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Chris Investment Advisory Council

GPEC President and CEO Chris Camacho Reappointed to...

August 17, 2022

Camacho was first named to the Investment Advisory Council in 2019, serving a two-year term Greater Phoenix Economic Council President & CEO, Chris Camacho, was reappointed to the Secretary of Commerce’s Investment Advisory Council (IAC), operating under the current Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo. “It’s a great privilege to work alongside the talented and diverse […]

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Enviro-Log Manufacturing Facility

Enviro-Log Company Announces New Wax Box Recycling...

July 28, 2022

The facility is expected to open this summer, creating over 50 new jobs Enviro-Log Company, LLC, a leading eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company, is pleased to announce that it will open a new recycling and manufacturing facility in Glendale, Arizona this summer, creating over 50 jobs. Located at 7676 N. Glen Harbor Boulevard, the […]

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Bishop Fox Secures $75 Million in Growth Funding from...

Greater Phoenix technology companies are rapidly gaining interest and large investments from venture capitalists. With innovation as a springboard, the region has become a burgeoning technology hub and GPEC is celebrating every success as this ecosystem grows. Bishop Fox, the leading authority in offensive security, today announced $75 million in Series B funding from growth-oriented […]

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Greater Phoenix has become a top place to perform research due to the qualified candidates graduating from Arizona's universities, the variety of tax credits and the amount of profit that can be made

Partnership for Economic Innovation Secures Funding...

July 11, 2022

Arizona Commerce Authority awards $1.6 million to Arizona WearTech Applied Research Center The Partnership for Economic Innovation (PEI), a passionate collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona’s economic opportunities, announced that the Arizona Commerce Authority had awarded $1.6 million to support eight new applied research projects through its WearTech Applied Research Center. […]

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GPEC Statement: America COMPETES Act and U.S. Innovation...

July 8, 2022

In January of 2021, Congress passed the CHIPS Act. Now, more than a year later, we are still waiting for funds to be designated. It is imperative that House and Senate leaders reconcile differences in the America COMPETES Act and U.S. Innovation and Competition Act – allocating $52 billion dollars for investment in semiconductor manufacturing, […]

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Maricopa Community Colleges' Offering Employer-Centric Certifications

Maricopa Community Colleges’ Offering Employer-Centric...

June 16, 2022

Maricopa Community Colleges’ employer-centric certifications fill gaps created through great resignation Summer is a time of transition for many individuals and families in Arizona as thousands end one leg on their educational journey and try to determine their next steps for seeking meaningful career paths. Increasingly, individuals at career or academic crossroads are looking to […]

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Sweetwater Fulfillment Center

Sweetwater Fulfillment Center Opening in Glendale

June 9, 2022

The music instrument and pro audio gear eCommerce provider will bring more than 100 jobs to the region Sweetwater, the world’s leading music instrument and pro audio gear eCommerce provider, is opening a new facility in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. It’s the company’s first distribution center outside of its headquarters in Fort Wayne, […]

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Telecommunications company Viasat plans to add 1,500...

June 1, 2022

Corina Vanek, Arizona Republic   Viasat, a satellite communications company based in California, is expanding in Tempe and will develop over 300,000 square feet of space at the ASU Research Park, where it plans to grow its headcount by about 1,500 employees. The company already has a presence at the ASU Research Park, near Loop […]

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Yield Engineering Systems Chandler Semiconductor

Semiconductor Innovator Yield Engineering Systems Signs...

June 1, 2022

The facility will support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, creating 100 jobs Yield Engineering Systems, known by the acronym YES, has leased 123,000 square feet at 3200 W. Germann Road within the acclaimed Price Corridor. The facility will support YES in serving the region’s thriving semiconductor industry. YES develops and manufactures thermal, deposition, and wet process equipment […]

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Opendoor Expands

Opendoor Expands Presence in Arizona with Creation...

May 18, 2022

Representing a multi-million dollar investment, the expansion supports over 500 jobs Opendoor, a leading digital platform for residential real estate, is doubling down on its commitment to Arizona, opening a 100,807-square-foot space in Tempe to serve as the company’s regional hub. The space is the company’s largest office, supporting over 500 jobs. “Opendoor has been […]

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