The growth of state of Arizona and Phoenix metropolitan area is among the greatest U.S economic success stories in the first decade of the 21st century. SkySong will facilitate the next phase of Arizona's emergence on the global stage.
Regarding population, Arizona is the fastest growing state and Phoenix is now the fifth largest city in the U.S. with over 1.5 million people (2006). Among key business indicators, Arizona's economy grew by 9.49% in 2006, the third highest rate among states. Inc. Magazine ranked Phoenix 2nd for "Best Large Cites for Doing Business in the U.S." (2007)
Helping to spur this growth is Arizona State University, now boasting among the largest student enrollments (64,000). In FY2007, ASU's annual sponsored research grew 15% to over $220 million. ASU is 6th in startups and 8th in patents per $10 million of research expenditures among US universities.
ASU is the key driver behind SkySong's focus on interactivity - creating an environment where individual entrepreneurs, global enterprises, ASU researchers and community members thrive. SkySong companies will have facilitated access to ASU's research infrastructure, faculty and students, technology transfer and product development services, and cultural and social activities.
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