The Arizona Department of Commerce's mission is to create vibrant communities and a globally competitive Arizona economy.

Workforce and Business Development supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, minority and women-owned enterprises and industry sectors. The Office of Innovation and Technology supports technology-oriented businesses, and links them with resources and ideas from innovative leaders throughout Arizona.

Marketing and Business Attraction promotes Arizona as a premier location for business expansion and location. Commerce markets Arizona globally, promotes inward investment, and provides resource assistance to grow your company. We are your first contact for statewide site selection and business resource assistance. Commerce maintains foreign trade offices in Asia, Europe and Mexico. The Arizona Film Office markets the state as an ideal location for movies, television, video and photography, with a focus on improving the operating climate for Arizona’s existing entertainment industry.

The Energy Office encourages energy efficiency and renewable energy deployment, provides energy information and policy advice, and supports reduced utility costs and improved comfort for Arizona’s low-income residents. Energy staff implement and facilitate programs for the residential and commercial sectors in partnership with local governments, tribes utilities, and other public and private organizations.

Strategic Investment and Research serves as the state’s clearinghouse for economic information and strategic research related to Arizona’s economy.

Community Development focuses on local capacity-building by providing technical and financial assistance to cities, towns, counties, and tribal communities on land use planning, economic development, downtown revitalization, public involvement, smart growth best practices, military land use compatibility, and the complexities of zoning.