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Oscar to Grow Tempe Office and Workforce
November 05, 2018
TEMPE, AZ -- Oscar[1], one of the country’s fastest growing health insurance startups offering consumer-focused, technology-driven health care, today announced that it will expand its presence in Tempe, leasing an additional 46,000 square feet of space at The Circuit, EverWest Real Estate Investors’ adaptive reuse project located just southeast of the Loop 101-202 interchange, minutes from downtown Tempe. This new contract will double Oscar’s total footprint at The Circuit to 139,000 square feet, and the additional space will enable Oscar’s creation of 400 new jobs in Tempe by 2020. Oscar plans to move into the new space in the summer of 2019.
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Voya Financial Announces Arizona Expansion with Phoenix Area Location
November 01, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that it will open a new office in the metro Phoenix, Arizona area and bring more than 1,000 jobs to the Phoenix area. The new location will be in addition to Voya’s existing Scottsdale office at 7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, where approximately 200 employees from the company’s Investment Management business are already based.
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Nationwide Reality Investors Unveils Name and Initial Plans for 1.8 Million SF Mixed-Used Development in Scottsdale
November 01, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Nationwide Realty Investors announced today that its 134-acre mixed-use development in Scottsdale, Arizona will be named Cavasson. The initial phase of the project, which will break ground in 2019, will include several commercial office buildings including the new 460,000 square-foot regional headquarters building for Nationwide Insurance, multifamily apartments, a six-story parking structure, retail and restaurants, two hotel sites and significant infrastructure improvements. Nationwide Realty Investors President and COO Brian J. Ellis made the announcement.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists in the Fall 2018 Arizona Innovation Challenge
October 29, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 25 semifinalists in the Fall 2018 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge, a bi-annual business plan competition for promising early-stage companies in high-growth industries.
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SeaCa Packaging Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility in Surprise, Arizona During Arizona Manufacturers Month
October 26, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – SeaCa Packaging, owned by Seattle Tacoma Box Company, an over 125-year-old six generation family owned and operated company specializing in packaging, today announced its expansion to Greater Phoenix with the groundbreaking of a manufacturing plant in Surprise, Arizona.
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TEKsystems Expands Offices in Arizona to Accelerate Technology Services Delivery and Job Growth
October 25, 2018
HANOVER, MD - TEKsystems, a provider of technology services that address the pressing strategy, implementation and talent needs for more than 80% of the Fortune 500 companies announced today it’s expanding its office in Tempe, Arizona with plans to hire up to 300 new employees over the next three years.
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Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Creates Institute for Automated Mobility in Arizona
October 11, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ - Arizona Governor Doug Ducey today announced that he has signed an Executive Order creating the Institute for Automated Mobility (IAM), a new consortium of private sector companies, public officials and university research faculty that will collaborate on state-of-the-art research in Arizona.
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AQST Space Systems Announces Relocation of Manufacturing Facilities to Yuma
October 01, 2018
YUMA, AZ - Mesa-based AQST Space Systems Group, LLC has announced the relocation of its manufacturing facilities to Yuma, Arizona. The company secured a manufacturing site at the Yuma County Airport Authority’s Defense Contractor Complex, with plans to be operational by the end of 2018.
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Acronis Increases Arizona Investment to 20 Million, Expands R&D Center for AI and Blockchain Projects
September 27, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, AZ and BURLINGTON, MA - Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection and hybrid cloud solutions, currently celebrating its 15-year anniversary, announced it will increase its investment in Arizona to 20 million over the next three years through the expansion of its operations and the availability of research and development engineering positions at its office in Scottsdale.
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Marriott to Offer Discounts for Film Industry in Arizona
September 26, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ - The Arizona Film & Digital Media Program announced today a sponsorship with Arizona Marriott Hotels & Resorts to offer discounts to those in the entertainment industry who are working on film or digital media projects in Arizona. The sponsorship will allow those involved in projects registered with the Reel Savings Rebate/Discount Program in Arizona to stay in designated Marriott properties around the state at discounted rates.
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Airobotics Selects Arizona to Expand its Data-Driven Automated Drone Solution
September 25, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Leading Israeli automated drone startup Airobotics today launched its North American headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, where they will run all North America, South America and Central America operations.
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8th Annual SciTech Festival Kickoff Conference & Community Stakeholder Summit
September 24, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — This year’s 8th annual SciTech Festival Kickoff Conference will focus on bringing together Arizona’s key stakeholders in what will be the largest collaborative STEM conference in the state.
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Infosys to Open Technology and Innovation Hub in Arizona and Hire 1000 Workers by 2023
September 20, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ - Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in consulting, technology and next-generation services, today announced that it will open its next Technology and Innovation Hub in the State of Arizona and hire 1,000 American workers in the state by 2023.
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Arizona Tech Company Expands Operations, Creates Jobs
September 18, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona-based international call center company Valor Global announced today it is expanding operations in Arizona, creating 1,000 new jobs over the next 12 months. The jobs range from customer care to tech support for several international brands, including a major online streaming provider.
Learn MoreSelf-driving Truck Company TuSimple Announces Expansion in Tucson, Arizona
September 12, 2018
TUCSON, AZ – TuSimple, a global self-driving truck solutions company, today announced plans for further expansion in Tucson, Arizona. The company has been testing its Level 4 Class 8 autonomous trucks in the state of Arizona for over a year and recently began generating revenue hauling freight for commercial carriers in the state.
Learn MoreAndersen Corporation Announces Plans to Build Manufacturing Campus in Arizona
September 11, 2018
BAYPORT, MN — Andersen Corporation, America’s premier window and door manufacturer, today announced its intent to build a new manufacturing and distribution campus in the western United States. The company is working with the State of Arizona and the City of Goodyear, Ariz., regarding a proposed location. Andersen plans to invest more than $105 million and create more than 415 jobs during the first phase of this expansion.
Learn MoreChandler Company Expands Tech-Focused Manufacturing Operation
September 10, 2018
CHANDLER, AZ - Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced today that Rogers Corporation, a global manufacturer of tech-focused materials, is expanding in Chandler. The company has purchased an additional facility along Chandler’s Price Corridor that is expected to create 90 new jobs.
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AXISCADES Selects Tucson, Arizona for Engineering Center
August 24, 2018
TUCSON, AZ — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Mritunjay Singh, CEO and Executive Director of AXISCADES, one of India’s leading technology solutions providers, today announced the company’s expansion into Tucson, Arizona, where it will create hundreds of jobs primarily in mechanical and electrical engineering.
Learn MoreApplication Window Open for the Fall Arizona Innovation Challenge
August 24, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced it has opened the application window for the Fall 2018 Arizona Innovation Challenge. It is one of the largest business plan competitions in the nation, which helps early-stage technology companies scale their innovations.
Learn MoreCognizant Arizona Expansion to Add 500 New Technology Jobs
August 09, 2018
TEANECK, NJ – Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced the opening of its newest U.S. regional technology and service delivery center in Mesa, Ariz. The center will house over 500 new employees, increasing Cognizant’s statewide workforce to nearly 3,000 employees at facilities in Phoenix, Chandler and Mesa as it addresses strong demand for specialized digital technology and business process services.
Learn MoreLiberty Mutual Insurance Launches Arizona Apprenticeship Program
July 25, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – In a ceremony held today at the Arizona State Capitol, Liberty Mutual Insurance announced its new Arizona Apprenticeship Program that it is administering in conjunction with the Arizona Commerce Authority and the Arizona Department of Economic Security. The apprenticeship program is Liberty’s latest initiative in its effort to reach previously untapped talent pipelines and one that leverages Arizona’s database of over 200,000 apprentice candidates.
Learn MoreArizona Commerce Authority Launches New Interactive Map That Showcases Arizona's Assets
July 19, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ - The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced it has launched a new interactive map that identifies statewide assets and resources, such as infrastructure, land ownership, educational resources and community profiles.
Learn MoreDeloitte Delivers Tech Solutions for Rapidly Changing Business World with New Facility in Greater Phoenix Area
June 08, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – Deloitte today announced it will be opening a 102,000 square foot U.S. Delivery Center in Gilbert, Arizona, to develop and implement emerging technology solutions for a range of private and public sector clients. The center is expected to generate 2,500 jobs for the region.
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Aerospace Company Opens Headquarters in Mesa, Arizona
May 31, 2018
MESA, AZ – AQST Space Systems announced today the company is moving its headquarters from Puerto Rico to Mesa, Arizona. The company plans to manufacture and assemble rockets for small satellites and expects to begin production by the end of 2018.
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Amazon Announces New Tucson Fulfillment Center
May 16, 2018
TUCSON, AZ – Amazon.com, Inc. today announced plans to open its first fulfillment center in Tucson, creating more than 1,500 full-time jobs with competitive hourly wages and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k) and company stock awards starting on day one.
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Arizona SciTech Festival Draws Record Attendance, Creates Awareness for STEM Careers
April 11, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – Communities across the state officially wrapped up the 2018 Arizona SciTech Festival on March 31, the statewide, two-month long celebration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
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Arizona Opportunity Zone Nominations Submitted to U.S. Treasury Department
April 06, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – Governor Doug Ducey announced today that the State of Arizona submitted its nominations for Opportunity Zones to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on the March 21 deadline. A response from the Treasury is expected within 30 days.
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Orbital ATK and Arizona Governor Ducey Announce Expansion of Mesa, Arizona Operations
March 29, 2018
DULLES, VA – Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, today announced the expansion of the company’s production facility in Mesa, Arizona.
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Governor Ducey, Orbital ATK Announce a New Campus for Launch Vehicle Operations in Chandler, Arizona
March 23, 2018
CHANDLER, AZ – Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and Orbital ATK, one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense technology firms, today announced the expansion of the company’s launch vehicles operations onto a new campus in Chandler, Arizona.
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Inaugural Business Expo Is Latest Step in Growing Arizona-Sonora Partnership
March 14, 2018
HERMOSILLO, SONORA – Nearly 100 exhibitors and 3,500 visitors are attending the inaugural Arizona-Sonora Business Expo March 14-15, designed to facilitate new connections, increase cross-border collaboration and strengthen an already prosperous relationship between two trading partners.
Learn MoreGroundbreaking for State-of-the Art Data Center in Southeast Mesa
March 07, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for EdgeCore Internet Real Estate's Mesa Data Center Campus,13303 S. Ellsworth Road. The 180-thousand square foot building will help EdgeCore offer cloud-connected data center solutions to the world's most demanding customers.
Learn MoreKing Koil Will Open a New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Arizona
February 28, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – Leading mattress manufacturer King Koil has taken the next step in building out its domestic manufacturing platform with the announcement of a new 90,000-square-foot factory located in the Phoenix suburb of Avondale, Ariz.
Learn MoreNikola Motor Company to Manufacture Innovative New Technology in Arizona
January 30, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Nikola Motor Company today announced the company has selected Buckeye, Arizona for its Nikola Motor Company hydrogen-electric semi-truck manufacturing headquarters facility.
Learn More2018 AZ SciTech Festival Kicks Off
January 29, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – Communities across the state are gearing up for the 2018 Arizona SciTech Festival, the state's annual celebration of more than 1,500 events involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Learn More2018 Sun Corridor EDGE Program Accepting Applications
January 18, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – The application period has begun for the 2018 Sun Corridor EDGE (Economic Development for the Global Economy) Program recognizing excellence in exporting. The deadline for submitting applications is Feb. 28, 2018.
Learn MoreNational Insurer Plans to Move, Expand New Facility at The Bridges in Tucson, Arizona
January 09, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – Bourn Companies today announced plans to develop and build a new 200,000 sf multi-level office building with indoor/outdoor amenities on 20 acres near 36th Street and MLK Jr. Way, within the master planned site The Bridges.
Learn MoreSkyBridge Arizona Marks New Era in Cross-Border Commerce
January 05, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – Governor Doug Ducey today announced that Arizona will be home to SkyBridge Arizona, the nation’s first international air cargo hub to house both Mexican and United States customs
Learn MoreFall 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees Announced
December 20, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — The Fall 2017 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) has concluded as the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced six awardees in its semi-annual business plan competition.
Learn MoreAcronis Commits to Opening Research and Development Center in Arizona, Bringing Jobs and an Economic Boost to Region
December 12, 2017
SCOTTSDALE, AZ/BURLINGTON, MA — Acronis, a global leader in hybrid
cloud data protection, officially opened its office in Scottsdale, Arizona with a ribbon cutting
ceremony and announcement of a new R&D center in Arizona.
Pet Supply Giant Chewy, Inc. Brings 700 Jobs to Goodyear
December 11, 2017
GOODYEAR, AZ — Online pet products retailer Chewy, Inc. has committed to bringing 700 new full-time jobs to Goodyear as part of its latest expansion into the southwestern United States.
Learn MoreEclipse Automation Announces the Opening of a New Facility in Arizona to Accommodate Record Company Growth
November 29, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — Eclipse Automation is proud to announce the addition of a new location in the Greater Phoenix area, Arizona to support its rapidly growing international business and its globally based customers.
Learn MoreOptima Tax Relief Opens Office in Chandler and Plans Strong Growth
November 28, 2017
CHANDLER, AZ — Santa Ana, California-based, Optima Tax Relief recently selected Chandler, Arizona, for its first location outside of “The Golden State.” The company, which has more than 450 employees in California, is beginning operations with 20 employees in its office at 5530 W. Chandler Blvd.
Learn MoreNew Report Shows Major Economic Impact of Arizona Military Bases
November 15, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — A new report published today by the Arizona Governor’s Office shows military installations in the state continue to be major economic drivers, responsible for tens of thousands of jobs and over $250 million in local and state tax revenue.
Learn MoreGovernor Ducey Proclaims October 'Arizona Manufacturers Month'
October 06, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed October the fifth annual “Arizona Manufacturers Month” to celebrate the more than 4,600 Arizona manufacturers whose success has made Arizona into a leading hub in the U.S. In 2016, manufacturing accounted for 158,652 jobs in Arizona and an output of $24.4 billion. Manufacturing in Arizona creates high-quality, high-wage jobs, with an average annual salary of $72,419.
Learn MoreBank of the West Announces Opening of New Office Facility in Tempe, Arizona
October 05, 2017
TEMPE, AZ – Bank of the West today announced the opening of a new office in Tempe, Arizona, at 1625 W. Fountainhead Parkway, expanding the Bank’s presence in central Arizona with an investment in the region that will include office space for a thousand people and the creation of a significant number of local jobs. Time lapse video shows Bank of the West signage going up in Tempe.
Learn MoreArizona Commerce Authority Launches Next Five-Year Business Plan
October 04, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority has launched its next five-year business plan, following a vote of approval Sept. 14 by the ACA Board of Directors. The plan, titled “Leveraging Next-Gen Trends to Grow Arizona’s Economy,” outlines five aggressive new goals for the organization: Job creation, wage growth, capital investment, increased exports, and entrepreneurial ability.
Learn MoreWalgreens to Bring Nearly 500 Jobs, Including 191 New Positions to Chandler, Arizona
July 25, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — Walgreens today announced it will bring nearly 500 jobs, including 191 new positions, to Chandler, Arizona as part of the relocation of its Tempe pharmacy operations support center. The current facility in Tempe will remain open as a pharmacy mail services support facility to allow for future growth.
Learn MoreArizona Recognized as Top State for Economic Competitiveness
June 08, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — Two prominent trade publications -- Site Selection and Area Development magazines -- have honored Arizona with top recognition for large-scale economic development projects during 2016 in key industries, ranging from aerospace to finance to manufacturing.
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