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Busch Group celebrates grand opening of nearly 60,000-SF...

October 8, 2025

Busch Vacuum Solutions, part of the Busch Group, opened its regional equipment repair, service and overhaul hub in Tempe TEMPE, Ariz. (Oct. 8, 2025) – The celebration on Oct. 8 brought together leadership from Busch Vacuum Solutions, as well as employees, customers, community members, and local & state officials, including Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, who […]

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A line of people gather dirt onto a shovel in front of an Amkor sign and two construction vehicles.

Amkor Technology breaks ground on campus in Peoria;...

October 6, 2025

Amkor Technology celebrated the groundbreaking of its new semiconductor advanced packaging and test facility in the Peoria Innovation Core PEORIA, Ariz. (Oct. 6, 2025) — Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, in collaboration with the Trump Administration, today announces the groundbreaking and expanded planned investment of its […]

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GPEC announces new board members, releases FY25 annual...

October 2, 2025

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council welcomes 24 board members from the education, government, healthcare, manufacturing and nonprofit sectors PHOENIX (Oct. 2, 2025) — The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) released its annual report and announced 13 new members rolling onto its Board of Directors, joining the 11 board members elected midyear. Now consisting of 92 […]

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Tesoro VC launches Global AI + Semiconductor Accelerator...

September 17, 2025

AI + Semiconductor Accelerator and Global Design Center to attract entrepreneurs worldwide, establishing Greater Phoenix as a strategic gateway for AI-driven chip innovation, startup growth, and advanced manufacturing. PHOENIX (Sept. 17, 2025) — Tesoro Venture Capital today announced landmark startup initiatives in Phoenix, where it will serve as the lead operator to oversee accelerator programs […]

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Three people stand around a life-size, humanoid LEGO in front of a yellow wall with hte message "Welcome to CSE Tempe."

Tempe becomes new home of LEGO Group’s Consumer and...

September 10, 2025

LEGO’s new office in Tempe currently employs about 150 people with plans to increase further in coming months Tempe, Ariz. (Sept. 10, 2025) — The LEGO Group has opened its new Consumer and Shopper Engagement (CSE) office in Tempe, Arizona with a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of a new base in the Greater […]

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GPEC Board of Directors names Christine Mackay as President...

August 28, 2025

Over 11 years with the City of Phoenix, Mackay led the creation of more than $190 billion in capital investment and 100,000 new jobs PHOENIX (Aug. 28, 2025) — Today, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) Board of Directors announced nationally recognized economic leader Christine Mackay as the new President & CEO of the organization, effective […]

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Bonus Homes launches new homeownership and wealth creation...

August 19, 2025

Real estate tech firm Bonus Homes launches Home Appreciation Partnership to help the middle class unlock home equity and wealth generation Phoenix (Aug. 19, 2025) — Bonus Homes, a real estate technology and investment company redefining the way middle-class Americans build wealth through homeownership, today announced it will open its headquarters in Greater Phoenix backed by […]

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Busch Group expands US footprint with nearly 60,000-sq.-ft....

August 14, 2025

Busch Vacuum Solutions announced its regional hub to specialize in equipment repair, service and overhaul Tempe, Ariz. (Aug. 14, 2025) – Busch Vacuum Solutions, part of the Busch Group, a global leader in vacuum and overpressure technology, is proud to announce the development of its newest U.S. facility: almost 60,000-square-foot Arizona Service Center located in […]

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Arizona’s first hacker house launches at Loloft:...

August 12, 2025

Programming provides space, infrastructure and mentorship for Arizona’s startups ecosystem Phoenix (Aug. 12, 2025) — Arizona’s startup ecosystem is taking a bold leap forward with the launch of DevHouse, the state’s first hacker house, operated out of Loloft Phoenix. Co-hosted by DevLabs and Silicon Oasis, the six-week program was designed to accelerate early-stage founders solving […]

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Thomas Maynard Appointed Interim CEO of GPEC

July 29, 2025

Search committee names organization’s Senior Vice President, Business Development as temporary leader PHOENIX (July 29, 2025) – The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) announced today it has appointed Thomas Maynard as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective August 2, as recommended by the board-led search committee and approved by executive committee members, following the tenure of […]

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