Flagstaff is doing big business as a city of innovation. The city’s diverse economy includes sectors such as bio-science, manufacturing, digital, astronomy and tourism. Flagstaff is the hub in northern Arizona for all commerce and conveniently located at the intersection of interstates 17 and 40, with air service provided by American Airlines and United Airlines, plus rail access that serves over 100 trains daily.
Flagstaff is Arizona’s best-educated workforce, with 45% of the population holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Flagstaff’s workforce is also 14% more specialized in biomedical research and development than any other city in the United States.
– Gail Jackson, City of Flagstaff Economic Development