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KPPC Advanced Chemicals breaks ground on U.S. ultrapure...
December 22, 2025KPPC Advanced Chemicals’ U.S. Arizona Plant in Sonoran Valley Industrial Park represents a $120 million investment CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Dec. 22, 2025) — KPPC Advanced Chemicals Inc., a member of the Kanto Group, broke ground Friday on its new U.S. Arizona Plant (UAP), a next-generation ultrapure chemical manufacturing campus located at the Sonoran Valley Industrial […]
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China Airlines completes first direct transpacific...
December 8, 2025Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport welcomed its first flight from Asia on Wednesday, ushering in a new direct route between Greater Phoenix and Taipei As the wheels of the 220-foot Airbus A350-900 China Airlines aircraft touched down on the runway of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Dec. 3, history had been made. The first […]
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Global industrial AI leader Cognite relocates global...
December 3, 2025AI unicorn selects Tempe’s tech corridor, deepening ties to North American manufacturing and semiconductor hubs TEMPE, Ariz. (December 3, 2025) — Cognite, the global leader in Industrial AI, today announced the official grand opening of its new global headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The relocation from Oslo, Norway marks a milestone in the company’s growth strategy […]
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RoviSys celebrates opening of new office in Tempe
November 6, 2025Automation and information solutions provider RoviSys to support key Greater Phoenix industries TEMPE, Ariz. (Nov. 6, 2025) – RoviSys, a leading provider of automation and information solutions, yesterday celebrated the opening of its new 9,000+ square-foot office located in Tempe, Arizona. The Arizona office represents a key expansion of North American operations for RoviSys and […]
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APS uses ‘Growth Pays for Growth’ model...
October 30, 2025Thoughtful plan shelters existing customers from paying for data centers, extra-large users PHOENIX (Oct. 30, 2025) — Arizona Public Service (APS) announced plans today to develop a site west of Gila Bend, Ariz., capable of adding up to 2,000 megawatts (MW) of reliable, flexible generation to the state’s energy portfolio. The Desert Sun Power Plant […]
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Ambassador Event: International Flight Connectivity
January 6, 202610:00 – 11:30 a.m. Join us for the hybrid (in-person and virtual) January Ambassador Event: International Flight Connectivity, where a panel of experts will share perspectives on market demand, airline decision-making, cargo expansion strategies, and how air connectivity shapes Greater Phoenix’s long-term economic position. RSVP
View Event »Economic Development Directors Team Workshop: January...
January 14, 20261:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »Community Building Consortium Meeting: January FY26
January 14, 202611:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »Council Mixer – CBC and EDDT: February FY26
February 18, 2026Greater Phoenix Economic Council 2 North Central Avenue, Suite 2500, Phoenix, AZ, 85004 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Join us for a casual mixer with CBC, and EDDT council members – enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, drinks and great conversation. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »GPEC Next Leadership Council Meeting: March FY26
March 5, 20269:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This meeting will be held hybrid: in-person at GPEC’s office and via Zoom. Please RSVP via email invite.
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