CITY OF GLENDALE NAMED ARIZONA’S BEST CITY FOR BUSINESS BY ARIZONA CHAMBER
The city of Glendale was honored as the “Best City for Business” by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry. This recognition is awarded annually to a single city that, according to the Chamber, has gone above and beyond to enhance the state’s global competitiveness and advance the priorities of our business community.
“We’ve known for some time that Glendale is the most business-friendly city in Arizona. What makes this award especially meaningful is that it validates that belief, not just internally, but from the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading voice for the business community,” said Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps. “It’s a powerful endorsement of the work we’ve done to create a thriving, supportive environment for businesses of all sizes.”
The Chamber’s unanimous vote for Glendale reflects the city’s strong economic development efforts, strategic business partnerships and continued commitment to creating an environment for positive relationships.
“Glendale has shown what it means to be a pro-growth, pro-business city,” said Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry. “From attracting new investment to supporting existing employers, Glendale continues to make smart decisions that drive jobs and long-term economic growth. We’re proud to recognize them as our 2025 Best City for Business.”
Glendale is focused on creating a robust business sector by establishing the city as a major employment and entertainment hub. In the past six years, nearly 13,000 jobs have come to Glendale across all industries and there is currently more than $1.5 billion in investment projects under development in the Sports and Entertainment District.
“This award is a credit to the continued efforts of our incredible economic development team, our business partnerships, and our City Council,” said Mayor Jerry P. Weiers. “In Glendale, we strive to be the most business-friendly and family-friendly city in the region, and this award demonstrates we are doing just that.”
The award was presented at the Arizona Chamber’s 2025 Annual Awards Celebration on June 3, 2025, in Phoenix.
Photo courtesy of the city of Glendale and Arizona Chamber of Commerce.