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United Foods International Celebrates Grand Opening of New Manufacturing Facility In Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ (May 7, 2026) – United Foods International (UFI), alongside the City of Phoenix, state and local leaders, and regional partners today celebrated the grand opening of UFI’s new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the Envision Dobbins 202 West Industrial Park in Phoenix, Arizona. The state-of-the-art facility will allow UFI to double its liquid production in Arizona and expand its capabilities to meet growing demand for custom food ingredient solutions. The new facility will be capable of processing 8 million gallons of liquid products annually, increasing the total liquid production capability in Arizona to over 13 million gallons per year. Once fully operational, the facility is expected to employ up to 100 people. 

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Governor Hobbs Joins Arizona Western College and ACA To Open Future48 Workforce Accelerator In Yuma County

WELLTON, AZ (May 6, 2026) – Today, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College officially opened the Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Yuma County, a 5,600-square-foot facility designed to expand hands-on training in high-demand industries. To celebrate the event, Arizona Western College (AWC) leadership was joined by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), local government, academic leaders, and construction partners. The Accelerator is supported by a $3.6 million investment from the ACA to design, construct, and equip the facility, positioning Wellton and AWC as a key hub for workforce innovation in the region.

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ACA Celebrates Arizona Entrepreneurs For National Small Business Week

PHOENIX, AZ (May 5, 2026) – Small businesses play a foundational role in supporting Arizona’s economy. This week, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is proud to celebrate Arizona’s small businesses and entrepreneurs as part of National Small Business Week 2026, taking place through May 9. Arizona is home to more than 706,000 small businesses that employ 1.2 million people, representing 99.5% of Arizona businesses according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Supporting business creation and entrepreneurship is part of the ACA’s core mission. The ACA offers a comprehensive suite of programs and resources to help small businesses launch, scale and thrive.

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