No. 100 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ | Health insurance | 2015 employees: 1,429 | 2014 employees: 1,336 | 2014 rank: 100 | Headquarters: Phoenix | 602-864-4400 | www.bcbsaz.com
Photo: Blue Cross Blue Shield Of AZNo. 99: Edward Jones Co. | Financial services | 2015 employees: 1,526 | 2014 employees: 1,499 | 2014 rank: 94 | Headquarters: St. Louis | Arizona headquarters: Tempe | 314-515-2000 | www.edwardjones.com
Photo: The RepublicNo. 98: Empire Southwest LLC | Heavy equipment | 2015 employees: 1,536 | 2014 employees: 1,480 | 2014 rank: 97 | Headquarters: Mesa | 480-633-4000 | www.empire-cat.com
Photo: Tim Koors/The RepublicNo. 97: Harkins Theatres | Movie theaters | 2015 employees: 1,558 | 2014 employees: 1,431 | 2014 rank: 98 | Headquarters: Scottsdale | 480-627-7777 | www.harkinstheatres.com
Christine Keith/The RepublicNo. 96 - AutoNation USA Corp. | Auto sales, service | 2015 employees: 1,565 | 2014 employees: NL | 2014 rank: NL | Headquarters: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | 954-769-7829 | www.autonation.com
Photo: Laurie Merrill/ The RepublicNo. 95 - P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. | Restaurants | 2015 employees: 1,578 | 2014 employees: 1,611 | 2014 rank: 88 | Headquarters: Scottsdale | 480-888-3000 | www.pfcb.com
Photo Suzanne Starr/The RepublicNo. 94 - BNSF Railway Co. | Railroad | 2015 employees: 1,600 | 2014 employees: 1,482 | 2014 rank: 95 | Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas | 800-795-2673 | www.bnsf.com
Photo: Matthew Brown/APNo. 93 - Casino del Sol | Casino and resort | 2015 employees: 1,640 | 2014 employees: 1,600 | 2014 rank: 90 | Headquarters: Tucson | 855-765-7829 | www.casinodelsol.com
Photo: Rick PetersonNo. 92 - Dillard’s Inc. | Department stores | 2015 employees: 1,647 | 2014 employees: 1,646 | 2014 rank: 86 | Headquarters: Little Rock, Ark. | Arizona headquarters: Gilbert | 480-736-2000 | www.dillards.com
Photo: Mark Schiefelbein/The RepublicNo. 91 - Orbital ATK | Aerospace and missile manufacturing | 2015 employees: 1,650 | 2014 employees: 1,500 | 2014 rank: 93 | Headquarters: Dulles, Va. | Arizona headquarters: Chandler | 480-899-6000 | www.orbitalatk.com
Photo: Charlie Leight/The RepublicNo. 90 - Troon Golf LLC | Golf managment | 2015 employees: 1,652 | 2014 employees: NL | 2014 rank: NL | Headquarters: Scottsdale | 480-606-1000 | www.troongolf.com
Photo: Russell Kirk/GolflinksphotographNo. 89 - Xerox Corp. | Document managment | 2015 employees: 1,692 | 2014 employees: 1,550 | 2014 rank: 92 | Headquarters: Norwalk, Conn. | 214-841-6111 | www.xerox.com
Photo: Laurie Merrill / The RepublicNo. 87 - Freescale Semiconductor | Microchip manufacturing | 2015 employees: 1,720 | 2014 employees: 2,001 | 2014 rank: 77 | Headquarters: Austin, Texas | Arizona headquarters: Tempe | 512-895-2000 | www.freescale.com
Photo: Tom Tingle/The RepublicNo. 87 - Microchip Technology Inc. | Microchip manufacturing | 2015 employees: 1,720 | 2014 employees: 1,688 | 2014 rank: 85 | Headquarters: Chandler | 480-792-7200 | www.microchip.com
Photo: Microchip Technology Inc.No. 86 - Gannett Co., Inc. | News media | 2015 employees: 1,794 | 2014 employees: 1,1,934 | 2014 rank: 82 | Headquarters: McLean Va. | 602-444-8000 | www.azcentral.com
Photo: The RepublicNo. 85 - IBM Corp. | Technology services | 2015 employees: 1,800 | 2014 employees: 3,000 | 2014 rank: 52 | Headquarters: Armonk, N.Y. | 800-426-4968 | www.ibm.com
Photo: Ryan Randazzo/The RepublicNo. 84 - Earnhardt Auto Centers | Auto sales, service | 2015 employees: 1,880 | 2014 employees: 1,746 | 2014 rank: 83 | Headquarters: Chandler | 480-783-4630 | www.earnhardt.com
Photo: David Kadlubowski/The RepublicNo. 83 - Rural/Metro Corp. | Emergency services | 2015 employees: 1,942 | 2014 employees: 2,303 | 2014 rank: 69 | Headquarters: Scottsdale | 800-421-5718 | www.ruralmetro.com
Carlos Chavez/The RepublicNo. 82 - Shamrock Foods Co. | Dairy products | 2015 employees: 1,977 |2014 employees: 1,903 | 2014 rank: 82 | Headquarters: Phoenix | 602-477-6400 | www.shamrockfoods.com
Photo: Tim Koors/The RepublicNo. 81 - Gila River Gaming Enterprises | Casinos and resorts | 2015 employees: 2,000 | 2014 employees: 1,970 | 2014 rank: 79 | Headquarters: Chandler | 800-946-4452 | www.wingilariver.com
Photo: Gila River CasinosNo. 80 - UNS Energy | Electric utility | 2015 employees: 2,012 | 2014 employees: 1,946 | 2014 rank: 80 | Headquarters: Tucson | 520-571-4000 | www.uns.com
Photo: The RepublicNo. 79 - Discount Tire | Retail tires, service | 2015 employees: 2,020 | 2014 employees: 1,481 | 2014 rank: 96 | Headquarters: Scottsdale | 480-606-6000 | www.discounttire.com
Photo: Michael Chow/The RepublicNo. 78 - Afni Inc.| | Customer contact centers | 2015 employees: 2,089 | 2014 employees: 2,008 | 2014 rank: 76 | Headquarters: Bloomington, Ill. | 520-647-5000 | www.afni.com
Photo: Getty ImagesNo. 77 - ABM Industries | Janitorial services | 2015 employees: 2,139 | 2014 employees: 1,185 | 2014 rank: 96 | Headquarters: New York | 480-968-8300 | www.abm.com
Photo: Laurie Merrill/The RepublicNo. 76 - QuikTrip | Convenience stores | 2015 employees: 2,150 | 2014 employees: 1,740 | 2014 rank: 84 | Headquarters: Tulsa, Okla. | Arizona headquarters: Tempe | 480-446-6300 | www.quiktrip.com
Photo: Jack Kurtz/The RepublicNo. 70 - Asarco Inc. | Copper mining | 2015 employees: 2,430 | 2014: employees: 2,420 | 2014 rank: 66 | Headquarters: Mexico City | Arizona headquarters: Tucson | 602-977-6500 | www.asarco.com
Photo: AsarcoNo. 74 - O'Reilly Automotive. | Retail auto parts | 2015 employees: 2,231 | 2014 employees: 2,615 | 2014 rank: 87 | Headquarters: Springfield Mo. | 417-862-2674 | www.oreillyauto.com
Photo: Kathy Tulumello/The RepublicNo. 73 - The Vanguard Group | Financial services | 2015 employees: 2,282 | 2014 employees: 2,291 | 2014 rank: 71 | Headquarters: Valley Forge, Pa. | 610-669-1000 | www.vanguard.com
Photo: Laurie Merrill/The RepublicNo. 72 - Yuma Regional Medical Center| Health care | 2015 employees: 2,300 | 2014 employees: 2,300 | 2014 rank: 70 | Headquarters: Yuma | 928-336-2000 | www.yumaregional.com
Photo: Getty Images/Creatas RFNo. 71 - Corrections Corp. of America | Prison operations | 2015 employees: 2,350 | 2014 employees: 2,255 | 2014 rank: 72 |Headquarters: Nashville, Tenn. | Arizona headquarters: Florence | 520-868-9095 | www.correctionscorp.com
Photo: Charlie Leight/The RepublicNo. 71 - Avnet Inc. | Electronics distributor | 2015 employees: 2,400 | 2014 employees: 2,400 | 2014 rank: 67 | Headquarters: Phoenix | 480-643-2000 | www.avnet.com
Photo: Avnet Inc.No. 69 - PepsiCo (Frito-Lay division) | Snack foods | 2015 employees: 2,500 | 2014 employees: NA | 2014 rank: NR | Headquarters: Purchase, N.Y. | Arizona headquarters: Casa Grande | 520-836-2363 | www.fritolay.com
Photo: David Paul Morris/BloombergNo. 68 - Discover Financial Services LLC | Financial services | 2015 employees: 2,500 | 2014 employees: 2,450 | 2014 rank: 65 | Headquarters: Riverwoods, Ill. | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 623-643-6000 | www.discovercard.com
Photo: Cheryl Evans/The RepublicFox Restaurant Concepts LLC | Restaurants | 2015 employees: 2,586 | 2014 employees: 3,000 | 2014 rank: 52 | Headquarters: Scottsdale | 480-905-6920 | www.foxrc.com
Photo: Culinary Drop TempeVerizon Wireless | Wireless provider | 2015 employees: 2,700 | 2014 employees: 2,400 | 2014 rank: 67 | Headquarters: Basking Ridge, N.J. | Arizona headquarters: Chandler | 480-763-6300 | www.verizonwireless.com
Photo: Danny Johnston/APNo. 65 - Cigna HealthCare of AZ. | Health care | 2015 employees: 2,706 | 2014: employees: 2,900 | 2014 rank: 57 | Headquarters: Philadelphia | 602-942-4462 | www.cigna.com
Photo: Kathy Tulumello/The RepublicNo. 64 - Kohl's Corp. | Department stores | 2015 employees: 2,759 | 2014 employees: 2,759 | 2014 rank: 59 | Headquarters: Menomonee Falls, Wis. | 262-703-1440 | www.kohls.com
Photo: Rob Schumacher/The RepublicNo. 63 - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Hotels and resorts | 2015 employees: 2,788 | 2014 employees: 2,700 | 2014 rank: 60 | Headquarters: McLean, Va. | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | www.hilton.com
Photo: Hilton Sedona Resort & SpaNo. 62 - Goodwill of Central Arizona | Workforce training, retail | 2015 employees: 2,792 | 2014 employees: 2,616 | 2014 rank: 63 | Headquarters: Phoenix | 602-322-7059 | www.goodwillaz.org
Photo: Sky Schaudt/The RepublicStarwood Hotels & Resorts | Hotels and resorts | 2015 employees: 2,825 | 2014 employees: 2,630 | 2014 rank: 62 | Headquarters: White Plains, N.Y. | Arizona headquarters:Phoenix | 602-852-3900 | www.starwoodhotels.com
Photo: Michael Schennum / The RepublicNo. 60 - Sonora Quest Laboratories | Health care | 2015 employees: 2,900 | 2014 employees: 2,798 | 2014 rank: 58 |Headquarters: Tempe | 602-685-5000 | www.sonoraquest.com
Photo: David Kadlubowski/The RepublicHumana |Health care | 2015 employees: 2,964 | 2014 employees: 2,905 | 2014 rank: 56 | Headquarters: Louisville, Ky. | 502-580-8880 | www.humana.com
Photo: Tom Tingle/The RepublicTMC HealthCare | Health care | 2015 employees: 2,976 | 2014 employees: 2,9542014 rank: 55 | Headquarters: Tucson | 520-327-5461 | www.tmcaz.com
Photo: Mike Christy/Arizona Daily StarNo. 57 - Sprouts Farmers Market | Grocery stores | 2015 employees: 3,100 | 2014 employees: 2,633 | 2014 rank: 73 | Headquarters: Scottsdale | 480-814-8016 | www.sprouts.com.
Photo: Charlie Leight/The RepublicCenturyLink Inc. | Telecommunications | 2015 employees: 3,149 | 2014 employees: 3,072 | 2014 rank: | Headquarters: Denver | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 800-244-1111 | www.centurylink.com
Photo: J. Craig AndersonCox Communications Inc. | Telecommunications | 2015 employees: 3,165 | 2014 employees: 2,965 | 2014 rank: 54 | Headquarters: Atlanta | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 623-594-0505 | www.cox.com
Photo: Christine Keith/The RepublicNo. 54 - Charles Schwab & Co. | Financial services | 2015 employees: 3,200 | 2014 employees: 3,600 | 2014 rank: 40 | Headquarters: San Francisco | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 800-435-4000 | www.schwab.com
Photo: Russ Wiles/The RepublicIASIS Healthcare LLC | Health care | 2015 employees: 3,295 | 2014 employees: 2,169 | 2014 rank: 74 | Headquarters: Franklin, Tenn.| Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 602-794-8930 | www.iasishealthcare.com
Photo: No CreditStarbucks Coffee Co. | Food service | 2015 employees: 3,300 | 2014 employees: 3,000 | 2014 rank: 44 | Headquarters: Seattle | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 602-340-0455 |www.starbucks.com
Photo: Russ Wiles / The RepublicSwift Transportation celebrates its 50th anniversary Sept. 15, 2016.
Joshua Lott/BloombergSalt River Gaming Enterprises | Casino gaming and resort | 2015 employees: 3,396 | 2014 employees: 3,106 | 2014 rank: 49 | Headquarters: Scottsdale | 480-850-7777 | www.talkingstickresort.com, www.casinoarizona.com
Photo: Charlie Leight/The RepublicGoDaddy Group Inc. | Internet services/technology | 2015 employees: 3,400 | 2014 employees: 3,076 | 2014 rank: 50 | Headquarters: Scottsdale | 480-505-8800 | www.GoDaddy.com
Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesNo. 48 - Northern Arizona Healthcare | Health care | 2015 employees: 3,421 | 2014: employees: 2,686 | 2014 rank: 61 | Headquarters: Flagstaff | 928-779-3366 | www.nahealth.com
Photo; Northern Arizona HealthcareNo. 47 - Grand Canyon Education Inc. | University | 2015 employees: 3,467 | 2014 employees: 4,291 | 2014 rank: 34 | Headquarters: Phoenix | 602-639-7500 | www.gcu.edu
Photo: Michael Schennum / The RepublicNo. 46 - USAA | Financial services | 2015 employees: 3,500 | 2014 employees: 3,200 | 2014 rank: 44 | Headquarters: San Antonio | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 800-531-8722 | www.usaa.com
Photo: David Wallace/The RepublicAmazon.com Inc. | Online retailer | 2015 employees: 3,501 | 2014 employees: 3,501 | 2014 rank: 42 | Headquarters: Seattle | 206-266-7180 |www.amazon.com
Photo: FileNo. 44 - Aetna Inc. | Health insurance | 2015 employees: 3,535 | 2014: employees: 3,3,160 | 2014 rank: 48 | Headquarters: Hartford, Conn. | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 602-659-1100 | www.aetna.com
Photo: Getty Images/iStockphotoPetSmart Inc. | Pet supplies retailer | 2015 employees: 3,540 | 2014 employees: 3,753 | 2014 rank: 36 | Headquarters: Phoenix | 623-580-6100 | www.petsmart.com
Photo: Dominic Valente/The RepublicAmerco (U-Haul) | Self-moving, storage |2015 employees: 3,560 | 2014 employees: 1,999 | 2014 rank: 78 | Headquarters: Reno, Nev. | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 800-468-4285 | www.uhaul.com
Photo: Rob Schumacher/The RepublicMacy's Inc. | Department stores | 2015 employees: 3,700 | 2014 employees: 3,700 | 2014 rank: 38 | Headquarters: Cincinnati | Arizona headquarters: Tempe | 480-929-3000 | www.macysinc.com
Photo: Maria PollettaSouthwest Airlines Co. | Airline | 2015 employees: 3,797 |2014 employees: 3,797 | 2014 rank: 35 | Headquarters: Dallas | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 602-304-3983 | www.southwest.com
Photo: Michael Chow/The RepublicMarriott International Inc. | Resorts and hotels | 2015 employees: 3,795 | 2014 employees: 9,400 | 2014 rank: 16 | Headquarters: Bethesda, Md. | 301-380-3000 | www.marriott.com
Photo: Michael Chow/The RepublicNo. 38 - Carondelet Health Network | Health care | 2015 employees: 3,943 | 2014: employees: 3,476 | 2014 rank: 43 | Headquarters: Tucson | 520-872-3000
Photo: Getty ImagesLowe's Companies Inc. | Home improvement retailer | 2015 employees: 4,150 | 2014 employees: 3,608 | 2014 rank: 39 | Headquarters: Mooresville, N.C. | 602-564-7811 | www.lowes.com
Photo: Matt Rourke/Lowe'sNo. 36 - Phoenix Childrens Hospital | Health care | 2015 employees: 4,200 | 2014 employees: 3,550 | 2014 rank: 41 | Headquarters: Phoenix | 602-546-1000 | www.phoenixchildrens.com
David Wallace/The RepublicNo. 35 - W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. | Manufacturing |2015 employees: 4,250 |2014 employees: 2,500 | 2014 rank: 64 | Headquarters: Newark, Del. | Arizona headquarters: Flagstaff | 800-437-8181 | www.wlgore.com
Photo: Rob Schumacher/The RepublicBoeing Co. | Aircraft manufacturing | 2015 employees: 4,300 | 2014 employees: 4,600 | 2014 rank: 31 | Headquarters: Chicago | Arizona headquarters: Mesa | 480-891-3000 | www.boeing.com
Photo: Paul J. Richards/Getty ImagesAbrazo Health | Health care | 2015 employees: 4,497 | 2014 employees: 4,511 | 2014 rank: 32 | Headquarters: Nashville | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 602-674-1400 | www.abrazohealth.com
Photo: Carlos Chavez/The RepublicGeneral Dynamics | Defense, communications | 2015 employees: 4,500 | 2014 employees: 3,727 | 2014 rank: 37 | Headquarters: Falls Church, Va. | Arizona headquarters: Scottsdale | 480-441-3033 | www.generaldynamics.com
Photo: Mark Henle/The RepublicUnited Parcel Service | Package delivery | 2015 employees: 4,518 | 2014 employees: 3,165 | 2014 rank: 46 (tie) | Headquarters: Atlanta | 888-967-587 | www.ups.com.
Photo: Anne Ryan/USA TODAYCostco Wholesale | Membership discount stores | 2015 employees: 4,623 | 2014 employees: 4,623 | 2014 rank: 30 | Headquarters: Issaquah, Wash. | Arizona headquarters: Glendale | 602-293-5007 | www.costco.com
Photo: Rick Bowmer/APNo. 29 - State Farm Insurance Cos.| Financial services | 2015 employees: 4,957 | 2014: employees: 4,300 | 2014 rank: 33 | Headquarters:Bloomington, Ill. | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 480-293-7000
Photo: Kathy Tulumello/The RepublicNo. 28 - Salt River Project | Water and power utility| 2015 employees: 5,221 | 2014 employees: 5,014 | 2014 rank: 28 | Headquarters: Tempe | 602-236-5900 | www.srpnet.com
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Photo: Getty ImagesMayo Foundation | Health care | 2015 employees: 5,727 | 2014 employees: 5,600 | 2014 rank: 26 | Headquarters: Rochester, Minn. | Arizona headquarters: Scottsdale | 480-301-8000 | www.mayo.edu
Photo: Michael Clancy/The RepublicFedEx Corp. | Delivery, copy centers | 2015 employees: 5,799 | 2014 employees: 3,165 | 2014 rank: 46 (tie) | Headquarters: Memphis, Tenn. | Arizona headquarters: NA | 866-477-7529 | www.fedex.com
Photo: Mark Lennihan/APCVS Caremark Corp. | Drugstores | 2015 employees: 5,800 | 2014 employees: 5,450 | 2014 rank: 27 | Headquarters: Nashville | Arizona headquarters: Scottsdale | 615-743-6600 | www.caremark.com
Photo: Michael Chow/The RepublicPinnacle West Capital Corp. | Electric utility | 2015 employees: 6,166 | 2014 employees: 6,133 | 2014 rank: 24 | Headquarters: Phoenix | 602-250-1000 | www.pinnaclewest.com
Arizona Public Service Co.Walgreen Co. | Drugstores | 2015 employees: 6,625 | 2014 employees: 5,885 | 2014 rank: 25 | Headquarters: Deerfield, Ill. | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 847-940-2500 | www.walgreens.com
Photo: Keith Srakocic/APNo. 21 - American Express Co. | Financial services | 2015 employees: 6,899 | 2014 employees: 7,388 | 2014 rank: 21 | Headquarters: New York | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 623-492-7474 | www.americanexpress.com
Photo: American ExpressApollo Education Group | Adult education | 2015 employees: 7,150 | 2014 employees: 9,417 | 2014 rank: 14 | Headquarters: Phoenix | 480-966-5394 | www.apollogrp.edu
Photo: Christine Keith/The RepublicTarget Corp. | Retailer | 2015 employees: 8,285 | 2014 employees: 8,572 | 2014 rank: 18 | Headquarters: Minneapolis | 612-304-6073 | www.target.com
Photo: Damian Dovarganes/APFreeport-McMoRan Inc. | Mining | 2015 employees: 8,451 | 2014 employees: 8,450 | 2014 rank: 19 | Headquarters: Phoenix | 602-366-8100 | www.fcx.com
Photo: Jack Kurtz/The RepublicBashas' Supermarkets | Grocery stores | 2015 employees: 8,511 | 2014 employees: 8,001 | 2014 rank: 20 | Headquarters: Chandler | 480-895-9350 | www.bashas.com
Photo: Michael Schennum / The RepublicDignity Health | Health care | 2015 employees: 8,724 | 2014 employees: 7,128 | 2014 rank: 22 | Headquarters: San Francisco | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 415-438-5500 | www.dignityhealth.org
Photo: Cheryl Evans/The RepublicHoneywell International Inc. | Aerospace | 2015 employees: 9,500 | 2014 employees: 10,000 | 2014 rank: 10 | Headquarters: Morristown, N.J. | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 602-231-1000 | www.honeywell.com
Photo: Michael Ging/The RepublicRaytheon Co. | Missile manufacturing | 2015 employees: 9,600 | 2014 employees: 9,800 | 2014 rank: 12 | Headquarters: Waltham, Mass. | Arizona headquarters: Tucson | 520-794-3000 | www.raytheon.com
Photo: Raytheon Missile SystemsHome Depot Inc. | Home improvement retailer | 2015 employees: 9,785 | 2014 employees: 9,785 | 2014 rank: 13 | Headquarters: Atlanta | Regional headquarters: Orange, Calif. | 714-940-3500 | www.homedepot.com
Photo: Toby Talbot/APJP Morgan Chase & Co. | Financial services | 2015 employees: 10,000 | 2014 employees: 10,500 | 2014 rank: 8 (tie) | Headquarters: New York | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 602-221-2900 | www.chase.com
Photo: Michael Schennum / The RepublicBank of America Corp. | Financial services 2015 employees: 10,000 | 2014 employees: 10,500 | 2014 rank: 8 (tie) | Headquarters: Charlotte, N.C. | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 800-944-0404 | www.bankofamerica.com
Photo: Michael Schennum / The RepublicAmerican Airlines Group | Airline | 2015 employees: 10,100 | 2014 employees: 10,000 | 2014 rank: 10 | Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas | Arizona headquarters: Tempe | 480-693-0800 | www.aa.com
Photo: Nick Oza/The RepublicNo. 9 - Circle K | Convenience stores | 2015 employees: 10,436 | 2014 employees: 8,673 | 2014 rank: 17 | Headquarters: Laval, Quebec, Canada | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 602-728-8000 | www.CircleK.com
Photo: David Kadlubowski/The RepublicHonorHealth | Health care | 2015 employees: 10,500 | 2014 employees: 9,401 | 2014 rank: 15 | Headquarters: Scottsdale | 480-882-4000 | www.honorhealth.com
Photo: Patrick Breen/The RepublicIntel Corp. | Semiconductor manufacturing | 2015 employees: 11,000 | 2014 employees: 11,200 | 2014 rank: 7 | Headquarters: Santa Clara, Calif. | Arizona headquarters: Chandler | 480-554-8080 | www.intel.com
Photo: Betty BeardMcDonald's Corp. | Fast food | 2015 employees: 13,853 | 2014 employees: 12,770 | 2014 rank: 6 | Headquarters: Oakbrook, Ill. | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 800-244-6227 | www.mcdonalds.com
Photo:Luke Sharrett/BloombergAlbertsons Safeway Group | Grocery stroes | 2015 employees: 16,148 | 2014 employees: 12,048 | 2014 rank: 4 | Headquarters: Boise, Idaho | Arizona headquarters: Tempe | 480-894-4100 | www.safeway.com
Jeremiah Armenta/The RepublicWells Fargo & Co. | Financial services | 2015 employees: 14,613 | 2014 employees: 15,323 | 2014 rank: 5 | Headquarters: San Francisco | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 800-411-4932 | www.wellsfargo.com
Photo: Jaimee Rose/The RepublicNo. 3 - Kroger Co. | Grocery stores | 2015 employees: 16,856 | 2014 employees: 17,001 | 2014 rank: 3 | Headquarters: Cincinnati | Arizona headquarters: Tolleson | 623- 936-2100 | www.frysfood.com
Photo: Michael Schennum / The RepublicWal-Mart Stores Inc. | Discount stores | 2015 employees: 32,000 | 2014: employees: 32,438 | 2014 rank: 1 | Headquarters: Bentonville, Ark. | Arizona headquarters: Phoenix | 79-273-4000 | www.walmartstores.com
Photo: Jae C. Hong/APNo. 1 - Banner Health | Health care | 2015 employees: 38,527 | 2014 employees: 30,021 | 2014 rank: 2 | Headquarters: Phoenix | 602-495-4000 | www.bannerhealth.com
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