Arizona has among the least restrictive regulatory environments. With 90 days or quicker permitting, locating or expanding in Arizona takes a fraction of the time.
Cities in Greater Phoenix offer expedited permitting 100% of the time. For example, the City of Mesa created a Planned Area Development Zone to reduce entitlement risk and greatly expedite the development process (projects that might have taken up to six months may now get approval in as little as a few weeks).
The Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) Program recognizes the professional excellence of economic development organizations (EDOS) through the International Economic Development Council. The AEDO Program provides EDOs with independent feedback on their operations, structure and procedures. SRP is one of only three utilities to have earned AEDO status.