* Major crops: cotton, wheat, corn, soybeans, peanuts, fruits, and vegetables
* Livestock: cattle, hogs, poultry, and sheep
* Fishing: commercial fishing for shrimp, oysters, and crabs
Mining
* Major minerals: copper, gold, silver, zinc, lead, and coal
* Oil and gas production
Manufacturing
* Major industries: aerospace, automotive, electronics, food processing, and chemicals
* High-tech industries: software development, biotechnology, and medical devices
Tourism
* Major tourist destinations: Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Phoenix
* Outdoor recreation: hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and skiing
Retail
* Major retailers: Walmart, Target, Costco, Kroger, and Home Depot
* Shopping malls and outlet centers
Healthcare
* Major hospitals and medical centers: Mayo Clinic, Scripps Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Banner Health
* Medical research institutions: University of California, San Diego, and Arizona State University
Financial services
* Major banks: Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Chase, and Citibank
* Investment firms: PIMCO, BlackRock, and Vanguard
