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ACA, GPEC, and ASU Sign MOU With JETRO To Strengthen International and Semiconductor Collaboration

PHOENIX, AZ (March 5, 2026) – Amid increased international investment and to further strengthen economic and trade ties between Arizona and Japan, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), and Arizona State University (ASU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), during a signing ceremony yesterday on March 4, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Attendees included a visiting delegation of more than 50 Japanese government, business, academia, and community leaders, as well as Arizona leaders. The MOU aims to accelerate collaboration between Arizona and Japan in key industrial sectors such as semiconductors, R&D, and workforce development. 

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Arizona Emerges as a Global Economic Powerhouse

PHOENIX, AZ (February 24, 2026) – Arizona’s strong international ties fueled record-breaking trade and investment in 2025, creating thousands of new jobs and driving more than $1 billion in foreign direct investment. Exports by Arizona companies surged from $32.4 to $44.4 billion – a 37% increase and the second fastest growth in the nation. By comparison, U.S. exports grew by 5.7%. Key trade highlights include: Taiwan surpassed Canada and China to become Arizona’s second-largest trading partner (behind Mexico), with more than $21.2 billion in total trade and Arizona leads the nation in international investment, with more than $195.7 billion announced since 2020. 

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Governor Hobbs Joins Groundbreaking Ceremony For Northland Pioneer College’s Expansion In Kayenta

KAYENTA, AZ (February 24, 2026) – Northland Pioneer College (NPC), in partnership with the Kayenta Township and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), celebrated the groundbreaking on February 24 of NPC’s relocation and expansion project in Kayenta, Arizona. Governor Hobbs joined town and tribal leaders, NPC officials, the Arizona Commerce Authority, Kayenta Township, and other dignitaries to celebrate the project, which will house new academic facilities for NPC, including classrooms, science and health labs, a computer lab, library and more.

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