Accolades & Rankings
Recognized for Excellence
From economic performance to livability, Mesa’s local and national awards and rankings highlight the city’s strengths and growing reputation as a premier business destination.
Phoenix-Mesa metro among top metros for aerospace, defense investment, report says
Mesa ranks No. 10 in nation for best-run cities, leading Arizona
Arizona wins sixth straight Gold Shovel Award recognizing economic development excellence
Arizona ranked 5th in the U.S. for economic outlook
XNRGY’s World-Class Mesa 1 Manufacturing Facility Awarded Industrial Project of the Year
Boeing Earns AAED Best of Arizona Award
Jaye O’Donnell Named Economic Developer of the Year by AAED
Phoenix-Mesa metro ranks in top 10 for corporate headquarters relocations
Mesa Office of Economic Development honored with four AAED Golden Prospector Awards
News Archive
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Mesa touts 47 business arrivals, expansions September 30, 2025
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Mesa-based Aqua-Tots Swim School Named a Most Profitable Franchise of 2025 by Franchise Business Review September 25, 2025
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Mesa’s Asian District Brochure Wins Gold September 5, 2025
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Mesa ranked 4th in the nation for economic growth August 21, 2025
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Mesa named a top place to live in the US July 2, 2025
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Mesa ranked best-run city in Arizona June 19, 2025
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Phoenix-Mesa metro one of the nation’s top draws for corporate headquarters moves June 10, 2025
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Arizona soars to third most-attractive state for aerospace manufacturing May 7, 2025
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Phoenix-Mesa metro maintains momentum as nation’s No. 1 industrial market March 14, 2025
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Phoenix-Mesa metro’s economy is one of the best in the US, study finds. Here’s why January 23, 2025
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Arizona ranks among top 10 states to start a business January 22, 2025
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