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Meet the GPEC team: Milestone anniversaries part IV
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” – Henry Ford At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on. Join us in […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Cameron Robb
What is your first and last name? Cameron Robb How old are you? 41 What current city do you reside in? Phoenix Did you grow up in Arizona? Yes Why’d you decide to stay? I actually left twice to New York City and Los Angeles but came back. AZ is my home! I love the desert, the sunshine and the […]
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Foreign Trade Zones in Greater Phoenix
Industry experts discuss how the FTZ program can benefit our regional economy Greater Phoenix’s pro-business climate and economic development programs have made it even easier to conduct business in the region now more than ever before. In fact, Arizona is one of two states that have additional benefits for companies located within a Foreign Trade […]
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General Assembly, the global leader in skills-based...
September 19, 2019GA’s programs will provide workers and businesses in Greater Phoenix with today’s most in-demand technical skills across data science, digital marketing, UX, and more SCOTTSDALE, AZ (September 19, 2019) – Today, global education provider General Assembly (GA) announced its regional expansion into Greater Phoenix to provide individuals and organizations with the digital skills needed to succeed […]
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Q&A on workforce development with Jennifer Anderson,...
As executive vice president for Wells Fargo Commercial Banking, Jennifer Anderson knows how to tap into the Greater Phoenix talent pool. In this Q&A, Jennifer shares her leadership journey and how she grows a strong team in Greater Phoenix. Q: You were born and raised in Phoenix. Why do you stay? Jennifer Anderson: I […]
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Fortune 500 retailer CarMax creating more than 400...
September 10, 2019TEMPE, AZ (September 10, 2019) – CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, will create 430 new jobs for their new Customer Experience Center opening in Tempe this December. The company is now hiring to fill the open positions at the contact center. Candidates can apply now at CarMaxPhoenix.com. “We’re proud that yet another Fortune […]
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Meet Shmoop: Silicon Valley EdTech startup that relocated...
As a region, we’re on a relentless pursuit of innovation and technology, and companies here are committed to changing the game. It’s all about people, place and tech in Greater Phoenix. Learn why Shmoop chose this region to build their EdTech company. What city in Arizona is your company located in? Scottsdale Tell us about your company: Shmoop offers hundreds […]
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H.E.R.O.S. Inc. relocates its headquarters to Greater...
September 4, 2019The regions competitive talent pool and opportunities drive H.E.R.O.S.’ decision to leave California CHANDLER, AZ (September 4, 2019) – H.E.R.O.S. Inc., an industry leader in repairing and overhauling helicopter engines, is relocating its headquarters from Santa Clarita, Calif. to Chandler, Ariz. The company will occupy nearly 19,000-square-feet of industrial space at 10 Chandler, located at […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Claire Demirjian
What is your first and last name? Claire Demirjian How old are you? 22 What current city do you reside in? Cave Creek How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? Three months Where are you originally from and why’d you decide to move to Arizona? I am originally from Illinois, but I decided to […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Kevin McMillen
What is your first and last name? Kevin McMillen Where do you currently work and what is your title? RyanTech Cloud Services, CEO and Founder What is your job industry? Technology services How old are you? 48 What city do you reside in? Mesa How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? Five years Where are […]
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