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Burlington Stores Breaks Ground On Future Distribution Center In Buckeye

BUCKEYE, AZ (April 8, 2026) – Burlington Stores, one of the fastest growing national off-price retailers, known for its tremendous value on brand name merchandise for the home and family, celebrated the groundbreaking of its future distribution center in Buckeye, Arizona, which is expected to open in 2028. The nearly 2-million-square-foot distribution center is estimated to bring thousands of new jobs and career opportunities to Buckeye and the surrounding area. When complete, Burlington’s new distribution center will be one of the company’s most advanced to date, including highly automated and include advanced systems and cutting-edge technology.

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Arizona Tech Week Has Arrived

PHOENIX, AZ (April 6, 2026) – As the inaugural Arizona Tech Week kicks off today through April 12, the state is set to draw thousands of attendees to celebrate Arizona’s technology leadership. A first-of-its-kind statewide decentralized event and powered by the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Tech Week features more than 400 partner-hosted events statewide – from hands-on workshops and founder meetups to panel discussions, tech demos, startup pitches, experiential events and much more. To help streamline the experience for event organizers, the ACA is leveraging Partiful, a third-party software that offers event hosts a standardized RSVP management system, free of charge. The tool enables each event host to track, manage, and communicate with event attendees. 

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Tocalo Co., Ltd. Signs Lease To Establish Coating Service Facility For Semiconductor Equipment Components In Chandler

CHANDLER, AZ (April 2, 2026) – TOCALO Co., Ltd., a Japan-based global leader in advanced surface modification and coating technologies supporting the semiconductor supply chain, has leased 32,045-square- feet of industrial space at 400 N. 56th St. in Chandler, Arizona. The new Chandler facility will support TOCALO’s continued expansion in the United States and strengthen its ability to serve semiconductor manufacturing equipment providers and other advanced manufacturing customers. Chandler’s established innovation ecosystem, highly skilled workforce, and proximity to major transportation and technology corridors were key factors in the company’s site selection decision.

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