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A New Way to City launches to elevate stories and perception...
April 21, 2026Regional brand platform A New Way To City supported by leaders across key economic and entertainment sectors PHOENIX (April 21, 2026) — The region of Greater Phoenix is in the midst of unprecedented growth, but a survey conducted by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) in 2025 displayed a discrepancy in activity compared to perception […]
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Syenta establishes first U.S. facility in Tempe, expanding...
April 21, 2026Australian advanced packaging company Syenta announces U.S. facility at ASU Research Park TEMPE, Ariz. (April 21, 2026) — Syenta, an Australian semiconductor technology company, today announced the opening of its first U.S. facility in Tempe, Arizona, bringing advanced packaging technology, high-skilled jobs, and global innovation to the state. The expansion was made possible with support […]
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Ambassador Event: APAC Insights
How the path of a semiconductor chip leads to Greater Phoenix As global supply chains shift, Greater Phoenix is at the center of investment and relationships with Asian countries and trade groups developing technology in the southwest United States. Efforts to reshore manufacturing over the past decade have largely coalesced in Greater Phoenix, home of […]
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Burlington Stores celebrates groundbreaking of its...
April 8, 2026Burlington broke ground on a nearly 2 million square-foot facility in Buckeye Burlington Stores, one of the fastest growing national off-price retailers, known for its tremendous value on brand name merchandise for the home and family, celebrates the groundbreaking of its future distribution center in Buckeye, Arizona, which is expected to open in 2028. The […]
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TOCALO Co., Ltd. to establish coating service facility...
April 2, 2026Japanese company Tocalo to serve manufacturers within the Greater Phoenix semiconductor ecosystem CHANDLER, Ariz. (April 2, 2026) – TOCALO Co., Ltd., a Japan-based global leader in advanced surface modification and coating technologies supporting the semiconductor supply chain, has leased 32,045 square feet of industrial space at 400 N. 56th St. in Chandler, Arizona. The new […]
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Economic Development Directors Team Meeting: May FY26
May 13, 20261:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Directors only. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »Community Building Consortium Meeting: May FY26
May 13, 202611:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »A New Way to See Greater Phoenix Opening & Reception
May 14, 20264 – 6 p.m. Join us on for the opening of A New Way to See Greater Phoenix, a GPEC art exhibit exploring fresh perspectives on the region through the eyes of local artists. The evening will feature a panel discussion bringing together voices from across the creative ecosystem to share how art influences perception, drives connection and shapes how Greater Phoenix […]
View Event »Investor Benefits Overview
May 20, 20269:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Join the GPEC team for an in-person meeting at our office, where staff will present a comprehensive overview of the benefits and opportunities available at each investment level. This session is ideal for companies newly invested in GPEC, as well as long-standing investors who would like a refresher or who have new team members […]
View Event »Economic Development Directors Team Workshop: June...
June 10, 20261:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. In-person event followed by an end-of-year reception. Please RSVP via email invite.
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