Press Releases
Kudelski Group to create second headquarters in Phoenix
June 3, 2016Kudelski Group, a global leader in digital content distribution and security and in access control security solutions, has announced the opening of a second global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.“The growing presence of innovative and tech-based companies in the Greater Phoenix region cannot be underscored,” said Chris Camacho, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “The region’s large, skilled workforce and supportive business community make an attractive place for businesses to operate. I want to thank Governor Ducey, our partners at SelectUSA, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the city of Phoenix for their coordination in making this a reality; and I welcome the Kudelski Group to Greater Phoenix and look forward to their growth.”Read the full release here.
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Oscar expands operations to Tempe
June 1, 2016Oscar, a New York-based health insurance company, has announced an operational expansion to Tempe, Ariz. After a competitive process, Oscar selected Tempe for its newest location due to the region’s large, skilled workforce, high quality of life, pro-business climate and creative office space options."Oscar is a leading technology company whose innovative approach to health insurance delivery makes them a natural addition to Greater Phoenix’s growing entrepreneurial community,” said Chris Camacho, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “Their entrance into the market reinforces what more and more businesses are discovering—that Greater Phoenix is an ideal place to go to scale.”Read the full release here.
View Post » GPEC celebrates Economic Development Week
May 9, 2016The Greater Phoenix Economic Council joins the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in celebrating Economic Development Week. From May 8 through May 14, GPEC will join communities and regions across the nation in celebrating economic development efforts. Join the conversation using #YearofEconDev.“The success of our region is undoubtedly attributed to the willingness of our local and regional leaders to work together,” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and IEDC board member. “Our communities are committed to creating pro-business environments, making it easier for companies to get up and running as quickly as possible. This commitment from the mayors and supervisors to economic development sets our region apart.”Read the full release here.
View Post » Phoenix selected to develop regional plan to attract...
March 18, 2016Phoenix metro has been selected to develop a regional plan to attract and leverage foreign direct investment, building off its existing Greater Phoenix Export Plan as part of the Global Cities Initiative, a joint-project of the Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase. Phoenix was selected for its readiness and commitment to strategically pursue foreign direct investment through such activities as greenfield expansions, mergers and acquisitions, and other types of foreign investment including EB-5, private equity, joint-ventures and sovereign wealth funds.“Since the early part of the 2000s, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council has made international business development a strong part of our business attraction and market growth strategy,” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of GPEC. “The eagerness of our leaders to develop a forward-thinking plan will continue to advance the region in the global economy.”Read the full release here.
View Post » DoubleDutch to open new office in Phoenix
February 25, 2016DoubleDutch, a San Francisco-based leading global provider of mobile event apps, announced its expansion to Phoenix. DoubleDutch plans to add 30 employees to the regional office by the end of the year, using the new location to support the company’s accelerated business momentum. DoubleDutch has experienced record growth over the past year, and was named one of Deloitte’s 500 fastest growing companies in North America and one of the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies."DoubleDutch joins a rapidly growing technology sector in Greater Phoenix that is fueling the region’s entrepreneurial spirit," said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. "Our low-cost operating environment, supportive business climate and access to talent are a draw for companies looking to go to scale. We look forward to seeing the contributions DoubleDutch will make in the tech world and in the Greater Phoenix business community."Read the full release here.
View Post » Carlisle companies corporate headquarters moving to...
February 11, 2016Carlisle Companies Incorporated, a $3.5 billion global manufacturer and Fortune 1000 company, will relocate its Corporate Headquarters to Kierland One in Phoenix this year. Founded in 1917, Carlisle manufactures a broad range of products including commercial roofing, interconnected products, fluid handling technologies, brake and friction systems and foodservice products. “Our team worked closely with the company during the due diligence period to ensure Carlisle experienced a smooth entrance into the market,” said Chris Camacho, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “Carlisle’s selection of Greater Phoenix illustrates the world class market we have become; and having a company such as Carlisle set up their headquarters in Phoenix metro further reinforces the existence of a strong business economy and talented workforce.” Read the full release here.
View Post » GPEC President and CEO named to national economic policy...
January 20, 2016GPEC President and CEO Chris Camacho has been named to the newly formed Economic Innovation Group Policy Council, joining nearly a dozen national leaders. The Economic Innovation Group, based in Washington, D.C., is an advocacy organization whose mission is to empower entrepreneurs and investors to build a more dynamic U.S. economy. “It is an incredible honor to be named to the Economic Innovation Group Policy Council,” said Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “The members of the Council are some of the sharpest minds in the country, with incredible backgrounds that will lend to critical thinking around apolitical policies that foster innovative growth in our country. I greatly look forward to working with EIG and the Council on these important issues.” Read the full release here.
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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 » 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.
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