Since Phoenix is the state capital, a large proportion of the people are employed by the state government. The Arizona State University has also helped in uplifting the population of the city by ensuring good quality education throughout the city.
A large number of telecommunications and technology companies have relocated to the city. There are about 7 fortune 500 companies in the city including Allied Waste, a waste management company, Avnet, an electronics company, Apollo Group that runs the University of Phoenix, Freeport-McMoRan , PetSmart, a retailer and Pinnacle West that is an energy supplier. The aerospace division of Honeywell is also headquartered in Phoenix.
Some of the other organizations of the city include U-HAUL International, Best Western and Mesa Air Group.
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the most participated in youth organizations in the United States. Phoenix has a strong scout program. Young Men in the area can find a great troop and council to attend. Boy Scouts learn to use the ideals spelled out in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout motto, and the Scout slogan. They wear a uniform and work together in patrols of eight to ten boys w...
The Young Men's Christian Association (commonly known as "YMCA" or in the USA "the Y") is a worldwide organization with a strong presence in the United States and Phoenix. In 1844 the organization was founded in London, England by Sir George Williams, put Christian principles into practice, achieved by developing "a healthy spirit, mind, and body." All YMCA programs have a strong importance...
Little League baseball is a non-profit youth sports organization. While it is headquartered in South Williamsport, PA, it organizes baseball leagues and teams across the United States. Teams across the country compete in their league and may progress to regional and national stages. The Little League was founded by Carl Stotz in 1939. Today, millions enjoy baseball. Youth can participate in the...
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