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Vitalant unveils new national office in Scottsdale;...

October 26, 2023

Vitalant commemorates 80-year anniversary with HQ ribbon-cutting SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Vitalant, a national nonprofit blood services provider founded in Arizona 80 years ago this month, commemorated its milestone anniversary and the ribbon-cutting for its new national office in Scottsdale on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The celebration signifies a new chapter in the organization’s […]

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Greater Phoenix Awarded EDA Tech Hub Strategy Development...

October 23, 2023

The grant will accelerate a regional strategy for smart medical device manufacturing PHOENIX (Oct. 23, 2023) – The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), as part of a consortium of 25 public, private and academic partners focused on increasing medical device manufacturing in the region and increasing the sector’s domestic competitiveness, has been awarded a federal […]

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Connect Homes announces new factory in Mesa

October 19, 2023

The pre-fab modular housing company expects to manufacture up to 5,000 sq. ft. of housing per week at the Mesa facility LOS ANGELES (Oct. 19, 2023) — Connect Homes, an industry-leading prefab housing provider, is proud to announce it will be opening a new factory in Mesa, Arizona in Q1 2024. The factory will be […]

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Sysco breaks ground on new facility in Mesa

October 12, 2023

The $102 million investment will bring 257 new jobs and a 353,600 square-foot facility to the Greater Phoenix Oct. 12, 2023 (Mesa, Ariz.) — Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, held an event today to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new 353,600-square-foot facility, Sysco Arizona East. Attendees at the event included Sysco executives as […]

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EMD Electronics celebrates opening of new Chandler...

October 11, 2023

$39-million investment is the largest investment the company has made in its semiconductor equipment and services business Opening of new factory is part of the company’s strategy to expand its global manufacturing capacity and further support the growing presence of key industry players in the state of Arizona EMD Electronics implements a strategic workforce plan […]

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IEDC names Greater Phoenix Economic Council a top economic...

September 20, 2023

International Economic Development Council recognizes GPEC with third EDO of the Year award, cross-border collaboration efforts PHOENIX (Sept. 20, 2023) – On Tuesday, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) was named a top economic development organization in the United States (population 500k+) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). It is the third time in […]

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Clayco celebrates grand opening of Southwestern regional...

September 19, 2023

Clayco’s regional HQ at The Grove in Phoenix employs over 400 employees PHOENIX (Sept. 19, 2023) – Clayco, a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm, today celebrated the grand opening of its Southwestern regional headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The 48,000-square-foot office occupies the entire third floor located at 4300 E. Camelback […]

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GPEC Ranked No. 1 Regional Economic Development Organization...

September 18, 2023

PHOENIX (Sept. 18, 2023) – Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) ranks as the No.1 regional economic development organization (EDO) in the country, according to a new survey of site selectors released today at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Dallas.  Conducted by Development Counsellors International (DCI) every three years, the “Winning Strategies […]

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French American Chamber of Commerce launches Arizona...

September 13, 2023

The new branch, supported by the ACA, GPEC, and German, Italian, and Swedish Chambers of Commerce, furthers the state’s trade relationship with the EU PHOENIX (Sept. 13, 2023) – The French American Chamber of Commerce Rocky Mountain (RMFACC) chapter has introduced its Arizona branch in Phoenix with the mission to connect, promote and develop a […]

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GPEC Announces CarbonCapture Inc.’s Direct Air Capture...

September 13, 2023

GREATER PHOENIX (Sept. 13, 2023) — The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is proud to recognize that CarbonCapture Inc. (CarbonCapture), a leading climate tech company that designs and builds machines that remove carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, has partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to design a regional direct air capture (DAC) hub under […]

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