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Arizona Celebrates Biggest Economic Development Year Yet

PHOENIX, AZ (July 22, 2026) — Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) marked the most successful year for economic development in Arizona’s history. During the 12‑month period ending June 30, 2026, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and local economic development partners worked with companies that committed to creating 26,225 projected new Arizona jobs and investing more than $109 billion into communities statewide — both single‑year records. The projected new jobs carry an average wage of $81,368, higher than the state median wage.  This new fiscal year also marks the 15‑year anniversary of the Arizona Commerce Authority — the state’s leading economic development agency. 

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TSMC Announces Additional $100 Billion Investment In Arizona

PHOENIX, AZ (July 16, 2026) – Today, TSMC announced another major expansion of its Arizona operations, announcing plans to invest an additional $100 billion to build four more 2-nanometer or more advanced fabs in the state. The announcement brings TSMC’s total investment in Arizona to $265 billion — representing 10 fabs, 2 advanced packaging facilities, and a R&D center, all supporting thousands of high‑tech jobs. Upon completion of its announced fabs, around 30% of TSMC's 2-nanometer and more advanced capacity will be located in Arizona, creating an independent leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing cluster. TSMC Arizona currently employs more than 3,500 people in the state. 

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Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology Celebrates Opening Of New Facility In Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ (July 15, 2026) — Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology Taiwan Co., Ltd., a highly capable professional manufacturer of Chemical Delivery Systems (CDS) in Asia, announced today that the facilities of its U.S. subsidiary, Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology USA Corp., located in Phoenix, Arizona, have been fully completed and officially activated. To meet the urgent demand for high-end facility systems in the North American semiconductor market, Cica-Huntek's U.S. subsidiary has invested approximately $8 million to purchase the 25,880-square-foot high-specification plant and office facilities in Phoenix. 

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