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Rehrig Pacific Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility...
May 11, 2023The company kicks off construction of its largest injection molding manufacturing plant, creating over 100 new jobs BUCKEYE, Ariz. (May 11, 2023) – Rehrig Pacific, a leading manufacturer of integrated sustainable solutions for the supply chain and environmental waste industries, today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new injection molding manufacturing plant in Buckeye, Arizona. […]
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MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company announces new office...
May 10, 2023The new office will create 170 jobs once operational by 2024 TEMPE, AZ (May 10, 2023) – MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in transportation and logistics, today announced plans to open its new MSC Tempe office, expanding the company’s network of locations across the United States. Located on the Arizona State University (ASU) […]
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To maximize economic growth, we must invest in Arizona’s...
Honing creativity to build the future economy of the Grand Canyon State by Chris Camacho and Patrick McWhortor Arts and culture programs are widely accepted as a mode to build community, celebrate and enhance Arizona’s beauty, recognize the cultures that have shaped our way of life over the years and foster mutual respect as we […]
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How to submit the CHIPS Act Pre-Application
A guide for the CHIPS Act pre-application process and priorities As of May 1, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) is accepting pre-applications for the first notice of funding (NOFO) for the CHIPS and Science Act, a federal bill that invests $52 billion into the national semiconductor industry. Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) legal partners […]
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GPEC named the top economic development organization...
May 1, 2023Site Selection Magazine announces 2023 Mac Conway Awards For the seventh consecutive year, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) has been named one of the top economic development organizations in the United States by Site Selection magazine. GPEC was recognized with the 2023 Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development, bestowed upon the top […]
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Introducing the Economic Monitor and exploring employment...
Kristen Stephenson highlights the employment indicator in the Economic Monitor by Kristen Stephenson On April 17, 2023, 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 at […]
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IMPACT AZ 2025 Kicks Off Arizona’s Largest Supplier...
April 11, 2023Business accelerator responds to State of Black Business Report addressing the urgent need to close the racial wealth gap for business owners. Setting the stage for dramatic change among Black-owned Arizona businesses, IMPACT AZ 2025 is kicking off its supplier diversity readiness program to close the racial wealth gap for business owners through a three-year […]
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CHIPS Act funding opportunities and application process
Greater Phoenix legal professionals discuss how to apply for the first round of CHIPS Act funding The CHIPS and Science Act, also known as the CHIPS Act, is poised to provide significant funding to semiconductor companies that operate in or plan to expand to Greater Phoenix. For anyone interested in receiving this funding, it’s important […]
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Ambassador Event: Greater Phoenix Tech Story
Insight on Greater Phoenix technology, startup and venture capital ecosystems Greater Phoenix has evolved with the needs of industry since its emergence as a tech leader, supplying military technology after World War II. The region has grown into a home for a variety of next-generation ecosystems in the modern internet age. “We think we’ve entered […]
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Addressing the growth paradox
Chris Camacho & Kathleen Lee share how Arizona’s competitiveness depends on maintaining growth while reducing stress on local resources by Chris Camacho and Kathleen Lee Arizona competitiveness policies over the past decade have built a more diversified, prosperous, and resilient economy and led to income growth faster than the national average and better than 41 […]
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