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Clayco celebrates grand opening of Southwestern regional...

September 19, 2023

Clayco’s regional HQ at The Grove in Phoenix employs over 400 employees PHOENIX (Sept. 19, 2023) – Clayco, a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm, today celebrated the grand opening of its Southwestern regional headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The 48,000-square-foot office occupies the entire third floor located at 4300 E. Camelback […]

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GPEC Ranked No. 1 Regional Economic Development Organization...

September 18, 2023

PHOENIX (Sept. 18, 2023) – Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) ranks as the No.1 regional economic development organization (EDO) in the country, according to a new survey of site selectors released today at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Dallas.  Conducted by Development Counsellors International (DCI) every three years, the “Winning Strategies […]

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French American Chamber of Commerce launches Arizona...

September 13, 2023

The new branch, supported by the ACA, GPEC, and German, Italian, and Swedish Chambers of Commerce, furthers the state’s trade relationship with the EU PHOENIX (Sept. 13, 2023) – The French American Chamber of Commerce Rocky Mountain (RMFACC) chapter has introduced its Arizona branch in Phoenix with the mission to connect, promote and develop a […]

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GPEC Announces CarbonCapture Inc.’s Direct Air Capture...

September 13, 2023

GREATER PHOENIX (Sept. 13, 2023) — The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is proud to recognize that CarbonCapture Inc. (CarbonCapture), a leading climate tech company that designs and builds machines that remove carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, has partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to design a regional direct air capture (DAC) hub under […]

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Water: Key Resource in Greater Phoenix and the Semiconductor...

Committing to a sustainable future for economic growth by Chris Camacho Water, one of the most important elements in the semiconductor manufacturing process, has always been a precious resource in Arizona. Its conservation and management have been a priority for generations, even predating statehood. More than any other state, Arizona understands the importance of long-term […]

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Factor expands ready-to-eat meal operations with opening...

September 12, 2023

New Factor facility brings more than 800 new jobs to Goodyear America’s leading ready-to-eat meal company adds a 300,100 sq. ft. facility in Goodyear, AZ to serve rapidly growing customer base Facility will serve as a production and fulfillment center, featuring the second-largest industrial kitchen in the United States At full capacity, the new facility […]

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Google announces new commitment to Arizona

September 6, 2023

Google breaks ground on massive Mesa data center MESA, Ariz. (September 6, 2023) – Today, Google broke ground on a new $600 million data center in Mesa, and will use state-of-the-art technology to air cool the facility. This will be the company’s first physical presence in the state. Governor Katie Hobbs, Mesa Mayor John Giles, […]

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Regional Report: State of Black Business 3.0

How Black entrepreneurship opportunities have increased in Arizona The third State of Black Business Report, created in tandem between the State of Black Arizona and Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), emphasized supplier diversity, reviewed venture capital (VC) and other funding opportunities, and highlighted growth in the Black business community since the launch of the first […]

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Special Event: The New Photon Economy

How Greater Phoenix can become the country’s next climate tech hub Advancements in technology have opened the door to the future of energy — and Greater Phoenix is on the doorstep. Local sustainability leaders and clean energy innovators joined the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) to introduce the concept of The New Photon Economy, a […]

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Understanding how consumer debt impacts the economy

Exploring how consumer debt can influence overall consumer spending and impact the economy by Kristen Stephenson Earlier this 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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