Semiconductors

SEMICON West announces long-term partnership with Phoenix

August 5, 2026

SEMICON 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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Inside Greater Phoenix’s Workforce Pipeline for...

Greater Phoenix is pulling off one of the country’s most remarkable workforce transformations — training thousands of people for emerging careers in chip fabs, biotech labs and aerospace.  Why it matters: The region has attracted more than $300 billion in semiconductor investment alone, plus millions more in bioscience and aerospace expansion. But capital alone doesn’t grow an ecosystem. You also need people ready to do […]

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TOCALO Co., Ltd. to establish coating service facility...

April 2, 2026

Japanese company Tocalo to serve manufacturers within the Greater Phoenix semiconductor ecosystem CHANDLER, Ariz. (April 2, 2026) – TOCALO Co., Ltd., a Japan-based global leader in advanced surface modification and coating technologies supporting the semiconductor supply chain, has leased 32,045 square feet of industrial space at 400 N. 56th St. in Chandler, Arizona. The new […]

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Mack Real Estate Group, McCourt Partners celebrate...

March 26, 2026

Groundbreaking event of Halo Vista near TSMC kicks off initial phase of 2,300-acre ‘city within a city’ Phoenix (March 26, 2026) – Mack Real Estate Group (MREG) and McCourt Partners hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the start of construction at Halo Vista, a landmark 2,300-acre master-planned development in North Phoenix. Situated immediately adjacent to […]

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JETRO signs MOU with Arizona organizations to strengthen...

March 5, 2026

The Japanese trade organization signed with ASU, ACA and GPEC to commit to increased collaboration PHOENIX (March 5, 2026) – Amid increased international investment and to further strengthen economic and trade ties between Arizona and Japan, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and Arizona State University (ASU) signed a Memorandum of […]

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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 manufacturing in Arizona and technology advancement for decades. Since 2020, over $200B in capital expenditures […]

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Tesoro VC launches Global AI + Semiconductor Accelerator...

September 17, 2025

AI + Semiconductor Accelerator and Global Design Center to attract entrepreneurs worldwide, establishing Greater Phoenix as a strategic gateway for AI-driven chip innovation, startup growth, and advanced manufacturing. PHOENIX (Sept. 17, 2025) — Tesoro Venture Capital today announced landmark startup initiatives in Phoenix, where it will serve as the lead operator to oversee accelerator programs […]

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CHIPS Act Webinar: Funding for smaller-scale supply...

The third CHIPS Act NOFO funds materials or equipment facilities with investment under $300 million On September 28th, the Department of Commerce (DOC) released the CHIPS and Science Act funding opportunity for smaller-scale supply chain projects and businesses. Applicants seeking to construct, expand or modernize materials or manufacturing equipment facilities with a capital investment under […]

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CHIPS Act Webinar: Funding opportunity for semiconductor...

Reviewing the CHIPS Act NOFO 2 application process and success criteria In June, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) released guidelines for the second notice of funding (NOFO) opportunity under the CHIPS and Science Act. This NOFO covers the construction, expansion or modernization of commercial facilities for semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment facilities with an […]

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BHS announces expansion to Scottsdale Innovation Center

July 11, 2023

An industrial leader, BHS is opening its first North American office at SkySong, ASU’s high-growth community for tech-based businesses For more than 40 years, BHS Kinetic (BHS) has been a trusted partner to the semiconductor sector, handling and transporting highly sensitive and valuable equipment. Now, BHS is opening its first North American office in Scottsdale, […]

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