PHOENIX, ARIZONA
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 Phoenix is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the fifth most populous city in the United States. Phoenix is home to approximately 1.5 million people, and is the anchor of the Phoenix metropolitan area (also known as the Valley of the Sun), the 12th largest metro area by population in the United States with nearly 4.3 million people. In addition, Phoenix is the county seat of Maricopa County, and is one of the largest cities in the United States by land area. Phoenix was incorporated as a city in 1881 after being founded in 1868 near the Salt River, near its confluence with the Gila River. The city eventually became a major transportation hub in North America and a main transportation, financial, industrial, cultural and economic center of the Southwestern United States. |
The city has a notable and famous political culture and has been home to numerous influential American politicians and other dignitaries, including Barry Goldwater, William Rehnquist, John McCain, Janet Napolitano, Carl Hayden, and Sandra Day O'Connor. Residents of the city are known as Phoenicians. With year round sunshine and a large hospitality industry, Phoenix is the premier location for any corportate meeting or event. The combination of world class hotels, meeting facilities and entertainment attractions makes it rank among the top spots in the country to host your next event and keynote speaker. Contact Speak Inc to for more information about planning your event and booking a keynote speaker. |
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Nickname(s): "Valley of the Sun" |
Links for Phoenix, AZ Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Phoenix Convention Center and Venues
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