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Our Team
The Surprise Economic Development staff is committed to the constant pursuit of improving the quality of life and business in Surprise and the Greater Phoenix Area.
Economic Development
16000 N. Civic Center Plaza Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone: 623.222.3300 | Fax: 623.222.3301
econdev@surpriseaz.gov
Mike Hoover
Economic Development Supervisor
Large Office and Industrial
623-222-3266
mike.hoover@surpriseaz.gov
Mike's Bio
Julie Neal
Economic Development Coordinator
Property Management & Business Innovation
623-222-3322
julie.neal@surpriseaz.gov
Al DeAngelis
Economic Development Coordinator
Small Business Assistance
623-222-3324
al.deangelis@surpriseaz.gov
Al's Bio
Economy
WorkforceWorkforce: 2,096,653 Unemployment Rate: 9.6% Right-to-Work State: Yes DemographicsCity Population (2010): 117,517 Households: 43,272 Median Household Income: $61,208 Median Age: 36.8 County Population: 3,817,117 City of Surprise cost of living index:
Phoenix Metro cost of living index:
(US average = 100)94.6
96.0Local TaxesRetail Tax: 2.2% Bar & Restaurant Tax: 3.2% Construction Tax: 3.7% Cost of LivingCity of Surprise index:
Phoenix Metro index:
US Average = 10094.6
96.0City AwardsForeign Direct Investment Magazine: Most Business Friendly
Best FDI Strategy
Best Infrastructure
Surprise Demographic Report (2010)
Surprise Workforce Study (2009)
Surprise Employer Report (2010)
Surprise Economic Characteristics (2005 -2009)
Local area unemployment statistics (Special Unemployment Report)
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