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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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Sen. Kelly, Chris Camacho visit Taiwan to deepen economic...
August 22, 2023Sen. Mark Kelly and Chris Camacho met with TSMC, semiconductor suppliers, and aerospace and drone companies PHOENIX (Aug. 22, 2023) – Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, who was a chief negotiator of the CHIPS and Science Act and successfully attached his Building Chips in America Act to streamline permitting processes into the Senate-passed National Defense Authorization […]
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Chris Camacho appointed to Arizona-Mexico Commission
August 18, 2023Ariz. Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the new board for the Arizona-Mexico Commission, aligned closely with Sonora PHOENIX (Aug. 17, 2023) – Ariz. Gov. Katie Hobbs has announced her appointees to the Arizona-Mexico Commission. The Hobbs administration is working closely with Sonoran counterparts to ensure that Arizona is aligned and ready to begin working in a […]
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Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Startup Island TAIWAN...
August 17, 2023The Greater Phoenix, Arizona-based economic development organization and Taiwan national startup brand signed the agreement alongside U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly TAIPEI, Taiwan (Aug. 17, 2023) — The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and Startup Island TAIWAN, with the support of the National Development Council (NDC) of Taiwan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday, […]
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NRS Logistics announces plans to build semiconductor...
August 7, 2023The company’s first distribution facility in North America will create over 90 new jobs CASA GRANDE, AZ (Aug. 7, 2023) – NRS Logistics America, a leading chemical-logistics company providing transport, storage and distribution, and asset leasing services for the chemical and industrial markets, announced today plans to build a semiconductor chemical and gas products distribution […]
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Meet David Anderson: CoFounder and CEO of Off Madison...
Tell us about Off Madison Ave: Whether it be from restlessness, wanderlust, or simply FOMO—humans are driven to make the most of their leisure time. And that’s where we come in. Off Madison Ave specializes in answering the question, “Where to next?” Then, we simply point them in the best possible direction: yours. We have […]
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CHIPS Act Webinar: Funding opportunity for semiconductor...
Reviewing the CHIPS Act NOFO 2 application process and success criteria In June, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) released guidelines for the second notice of funding (NOFO) opportunity under the CHIPS and Science Act. This NOFO covers the construction, expansion or modernization of commercial facilities for semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment facilities with an […]
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Yield Engineering Systems opens new advanced technology...
July 27, 2023YES, a leader in semiconductor technology solutions, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 123,000-square-foot facility in Chandler, Arizona. CHANDLER, Ariz. (July 27, 2023) — Yield Engineering Systems (YES), a leading provider of technology solutions and process equipment for the semiconductor ecosystem and applications, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for its new 123,000-square-foot facility in […]
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Romac Industries establishes manufacturing and distribution...
July 24, 2023The pipe products manufacturer will operate out of 60,000 square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility GOODYEAR, AZ (July 24, 2023) – Romac Industries, Inc., America’s premier manufacturer of pipe products for the waterworks and wastewater industries, announced today it has leased a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Goodyear, Arizona developed and owned in a partnership […]
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Examining the housing market’s impact on the national...
A deeper look into how changes in the housing market impact the economy by Kristen Stephenson In April, 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 health […]
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