Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Economy

Much of Tucson's economic development has been centered around the development of the University of Arizona, which is currently the largest employer in the city. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, located on the southeastern edge of the city, also provides many jobs for Tucson residents. Its presence, as well as the presence of a US Army Intelligence Center, has led to the development of a significant number of high-tech industries, including government contractors, in the area. Today, there are more than 1,200 businesses employing over 50,000 people in the high-tech industries of Southern Arizona. The City of Tucson, Pima County, the State of Arizona and the private sector have all made commitments to create a growing, healthy economy with high-tech industries as its foundation. Advanced technology companies like Raytheon Missile Systems, Texas Instruments, IBM, Intuit, Inc., America Online, Universal Avionics, Sunquest Information Systems, and Bombardier, all have a significant presence in Tucson.

Related Topics:
University of Arizona - Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - Raytheon - Texas Instruments - IBM - Intuit, Inc. - America Online - Universal Avionics - Sunquest Information Systems - Bombardier

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Tucson is also home to an active film production industry, and many major motion pictures have been filmed in the area. Some popular movies filmed in Tucson include Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Arizona (1940), Bodies, Rest and Motion (1993), Boys on the Side (1995), C.C. and Company (1970), Can't Buy Me Love (1987), Dance with the Devil (1997), Flashpoint (1984), Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991), Hombre (1967), How the West Was Won (1962), Jesus' Son (1999), A Kiss Before Dying (1956), Lilies of the Field (1963), Major League (1989), The Postman (1997), Revenge of the Nerds (1984), ' (1984), Rio Bravo (1959), Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997), Romy and Michele: In the Beginning (2005), A Star is Born (1976), Stir Crazy (1980), Terminal Velocity (1994), The Three Amigos (1986), Thunder Alley (1985), and Tin Cup (1996).

Related Topics:
Motion pictures - Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore - Boys on the Side - Can't Buy Me Love - Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man - How the West Was Won - Jesus' Son - A Kiss Before Dying - Lilies of the Field - Major League - The Postman - Revenge of the Nerds - Rio Bravo - Romy and Michele's High School Reunion - A Star is Born - Stir Crazy - Terminal Velocity - The Three Amigos - Tin Cup

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