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Ambassador event recap: Barrow Neurological Institute
Did you know that more than 1.4 million people worldwide are fighting cancerous malignant brain tumors? In fact, by the end of this year, another 256,000 people will be diagnosed with brain tumors, according to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center in Phoenix. As part of the Ambassador program, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) held an […]
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Ambassador event recap: Opportunity zone program
Industry experts define Opportunity Zones and how low-income communities could benefit from zone location As Greater Phoenix develops more opportunities for new businesses, housing, and technology advancements, many are wondering how this growth can reach all communities, including those with lower incomes. Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, expressed his […]
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Andersen Corporation begins construction on new manufacturing...
January 11, 2019Commemorates Occasion with Ceremonial Groundbreaking BAYPORT, Minn., Jan. 11, 2019 — Andersen Corporation, America’s premier window and door manufacturer, today broke ground on its new manufacturing campus in Goodyear, Arizona. The company plans to invest more than $105 million in a 500,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility and create more than 415 jobs during […]
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Greater Phoenix Economic Council wins federal grant...
Funding will spur job growth and innovation in Greater Phoenix PHOENIX, AZ (December 19, 2018) – The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) was awarded a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce under the Economic Development Administration’s 2018 Regional Innovation Strategies program competition to accelerate wearable and medical technology entrepreneurship in Greater Phoenix. The […]
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The great talent migration
Written by Ron Starner Greater Phoenix is winning the race for industry because it is winning the race for talent. That, in a nutshell, says Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, is why companies continue to invest their capital to set up shop and do business in Phoenix and its […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Michael Patterson
What is your first and last name? Michael Patterson How old are you? 57 What current city do you reside in? Scottsdale How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 38 years Did you grow up in Arizona? Yes Why’d you decide to stay? I love the openness to newcomers, the dynamic environment for change […]
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Ambassador tour recap: University of advancing technology...
Can you imagine being in a place where you can work, create, innovate and connect with other tech entrepreneurs? You’re in luck, because this kind of place exists in Greater Phoenix. As part of the Ambassador program, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) held an asset tour at University of Advancing Technology (UAT) and Perimeter83. Ambassadors […]
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Arizona State University and Amazon web services collaborate...
November 15, 2018The ASU campus-based center will address regional challenges using AWS Cloud, with a specific focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies TEMPE, AZ — Nov 15, 2018 — Arizona State University (ASU) today announced the ASU Smart City Cloud Innovation Center (CIC). Powered by AWS, an initiative that focuses on building smarter communities in […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Don Helton
What is your first and last name? Don Helton How old are you? Old enough to say… I know a thing or 2, because I’ve seen a thing or 2! What current city do you reside in? Phoenix How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 28 years Did you grow up in Arizona? No […]
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Voya Financial announces Arizona expansion with Phoenix...
November 1, 2018Jobs: 1,000+ Job Functions: Call center, back-office, customer-support operations and functions for Voya’s Retirement, Employee Benefits and Individual Life businesses, as well as roles within human resources, IT, and business support. Open Date: Voya has secured a temporary site that is scheduled to open in January 2019. The company is identifying a permanent site, with plans […]
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