper
AZ Central.com Updated version of local news and entertainment info from Arizona Republic
Business Journal of Phoenix Specializes in Greater Phoenix business news
East Valley Tribune Daily paper that focuses on East valley news
West Valley View Weekly newspaper of Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and Tolleson

Other Links
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Maricopa Community Colleges Links to our ten colleges, their satellite campuses and two skill centers
Greater Phoenix.net Greater Phoenix Leadership Coalition news and information
MATEC Curriculum and faculty development information related to semiconductor manufacturing education
Maricopa Career Network Maricopa Community College job placement system
AACC American Association of Community Colleges, the voice of the Community Colleges