Arizona's Opportunity Frontier
Economic opportunity in rural Arizona abounds - our report reveals more than $57 billion in untapped growth across rural Arizona, including $17.6 billion within Native Nations. This report is a collaboration between Local First Arizona, aLocal.ai, and the Tonto Apache Tribe. We invite you to engage with our findings and insights as we work towards fostering sustainable growth and development in rural communities. Thank you for joining us!
Empower Growth
The Economic Opportunity in Rural Arizona report uses advanced AI-driven analysis for economic leakage and net demand to pinpoint high-opportunity industries. By identifying industries where demand significantly exceeds supply—particularly in professional, scientific, and technical services; wholesale and retail trade; healthcare; and real estate—the report quantifies where targeted investment could yield the greatest returns in jobs, wages, and economic resilience.
The findings emphasize that rural Arizona is not just underserved, but undervalued, and that correcting this imbalance requires deliberate, place-based strategies. The report calls for strategic, long-term investment and collaboration among public, private, rural, and tribal stakeholders to close service gaps, boost local economies, and ensure equitable growth throughout the state. Download the report to learn more!
Every dollar invested in these
rural or tribal areas results in $1.70 or an economic multiplier of 1.7x
