SRP has a long and rich history in supporting the economic development of the Phoenix metropolitan area and the state of Arizona. From the building of Roosevelt Dam to exploring alternative fuels, SRP
has helped improve life in the Valley for over 100 years. Today, SRP is one of the largest public power entities in the nation.
Even as times have changed, SRP has stayed true to our original mission.
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We encourage you to locate or expand your business in the greater Phoenix area. Our Economic development staff can provide you with critical power information on potential sites, including:
- Electric price plans and bill estimates
- Location of electrical infrastructure
- Potential construction costs and timeline
- Coordination of meetings with allies
and SRP technical staff
- Familiarization tours of the region
- Water resource information
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- SRP supports and is involved with chambers of commerce and economic development organizations, resulting in benefits to the entire region.
- SRP develops programs and supplies resources for community businesses.
- SRP partners with key business organizations to leverage studies that bring added value to our customers.
- SRP provides economic data on the local and national economy.
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- Workforce development
- SRP partners with various organizations to identify Valley high-tech workforce needs and develop programs to meet employers' needs.
- SRP sponsors research to determine how to improve and promote the Valley workforce.
- Bioscience
- SRP sponsors the State of Arizona's Delegation at the Bio International Convention, the largest international event in the bioscience industry. Attendees include other states and countries from around the world.
- SRP sponsors the AZBio Annual Awards Dinner, which recognizes achievements in various categories by Arizona bioscience firms.
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Over the course of its history, SRP and its employees have assumed leadership roles that extend
far beyond the boundaries of its water and power businesses. The dedication to the community
is evident in the SRP's corporate mission statement:
SRP will deliver ever-improving contributions to the people we serve through the
provision of low-cost, reliable water and power, and community programs to ensure
the vitality of the Salt River Valley.
Similarly, the vision for SRP's Economic Development vision mirrors SRP's dedication to this community, and commitment to partnering with other businesses and economic development organizations:
SRP will be a valued partner in leveraging the region's strengths to
develop and sustain a healthy economy for the Salt River Valley.
