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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Jessica Cornell
How old are you? 40 How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 22 years What city do you currently reside in? Phoenix Why did you decide to stay here? Decided to go to Arizona State University because they had the best Kinesiology program in the country and stayed after college because I had some […]
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Regional Report: Talent Acquisition & Retention
Greater Phoenix industry leaders discuss the importance of office culture Since April 2020, Greater Phoenix has recovered 93% of non-farm payroll employment jobs lost because of the pandemic. While private sector employment is back to pre-pandemic levels, a tightening labor market is driving competition for talent consistent with what employers around the U.S. are experiencing. […]
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Ambassador Event: Arizona’s Water Position
Arizona’s water supply remains strong following Colorado River declaration Decades of intentional planning and long-term solutions are why Arizona’s residential and municipal water users will not be affected by the first-ever shortage along the Colorado River. The 18% reduction resulting from tier-one mandates equates to only 8% of the state’s total water use. Arizona’s vast […]
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Helix Electric selects Goodyear for first manufacturing...
September 23, 2021The energy-efficient building component facility will increase production capabilities, creating more than 100 jobs GOODYEAR, AZ (September 23, 2021) — Helix Electric, one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the nation announced today its first manufacturing facility in Arizona will be in the city of Goodyear. The 112,000-square-foot facility will be used to manufacture […]
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Markets Flying High in the West: Arizona and Texas
Arizona and Texas are consistently the top markets for business expansions and relocations across a variety of industries and operations in the western U.S. In fact, software and IT employment in both Arizona and Texas grew by 27.2% from 2015-20. As the speed of business cycles intensify and markets experience more social, environmental and economic […]
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GPEC 101: How the Greater Phoenix Economic Council...
The GPEC business attraction process guideAs advanced sectors are ushered into a new era accelerated by the impacts of COVID-19, Greater Phoenix is at the forefront of building robust industry ecosystems as the region evolves into a more modern economy.The region has grown from a contact-center-focused hub in the late-20th Century to one on the […]
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Regional Report: How Greater Phoenix, companies are...
Greater Phoenix positioned to become cybersecurity leader As the workforce transitioned to remote capacities during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, the demand for cybersecurity increased alongside the number of malicious phishing and ransomware attacks targeting employees and businesses. More than 70 cybersecurity companies operate out of Greater Phoenix and the region has […]
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Taiwan and Arizona forge partnership in pursuit of...
August 24, 2021Signing of MOU advances development of semiconductor, medical device and advanced manufacturing between two sides PHOENIX (August 24, 2021) – The Taiwan-USA Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on industrial cooperation with […]
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Fast Facts: Arizona’s Water Position
Arizona Water Overview Greater Phoenix is a thriving market built within an arid environment. Water has always been a priority, and that is maintained through the recent 21-year drought. Strategic planning has propped up groundwater supply in the region with the intent that reserves could be used during a time of need. Today, that supply […]
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KOAM chooses Phoenix for first West Coast facility
August 2, 2021Total logistics solution company will support electric vehicle manufacturers throughout the region OPELIKA, Alaska (August 2, 2021) – KOAM, a total logistics solution company for automotive OEMs, has opened its first west coast facility in Phoenix, the company announced today. The veteran- and minority-owned business’ relationship with LUCID Motors and the recent manufacturing expansions of […]
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