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Greater Phoenix cities have LGBTQ-inclusive policies

Human Rights Campaign for LGBTQ Protections

May 7, 2017

Phoenix, Tempe, Tucson all score top marks Written by Tim Gallen. Credit to Phoenix Business Journal | May 7, 2017 Despite a lack of statewide protections, three Arizona cities scored well on an index measuring LGBTQ-inclusive policies. Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson all scored a perfect 100 on the 2017 Municipal Equality Index from the Human Rights […]

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Greater Phoenix has a vibrant startup community that is determined to build the economy and unify the community

If you’re building a startup you need to move to...

May 7, 2017

Essay written by JT Marino and Daehee Park. Credit to Tuft & Needle Magazine | May 7, 2017 This is not the essay we thought we’d be writing. In fact, when we first met and decided to create a company, it was in the beating heart of Silicon Valley — the place where phrases like “we […]

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The Fulton Schools team up with business and community throughout Greater Phoenix and across the state to provide a value-add for companies looking for a talented and qualified workforce to fill their evolving needs

ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

April 27, 2017

ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering The talent pipeline coming out of higher learning institutions in Arizona rivals other major metros across the United States. Arizona State University (ASU) for example, is preparing nearly 90,000 students a year for future workforce, Maricopa Community Colleges is training more than 250,000 students, and a variety of […]

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Allison Gilbreath and Darryn Jones

GPEC adds two new powerhouses to the business development...

March 10, 2017

As Vice President of Business Development, Allison Gilbreath provides site-selection assistance and market analyses to companies looking to expand or relocate to the Greater Phoenix region. Prior to joining GPEC, she spent 10 years at the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), where she served as Vice President of Business Attraction. During her tenure at ACA, Allison […]

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The Greater Phoenix Economic Council announced the release of the Metro Phoenix Global Investment Plan

Greater Phoenix releases new global trade and investment...

February 15, 2017

PHOENIX (February 15, 2017) – The Greater Phoenix Economic Council announced the release of the Metro Phoenix Global Investment Plan, a comprehensive global trade and investment plan that outlines specific steps local business, civic and government leaders can take to leverage exports and foreign direct investment to grow global engagement. This strategy is an integral […]

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The Greater Phoenix Economic Council, in partnership with the MEMS and Sensors Industry Group, will host an event to unveil the Metro Phoenix Global Investment Plan on February 15

Media Advisory: GPEC to release new global trade and...

February 13, 2017

PHOENIX (February 13, 2017) – The Greater Phoenix Economic Council, in partnership with the MEMS and Sensors Industry Group, will host an event to unveil the Metro Phoenix Global Investment Plan on February 15. The comprehensive global trade and investment plan outlines specific steps local business, civic and government leaders can take to leverage exports […]

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Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants, announces its 2017 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers

North America’s top 50 economic developers are back...

January 23, 2017

KALAMAZOO, Michigan – Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants, announces its 2017 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. The economic development professionals selected for this list were nominated by their colleagues in both the economic development industry and the site consultant community for […]

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The Avondale City Council on January 17th approved an Economic Development agreement with the Vitamin Shoppe to locate its new West Coast distribution facility in Avondale greater phoenix

Avondale approves agreement for Vitamin Shoppe distribution...

January 19, 2017

(Avondale, AZ) The Avondale City Council on January 17th approved an Economic Development agreement with the Vitamin Shoppe to locate its new West Coast distribution facility in Avondale in an existing, newly constructed 187,000 square foot building on Van Buren and 123rd Ave. Richard Tannenbaum, Senior Vice President with The Vitamin Shoppe stated, “We are […]

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Tempe attracts companies that will generate the new ideas of tomorrow, including: advanced business services, technology and manufacturing.

New ADP office to bring 1,500 jobs to Tempe, Arizona

November 10, 2016

TEMPE – Governor Doug Ducey today announced that ADP® will open a new location in Tempe, Arizona in the spring of 2017.  This new office will create up to 1,500 new jobs and the company will invest more than $33.75 million in the Tempe community. “ADP’s decision to significantly expand its Arizona workforce demonstrates that industry-leading […]

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Pam Higdon

Northern Trust’s search for strategic location

October 1, 2016

Just down the road from Arizona State University’s Tempe campus, it’s no wonder Northern Trust made the decision to expand at Tempe’s Discovery Business Park in 2015. Each year Arizona State University (ASU) graduates more than 20,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctorate students, creating a large, qualified talent pool to draw from. Northern Trust’s strategic location […]

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