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Ambassador Event: Modern Manufacturing
Manufacturing advancement in Greater Phoenix The rapid evolution of technology is driving the advancement of manufacturing. Greater Phoenix is situated to be a leader in this sector. Two local companies joined GPEC’s latest Ambassador Event to discuss trends, the diversification of supply chains in the region and how Greater Phoenix has emerged as an ideal […]
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ThriftBooks selects Phoenix for expansion
March 24, 2021New processing center will create 150 new jobs by end of year PHOENIX (March 24, 2021) – ThriftBooks, the world’s largest independent online used book seller, will create 150 new jobs with the opening of a 190,000-square-foot processing center in Phoenix in early May. “Phoenix continues to be a strategic location for ThriftBooks Global, LLC. With its advantageous market […]
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ElectraMeccanica announces plans to establish U.S....
March 16, 2021Mesa, AZ to host new SOLO EV U.S. assembly facility and engineering technical center VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 16, 2021 – ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) (“ElectraMeccanica” or the “Company”), a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, today announced that it has selected Mesa, AZ, in the greater Phoenix area, for its U.S. based assembly […]
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Regional Report: Planes & Cranes
Airport expansion has continued in Greater Phoenix even during the coronavirus pandemic. As vaccine distribution ramps up, aviation leaders joined our latest ‘Regional Report’ to discuss ongoing infrastructure projects and expanded flight service, the impact of COVID-19 on operations and optimism for the industry that has suffered over the past year. Panelists included: Andrea Goodpasture, […]
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Ambassador Event: ‘Maximizing Your PPP Loan’
Through May 31, small businesses can again apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan administered by the Small Business Administration. No sector has been more impacted by the effects of COVID-19 than small business, which is the backbone of Arizona’s economy. For context, the nearly 600,000 small businesses across the state make up 99.4% of […]
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Three AAED members named top 50 economic developers...
February 12, 2021PHOENIX (Feb. 12, 2021) – The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has announced three of its members have been named to the 2021 North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect, a service for educational and networking events for economic developers and site selectors. Chris Camacho, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix […]
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Regional Report: Healthcare & the economy
Greater Phoenix healthcare and economic leaders joined our first Regional Report of 2021 to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations and provide updates about our region’s hospital infrastructure, and share local and national economic insights. Welcoming remarks were presented by Heidi Jannenga, co-founder and chief clinical officer of WebPT. Panelists included: Dr. Cara Christ, director, Arizona Department of […]
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City of Phoenix selected for future The RealReal e-commerce...
February 2, 2021New location to create more than 400 jobs in first year Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 2, 2021) – The City of Phoenix has been selected by The RealReal, Inc. (Nasdaq: REAL) – the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, consigned luxury goods–as the site for its new e-commerce center. The company signed a lease to expand its […]
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Ambassador Event: How GPEC innovates to advance Greater...
Named the top economic development organization in the U.S. in 2020 by the International Economic Development Council, GPEC has remained on the cutting edge of the industry by advancing our AI-driven strategy and insights, data science capabilities, research and analytics portfolio, business development tactics, and integrated marketing and public relations efforts. Our ability to work […]
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New initiative will connect fintech firms across the...
January 26, 2021PHOENIX January 26, 2021 – CCG Catalyst Consulting (CCG Catalyst) and the Arizona Bankers Association (AzBA) have partnered to create the Arizona Fintech Council (AZFC) to spur economic growth in the state and bring viable and promising fintech companies to Arizona’s Fintech Sandbox. The Council will initiate new opportunities for member financial institutions and selected […]
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