
Arizona is proud to be the global hub for advanced manufacturing with over 195,000 direct jobs and a contribution of $44.3 billion to the state’s gross domestic product. From semiconductors to battery manufacturing and everything in between, the state continues to double down on supporting a diversified ecosystem through pro-innovation policies and forward-thinking programs such as the Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (AZ MEP). Housed under the Arizona Commerce Authority, AZ MEP provides…