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GPEC releases FY24 annual report, announces new board...
September 23, 2024The Greater Phoenix Economic Council helped 49 companies expand or relocate into the region last fiscal year PHOENIX (Sept. 23, 2024) — The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), recognized as a top economic development organization last week for the fourth time in five years, today released its FY24 annual report and announced the 13 new […]
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5C Data Centers announces new data center region in...
September 19, 20245C Data Centers’ expansion into Phoenix will prioritize cloud companies and continued climate commitments PHOENIX (Sept. 18, 2024) — 5C Data Centers (“5CDC”), a provider of state-of-the-art data center services, has announced plans to launch a new region in Phoenix, Arizona. The first facility in the region, PHX01, is scheduled to go live in 2025. Located in […]
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Aiming for an Economic Soft Landing
Exploring soft landing's impact on inflation rates and on the dynamics of the economy by Kristen Stephenson Last year, GPEC launched the Economic Monitor, a comprehensive web tool designed to provide timely, actionable insights into the state of the economy. Through an exploration of key economic indicators, the Economic Monitor offers a concise picture of […]
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Tricolor opens state-of-the-art automotive reconditioning...
September 4, 2024Nation’s largest automotive retailer serving the Hispanic market celebrates ribbon cutting ceremony for its new facility, which will support over 500 jobs SURPRISE, Ariz. (September 4, 2024) – Tricolor, the third-largest used automotive retailer in California and Texas and the largest in the country focused on addressing the needs of underserved Hispanic consumers, today unveiled […]
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Character Counts for Loan Support from the Community-Managed...
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. The impact of alternative financing opportunities and capital access for small businesses Keneshia Raymond builds businesses for a living. Thirteen years of working in her own businesses (in the wedding industry, tech, education, etc.) and with other entities helping early-stage entrepreneurs and fundraising for […]
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Ambassador Event: The Future of Aerospace & Defense
Industry experts explored the legacy of aerospace and defense in Greater Phoenix and strategies to ensure the sector’s future growth Greater Phoenix and Arizona have long been at the forefront of the U.S. aerospace and defense (A&D) industry due to strategic positioning, impactful military presence, a robust natural resource base and sizable private employers that […]
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London-based MiiCare announces new headquarters in...
August 28, 2024MiiHealth, formerly known as MiiCare and a portfolio company of the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University MedTech Accelerator, has established its new headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona PHOENIX (Aug. 28, 2024) — MiiHealth, a leading healthtech company dedicated to empowering seniors through their advanced conversational AI health coach, proudly announces the relocation of its headquarters […]
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Arizona Black Chamber Supports Businesses Through Impact...
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. How Impact AZ sets the stage to close the racial wealth gap for Black-owned Arizona businesses The August 2022 State of Black Business report made waves when it was released. The research highlighted stubbornly large financial gaps for Black-owned businesses which, overall, still are […]
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We Rise Accelerates Growth for Black-Owned Businesses
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. Increasing the number, longevity and clout of Black-owned enterprises Arizona’s Black residents represent six percent of the state’s population, but Black-owned businesses account for just three percent of all businesses and 1.5 percent of employer businesses (those with more than 1 employee). Thousands more […]
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City of Tempe and Community Partners Support Manufacturing...
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. How the City of Tempe BIPOC Manufacturing Program is growing opportunities for Black, Indigenous and people of color entrepreneurs Black-owned businesses have been most visible in health and social assistance fields and consumer sectors. Whether due to an overriding drive to serve residents or […]
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