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Originally Posted by JManc
You can't really compare Phoenix to Cambridge either, even though Phoenix is huge; Cambridge is a major hub for pharma, education, tech and the start-up industry. I can't think of one thing Phoenix is known for other than University of Phoenix and call centers.
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Some of the boosters here think we have more a robust economy beyond real estate, call centers and some tech development. Silicon Valley we're not, and I'm constantly worried about our lack of a diversified economy.
There's also little civic investment here compared to other cities. I grew up in Cincinnati (home of Kroger and Proctor & Gamble). Their names are all over Greater Cincinnati, be it at cultural centers, education and hospital wings. Apollo Group (University of Phoenix) and PetSmart are probably the two biggest companies headquartered in the Phoenix area, but good luck finding anything (aside from a confusing naming rights deal with the Cardinals' stadium) benefiting from their investment.