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Four Ways Greater Phoenix is Shaping the Future of...
1. A Proven Hub for Long-Term Semiconductor Investment From Motorola opening a research lab in 1949 to Intel establishing a presence in 1979 and TSMC going to production scale in late 2024, Greater Phoenix has been a leader in semiconductor technology advancement for decades. Since 2020, over $200B in capital expenditures have been invested or […]
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Scottsdale welcomes new global life sciences powerhouse Hummingbird...
January 16, 2026Hummingbird Biomedical & DEMCON Life Sciences Launch Advanced Manufacturing Lab & U.S. Headquarters SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 16, 2025) — A bold new chapter in regenerative medicine, biologics and advanced med device manufacturing begins today as Netherlands-based Hummingbird Biomedical, in partnership with DEMCON Life Sciences, officially opens its U.S. headquarters and advanced manufacturing lab, joining other organizations located on […]
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Ambassador Event: International Flight Connectivity
Sky Harbor and Gateway airports are expanding travel and cargo access between global markets and Greater Phoenix There are a number of ways to evaluate whether a region has become a global metropolis. Business expansion is one — when companies from around the world seek entrance into a market, there’s a sign of high demand. […]
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Arizona Artist Spotlight: Weaving Community, Curiosity...
Meet Greater Phoenix-based artist Tomoki Ide, featured in GPEC’s Color, Cloth & Culture Exhibit Arriving in a new place has a way of sharpening attention. When artist Tomoki Ide arrived in Greater Phoenix from Japan two years ago, the world around him felt fresh—the lifestyle, food, everyday objects and even the smells stirred a persistent […]
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KoMiCo celebrates opening of semiconductor equipment...
January 12, 2026Representing an over $60 million capital investment, KoMiCo’s new facility will create over 200 new jobs MESA, Ariz. (Jan. 12, 2026) – KoMiCo, a global leader in precision cleaning and advanced coatings in the semiconductor industry, today celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art facility for advanced semiconductor equipment parts cleaning, coating and repair in […]
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KPPC Advanced Chemicals breaks ground on U.S. ultrapure...
December 22, 2025KPPC Advanced Chemicals’ U.S. Arizona Plant in Sonoran Valley Industrial Park represents a $120 million investment CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Dec. 22, 2025) — KPPC Advanced Chemicals Inc., a member of the Kanto Group, broke ground Friday on its new U.S. Arizona Plant (UAP), a next-generation ultrapure chemical manufacturing campus located at the Sonoran Valley Industrial […]
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Arizona Artist Spotlight: A Tapestry of Heritage and...
Meet Greater Phoenix-based artist Sandhya Garg, featured in GPEC’s Color, Cloth & Culture Exhibit In a world where fashion often chases the next fleeting trend, Sandhya Garg creates something longer-lasting: a story you can wear. Her work began in India, where art and history coincide in everyday life. That lineage flows into her featured piece […]
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Global industrial AI leader Cognite relocates global...
December 3, 2025AI unicorn selects Tempe’s tech corridor, deepening ties to North American manufacturing and semiconductor hubs TEMPE, Ariz. (December 3, 2025) — Cognite, the global leader in Industrial AI, today announced the official grand opening of its new global headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The relocation from Oslo, Norway marks a milestone in the company’s growth strategy […]
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Ambassador Event: State of the Region
How Arizona is evaluating water, energy and economic infrastructure to support continued momentum Two decades of strategy and policy that facilitated regional growth and investment led to Greater Phoenix emerging as one of the top markets in the country. The region is no longer a second-tier market for advanced manufacturing and technology — when these […]
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Ambassador Event: Greater Phoenix Color, Cloth &...
GPEC’s art opening featured an international designer, sustainable fashion incubator co-founder and XICO leader In Greater Phoenix, fashion goes beyond arts and culture by advancing community, economy and health. That’s shown in recent innovations, like Arizona State University (ASU) students leading development of clothing that helped soothe children undergoing chemotherapy. It was clear during the […]
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