Arizona businesses score big with 'Mexporting'

Talk with Arizona economic developers and “Mexporting” – trade with Mexico – is one of the easiest opportunities to break into foreign trade.

Mexico has a diverse population, a growing middle class and a strong interest in Arizona goods and services.

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton wants to double the exports to Arizona’s southern neighbor over the next five years.

“Businesses that export grow faster, have higher profits and pay better wages than businesses that don’t,” said Stanton. “It’s…