GPEC’s Economic Monitor Wins 4 National Awards for Excellence
August 20, 2026The Economic Monitor 2.0, which provides insights on local, state and national data, earned recognition from IEDC, Center for Public Sector AI, C2ER, and Business Facilities GREATER PHOENIX (Aug. 19, 2026) — The Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s (GPEC) Economic Monitor was awarded Silver in the Digital Media category at the International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards on […]
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SEMICON West announces long-term partnership with Phoenix
August 5, 2026SEMICON West, one of the most influential semiconductor conferences, will move to Phoenix permanently SEMICON West, one of the semiconductor industry’s most influential global conferences, announced a long-term partnership with Phoenix where the event will be held each spring beginning in 2027. The Phoenix Convention Center will host the newly reimagined spring edition of SEMICON […]
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Arizona Water: A history of conservation
Arizona leadership has built water infrastructure suitable for desert living since before statehood Over a thousand years ago, the Hohokam people developed more than 500 miles of canals as large as 12 feet deep by 13 feet wide. Over 150 years ago, the Salt River Valley Canal was constructed. In 1911, construction of the Roosevelt […]
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A decade of excellence: GPEC awarded as top EDO for...
July 1, 2026Site Selection Magazine has named GPEC a top economic development organization in the Mac Conway Awards each year since 2016 PHOENIX (July 1, 2026) — Over the course of the last decade, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) has stood out as a leader in economic development. For the 10th year in a row, GPEC […]
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Arizona wins 6th consecutive Gold Shovel Award, recognizing...
June 19, 2026Amkor, Axon recognized among Area Development’s Projects of the Year awardees PHOENIX (June 19, 2026) – Arizona was awarded yesterday the Gold Shovel award in the 5-8 million population category by Area Development Magazine, the sixth year in a row that the state has earned this recognition. In addition, Amkor’s expansion to Peoria and Axon’s investment in Scottsdale received recognition from […]
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Arizona International Soft Landing Experience expands...
June 17, 2026AISLE expands from Scottsdale to Phoenix to help international medtech and bioscience companies enter the U.S. market PHOENIX (June 17, 2026) — The Arizona International Soft Landing Experience (AISLE), a soft-landing program for international companies seeking United States expansion, announced today its expansion to a second site in Greater Phoenix. AISLE, anchored at SkySong, the […]
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Ambassador Event: European Insights
European investment has increased in Greater Phoenix as advanced industrial strengths have aligned Greater Phoenix’s emergence as a top market for international business has been driven in part by the coordination with European countries, trade groups and businesses over the past decade. Since 2015, there have been 142 expansions of European companies into Maricopa and […]
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United Foods International celebrates grand opening...
May 7, 2026Japanese-based liquids producer United Foods International (UFI) opened its second Phoenix facility PHOENIX (May 7, 2026) — The City of Phoenix joined United Foods International (UFI), local leaders, and regional partners today to celebrate the grand opening of UFI’s new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the Envision Dobbins 202 West Industrial Park. The new facility strengthens Phoenix’s […]
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A New Way to City launches to elevate stories and perception...
April 21, 2026Regional brand platform A New Way To City supported by leaders across key economic and entertainment sectors PHOENIX (April 21, 2026) — The region of Greater Phoenix is in the midst of unprecedented growth, but a survey conducted by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) in 2025 displayed a discrepancy in activity compared to perception […]
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Syenta establishes first U.S. facility in Tempe, expanding...
April 21, 2026Australian advanced packaging company Syenta announces U.S. facility at ASU Research Park TEMPE, Ariz. (April 21, 2026) — Syenta, an Australian semiconductor technology company, today announced the opening of its first U.S. facility in Tempe, Arizona, bringing advanced packaging technology, high-skilled jobs, and global innovation to the state. The expansion was made possible with support […]
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