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GTI Energy Announces Manufacturing Expansion In Goodyear

GOODYEAR, AZ (May 20, 2025) – GTI Energy, a division of Buffalo based GTI Fabrication, a leading contract manufacturer of mission critical equipment, announced plans of a $33 million initial investment, with plans to invest another $20 million to open a 530,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at Lakin Park in Goodyear, Arizona. The strategic expansion is driven by increasing demand in the renewable energy and data center sectors. The new facility will initially create 250 new jobs, ramping up to 600 total jobs once fully operational in 2026. The Goodyear facility will serve as GTI’s primary high-volume manufacturing site, including raw steel processing and welding to electrical integration, battery installation, and end-of-line testing. 

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Apex Power Conversion Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Of U.S. Headquarters In Mesa

MESA, AZ (May 19, 2025) — Apex Power Conversion, a solar and storage company, today celebrated the ribbon cutting of its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. Apex Power will initially employ up to 300 people, with plans to employ up to 700 by 2029. Representing an over $60 million investment, the 206,000-square-foot facility is currently used for customer engagement and product training, and will be expanded for advanced multi-megawatt power conversion manufacturing for integrating renewables and energy storage with the grid. The first full units are expected to be manufactured in the first quarter of 2026.

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Arizona Small Business Association Launches Statewide SCALE Program to Empower Arizona Entrepreneurs

PHOENIX, AZ (May 13, 2025) – The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), is thrilled to unveil its newest entrepreneurial program, SCALE (Strategic Coaching for Advancing Local Entrepreneurs), a dynamic new program designed to accelerate Arizona’s small business ecosystem. This two-part initiative embraces a holistic approach to small business development, blending expert-led education and training sessions with personalized coaching opportunities. SCALE supports business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs as they build, grow, and position their businesses for lasting success.

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