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ThriftBooks selects Phoenix for expansion

March 24, 2021

New processing center will create 150 new jobs by end of year PHOENIX (March 24, 2021) – ThriftBooks, the world’s largest independent online used book seller, will create 150 new jobs with the opening of a 190,000-square-foot processing center in Phoenix in early May. “Phoenix continues to be a strategic location for ThriftBooks Global, LLC. With its advantageous market […]

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ElectraMeccanica

ElectraMeccanica announces plans to establish U.S....

March 16, 2021

Mesa, AZ to host new SOLO EV U.S. assembly facility and engineering technical center VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 16, 2021 – ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) (“ElectraMeccanica” or the “Company”), a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, today announced that it has selected Mesa, AZ, in the greater Phoenix area, for its U.S. based assembly […]

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Three AAED members named top 50 economic developers...

February 12, 2021

PHOENIX (Feb. 12, 2021) – The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has announced three of its members have been named to the 2021 North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect, a service for educational and networking events for economic developers and site selectors. Chris Camacho, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix […]

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City of Phoenix selected for future The RealReal e-commerce...

February 2, 2021

New location to create more than 400 jobs in first year Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 2, 2021) – The City of Phoenix has been selected by The RealReal, Inc. (Nasdaq: REAL) – the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, consigned luxury goods–as the site for its new e-commerce center. The company signed a lease to expand its […]

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New initiative will connect fintech firms across the...

January 26, 2021

PHOENIX January 26, 2021 – CCG Catalyst Consulting (CCG Catalyst) and the Arizona Bankers Association (AzBA) have partnered to create the Arizona Fintech Council (AZFC) to spur economic growth in the state and bring viable and promising fintech companies to Arizona’s Fintech Sandbox. The Council will initiate new opportunities for member financial institutions and selected […]

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Align Technology establishes new corporate headquarters...

January 20, 2021

San Jose, California campus becomes West Coast regional headquarters and new digital innovation center TEMPE January 20, 2021 – Align Technology, Inc. today announced that it established its new global corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona, effective January 1, 2021. The company’s San Jose campus remains the hub for its global innovation, product, and marketing organization […]

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BlueOptima announces U.S. expansion with new headquarters...

December 16, 2020

UK-based software metrics provider to create more than 20 jobs at operations hub to better serve West Coast clients PHOENIX December 16, 2020 – Software development analytics SaaS provider BlueOptima announced today the establishment of a second U.S. headquarters in Phoenix. The company plans to hire employees to fill sales, data science and customer success positions […]

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Cambridge announces expansion with new office space...

December 8, 2020

Extension of main campus also serves over 3,700 independent financial professionals and financial advisors PHOENIX December 8, 2020 – As an extension of the firm’s main campus, Cambridge, a leading financial solutions firm, has announced the opening of a new office space located in Phoenix, Arizona. With this latest expansion effort, Cambridge now has offices […]

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GPEC Named the Top Economic Development Org in the US

Greater Phoenix Economic Council Named The Top Economic...

October 16, 2020

International Economic Development Council recognizes GPEC as EDO of the Year for long-term strategic planning, organizational development, innovation and community impact PHOENIX (Oct. 16, 2020) – The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) has been named the top economic development organization in the U.S. (population 500k+) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This distinct recognition […]

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Amazon to add thousands of jobs to Phoenix metro area

August 19, 2020

New sites supporting operations network to open throughout the Valley by end of 2020; more to come in 2021 SEATTLE August 19, 2020 — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced 11 new sites across the Phoenix metro area expected to be open by the end of 2020 to support customer fulfillment and delivery operations. The new sites […]

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