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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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GPEC joins national biotechnology symposium in Washington,...
March 27, 2026Greater Phoenix, federal leadership discuss biotechnology industry policy efforts at Biotech Across America State Symposium PHOENIX (March 27, 2026) — The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) joined the Biotech Across America State Symposium in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss the strategic importance of strong state and local biotechnology ecosystems in bolstering national security and economic resilience. At […]
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Mack Real Estate Group, McCourt Partners celebrate...
March 26, 2026Groundbreaking event of Halo Vista near TSMC kicks off initial phase of 2,300-acre ‘city within a city’ Phoenix (March 26, 2026) – Mack Real Estate Group (MREG) and McCourt Partners hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the start of construction at Halo Vista, a landmark 2,300-acre master-planned development in North Phoenix. Situated immediately adjacent to […]
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JETRO signs MOU with Arizona organizations to strengthen...
March 5, 2026The Japanese trade organization signed with ASU, ACA and GPEC to commit to increased collaboration PHOENIX (March 5, 2026) – Amid increased international investment and to further strengthen economic and trade ties between Arizona and Japan, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and Arizona State University (ASU) signed a Memorandum of […]
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New Phoenix Airport Museum installation showcases region’s...
March 3, 2026New murals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport showcase Greater Phoenix industrial strength PHOENIX (March 3, 2026) – Travelers moving through Terminal 4 now have a new way to experience Phoenix’s story of growth and problem-solving through a large-scale photo mural. Desert Innovation is a captivating installation of historic and contemporary images along the post- […]
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NuCube Energy, Idealab Studio-founded microreactor...
February 19, 2026Arizona Nuclear Ventures leads investment; Rob and Jordan Rose Walton and Emission Reduction Corporation back high-temperature microreactor designed for industrial heat and reliable power PHOENIX (Feb. 19, 2026) — NuCube Energy, Inc. (“NuCube” or the “Company”) today announced that it has secured $13 million in funding to deploy next-generation nuclear technology in the United States […]
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