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Regional Report: Semiconductors
Greater Phoenix becoming global semiconductor industry hub Major investment to the Greater Phoenix economy from domestic and international semiconductor companies has presented the region with an opportunity to become a world leader in the industry. In 1990, almost 40% of the global semiconductor chain was produced in the U.S., but production capacity is now around […]
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Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces new aircraft service...
November 9, 2021MESA (November 9, 2021) — Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a world leader in business jet aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, has announced they will construct a new 225,000 square foot maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (Gateway Airport, Airport). “Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is an ideal location for Gulfstream’s newest MRO facility,” said […]
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Harnham announces further international expansion with...
November 3, 2021Leading global Data & Analytics recruiter hiring up to 50 new team members as demand for Data & Analytics talent grows TEMPE (November 3, 2021) – Harnham, the global leader in Data & Analytics recruitment, based across the U.K., E.U. and U.S., has announced its latest expansion with a new office in Tempe, Ariz. to meet […]
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Expedient opens new Phoenix data center extending the...
November 2, 2021PHOENIX (November 2, 2021) — Looking to continue expanding and extending access to its portfolio of universal multi-cloud services, Expedient today announced the opening of a new cloud data center in Phoenix, Arizona to better serve increasing client demand in the western United States. Expedient will offer its hallmark best-in-class suite of curated tech stack […]
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Ambassador Event: International Insights
Greater Phoenix’s growth within advanced industries has created a greater need for international partnerships. Foreign direct investment (FDI) helps attract jobs, build strong industry clusters, enhance innovation and contribute to economic stability. In 2017, Greater Phoenix became the center of a 10-year regional plan of strategies and tactics to secure FDI and ensure agility and […]
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Technology-driven Medicare advisor, Chapter, announces...
October 19, 2021Company to hire up to 50 team members to accelerate growth maximizing Greater Phoenix’s robust talent pool NEW YORK (October 19, 2021) – Chapter, the leading technology-driven Medicare Advisor that aligns incentives in Medicare plan selection and guides beneficiaries through the enrollment and renewal process, will open a new office in Phoenix creating 50 new […]
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State of Black Arizona releases Volume V report urging...
October 15, 2021The trailblazing report outlines statistics focused on the accessibility of resources and top issues of concern, such as educational attainment, living-wage jobs, and housing affordability PHOENIX (October 7, 2021) — The State of Black Arizona (SBAZ) today has released its Volume V report to provide a holistic view of economics, healthcare, and employment among the […]
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KeHE Distributors continues expansion by opening doors...
October 7, 2021Naperville, IL – October 7, 2021 – KeHE Distributors® (KeHE®), one of the largest and most respected grocery and natural distributors in North America, will unveil its 16th distribution center this October in Goodyear, Arizona. The new center will support more than 270 jobs in the Greater Phoenix area. KeHE has experienced rapid growth in recent years resulting […]
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IEDC Names Greater Phoenix Economic Council The Top...
October 5, 2021International Economic Development Council awards GPEC EDO of the Year for innovation and impact, representing the best of economic development and leadership PHOENIX (Oct. 5, 2021) – Today, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) was named the top economic development organization globally (population 500k+) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). GPEC President & CEO, […]
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Regional Report: Talent Acquisition & Retention
Greater Phoenix industry leaders discuss the importance of office culture Since April 2020, Greater Phoenix has recovered 93% of non-farm payroll employment jobs lost because of the pandemic. While private sector employment is back to pre-pandemic levels, a tightening labor market is driving competition for talent consistent with what employers around the U.S. are experiencing. […]
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