Greater Phoenix schools of excellence
Greater Phoenix is home to globally recognized schools of excellence. Whether you’re passionate about fitness training or fighting cyber crime, you can become at the peak of your game here in the region. Here is a small sample training institutions that have chosen to call Greater Phoenix home. EXOS: Founded in 1999, EXOS is a […]
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East Valley Institute of Technology to offer cyber-security...
East Valley Institute of Technology, a local technology institute for high school students, including those residing in Apache Junction, has joined with Tempe-based University of Advancing Technology to offer a high school cyber-security program. EVIT students who successfully complete the program will earn 12 college credits toward UAT’s network security program. “There’s a huge […]
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Wearables: Research and development
Research and development efforts supporting the wearables sector in Greater Phoenix are growing and producing cutting-edge technology. Here is a sample of some of these innovators: iProjects Is a collaborative effort between the region’s universities and industries. The iProjects program connects teams of students to an outside organization to solve real-world business challenges. Students gain […]
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2017: Cybersecurity Venture Capital deals in AZ
August 27, 2017Greater Phoenix has a young innovation ecosystem with many promising new companies. The region is also home to many tech companies headquartered outside the state that have come to take advantage of the affordability of the market and scale their enterprises here. Below are cybersecurity deals for 2017 that involve companies with a presence in […]
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JPMorgan Chase announces $150,000 grant to PEI to support...
May 11, 2017PHOENIX (May 11, 2017) – Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton joined Curtis Reed of JPMorgan Chase and other members of the Metro Phoenix Export Alliance (MPEXA) to announce new export assistance programs, which will be administered by the nonprofit organization, Partnership for Economic Innovation (PEI). Curtis Reed also announced that JPMorgan Chase has provided a $150,000 […]
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GPEC named top 10 economic development organization
May 11, 2017Site Selection announces 2017 Mac Conway Awards PHOENIX (May 9, 2017) – The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) has been named a recipient of the 2017 Mac Conway Awards for Excellence in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine, a national publication geared toward those in the decision-making process for expansions and relocations. The Mac Awards, […]
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One of North America’s leading data center providers,...
May 11, 2017Mesa, AZ, May 10, 2017 – DuPont Fabros Technology Inc. (NYSE:DFT), a leading owner, developer, operator, and manager of multi-tenant wholesale data centers, has announced it has purchased an undeveloped 56.5 acre site on Crismon Road just north of Elliot Road in Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor. The company plans to develop a data center campus […]
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GPEC’s Mitchel Allen named Economic Developer...
May 10, 2017PHOENIX (May 10, 2017) – Mitchel Allen, Vice President of Business Development (Industrial) for the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, has been awarded Economic Developer of the Year, Large Community by the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED). This annual award is presented as part of the Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) Awards. Overall, eight […]
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ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
April 27, 2017ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering The talent pipeline coming out of higher learning institutions in Arizona rivals other major metros across the United States. Arizona State University (ASU) for example, is preparing nearly 90,000 students a year for future workforce, Maricopa Community Colleges is training more than 250,000 students, and a variety of […]
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GPEC adds two new powerhouses to the business development...
March 10, 2017As Vice President of Business Development, Allison Gilbreath provides site-selection assistance and market analyses to companies looking to expand or relocate to the Greater Phoenix region. Prior to joining GPEC, she spent 10 years at the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), where she served as Vice President of Business Attraction. During her tenure at ACA, Allison […]
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