International News

The World Cup brought fans to the U.S., but the business...

As the World Cup draws visitors from countries around the world to places like Dallas, Atlanta and New York, international executives are using the moment to scout U.S. investment opportunities.   But many are overlooking a southwestern U.S. market that global companies have already chosen: Greater Phoenix, Arizona. Here’s what the data shows:  1. Major international markets have already bet on Greater Phoenix A decade of […]

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Arizona International Soft Landing Experience expands...

June 17, 2026

AISLE 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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Syenta establishes first U.S. facility in Tempe, expanding...

April 21, 2026

Australian 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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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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Ambassador Event: Site Selector Panel

How Greater Phoenix, Arizona and the United States can attract more international investment As the new presidential administration enters office, international companies are looking for answers on how investment in the United States and Arizona may change. Site selectors visiting for the WM Phoenix Open joined the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) for a panel […]

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Ambassador Event: International Insights

Greater Phoenix’s growth within advanced industries has created a greater need for international partnerships. Foreign direct investment (FDI) helps attract jobs, build strong industry clusters, enhance innovation and contribute to economic stability. In 2017, Greater Phoenix became the center of a 10-year regional plan of strategies and tactics to secure FDI and ensure agility and […]

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GPEC hosting virtual trade mission to propel Global...

This week, seven software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies selected by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) are participating in a virtual trade mission with designated experts from London and Greater Phoenix to discuss key market entry strategies in the U.K. as an initial starting point into Europe. Greater Phoenix is home to more than 350 SaaS companies […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Heather Foidart

What is your first and last name?   Heather Foidart How old are you?   34 What city do you currently reside in?   Scottsdale How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix?   Three years Where are you originally from and why’d you decide to stay?   Originally from Western Canada, I moved to Phoenix to enjoy the […]

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Arizona is one of two states that have additional benefits for companies located within a Foreign-Trade Zone. To better understand what Foreign-Trade Zones are, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council hosted an Ambassador panel.

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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Greater Phoenix offers the right resources, is surrounded by other top markets and has a talented workforce to grow businesses in the U.S.

3 Reasons why international companies thrive in Greater...

How do international companies scale and access a new customer base? A great strategy many companies have found success with is expanding their operations abroad. Companies like Kudelski Security and Acronis are two examples of businesses that have expanded to Greater Phoenix, United States and found success. This region presents incredible opportunities for international companies looking […]

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