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Goodyear, Arizona welcomes Compass Datacenters to its...
July 9, 2019GOODYEAR, AZ (July 8, 2019) – Goodyear will soon be home to two new data centers. Compass Datacenters has chosen to build its campus on 225 acres of land at the northwest corner of Bullard Avenue and Yuma Road, with future phases to include six additional data centers. The Goodyear City Council unanimously approved an […]
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Acronis set to grow Arizona workforce with investment...
July 8, 2019Innovations in cyber protection, AI, machine learning and blockchain technologies will be the focus of the new research and development office TEMPE, AZ (July 8, 2019) – Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, announced today the opening of its new office in Tempe, Arizona. The new location features a cutting-edge research and development office, […]
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Employment, education experts explore the future of...
How Greater Phoenix can better prepare students, job seekers for careers Greater Phoenix is a top region to build a business and find employment because of its pro-business climate, talented pipeline, and accessibility to multiple consumer bases. As the region grows and adopts new technology, many employers are starting to ask how they can not […]
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Greater Phoenix Economic Council launches California...
See media coverage of the #CAstruggles campaign: Phoenix Business Journal | San Francisco Gate | San Francisco Business Times | KTAR News | 12 News | Fox Business Network Varney & Co | Inc. The exodus from California is real and Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is tackling the root cause of this outmigration with […]
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Industry experts tout data center growth in Greater...
Greater Phoenix continues to become a hotspot for data center development and success. While the region is positioned for growth, it still competes with six other major data center markets including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, the New York tri-state area, Northern Virginia and Silicon Valley. Leadership throughout Greater Phoenix are advancing ways to ensure that […]
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Ambassador event: PHXCore walking tour
Located in the heart of the fifth largest city in the nation, Phoenix’s Innovation District, PHX Core, is a community of pioneers, collaborators and disruptors. With over 130 startup and creative companies, 6 million-square-feet of research and academic facilities, and more than 13,000 higher education students, PHX Core is helping the region become a hub […]
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San Francisco-based online resale marketplace chooses...
May 10, 2019thredUP brings up to 500 tech and warehouse jobs to the region Jobs: 500 new jobs Facility Type: Southwest distribution center and office Building Rep: Bill Honsaker, JLL Tenant Rep: Anthony Lydon, JLL PHOENIX, AZ (May 10, 2019) — The world’s largest online marketplace to buy and sell secondhand women’s and kids’ clothing, thredUP, […]
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GPEC named top economic development organization for...
Site Selection announces 2019 Mac Conway Awards The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) has been named a recipient of the 2019 Mac Conway Awards for Excellence in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine, a national publication geared toward site selectors and those in the decision-making process for expansions and relocations. The Mac Conway Awards, named […]
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GPEC celebrates milestone achievement: 800 businesses...
When it comes to growth expectations in economic development, seeing physical change may take time to witness as new building are built and the economy grows. In just 30 years, we’ve worked tirelessly with local partners to build the regional economy and improve our competitive position, resulting in the creation of more than 130,000 jobs for Greater Phoenix residents. We are […]
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Zillow group celebrates one-year anniversary of Zillow...
April 17, 2019The new office will house nearly 300 employees; serve as hub for the fast-growing Zillow Offers and Zillow Home Loans businesses. Jobs: 160 phase 1 jobs, expected to grow to 300 Facility Type: Southwest headquarters Building Rep: Bryan Taute, CBRE Tenant Rep: Mike Gordon, Cresa SCOTTSDALE, April 17, 2019 – Zillow Group, which […]
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