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Gainsight expands operations to Phoenix
November 19, 2015Silicon Valley-based technology company Gainsight has announced an expansion to Phoenix. The company, focused on customer success, will headquarter its corporate marketing at the 111 W. Monroe building in downtown Phoenix. Gainsight was named 48th on this year’s Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing private companies list, recording a 252% year-over-year growth in the past quarter. “This movement of fast-growing tech companies, such as Gainsight, expanding out of California is ultimately tied to the availability of a skilled workforce and strong tech culture in the Greater Phoenix region,” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “We are excited to Gainsight continue its growth in this market, further adding to the next generation of tech in Greater Phoenix.” Read the full release.
View Post »Cenlar FSB expands nationally with Arizona facility
November 19, 2015Cenlar FSB, a privately-owned wholesale savings bank and the nation’s leading loan servicing provider, will be opening its first location outside of New Jersey with a West Coast Operations Center in Tempe. Cenlar is actively recruiting for the facility, planning to hire 460 employees by the end of year one. “The Greater Phoenix region is outpacing the national average in growth in the financial services industry, which is evident with the announcement from Cenlar to expand to Tempe with a new West Coast Operations Center,” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “We have a strong, skilled workforce in the region that is ready and prepared for the several hundred new jobs this exciting announcement brings.” Read the full release here.
View Post »Stitch Fix to open fourth distribution center in Phoenix
September 24, 2015Stitch Fix, an online personal styling service, announced plans to open its fourth U.S. distribution center in Phoenix in November. The company currently operates three other distribution centers in San Francisco, Indianapolis and Dallas. Stitch Fix plans to hire up to 600 employees for its 365,000-square-foot facility. “Stitch Fix is an exciting and dynamic company whose entrance into the market adds to the growing inventory of innovative companies in the region,” said Chris Camacho, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “The new operation in Phoenix will provide them with increased access to their growing customer base, as well as access to a robust workforce to fill the hundreds of new jobs this expansion brings.”Read the full release here.
View Post »GPEC board of directors named for 2015-2016
September 21, 2015The Greater Phoenix Economic Council announced eight new members to join its Board of Directors for the 2016 fiscal year. The new members were approved by the full Board at the September Annual Meeting. “The representation from business and elected leaders on the GPEC Board is emblematic of the mission of GPEC in being a truly public-private partnership,” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “The addition of these new leaders to GPEC’s Board will further enhance the dialogue on advancing the region’s economy, leading to an aggressive, strategic pathway for positive community impact.” For a list of the new Board members, read the full release.
View Post »DaVita Rx announces specialty pharmacy opening in Chandler
September 10, 2015DaVita Rx, a full-service specialty pharmacy for patients with complex conditions, announced they will open a new 76,000-square-foot facility in Chandler by early 2016. The pharmacy plans to hire 550 new employees in clinical, dispensing, customer service, insurance and specialty operations roles."DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. is a leading, national health care company, whose focus on patient care through innovation makes them a natural fit for the growing tech base in the Greater Phoenix region," said Chris Camacho, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. "The work by Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and his economic development team aligns with the regional effort to bring these industries to Greater Phoenix, and we are delighted to join them in welcoming DaVita to the market.”Read more in the full release.
View Post »Phoenix metro healthcare industry outpacing national...
September 10, 2015GPEC’s Healthcare Leadership Council launched a new website designed to showcase the innovation capacity and robust ecosystems of the Greater Phoenix healthcare and bioscience sectors. With the region’s healthcare and bioscience sectors expected to grow 31.9% over the next decade, outpacing the projected national average at 19.5%, the site provides an inventory of the resources available and showcases the growth within Greater Phoenix.“The GPEC Healthcare Leadership Council, led by Linda Hunt and Dr. Stuart Flynn, gathers the who’s who of healthcare and biosciences in the Greater Phoenix region,” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “The council’s forward thinking idea to centralize the assets and resources around the region allows us to further promote our growth in these industries.” For more information, read the full release.
View Post »PAC Worldwide expands to west Phoenix
August 11, 2015PAC Worldwide, a manufacturer of flexible protective packaging, has opened a manufacturing location in Phoenix. The company also has manufacturing and distribution facilities in Ohio, Mexico and Malaysia with more than 700 people currently employed, and the new Phoenix facility will add more than 50 jobs.“The quick access to California creates an advantageous market for manufacturing, coupled with a large talented technical labor force and pro-business environment found in Greater Phoenix," said Chris Camacho, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. "We join the city of Phoenix in welcoming PAC Worldwide to the region and look forward to seeing their growth within the market.”For more information, read the full press release.
View Post »GPEC President & CEO to participate in White House...
July 30, 2015The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) President & CEO, Chris Camacho, will be speaking at the White House today during the 4th annual White House Forum on Economic Development, hosted by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and SelectUSA.Read more in the full press release.
View Post »Greater Phoenix Economic Council records another banner...
July 16, 2015GPEC recorded another exceptional fiscal year (which ended June 30th) with the location and expansion of 32 companies, which will add more than 6,200 jobs across the region during the first year of operation and generate nearly $900 million in capital investment.“Our communities’ mayors and their economic development teams do a tremendous job showcasing the business-friendly climate and deep talent pool that makes Greater Phoenix a top choice among leading companies to grow their operations,” said Chris Camacho, president & CEO of GPEC.For more information, read the full press release.
View Post »Zenefits continues rapid growth with new office in...
June 30, 2015Last fall, Zenefits announced its first major expansion out of San Francisco, as the company looked to further grow its operations. In just over six months, Zenefits has now announced a second site in Greater Phoenix with a new location in Tempe. “With small businesses across the country wanting to take the HR headaches out of managing their companies, the demand for our HR automation software is off the charts,” said Parker Conrad, CEO and co-founder of Zenefits. “With this fast growth, we need more people to join our team – and a place to put them. We are delighted that we found such a great space here in Arizona.”Read the full release, here.
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