Business Environment
Logistics and Supply Chain Expertise
The business environment in greater Nogales, AZ has a long history in logistics and supply chain services, in providing specialized services, experienced workforce, and public infrastructure. Sales tax in the region is 6.6% (Santa Cruz County outside Nogales limits), or 8.6% (Nogales). Corporate income tax is 6.5%. The tax climate for
Arizona State Business Tax Climate Index (July 2014: source taxfoundation.org)
Overall Index Rank - 23
Corporate Tax Ranking - 24
Individual Income Tax Ranking - 19
Sales Tax Ranking - 49
Unemployment Insurance Ranking - 4
Property Tax Ranking - 6
Major Employers
Traded Cluster Employers
E.D.S. Manufacturing
Prestolite Wire
Non-Traded Cluster Employers
Home Depot
Safeway
Wal-Mart
Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico
Dependable Home Health
Carondelet Health Network (Holy Cross Hospital)
Mariposa Community Health Center
Nogales Unified School District
Santa Cruz Unified School District #35
City of Nogales
County of Santa Cruz
Department of Homeland Security/Customs and Border Patrol/Immigration and Naturalization Service
The largest employers in greater Nogales, AZ include both traded and non-traded cluster companies. Larger employers in traded clusters generate new wealth for the region and include transportation, logistics and distribution functions that serve the produce and manufacturing industries in the region. Non-traded cluster companies include retail, hospitality, medical, education and government. These companies largely redistribute wealth within the region, particularly if they are owned locally.
Connective Organizations
These Greater Nogales organizations can assist with business expansion and relocation.
Greater Nogales Santa Cruz Port Authority: PO Box 4518, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Nogales US Customs Broker Association: PO Box 2770, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas: 590 E Frontage Rd, Nogales, AZ 85621
Nogales Community Development: 250 N. Grand Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621
Nogales Economic Development Foundation: PO Box 1688, Nogales, AZ 85621
Nogales Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce: 123 W Kino Park, Nogales, AZ 85621
City of Nogales: 777 N Grand Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621
Cross Border Organizational Interconnectivity
The border region connects via the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Port Authority (Port Authority) a public-private partnership whose members and ex-officio members represent key stakeholders in Ambos Nogales—both Nogales, Arizona and Sonora, México. In addition to making the international ports of entry and surrounding areas the most efficient and effective for generations to come, the Port Authority leads collaborative strategic planning efforts that strengthen the regional economy, improve international trade and spur tourism and community development.
Information Resources
Reference sources for information about the business environment include:
“A Greater Nogales” Fresh Produce and Production Sharing Report
City of Nogales Resource Guide
City-Data Nogales Community Profile
Organizational Resources
Learn more about the quality of life in the region at the Nogales USA website.
Learn more about securing a small business loan or accessing business training services at the Nogales Community Development website.