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Northern Arizona — FlagstaffLocated in Northern Arizona where I-40 and I-17 intersect. To celebrate the July 4th Centennial, legend has it that pilgrims trimmed the bark from a tall pine tree, then used it as a staff for the American Flag. Left standing, the staff became a much used trail marker. When, in 1881, a post office and a tiny tent camp was erected. The settlers agreed to name the area "Flag Staff." Since then the name stuck. The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce is located at 101 W. Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86001-5598 Central Arizona — Metropolitan PhoenixEast Valley - Ahwatukee Located South of Baseline, West of McQueen, North of Riggs/Beltline and East of I-10. Located in southeastern metropolitan Phoenix, Chandler recently surpassed 160,000 in population, making it the state's fifth-largest city. One of the nation's first master-planned communities, Chandler has become one of the state's thriving agricultural areas. Chandler Center for the Arts features performances ranging from ballet and opera to live music and comedy. Fall/winter activities include the Arizona Cotton Festival in October and the Annual Tumbleweed Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring the nation's largest tumbleweed Christmas tree. Spring activities begin with the Greek Festival in February and culminate with one of Arizona's largest events, the Ostrich Festival in March. Chandler has successfully attracted some of the nation's top high-tech firms, including Intel, Motorola, Avnet and many more. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 218 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler AZ 85224, (800) 963-4571. East Valley - Gilbert Located South of Baseline, West of Recker, North of Williams Field and East of McQueen. Situated southeast of metropolitan Phoenix, Gilbert is one of the fastest-growing towns in the country. However, the town maintains a proud sense of its Old Western flavor and charm. Country auctions, livestock shows, cattle roping, potluck dinners and barbecues are a part of everyday social life. Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, 202 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234, P.O. Box 527, Gilbert, AZ 85299-0527, 480-892-0056. East Valley - Mesa East Mesa - Located East of Price, South of the Salt River, West of Val Vista Dr. and North of Baseline and Guadalupe. West Mesa - Located South of the Salt River, East of Val Vista Dr., West of Meridian Road. Mesa, named for the Spanish word for "table", sits on a plateau approximately 12 miles southeast of Phoenix. Situated on four US highways, (60, 70, 80 and 89), the city covers more than 100 square miles. With a population of more than 330,000, it is the third-largest city and one of the fastest growing communities in Arizona. Mesa is the spring training home of the Chicago Cubs. Mesa also boasts the Champlin Fighter Museum, the Arizona Museum for Youth and the Arizona Mormon Temple and Visitors Center. Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau, 480-827-4700. Mesa Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201, 480-969-1307. East Valley - Tempe North Tempe: Located South of McKellips, North of Baseline, East of 48th St. and West of Price Road. South Tempe: Located North of Ray Road, South of Baseline, East of I-10 and West of Price Road. The state's six-largest city, Tempe is the center of the East Valley, bordered by Scottsdale, Mesa, Phoenix and Chandler. Arizona State University, in the heart of Tempe, has the largest enrollment of any university in the Southwestern states and is the home of the Fiesta Bowl. Because of the City's convenient location, residents are within easy driving distance of numerous drama, dance and musical productions in both Tempe and Phoenix. Mill Avenue in Downtown Tempe offers shops of all types for the treasure seeker. For the outdoor enthusiast, the new Tempe Town Lake is host of many recreational opportunities. Tempe Chamber of Commerce, 909 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-967-7891. Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau, 51 W. Third St., Ste. 105, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-894-8158. Northeast Valley - Paradise Valley Located West of Scottsdale Road, North of McDonald Rd., East of 40th St. and South of Cactus. Paradise Valley combines a vast area of Northeast Phoenix and the town of Paradise Valley. The name was inspired by the beautiful wildflowers found in the spring. Paradise Valley is a vital part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Town of Paradise encompasses the area north of Camelback Mountain up to Shea Blvd. and from Scottsdale Road to 32nd Street. The Town has the highest median income and the largest percentage of college graduates in the area. Zoning has restricted commercial development to posh resort hotels and single-family homes to a minimum of one-acre lots. Retail, service and professional sectors supply most of the employment in the Paradise Valley area. Paradise Valley Mall, one of the larger regional shopping centers in the Phoenix area, is the core of the community and provides much of the local employment. Northeast Valley - Scottsdale East Valley: Located East of Scottsdale Rd, North of Indian Bend Rd., West of 138th St. and South of the McDowell Mountains. South Scottsdale: Located North of McKellips, North and West of the Salt River and South of Indian Bend Road. This city has matured form "The West's Most Western Town" into a "World-Class City." With a population of more than 180,000, Scottsdale's quality lifestyle includes well-planned living, working and shopping areas. Scottsdale also is recognized for its architectural and landscape design excellence, which is exemplified by its Civic Center. Scottsdale emphasis on the preservation of its mountain and desert areas is nationally renowned. The Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, a flood-control project more than seven miles long, uses a system of parks, lakes and golf courses as an alternative to conventional concrete channels. Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, 7343 Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, 480-945-8481. Northwest Valley - Glendale Boundaries are West of 51st Avenue, South of Cactus, East of 107th Avenue and North of Camelback. With a population of 195,000, Glendale is Arizona's fourth-largest city. Visiting downtown Glendale, Arizona's Antique Capital, is like stepping back in time. Old Towne Glendale and Historic Catlin Court Shops District are home to more than 80 antique stores, specialty shops and eateries, which are nestled around the heart of Murphy Park, Glendale's shady town square. The city sparkles with spectacular events including Glendale Glitters Holiday Light Extravaganza, featuring a half-million twinkling lights December through January. Glendale Chocolate Affaire celebrates the sweet life in February and the Glendale Jazz Festival is in April. Historic Saguaro Ranch, a living ranch museum, is open year-round for weddings, home and gallery tours, corporate functions and educational programs. The American Graduate School of International Management, Midwestern University of Osteopathic Medicine, Arizona State University West and Glendale Community College are all located here. The world's largest jet fighter wing is Luke Air Force Base in Glendale. Glendale Municipal Airport serves corporations, residents and visitors. Glendale Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 249, Glendale, AZ 85311, 623-937-4754. Northwest Valley - Peoria Peoria is a dynamic suburban community located just 11 miles from Central Phoenix. Incorporated in 1954, today Peoria is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, with a population of 68,000. Peoria boasts the nation's largest baseball spring-training facility - the Peoria Sports Complex - featuring a 10,000-seat state-of-the-art stadium and 12 practice fields. The stadium is spring training home to both the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, who play 30 straight days of baseball during the Cactus League action each March. The Arizona Fall League's Peoria Javelinas and Sun City Solar Sox play at the Peoria Sports Complex from October through mid-December. Peoria Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center, 8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ 85380, PO Box 70, Peoria, AZ 85380, (800) 580-2645 or 623-979-3601. Northwest Valley - Sun City Sun City is an 8,900-acre, master-planned adult community built by Del E. Webb Communities, Inc. Construction began in 1960; combined with its sister, Sun City West, the city now has approximately 71,000 residents. In conjunction with Sun City West, Sun City is consistently rated in the top three of the 100 best retirement centers across the country. The minimum age is 50 for at least one member of each household. Sun City West, located two miles west of Sun City, was started in 1978 after Del E. Webb had utilized all the available land in Sun City. The Sundome Center for the Performing Arts, the country's largest single-level auditorium, is located in Sun City West. Many other recreational facilities are available in this area as well. Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 12425 W. Bell Road, Ste. 305, Surprise, AZ 85374, 623-583-0692. Phoenix The North Central Valley: Located North of Shea Blvd., East of I-17 and West of Scottsdale Road. Midtown: Located South of Shea, North of Thomas, East of I-17 and West of the Squaw Peak Freeway. Arcadia: Located North of the 202 Hwy, East of the Squaw Peak, South of McDonald and West of 64th St. Downtown: There are no definite boundaries. Phoenix, known as the Valley of the Sun, is the 6th largest city in the nation. The city is the hub of the rapidly growing Southwest and the heart of a metro area of over 2.5 million in population. Phoenix is also the capital of Arizona and the Maricopa County Seat. The Phoenix Climate has been a major factor in its economic development because the area experiences sunshine nearly every day of the year. The name Phoenix was chosen because the city was built on the ruins of the Hohokam Indian civilization, whose farms laid out irrigation canals still in use today. Phoenix has a diversified economic base. Manufacturing is a leading employer with over 148,000 people working for over 3,100 firms. Major employers in the Valley include Motorola, Allied Signal, American Express, Phelps Dodge, Dial, Circle K/76, Aztar and U-Haul. There are art galleries, libraries, museums and parks covering seven desert mountain areas and 1,200 clubs and organizations, with a Convention Center and Symphony Hall. West Valley - Avondale Avondale is 15 miles west of Phoenix amidst a bustling agricultural and industrial area. It is adjacent to Tolleson to the east, Litchfield Park to the north and Goodyear to the west. The Sierra Estrella Mountains, rising to an elevation of 4,500 feet, form its southern boundary. Avondale is the oldest of three communities that developed as a result of Goodyear Tire & rubber Company's activity in the West Valley. Tri-City West Chamber of Commerce, 501 W. Van Buren St., Ste. K, Avondale, AZ 85323, 623-932-2260. West Valley - Goodyear Goodyear encompasses 135 square miles and is 17 miles west of downtown Phoenix. In 1916, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company purchased and leased land in the Salt River Valley to produce Egyptian cotton, which was used in tire cords. By 1920, the small farms had evolved to become total farming operations. This led to the development of small company towns such as El Mirage, Surprise, Litchfield Park, Tolleson and Goodyear, which was incorporated in 1946. Tri-City West Chamber of Commerce, 501 W. Van Buren St., Ste. K, Avondale, AZ 85323, 623-932-2260. West Valley - Tolleson For many years, Tolleson has been a self-contained community with its growth based on the surrounding agricultural economy. With the westward suburban growth of Phoenix, the town is in a transitional stage, moving toward a commercial and industrial economy. Tolleson was founded in 1912 by W.G. Tolleson of North Carolina. It was incorporated in 1929 and became a city in 1956. City of Tolleson, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ 85353, 623-936-7111.  |
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