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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists For The 2024 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ (October 3, 2024) – The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today that 25 semifinalists have been selected for the 2024 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), one of the largest business plan competitions in the country. The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures to scale. In total, 130 first round applications were received for the 2024 competition, representing industries including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, renewable energy and more.
LEARN MORE »Terraline To Establish Engineering Headquarters In The Phoenix Area
PHOENIX, AZ (September 26, 2024) – Terraline, an autonomous-ready electric truck company revolutionizing freight transportation, today announced plans to establish a new engineering headquarters in greater Phoenix, Arizona. The company is expected to create 30 new skilled engineering jobs. Terraline’s engineering headquarters will be the focal point of development for their new 500+ mile battery electric long haul Class 8 truck designed for any driver. Established in 2021, Terraline's Tangra LH1 is a battery-electric, long-range, heavy truck designed to eliminate CO2 emissions and decarbonize freight fleets.
LEARN MORE »Plug and Play accelerateAZ Announces Sustainability Accelerator Program Partners
PHOENIX, AZ (September 25, 2024) – Plug and Play accelerateAZ, a program of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), announced today at the Arizona Innovation Expo three corporate partners for the Sustainability Accelerator program: Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, NSF Engines: Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE) and EPCOR. The Plug and Play accelerateAZ Sustainability Accelerator will champion sustainability-driven startups by connecting them with established corporate partners. The program supports startups in the areas of renewable energy, water resiliency, sustainable mining, circular materials and carbon neutrality.
LEARN MORE »Blue Polymers Breaks Ground On Recycled Plastics Production Facility In Buckeye
BUCKEYE, AZ (September 25, 2024) — Today, leaders from Blue Polymers, LLC; Republic Services (NYSE: RSG); the Arizona Commerce Authority and the City of Buckeye broke ground on Blue Polymers’ newest innovative recycled plastics production facility, which will support sustainable packaging manufacturing across the Western United States. The 162,000-square-foot facility is expected to create more than 60 highly skilled permanent local jobs when it opens in Buckeye in the second half of 2025. The Blue Polymers facility will specialize in recycled polyethylene, commonly found in milk jugs and laundry detergent bottles, and polypropylene, used in consumer packaging like margarine tubs and yogurt cups. These plastics will be processed and formulated into high-quality, drop-in solutions for the packaging industry.
LEARN MORE »Governor Hobbs Announces Nearly $8 Million to Support Arizona Small Businesses
PHOENIX, AZ (September 17, 2024) – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority announced Arizona will receive a $7.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury as part of their State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP). Since taking office, Governor Hobbs has met with countless small business owners and understands the need for increased access to capital. Recognizing this, Governor Hobbs identified this grant as a priority to connect small businesses in key areas – manufacturing, clean energy, semiconductors – to historic investment opportunities that allow them to thrive in Arizona’s economic ecosystem. The funding will be used to expand and enhance already successful small business programs.
LEARN MORE »Tricolor Opens State-of-the-Art Automotive Reconditioning Facility In Surprise
SURPRISE, AZ (September 4, 2024) – Tricolor, the third largest used automotive retailer in California and Texas and the largest in the country focused on addressing the needs of underserved Hispanic consumers, today unveiled its newest state-of-the-art mega reconditioning center in Surprise, Arizona. The 258,000-square-foot facility will employ more than 500 people from the area. Tricolor hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of the Surprise facility. Tricolor Chief Customer Officer Eduardo Perez was joined by City of Surprise Vice Mayor Nick Haney, the Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and local economic development, government and business leaders.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Leads Delegation Visit To Taiwan
PHOENIX, AZ (September 3, 2024) – To further strengthen economic and trade ties, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is leading a delegation of more than 30 Arizona businesses, academia, and community leaders on an economic trade visit to Taiwan. The group delegation visit, which is taking place through September 6, 2024, features a packed schedule including meetings with Taiwan-based businesses and advancing partnerships in high-tech sectors such as semiconductors and bioscience. On Monday, the ACA hosted an “Arizona Forum” through the Arizona-Taiwan Trade and Investment Office. The event, which drew more than 120 attendees from local companies and governments, featured panel discussions and presentations highlighting Arizona’s workforce and business advantages. The group later toured Taipei Neihu Technology Park, Taiwan’s largest science park.
LEARN MORE »KoMiCo To Establish Semiconductor Equipment Cleaning and Coating Facility In Mesa
MESA, AZ (August, 20, 2024) – KoMiCo, a global leader in precision cleaning and advanced coatings in the semiconductor industry, today signed a purchase agreement to develop a state-of-the-art facility for advanced semiconductor equipment parts cleaning, coating, and repair in Mesa, Arizona. The facility is expected to be operational by 2026, creating over 200 new jobs. Representing an over $50 million capital investment, the Mesa facility will mark KoMiCo’s third location in the U.S. The 12.5 acre site and 125,000-square-foot building will be KoMiCo’s largest site in the U.S. KoMiCo, a pioneer of precision cleaning and specialty coating specializing in the semiconductor industry, was founded in South Korea in 1996 and launched its U.S. operations in 2007.
LEARN MORE »Comtech Relocates Corporate Headquarters To Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ (August 16, 2024) – Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) (the “Company”), a global technology leader, today announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Melville, New York to Chandler, Arizona. Comtech’s new corporate headquarters in Chandler boasts approximately 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art office, engineering and manufacturing space designed to accelerate the delivery of new technologies, systems and services to customers. The company hosted a formal ribbon cutting ceremony today with Governor Katie Hobbs, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, Arizona business and community leaders. Comtech started welcoming employees to its new Chandler office in 2023 and has had a presence in Arizona and served local customers for over 25 years.
LEARN MORE »Green Bay Packaging Announces Acquisition Of Land In Casa Grande
CASA GRANDE, AZ (August 15, 2024) — Green Bay Packaging (GBP) is thrilled to announce a land acquisition near Phoenix, Arizona. The approximately 80-acre parcel is located at the NEC/SEC of Bianco and Kortsen roads in Casa Grande, Arizona. GBP, a vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility, currently operates a sales and distribution office in Tempe. It is renowned for being a reputable employer with a positive company culture and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards, quality, and service in all its operations.
LEARN MORE »North America’s Largest Automotive Supplier To Build Manufacturing Facility In Mesa
MESA, AZ (August 8, 2024) – Today, the Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council and the City of Mesa announced that Magna, a mobility technology company and one of the largest suppliers in the automotive space, is building a manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. Located at Power Industrial Park, the nearly 230,000-square-foot facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs. Representing a multi-million-dollar investment, Magna’s new manufacturing facility highlights Arizona’s rapidly-growing automotive ecosystem that includes electric vehicle manufacturers and automated vehicle innovators.
LEARN MORE »Setnix, A Setna.iO Company, Announces Major Expansion In Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (August 6, 2024) – Setna iO, a global aftermarket aircraft part supplier, and its sister company Setnix, a premier MRO repair station, today announced the expansion of its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul operations with the acquisition of a new facility in Tempe, Arizona. The newly acquired facility in Tempe spans 112,000-square-feet – over three times the size of the previous 30,000-square-foot location. The new facility will enable Setna iO and Setnix to expand its operations and equipment from 44 served product lines to over 100 within a year, including main engine services. The expansion is set to create more than 130 new jobs and is expected to be fully operational in 2025.
LEARN MORE »Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Major Update in Deployment of Federal Broadband Dollars
PHOENIX, AZ (August 5, 2024) — Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the approval of Volume II of Arizona’s application for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. This officially unlocks the $993 million dollars in funding, which will be utilized to connect every Arizonan to reliable internet services. The approval of the application comes after over a year of stakeholder engagement, public input, and statewide strategizing to ensure the funds are used equitably and efficiently.
LEARN MORE »ACA Supercharges Support For Arizona Startups
PHOENIX, AZ (August 1, 2024) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today plans to scale the highly successful Arizona Innovation Challenge program, helping more Arizona startups find success. Through three new and enhanced venture programs, known as Venture Scale, Venture Raise, and Venture Start, the ACA will extend more one-on-one support to Arizona startups that participate in the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a program of the ACA and one of the nation’s largest business plan competitions. Starting today, the ACA is accepting applications for the 15th annual Arizona Innovation Challenge. The application window will run from August 1 to August 30.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Sets Records Again For Economic Development
PHOENIX, AZ (July 30, 2024) – Arizona economic development efforts continued to set a new standard of excellence and build on the state’s economic momentum in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24). In the 12-month fiscal period that ended on June 30, 2024, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and local economic development agencies successfully worked with companies that committed to creating a projected 24,251 new Arizona jobs with an average wage of $75,701. Those companies also committed to investing more than $50 billion in local communities – setting records for jobs, capital investment and wages. The ACA’s Fiscal Year 2024 results represent 121 percent of the ACA’s annual projected jobs goal, 128 percent of its wages goal, and 1,250 percent of its projected capital investment goal. The fiscal year also saw substantial wins for workforce development, startup growth, supply chain enhancements, rural business expansions and more.
LEARN MORE »Amkor and U.S. Department of Commerce Announce Up To $400 Million In Proposed Direct Funding Through The CHIPS Act
TEMPE, AZ (July 26, 2024) – Amkor Technology, Inc., a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, announced today it has signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms with the U.S. Department of Commerce to receive up to $400 million in proposed funding as part of the CHIPS and Science Act. Amkor announced in November 2023 its plans to build its first domestic OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) facility in Peoria, Arizona. Amkor plans to invest approximately $2 billion and employ approximately 2,000 people at the new facility. Upon completion, the Peoria facility will be the largest outsourced advanced packaging and test facility in the United States. Amkor has secured approximately 55 acres to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing campus with over 500,000-square-feet of clean room space. The first phase of the manufacturing facility is expected to be ready for production within three years.
LEARN MORE »Intel Launches First U.S. Apprenticeship Program for Manufacturing Facility Technicians
PHOENIX, AZ (July 15, 2024) – Today, Intel and Governor Hobbs announced the company is launching its first U.S. registered apprenticeship program for manufacturing facility technicians in collaboration with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), SEMI Foundation, Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, Maricopa Community Colleges, and the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board. Intel plans to train dozens of facility technician apprentices over the next five years. Selected apprentices will be full-time Intel employees on day one and will earn a certificate and college credit upon successful completion of the one-year program. Apprenticeships offer a practical and effective way to train individuals for these roles. Apprentices gain valuable skills, experience and industry-specific knowledge, contributing to a more skilled and competitive workforce.
LEARN MORE »Arizona: Home of America’s Semiconductor Resurgence
PHOENIX, AZ (July 9, 2024) – As SEMICON West 2024 kicks off, Arizona stands in the national spotlight as the epicenter of America’s semiconductor resurgence. Arizona leads the nation in semiconductor investment, supplier expansions and jobs. Since 2020, Arizona has won more than 40 semiconductor expansions, representing over $102 billion in capital investment and over 15,700 direct industry jobs. These projects span the entire ecosystem, including manufacturing, advanced packaging, research and development, equipment, supply chain, and workforce development. In recognition of the state’s leadership, SEMICON West, North America’s premier microelectronics exhibition and conference, will relocate to Phoenix on a rotating basis following 50 consecutive years in San Francisco. Arizona will host the conference starting in October 2025 and again in 2027 and 2029.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Wins Fourth Consecutive Gold Shovel Award Recognizing Significant Economic Development Efforts
PHOENIX, AZ (June 20, 2024) – Arizona today was awarded a prestigious “Gold Shovel” award from Area Development magazine in the 5-8 million population category, marking the state’s fourth consecutive gold shovel. The Shovel Awards recognize states that “garnered large job-creating and investment projects through innovative policies, infrastructure improvements, and other processes that attracted new employers as well as investments in expanded facilities.” Area Development named LG Energy Solution’s investment in Queen Creek a “Manufacturing Projects of the Year” and “Cleantech Projects of the Year," and Amkor, a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, a “Non-Manufacturing Projects Of The Year.”
LEARN MORE »ACA Statement On Five Year Reauthorization from Governor, Legislature
PHOENIX, AZ (June 18, 2024) – President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Sandra Watson released the following statement after passage by the Arizona Legislature and signature from the Governor of legislation to reauthorize the ACA through 2029. “We are so grateful for the strong bipartisan support among our state’s leaders. This legislation is a huge win for Arizonans and our economy - allowing us to continue and build upon the economic momentum that has made our state a global magnet for jobs and investment. I especially want to thank Governor Hobbs for her consistent and unwavering support of the ACA and our economic momentum. She has been a constant champion of bringing more good-paying jobs and opportunities to our state."
LEARN MORE »Mohave Community College Breaks Ground On Future48 Workforce Accelerator In Kingman
KINGMAN, AZ (June 18, 2024) – Mohave Community College (MCC) launched a new era for the college and the region today with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Future48 Workforce Accelerator, the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (AMTC) in Kingman, Arizona. The event took place at the future home of the AMTC at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park. The AMTC, supported in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, is part of the Future48 Workforce Accelerators, a $30 million investment to establish training centers statewide in partnership with local community colleges. The Workforce Accelerators will provide skills training for jobs in the state’s growing advanced manufacturing industry.
LEARN MORE »CarbonCapture Inc. Secures Lease For World’s First Direct Air Capture Manufacturing Facility In Mesa
MESA, AZ (June 6, 2024) — CarbonCapture Inc. (CarbonCapture) a leading U.S. direct air capture (DAC) system company that builds modular systems that can be mass produced, today announced the signing of a lease for its first manufacturing site — an 83,000-square-foot high-volume manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. At full capacity, the facility is projected to manufacture 4,000 modules per year — equal to two megatons of carbon dioxide removal capacity. After a nationwide search, the site was chosen due to its central location, availability of clean energy, and workforce readiness. The facility will employ 30 full time hires growing to an expected 400 total by 2029. The facility will be located at 3437 S. Crismon Road in Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Lithium Officially Opens World Class Lithium Research Center In Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (May 31, 2024) – Arizona Lithium Limited, a company focused on the sustainable development of two large lithium development projects in North America, the Big Sandy Lithium Project (“Big Sandy”) and the Prairie Lithium Project (“Prairie”), today held an official grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony of the Lithium Research Center in Tempe, Arizona. Arizona Lithium was joined at the ribbon cutting event by federal and state government officials as well as local economic development leaders including the Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and other stakeholders. The Research Center is focused on technological advancements in lithium processing and will advance the battery materials industry in Arizona, creating over 20 highly-skilled jobs.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Wins Economic Development Award Recognizing Innovative Workforce Training Centers
PHOENIX, AZ (May 23, 2024) – For the second year in a row, Arizona and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) are being recognized for innovative economic development initiatives. Business Facilities Magazine recently announced the Arizona Commerce Authority as one of six state winners of its second annual Economic Development Organization (EDO) Awards, recognizing Arizona’s Future48 Workforce Accelerator training centers. The EDO awards recognize economic development organizations’ efforts to grow their communities through “initiatives that are delivering results toward capital investment, job creation, quality of life, and more.”
LEARN MORE »Governor Hobbs And Canadian Trade Minister Ng Announce New Canadian Trade Office In Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ (May 21, 2024) – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today announced the establishment of a new Canadian trade office in Arizona. The Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be opening a new trade office in Arizona, which will strengthen the bilateral relationship between Arizona and Canada, increasing trade and collaboration opportunities. Governor Hobbs and Minister Ng were joined by Zaib Shaikh, Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles; Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority; Glenn Williamson, CEO, Canada Arizona Business Council, government, industry and community leaders.
LEARN MORE »Kohler Co. Unveils State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility In Casa Grande
CASA GRANDE, AZ (May 15, 2024) – Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath products, officially opened the doors to its new manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event hosted by company leadership. Among those in attendance were Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, new Kohler associates filling more than 400 full-time positions, state and local officials, and Kohler customers. The one-million-square-foot facility produces STERLING brand bath and shower fixtures and features an innovative manufacturing facility, ancillary warehouse, distribution center, office space, and a showroom for customers and visitors to view leading-edge products.
LEARN MORE »Governor Hobbs Signs MOU With Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim To Strengthen Economic Ties With Republic Of Korea
PHOENIX, AZ (May 14, 2024) – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Gyeonggi Province Governor Dong Yeon Kim signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a signing ceremony held today in Phoenix, Arizona. The MOU will further collaborative opportunities and strengthen economic ties between Arizona and Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea. A visiting delegation of over 35 business leaders from the Republic of Korea, Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, Mesa Mayor John Giles, and local industry and community leaders were witnesses at the MOU signing.
LEARN MORE »Plug and Play accelerateAZ Launches New Sustainability Accelerator Program
PHOENIX, AZ (May 9, 2024) – Plug and Play accelerateAZ, a program of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), today celebrated the official launch of the new Sustainability accelerator program that will support the growth of sustainability-focused startups in Arizona. During the event, eight startups pitched as part of the Sustainability accelerator Program Selection Day for the Batch 1 cohort. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs helped kick off the program alongside Saeed Amidi, Founder and CEO of Plug and Play, Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, corporate partners, sustainability startups and local innovation and community leaders.
LEARN MORE »ACA Launches New Tools To Support Arizona Small Businesses
PHOENIX, AZ (May 8, 2024) – Access to capital ranks as one of the largest barriers facing small business owners. To promote small business stability, growth, and success, especially among entrepreneurs from underserved communities, Governor Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) have partnered with community financial institutions and mentors to launch a new suite of small business support programs. The ACA has launched the Arizona Loan Guarantee Program, which helps partnering lenders mitigate risk so they can increase capital available to small businesses located across the state.
LEARN MORE »Fortescue Launches Its First U.S. Green Hydrogen Production Facility In Buckeye
BUCKEYE, AZ (May 2, 2024) – Fortescue marked a new phase in the development of the company’s $550 million venture into green hydrogen production in the United States, the first of Fortescue’s planned green energy investments in North America with a soil turn ceremony on May 2 and renaming of its green hydrogen facility in Buckeye, Arizona to Arizona Hydrogen. The new facility is expected to be operational in 2026, creating 40 new direct jobs and is slated to produce up to 11,000 tons of liquid green hydrogen annually.
LEARN MORE »How The Small Business Boot Camp Bolsters Arizona’s Small Business Community
PHOENIX, AZ (April 29, 2024) – The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) celebrated the fourth anniversary of the Small Business Boot Camp, an award-winning program that connects entrepreneurs and small business leaders with local experts who provide support, guidance and resources through free weekly, educational webinars. Launched on April 27, 2020, the Small Business Boot Camp has become a sustaining resource for small businesses across Arizona. Since 2020, the ACA and its partners have hosted 350 Small Business Boot Camp sessions and over 17,400 entrepreneurs have participated.
LEARN MORE »Effort To Expand Broadband In Rural Areas Takes Big Step Forward
PHOENIX, AZ (April 24, 2024) – The state’s goal of expanding broadband internet access in rural areas is taking a big step forward with a public-private partnership. The agreement with eX² Technology is to operate, maintain and lease space in fiber-optic conduit installed along Interstate 17 and Interstate 19, and being installed later this year along much of Interstate 40. The Arizona Department of Transportation, in partnership with Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority, entered into the agreement recently with eX² Technology.
LEARN MORE »Navajo County and eX² Technology Celebrate Groundbreaking Of Middle-Mile Network To Expand Broadband
NAVAJO COUNTY, AZ (April 23, 2024) – Navajo County Board of Supervisors and eX² Technology joined together with Governor Hobbs and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking and construction of a more than 100-mile open-access, dark fiber middle-mile network infrastructure to expand broadband throughout Navajo County, Arizona. The network will help Navajo County sustain the broadband capacity to support municipal fiber, telehealth, education, and Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) for homes and businesses.
LEARN MORE »XNRGY Breaks Ground On Manufacturing Facility And U.S. Headquarters In Mesa
MESA, AZ (April 17, 2024) – XNRGY Climate Systems (“XNRGY”), a North American leader in sustainable HVAC solutions, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and U.S. headquarters in Mesa, Arizona on April 16. The event marks the beginning of a major expansion for XNRGY, solidifying its commitment to the U.S. market and sustainable climate control solutions. The facility is expected to commence operations in Q1 2025, creating over 900 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »TSMC Arizona and U.S. Department of Commerce Announce Up To $6.6 Billion In Proposed CHIPS Act Direct Funding
PHOENIX, AZ (April 8, 2024) – TSMC announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and TSMC Arizona have signed preliminary terms for up to $6.6 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. TSMC also announced plans to build a third fab at TSMC Arizona, leveraging the most advanced semiconductor process technology in the United States, bringing TSMC’s total investment to more than $65 billion and creating 6,000 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Winners For 2024 Venture Madness
PHOENIX, AZ (April 4, 2024) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), in partnership with Venture Madness, announced three winners for the 2024 Venture Madness Conference. Arizona’s longest-running pitch competition, Venture Madness features early stage and emerging growth companies and offers participants exclusive access to the region’s most active, accredited angel investors and venture capital firms. At the event held on April 4, companies competed in head-to-head pitches.
LEARN MORE »Governor Hobbs Announces New Battery-Focused Future48 Workforce Accelerator In Pinal County
PHOENIX, AZ (April 3, 2024) – Arizona’s newest Future48 Workforce Accelerator will launch in Pinal County in support of the region’s growing battery manufacturing industry, Governor Hobbs announced today. Launched in partnership with Pinal County, Central Arizona College, LG Energy Solution, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and others, the Pinal County Accelerator will offer workforce training focused on the manufacturing process of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, used for electric vehicles and other technology applications.
LEARN MORE »LG Energy Solution’s $5.5 Billion Stand-Alone Battery Manufacturing Complex In Queen Creek Well Underway
QUEEN CREEK, AZ (April 3, 2024) – The construction of a major battery manufacturing complex in Queen Creek, Arizona, announced by LG Energy Solution last year, is on track to be completed in two years with the first round of hiring expected to begin at the end of this year. The company provided progress updates on its $5.5 billion stand-alone facility during a stakeholder meeting today at Combs High School in San Tan Valley near the complex location. With steel beams now being placed at the site, the complex is on track to be completed in 2026 and creating several thousand new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Exports Break New Records
PHOENIX, AZ (April 1, 2024) – Arizona companies exported a record amount of goods in 2023, Governor Hobbs announced in her International State of the State address. Exports grew to $28.79 billion in 2023, a 5.5% increase ($1.5 billion) over the previous year. Arizona’s growth bucks the trend for the U.S., which saw exports decrease by 2.2% in 2023. Arizona’s top export countries in 2023 included Mexico ($8 billion), Canada ($2.7 billion), the Netherlands ($1.7 billion), China ($1.6 billion), and the United Kingdom ($1.4 billion).
LEARN MORE »Ascent Aviation Services Breaks Ground At Pinal Airpark For Two New Wide-Body Aircraft Hangars In Marana
MARANA, AZ (March 29, 2024) – Ascent Aviation Services, one of the largest independent aircraft aftermarket services providers in the world, broke ground today at Pinal Airpark in Marana, Arizona, on two new wide-body aircraft hangars to establish a North American conversion site to carry out passenger-to-freighter conversions and heavy maintenance. Representing a capital investment of $55 million, the site will support more than 300 new aviation jobs. Upon completion, the Marana operation will convert two lines of Boeing B777-300ER aircraft for Israel Aerospace Industries.
LEARN MORE »Intel and U.S. Department of Commerce Announce $8.5 Billion In Proposed Direct Funding Through The CHIPS Act
CHANDLER, AZ (March 20, 2024) — The Biden-Harris Administration announced that Intel and the U.S. Department of Commerce have signed a preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to $8.5 billion in direct funding to Intel for commercial semiconductor projects under the CHIPS and Science Act. The proposed funding would help advance Intel’s semiconductor manufacturing and research and development projects at its sites in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon. The CHIPS Act funding will support Intel’s $34.5 billion investment in Arizona to date, supporting an additional 3,000 new jobs
LEARN MORE »FrameTec Announces Construction Of Building Component Manufacturing Facility In Casa Grande
CASA GRANDE, AZ (March 13, 2024) – FrameTec, a pioneering building component manufacturing plant and building framing services company, announced today plans to build a truss and wall panel manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. Representing a $150 million capital investment, the new facility will consist of two plant buildings, with the first phase of construction commencing in Summer 2024. The first plant is expected to be operational in 2026 followed by the second plant in 2027 and create over 400 total new jobs.
LEARN MORE »How Arizona Is Competing For The CHIPS Act
PHOENIX, AZ (March 11, 2024) – Arizona is leading the nation in supporting the U.S. CHIPS Act economic and national security objectives. Even before it was signed into law on August 9, 2022, Arizona had one of the fastest-growing and most established semiconductor industries in the world. The passage of the CHIPS Act and new investment and actions from state and industry leaders have accelerated the growth of Arizona’s productive and efficient semiconductor ecosystem. Arizona has launched an unprecedented collaborative effort to maximize opportunities under the CHIPS Act.
LEARN MORE »Pentagon Technologies To Build Semiconductor Equipment Cleaning Facility In Mesa
MESA, AZ (February 29, 2024) – Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc. (“Pentagon,” a wholly owned subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries, Ltd.), a critical materials supplier of advanced chamber cleaning equipment consumables to leading-edge semiconductor foundries, today announced that it is building a new cleaning facility in Mesa, Arizona. The facility is expected to be operational in Q4 2024. Representing an over $50 million capital investment, the 65,500-square-foot facility will be the company’s largest precision cleaning facility and create up to 300 new jobs over the next several years.
LEARN MORE »Planatome Expands Manufacturing Operations In Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ (February 27, 2024) – Planatome, a medical device company that applies atomic-level polishing from the semiconductor industry to create advanced surgical blades that lead to better patient outcomes, today announced the plans for the development of a manufacturing plant in the greater Phoenix area and to more than double the size of its workforce over the next five years. Planatome’s patented surface-modification technology is based on chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), a process used to planarize silicon wafers in advanced chip manufacturing. The process dramatically improves the surface smoothness of surgical blades.
LEARN MORE »Wedgewood Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony For New State-of-the-Art Veterinary Pharmacy In Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ (February 22, 2024) – Wedgewood, the nation’s leading provider of high-quality compounded medications for animals and the parent company of the new veterinary online pharmacy platform, Blue Rabbit, today celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art facility in Chandler, Arizona. The project is expected to house 250 jobs by 2027 and invest tens of millions of dollars within the building. The 90,000-square-foot veterinary pharmacy, opening in early 2025, represents a significant investment by Wedgewood in the future of veterinary care.
LEARN MORE »MHIRJ Renews Commitment To Tucson With Expansion
TUCSON, AZ (February 22, 2024) — The MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ), a maintenance, repair, and overhaul services provider to airline fleets globally, is planning to expand its workforce at Tucson International Airport by adding 100 jobs this year, and more than 250 over the course of three years. MHIRJ intends to increase capacity to meet customer demand for the maintenance and operational support of the CRJ and other products by activating additional maintenance lines. The CRJ Series aircraft is the benchmark aircraft utilized in regional aviation, and MHIRJ provides its services for these aircraft in Tucson, AZ, and Bridgeport, WV.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Allocates Funding To Northern Arizona University For Semiconductor Training And Research
PHOENIX, AZ (February 15, 2024) – The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced a $13 million investment in Northern Arizona University (NAU) to expand training programs and research related to metrology, a foundational component of semiconductor manufacturing and innovation. NAU will leverage the investment by establishing a Microelectronics Metrology Certificate program, a Semiconductor Training Center and a Metrology Research and Teaching Laboratory.
LEARN MORE »NatureSweet Celebrates Grand Opening Of Greenhouse Production Facility In Graham County
GRAHAM COUNTY, AZ (February 13, 2024) – NatureSweet, the largest vertically integrated agricultural company in North America and the #1 snacking tomato brand, today celebrated the grand opening of its new greenhouse production facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Bonita, Arizona located in Graham County. Representing an over $5 million investment, the facility will create 250 new jobs over the next three years.
LEARN MORE »Plug and Play accelerateAZ Announces NXP Semiconductors As New Partner Of Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator Program
PHOENIX, AZ (February 6, 2024) – Plug and Play accelerateAZ, a program of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), announced today NXP® Semiconductors as the newest corporate partner in the Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator program, joining previously-announced partners Intel, Honeywell Aerospace, and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. Plug and Play accelerateAZ will connect Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator program startups to NXP Semiconductors to foster further collaboration.
LEARN MORE »Community Health Development Partners Announces New Health Center In Lake Havasu City
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ (February 1, 2024) – Community Health Development Partners, which creates an ecosystem of healthcare resources and solutions that address challenges in rural and underserved communities, today announced plans to open a new ambulatory surgical center in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Representing a $20 million investment, the Lake Havasu Community Health Center will also serve surrounding communities and is expected to be operational by Fall 2024, creating over 100 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »BlackStar Orbital Announces Spacecraft Manufacturing And Test Facility In Sierra Vista
SIERRA VISTA, AZ (January 31, 2024) – BlackStar Orbital Technologies Corporation, headquartered on the Florida space coast, today announced the establishment of a new engineering and manufacturing facility in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Located at Sierra Vista Municipal Airport, the facility is set to be operational by 2026. This facility is poised to be a cornerstone for the development and production of the BlackStar Spacecraft, the company's innovative spaceplane-satellite hybrid. The Sierra Vista facility represents a $7.1 million investment, creating over 50 new jobs with dedicated hangar space for the BlackStar SpaceDrone.
LEARN MORE »Saras Micro Devices Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Headquarters And Manufacturing Center of Excellence In Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ (January 24, 2024) – Saras Micro Devices, an emerging leader in cutting-edge power performance solutions leveraging integrated packaging design, today celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona. Representing an over $50 million investment, the company is relocating its headquarters from Atlanta, Georgia. The facility will create 50 new jobs, with room to expand within the next few years.
LEARN MORE »2023 In Review: The Future Is Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ (December 26, 2023) – In 2023, Arizona continued to attract record investments as high-tech industries surged. The year also saw major wins for workforce development, infrastructure improvements, startup collaborations, supply chain enhancements, rural business expansions and more. During calendar year 2023, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and economic partners successfully won over 95 competitive projects from companies that committed to creating more than 24,600 projected new jobs while investing over $10.3 billion in the state.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Allocates Funding To Arizona State University To Expand Semiconductor Research In Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (December 21, 2023) – The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced a $17.5 million investment in Arizona State University (ASU) to expand Arizona’s advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. The expansion will enhance Arizona’s fan-out wafer-level packaging R&D and workforce training capabilities and drive the creation of a GaN (gallium nitride) manufacturing and research ecosystem in the state to enable technology of the future. ASU will allocate the funding to purchase equipment to enhance the capabilities of ASU’s MacroTechnology Works (MTW) in Tempe.
LEARN MORE »Maricopa County No. 1 For Talent Attraction For Fourth Consecutive Year
PHOENIX, AZ (December 12, 2023) – A new report ranks Arizona and Maricopa County as national leaders for adding skilled jobs and workers over the last five years. For the sixth time in the last seven years, Maricopa County claimed the no. 1 spot in the Talent Attraction Scorecard released by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics. The 2023 ranking also marks Maricopa County’s fourth consecutive time leading the nation for attracting talent.
LEARN MORE »Plug and Play accelerateAZ Announces New Sustainability Accelerator Program
PHOENIX, AZ (December 7, 2023) – Plug and Play accelerateAZ, a program of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), announced today a new Sustainability program that will support the growth of Arizona sustainability-focused startups. The new program, announced at the Plug and Play Silicon Valley Summit in Sunnyvale, California, will launch in Spring 2024. The accelerateAZ Sustainability program will support startups in the areas of renewable energy, water resiliency, sustainable mining, circular materials and carbon neutrality.
LEARN MORE »ASM Announces $300 Million Expansion Of U.S. Operations In Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (December 5, 2023) – ASM International N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: ASM), one of the fastest growing semiconductor equipment companies, announced plans for a new North American expansion in Scottsdale, Arizona to accommodate growing demand for research and development in the semiconductor industry. ASM is investing more than $300 million to design and build the new facility on more than 20 acres in Scottsdale, creating 500 additional new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Awardees For The 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ (December 1, 2023) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today 10 companies have been selected as awardees for the 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The AIC, a program launched by the ACA in 2011, aims to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale. The 10 companies will participate in the Venture Ready Accelerator, which will help startups refine their business plans, improve go-to-market execution strategies, and increase investor readiness.
LEARN MORE »Amkor Announces U.S. Advanced Packaging and Test Facility In Peoria
PEORIA, AZ (November 30, 2023) — Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, has announced its plan to build an advanced packaging and test facility in Peoria, Arizona. By the time of full project completion, Amkor projects to invest approximately $2 billion and employ approximately 2,000 people at the new facility. Upon completion, this will be the largest outsourced advanced packaging facility in the U.S.
LEARN MORE »New Actions Strengthen Arizona’s Premier Semiconductor Talent Pipeline
PHOENIX, AZ (November 15, 2023) — Governor Hobbs today joined leaders from industry, government, academia, and childcare nonprofits to announce a robust set of actions aimed at enhancing Arizona’s premier semiconductor workforce, increasing opportunities for apprenticeships, and supporting Arizona workers and families. The actions build on Arizona’s already substantial network of training and education assets for advanced manufacturing, including the state’s world class universities and community colleges.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists For The 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ (November 14, 2023) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today 15 finalists have been selected for the 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The finalists will advance to the final round of the competition, after which judges will select up to 10 companies as AIC awardees for 2023.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Expansion of University of Arizona Micro/Nano Fabrication Center In Tucson
TUCSON, AZ (November 6, 2023) – The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced an expansion of the University of Arizona’s Micro/Nano Fabrication Center (MNFC) in Tucson, Arizona. The MNFC is a cleanroom facility which supports manufacturing and research efforts involving semiconductors, computer chips, optical devices and quantum computing systems. The Center is supported by an investment of $35.5 million from the Arizona Commerce Authority.
LEARN MORE »American Battery Factory Breaks Ground On Largest U.S. Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Cell Gigafactory In Tucson
TUCSON, AZ (October 26, 2023) — American Battery Factory (ABF), an emerging battery manufacturer leading the development of the first network of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell gigafactories in the United States, today broke ground on a two million square foot gigafactory located in Tucson, Arizona. The site will provide an estimated 1,000 jobs, $1.2 billion in capital investment and $3.1 billion in economic impact to the state, with the first phase of construction is expected to be complete by 2025.
LEARN MORE »CMC Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Micro Mill In Mesa
MESA, AZ (October 25, 2023) – CMC (Commercial Metals Company; NYSE: CMC), along with state and local officials and their honored guests today celebrated the grand opening of CMC's new micro mill located in Mesa, Arizona. The mill is CMC’s third micro mill and will be the first in the world to produce merchant bar quality (MBQ) products through a continuous production process and will create over 180 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Plug and Play accelerateAZ Hosts Advanced Manufacturing Startup Expo In Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ (October 19, 2023) - Plug and Play accelerateAZ held an Advanced Manufacturing Expo event today in Phoenix, Arizona. The event featured pitches from 13 Arizona-based startups to be considered for the Batch 2 cohort of Plug and Play Arizona’s Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator program. At the event, Plug and Play and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced the official name of the joint initiative, Plug and Play accelerateAZ, a program of the Arizona Commerce Authority. Plug and Play, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and more joined innovation, industry and community leaders at the Expo.
LEARN MORE »Sysco Breaks Ground On New Facility In Mesa
MESA, AZ (October 12, 2023) – Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, held an event today to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new 353,600-square-foot facility, Sysco Arizona East in Mesa, Arizona. Construction related to the $102 million investment is planned to begin this Fall and is expected to be operational by Spring 2025, creating 257 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »EMD Electronics Celebrates Grand Opening of New Factory In Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ (October 11, 2023) – EMD Electronics, the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the U.S. and Canada, celebrated the grand opening of its newest factory in Chandler, Arizona. The factory features a 75,000-square-foot building that doubles the company’s manufacturing capacity in the U.S. to produce equipment for its Delivery Systems & Services (DS&S) business, which provides high-quality delivery and storage of specialty chemicals and gases. The $39 million investment in the Chandler facility is the largest investment the company has made in its semiconductor equipment and services business.
LEARN MORE »Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Arizona’s Leading Construction Talent Pipeline
PHOENIX, AZ (October 5, 2023) – As Arizona’s unprecedented economic growth continues, the state is also experiencing a rapid uptick in construction projects across the state. Arizona has developed a deep pipeline of quality construction jobs that will help build and sustain a future that will benefit all Arizonans. Read the ACA Fact Sheet detailing Arizona’s construction talent pipeline.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists For The 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ (October 4, 2023) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today that 30 semifinalists have been selected for the 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale.
LEARN MORE »Made In Arizona: Manufacturing Month 2023 Kicks Off
PHOENIX, AZ (October 3, 2023) – As Manufacturing Month 2023 kicks off, Arizona continues to attract industry leaders in high-growth industries. With the state’s premier business environment, growing talent pipeline and nation-leading investments, Arizona’s economic momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Within the past year, Arizona has won expansion and attraction manufacturing projects statewide, representing combined billions in capital investment and thousands of projected new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Sandra Watson Appointed New Co-Chair Of U.S. Investment Advisory Council Workforce Subcommittee
PHOENIX, AZ (October 2, 2023) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today that Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, was recently appointed as a new Co-Chair of the United States Investment Advisory Council (IAC) Workforce Subcommittee. Watson will serve as Co-Chair alongside Mike Graff, Chairman and Executive Vice President of Air Liquide USA, replacing former Co-Chair Brad Chambers, former Indiana Secretary of Commerce.
LEARN MORE »Nikola Celebrates The Commercial Launch Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck In Coolidge
COOLIDGE, AZ (September 28, 2023) – Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via its HYLA brand, achieved a significant milestone today as it celebrated the commercial launch of the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Ascent Aviation Services And Israel Aerospace Industries Sign Agreement To Establish New Aircraft Conversion Site In Marana
MARANA, AZ (September 26, 2023) – Marana Aerospace Solutions (Ascent Aviation Services) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a long-term agreement to establish a conversion site and carry out passenger-to-freighter conversions on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. IAI plans to have Ascent convert two lines of Boeing B777-300ER aircraft, starting in 2024 in Ascent’s facilities located in Marana, Arizona. To support the program, Ascent will build two new widebody hangars with pre-construction work having already commenced. Ascent's expansion will create hundreds of new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Freepoint Eco-Systems To Construct Advanced Recycling Facility In Eloy
ELOY, AZ (September 20, 2023) – Freepoint Eco-Systems LLC ("Freepoint") announced the development of a commercial-scale advanced plastics recycling facility located in Eloy, Arizona. The ISCC Plus Certified facility will recycle end-of-life waste plastic otherwise destined for landfills or incineration. The facility will have the capacity to recycle approximately 180,000 tons of waste plastic per year, making it one of the largest advanced recycling facilities in the world and creating approximately 100 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Clayco Celebrates Grand Opening Of Southwestern Regional Headquarters In Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ (September 19, 2023) – Clayco, a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm, today celebrated the grand opening of its southwestern regional headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The 48,000-square-foot office occupies the entire third floor located at 4300 E. Camelback Rd. and currently houses over 400 employees, which support several thousand skilled workers throughout the state.
LEARN MORE »Factor Expands Ready-To-Eat Meal Operations With Opening of New U.S. Production Center In Goodyear
GOODYEAR, AZ (September 12, 2023) – Factor, Americaʼs leading ready-to-eat (RTE) meal delivery service, announced today the opening of a new production center in Goodyear, Arizona to further scale the rapidly growing ready-to-eat brand. The 300,100 square-foot facility will serve as the second largest industrial kitchen in the U.S. (per Rational), enabling Factor to provide more customers with healthy, premium, and convenient ready-to-eat meals right to their doorsteps. The facility is expected to create over 800 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Google Announces New Commitment To Arizona
MESA, AZ (September 6, 2023) – Today, Google broke ground on a new $600 million data center in Mesa, and will use state-of-the-art technology to air cool the facility. This will be the company’s first physical presence in the state. Governor Katie Hobbs, Mesa Mayor John Giles, and other community leaders joined Google in celebrating the announcement during an event today in Mesa. The new Mesa data center will help power popular digital services - like Google Search, Gmail, Maps, Google Cloud, and others - for people and organizations worldwide.
LEARN MORE »Arizona’s Leading Semiconductor Talent Pipeline
PHOENIX, AZ (August 9, 2023) – For more than 70 years, Arizona has stood at the forefront of semiconductor design, development, and production. Industry leaders have announced more than $60 billion in investment since 2020, and Arizona leads the nation in the number of supplier investments announced during that time (SIA). With decades of industry experience, a robust talent pipeline anchored by top universities and community colleges, and one of the nation’s fastest growing populations, Arizona is positioned better than any state to power the semiconductor workforce of the future.
LEARN MORE »NRS Logistics Announces Plans To Build Semiconductor Chemical, Gas Distribution And Warehouse Facility In Casa Grande
CASA GRANDE, AZ (August 7, 2023) – NRS Logistics America, a leading chemical-logistics company providing transport, storage and distribution, and asset leasing services for the chemical and industrial markets, announced today plans to build a semiconductor chemical and gas products distribution and storage facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. The first phase of the facility is expected to be operational in Q4 2024, creating up to 30 jobs initially and over 90 new jobs once fully operational.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Economic Development Sets New Records
PHOENIX, AZ (August 3, 2023) – Arizona economic development efforts continue to break records and earn international attention. During the 12-month fiscal period that ended June 30, 2023, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and local economic development agencies successfully worked with companies that committed to creating a projected 24,246 new Arizona jobs with an average wage of $71,893. Those companies also committed to investing a record $40.73 billion in local communities – single year records for jobs, capital investment and wages.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Now Accepting Applications For The 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ (August 1, 2023) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today applications are being accepted for the 13th annual Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The application window will run from August 1 to August 31. The Arizona Innovation Challenge, which is the largest state-sponsored business plan competition in the nation, advances innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures to scale.
LEARN MORE »Yield Engineering Systems Opens New Advanced Technology Center In Chandler To Support Semiconductor Growth In The U.S.
CHANDLER, AZ (July 27, 2023) –Yield Engineering Systems (YES), a leading provider of technology solutions and process equipment for the semiconductor ecosystem and applications, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for its new 123,000-square-foot facility in Chandler, Arizona. The state-of-the-art YES Advanced Technology Center (YATC) will include 50,000 square-feet of manufacturing space and a 10,000-square-foot cleanroom, supporting 100 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Romac Industries Establishes Manufacturing And Distribution Facility In Goodyear
GOODYEAR, AZ (July 24, 2023) – Romac Industries, Inc., America’s premier manufacturer of pipe products for the waterworks and wastewater industries, announced today it has leased a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Goodyear, Arizona. The facility will commence the first phase of operations in August, and expects to be fully operational by December 2023 and generate job creation for years to come. Representing a significant investment, the 60,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility will help Romac increase efficiency and streamline operations.
LEARN MORE »MicroStar Logistics Expands Network Of Keg And Pallet Quality Centers With New Facility In Tucson
TUCSON, AZ (July 21, 2023) — MicroStar Logistics has expanded its investments in quality services for the beer industry with a commitment to build a new Keg and Pallet Quality Services Center in Tucson, Arizona. The ~270,000-square-foot facility adds to MicroStar’s industry-leading repair and maintenance capabilities in order to service millions of kegs and new, reusable pallets each year benefiting its customers ranging from small craft brewers to the largest individual brewery in the world, creating 200 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Fortescue Future Industries Makes Major Investment In American Green Energy Jobs With Purchase Of Phoenix Hydrogen Hub
BUCKEYE, AZ (July 20, 2023) – Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has made its first major move in the United States following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, investing $24 million to acquire a 100 percent interest in Phoenix Hydrogen Hub, LLC (PHH). PHH is developing a proposed green hydrogen project located Buckeye, Arizona. Phase One of the PHH project will be capable of producing up to 12,000 tonnes of liquified green hydrogen annually, which can displace the equivalent of 10 million gallons of diesel consumption per year.
LEARN MORE »Evie Networks To Establish North American Headquarters In Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ (July 18, 2023) – Evie Networks, a leading Australian electric vehicle fast-charging company has selected Phoenix, Arizona as the site of its North American headquarters. Evie Networks will establish electric vehicle charging stations across Arizona and expects to have its first U.S. sites up and running within 18 months. The U.S. market expansion will allow both companies to expand their reach and create new jobs over time.
LEARN MORE »Arizona State University And Applied Materials To Create ‘Materials-To-Fab’ Center At ASU Research Park
TEMPE, AZ (July 11, 2023) – Arizona State University (ASU) and Applied Materials, Inc. today announced an alliance, aided by the Arizona Commerce Authority, that brings more than $270 million to create a world-class shared research, development and prototyping facility, the Materials-to-Fab (MTF) Center, in the university’s MacroTechnology Works building at ASU Research Park. The MTF Center will be designed to accelerate the transfer of innovations from ideation to fab prototype and is expected to be operational within two years.
LEARN MORE »Governor Hobbs Announces Future48 Workforce Accelerators In Yuma, Kingman
PHOENIX, AZ (June 29, 2023) – With advanced manufacturing jobs plentiful, Governor Hobbs announced today two new workforce partnerships to provide advanced skills training in rural Arizona. The new training programs, known as Future48 Workforce Accelerators, will launch in Kingman and Yuma, the first of up to six new Future48 Workforce Accelerators to be overseen by the Arizona Commerce Authority in coordination with higher education and industry partners.
LEARN MORE »Foresight Technologies To Establish New Center of Excellence For Semiconductor Chemical Equipment Production In Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (June 26, 2023) – Foresight Technologies today announced it will establish a new Center of Excellence for hi purity fluid and chemical system equipment production on their Tempe, Arizona campus. The Foresight Technology Center (FTC), will consist of Foresight’s existing 80,000-square-foot Tempe operations, plus a new adjoining 100,000-square-foot facility which is expected to be fully operational in Q3 2023, creating 250 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Phoenix City Council Authorizes Development Agreement With Republic Services And CityNorth To Negotiate New Headquarters
PHOENIX, AZ (June 14, 2023) – Republic Services, Inc., a leader in the environmental services industry has committed to relocating its corporate headquarters to a new, customized build at CityNorth in Phoenix, Arizona. This location is just minutes from the company’s current headquarters. Approximately 1,000 team members will work at the new campus. The company expects to add 600 new positions in the state over time.
LEARN MORE »Moov Technologies Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Headquarters In Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (June 9, 2023) – Moov, the world’s largest and fastest growing marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, today celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Moov will occupy the entire 16th floor of new office space at 100 Mill, spanning about 32,000-square-feet. Governor Hobbs, ACA, GPEC, Tempe Mayor Corey Woods and community leaders joined Moov leadership to celebrate the company's new headquarters that will support 180 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Wins Third Consecutive Gold Shovel Award For High Quality Job Creation
PHOENIX, AZ (June 7, 2023) – Arizona today was awarded a prestigious “Gold Shovel” award from Area Development Magazine in the 6-10 million population category, marking the state’s third consecutive gold shovel. Considering economic development projects that were announced, commenced construction or operations in 2022, the Shovel Awards recognize states that “garnered large job-creating and investment projects through innovative policies, infrastructure improvements, and other processes that attracted new employers as well as investments in expanded facilities.”
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Wins Inaugural “Economic Development Award”
PHOENIX, AZ (May 23, 2023) – With more than $60 billion announced since 2020, Arizona leads the nation in investment from the semiconductor industry. The state also has pioneered innovative workforce solutions to meet growing talent demands and facilitated a nationwide effort to increase U.S. semiconductor competitiveness. In recognition of these efforts and more, Business Facilities announced the Arizona Commerce Authority as one of four winners of the inaugural “Economic Development Award” for the state category.
LEARN MORE »Rehrig Pacific Breaks Ground On Manufacturing Facility In Buckeye
BUCKEYE, AZ (May 11, 2023) – Rehrig Pacific, a leading manufacturer of integrated sustainable solutions for the supply chain and environmental waste industries, today held a groundbreaking ceremony of its new injection molding manufacturing plant in Buckeye, Arizona. Anticipating an opening in late April of 2024, this project represents a significant investment in Buckeye, creating over 100 jobs. The first phase of the project includes a 260,000-square-foot facility, with room for incremental growth of up to 500,000-square-feet.
LEARN MORE »Mediterranean Shipping Company Announces New Office In Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (May 10, 2023) – MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in transportation and logistics, today announced plans to open its new MSC Tempe office, expanding the company’s network of locations across the United States. The new office is located in the NOVUS Innovation Corridor at Arizona State University, is expected to be operational by 2024 and create 170 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Rose Acre Farms Breaks Ground On Desert Valley Egg Farm In La Paz County
LA PAZ COUNTY, AZ (May 5, 2023) – Becker Development and Consulting LLC, along with its client, Rose Acre Farms, held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its second egg production farm named Desert Valley Egg Farm in La Paz County, Arizona. Representing an over $100 million investment, construction on the farm will commence in fall 2023 and be operational by 2026, creating 150 jobs.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Ranks Top 5 In The Nation For Business, Innovation
PHOENIX, AZ (May 2, 2023) – Arizona’s business environment and innovation ecosystem have earned top accolades. Arizona ranked in the top 5 in Chief Executive Magazine’s list of “Best States For Business,” the second year in a row Arizona has placed in the top 5. Arizona was also recognized as one of the most innovative states in the nation, ranking in the top 5 according to the latest “innovation scorecard” report by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
LEARN MORE »How The Small Business Boot Camp Bolsters Arizona’s Small Business Community
PHOENIX, AZ (April 27, 2023) – The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today celebrated the third anniversary of the Small Business Boot Camp, an award-winning program that connects entrepreneurs and small business leaders with local experts who provide support, guidance and resources through free weekly, educational webinars. Launched on April 27, 2020 as a planned six-week pandemic-related resource, the Small Business Boot Camp has become a sustaining resource for small businesses across Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Blue Origin Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Office In Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ (April 26, 2023) – Blue Origin, a private space company, today celebrated the grand opening of its new office in Phoenix, Arizona. The new 43,288-square-foot office will contribute to avionics, systems engineering, and supply chain management across Blue Origin’s programs. Blue Origin has already hired more than 100 people for its Phoenix office and expects to hire hundreds more.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Winners For Venture Madness 2023
PHOENIX, AZ (April 13, 2023) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), in partnership with Venture Madness, announced three winners for Venture Madness 2023. Arizona’s longest-running pitch competition, Venture Madness features early stage and emerging growth companies and offers participants exclusive access to the region’s most active, accredited angel investors and venture capital firms. At the event, held on April 13, companies competed in head-to-head pitches.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Awarded Funding To Advance “Vehicle To Everything” Technology
PHOENIX, AZ (April 6, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Transportation named the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) one of the first recipients of funding under the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. The ACA received a total of $1,747,708, which will fund planning and prototyping activities to digitize Arizona roadways for “vehicle to everything” (V2X) technology.
LEARN MORE »Plug and Play Arizona Announces Their First Three Partners
PHOENIX, AZ (April 5, 2023) – Plug and Play celebrated the official launch of its newest location in Arizona today during an event in Phoenix alongside the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). Last month, Plug and Play announced their expansion to Arizona, and today, they released the names of their first three founding partners of this new location: Intel, Honeywell Aerospace and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
LEARN MORE »Avanti Windows & Doors Expands Manufacturing & Installation Footprint In El Mirage
EL MIRAGE, AZ (March 30, 2023) – Avanti Windows & Doors, a leading manufacturer and installer of vinyl window and doors systems, announced the construction of a new facility in El Mirage, Arizona. The 303,419-square-foot site will serve as the company’s headquarters, manufacturing capacity, and field installation operations for the Valley. The new facility will create over 200 new jobs and support over 600 at the site in El Mirage. The capabilities of the new purpose-built facility will allow Avanti to continue industry leading support of its Big Builder customers throughout the Southwest and beyond in their efforts to build new homes.
LEARN MORE »EVelution Energy Announces $200 Million Cobalt Production Facility In Yuma County
YUMA COUNTY, AZ (March 29, 2023) – EVelution Energy, a U.S. electric vehicle (EV) battery materials processing company, announced plans to build a solar-powered carbon neutral cobalt sulfate production facility in Yuma County, Arizona. This facility, the first of its kind in the U.S., is expected to commence construction in 2024, be fully operational by 2026, and create approximately 300 construction jobs and 60 full-time jobs once operational. Representing a $200 million investment, the facility will produce cobalt sulfate for EV batteries, a material crucial to America’s initiative to electrify the U.S. automotive fleet and transition to a net-zero economy.
LEARN MORE »LG Energy Solution To Invest $5.5 Billion To Build Battery Manufacturing Complex In Queen Creek
QUEEN CREEK, AZ (March 24, 2023) – LG Energy Solution (LGES), a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems, today announced it will invest a total of $5.5 billion to build a battery manufacturing complex in Queen Creek, Arizona. The complex will consist of two manufacturing facilities – one for cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles (EV) and another for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pouch-type batteries for energy storage systems (ESS). The investment represents the largest single investment ever for a stand-alone battery manufacturing facility in North America.
LEARN MORE »NEW: Arizona #1 In The Nation For International Investment
PHOENIX, AZ (March 24, 2023) — As just announced in Governor Katie Hobbs' International State of the State address, Arizona ranked first in the nation in 2022 for the amount of dollars invested by international companies. According to FDI Markets, Arizona attracted expansion projects from 35 international companies last year, representing $31.954 billion in investment, making Arizona the leading market in the nation for foreign direct investment (FDI).
LEARN MORE »JUST ANNOUNCED: Arizona Exports Reach All-Time High
PHOENIX, AZ (March 24, 2023) — In her International State of the State address today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that Arizona companies exported a record amount of goods in 2022 as the state’s manufacturing sector continues to boom. Exports totaled $27.2 billion last year, eclipsing the pre-pandemic high in 2019 of $25 billion, and representing a $3 billion (12.6%) increase year over year.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Opens New Trade And Investment Office In Republic of Korea
PHOENIX, AZ (March 24, 2023) — Governor Katie Hobbs announced today the opening of Arizona’s new trade and investment office located in the Republic of Korea. The new office, a part of the Arizona Commerce Authority, is located in Seoul, South Korea and coincides with the opening of Arizona’s trade and investment office in Taipei, Taiwan. Both offices were created by the Arizona Legislature in 2022 and serve as platforms to expand Arizona’s global competitiveness.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Opens New Trade and Investment Office In Taiwan
PHOENIX, AZ (March 24, 2023) — Governor Katie Hobbs announced today the opening of Arizona’s trade and investment office in Taiwan. The new office, a part of the Arizona Commerce Authority, is located in Taipei, Taiwan and serves as a platform to increase economic collaboration and foreign direct investment opportunities.
LEARN MORE »Plug and Play Launches New Office In Arizona With The Arizona Commerce Authority
PHOENIX, AZ (March 15, 2023) — Plug and Play announces its expansion in Phoenix, Arizona to start a new location with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). This partnership will reach multiple industries over the next few years. Their first focus will be on advanced manufacturing followed by sustainability and health in the following months. On April 5th, Plug and Play will host a launch event for this new office, where 10-20 startups will also be selected for Plug and Play Arizona’s inaugural batch.
LEARN MORE »Benchmark Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Precision Technologies Facility In Mesa
MESA, AZ (March 3, 2023) – Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, today celebrated the grand opening of its new Precision Technologies facility in Mesa, Arizona. The 64,000-square-foot facility is designed to provide a number of key engineering and manufacturing solution services, most notably in semiconductor capital equipment. Benchmark intends to invest $20 million into capabilities and technology at the new facility, in addition to hiring 100 people to support this facility as the company ramps up with customers.
LEARN MORE »Optimal Health Systems Expands Supplement Production Operations In Pima
PIMA, AZ (February 23, 2023) — Optimal Health Systems (OHS), a leading holistic health company and whole food supplement manufacturer, announced it has expanded its supplement manufacturing operations in Pima, Arizona. The 4,500-square-foot formulation, production and marketing facility will increase whole food vitamins and supplement production while creating over 20 new jobs, doubling the company’s headcount to more than 40 employees.
LEARN MORE »Ecobat To Build New Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility In Casa Grande
CASA GRANDE, AZ (February 20, 2023) — Ecobat, the global leader in battery recycling, is building its third lithium-ion battery recycling facility and first in North America. The new facility in Casa Grande, Arizona will initially produce 10,000 estimated tons of recycled material per year, with plans to expand capacity to satisfy the increasing need to recycle lithium-ion batteries. The Casa Grande facility will create over 60 new jobs over time. Start-up is expected in the third quarter of this year.
LEARN MORE »HyRel Technologies Commences Operations At Manufacturing Facility In Peoria
PEORIA, AZ (February 15, 2023) — HyRel Technologies, a global provider of quick turn semiconductor modification solutions, announced it has commenced operations of its manufacturing facility in Peoria, Arizona, creating 50 new jobs. Representing a $15 million investment, the custom 20,000-square-foot facility will be geared towards touchless robotic processing systems for microelectronic components, semiconductors, tape and reel, component recovery, and NPI/contract manufacturing services. HyRel provides services to aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, commercial and OEM.
LEARN MORE »SEMICON West Makes Two Big Moves – Shifts To October In 2024, Begins Annual Rotation With Phoenix In 2025
PHOENIX, AZ (January 24, 2023) — A fixture in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than 50 years, SEMICON West is moving to Phoenix for a five-year annual rotation starting in 2025 and shifting from its longstanding July event dates to October beginning in 2024, SEMI announced today. The event, North America’s premier microelectronics exhibition and conference, will be held again in Arizona in 2027 and 2029, with all three appearances at the Phoenix Convention Center.
LEARN MORE »Sandra Watson Applauds Governor Hobbs Budget To Grow Arizona Momentum
PHOENIX, AZ (January 13, 2023) — President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority Sandra Watson today released the following statement on the release of Governor Hobbs’ budget. “Governor Hobbs’ executive budget promises to build on Arizona’s rising momentum, with sizeable investments announced for K-12 education, universities and community colleges, workforce training, water security, and more."
LEARN MORE »JA Solar Announces First U.S. Solar Module Manufacturing Facility In Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ (January 10, 2023) — JA Solar, a global solar cell and module manufacturing leader, announced today it has leased space for its first manufacturing facility in the U.S. in Phoenix, Arizona. The new facility will produce high-performance photovoltaic (PV) products, and is expected to be operational by Q4 2023, creating over 600 new jobs. Representing a $60 million investment, the new facility will have a production capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW) once it is fully functional.
LEARN MORE »Discount Tire Acquires 35 Acres In Phoenix For Future Headquarters Development
PHOENIX, AZ (December 27, 2022) — Discount Tire, a leading independent tire retailer, announced its intent to develop a new corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, following the acquisition of 35 acres located near Loop 101 and State Route 51. Plans for the new corporate campus, which will house over 1,100 employees, include a more than 300,000-square foot-office building and campus amenities. Development is expected to commence in phases, with construction of infrastructure improvements beginning within 12 months.
LEARN MORE »2022 In Review: All Eyes On Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ (December 27, 2022) — Arizona drew the eyes of the world in 2022 as businesses made record investments and high-tech industries surged. “Made in Arizona” became an oft-repeated slogan with manufacturing breakthroughs across industries including semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, aerospace, renewable energy and more. The year also saw Arizona advance significant initiatives emphasizing rural communities and small businesses, including historic broadband and infrastructure investments and the launch of the Small Business One Stop.
LEARN MORE »Gummi World Breaks Dietary Supplement Barriers With Grand Opening Of Chandler Facility
CHANDLER, AZ (December 13, 2022) — Gummi World, a leading dietary supplement manufacturer, today celebrated the ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for its new 55,000-square-foot dietary supplement manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona. Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, the Arizona Commerce Authority, along with the City of Chandler and community leaders joined Gummi World President Alexander Candelario to celebrate the grand opening of the multi-million-dollar facility, which will bring hundreds of new jobs to the area.
LEARN MORE »ElectraMeccanica Celebrates Commissioning Of New Manufacturing Facility And Corporate Headquarters In Mesa
MESA, AZ (December 12, 2022) — ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles revolutionizing the urban driving experience, together with Governor Doug Ducey, Mesa Mayor John Giles, the City of Mesa, the Arizona Commerce Authority, local officials and community leaders held a commissioning ceremony today for ElectraMeccanica’s nearly-completed manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. The new plant represents a major step for ElectraMeccanica as a business, delivering on its commitment to officially establish the company as an American OEM by the end of 2022 and will serve as the company’s new headquarters, creating up to 500 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Industry, State Leaders Publish U.S. Semiconductor Roadmap
PHOENIX, AZ (December 8, 2022) — A diverse coalition representing industry, academia, and states today released a much anticipated blueprint for increasing U.S. competitiveness in the semiconductor industry and strengthening supply chain resiliency. The National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap (NSER) is a ten-year, industry-led action plan that focuses on driving semiconductor innovation across four domains: infrastructure, supply chain, workforce, and entrepreneurship. The blueprint publication follows the launch of the roadmapping initiative in September 2021.
LEARN MORE »Interstate Warehousing Breaks Ground On New Facility In Kingman
KINGMAN, AZ (December 7, 2022) — Interstate Warehousing, one of the largest refrigerated warehouse companies in the world, held a groundbreaking ceremony today in Kingman, Arizona, marking that construction will begin soon on its newest cold storage facility on a 92-acre site in Kingman. The first phase of IWI Kingman will be a 273,000-square-foot freezer facility with a 55-foot clear ceiling. The facility is projected to create 70 jobs and is expected to be operational in 2023.
LEARN MORE »Sion Power Announces Plans To Expand Battery Manufacturing Operations In Tucson
TUCSON, AZ (December 7, 2022) — Sion Power Corporation, a leading technology developer of next-generation batteries for electric vehicles (EV), announced today plans to expand its existing manufacturing operations in Tucson, Arizona. The planned expansion site is the 111,400-square-foot building at 6950 S. Country Club Rd. The expansion is expected to be complete by 2026 and create over 150 jobs. The overall economic impact of the expansion is $341 million over the next five years. Sion Power’s headquarters will remain in its nearby location at 2900 E. Elvira Rd., doubling its footprint.
LEARN MORE »Governor Ducey, TSMC Mark Major Milestone at the Most Technologically Advanced Chip Factory in the U.S.
PHOENIX, AZ (December 6, 2022) — Governor Doug Ducey and TSMC celebrated the first piece of equipment added to one of the most technologically advanced chip factories in the world. If the years-long effort to bring the high-tech chip manufacturing operation to Arizona wasn’t already the “deal of the decade,” TSMC’s announcement that it would add a second fab, invest a total of $40 billion and create 4,500 jobs at its Arizona operations certainly seals the deal. The facility will utilize TSMC’s 4-nanometer technology for semiconductor wafer fabrication. The second, newly announced fab, will be equipped for 3 nanometer production by 2026. There will be a combined annual capacity of 600,000 wafers a year.
LEARN MORE »American Battery Factory Selects Tucson As Site For Its First Battery Cell Gigafactory In United States
TUCSON, AZ (December 6, 2022) — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Paul Charles, President and CEO of American Battery Factory (ABF), today announced that Tucson, Arizona has been selected as the site for the first in a planned series of battery cell gigafactories based in the United States. The site will serve as ABF’s official headquarters and will be the country’s largest gigafactory for the production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells at 2 million square feet. An estimated $1.2 billion capital investment, the new facility will create 300 jobs in the first phase of the factory’s opening, scaling up to 1,000 cumulative jobs.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Awardees For The 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ (December 1, 2022) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today 10 companies have been selected as Awardees for the 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale. The 10 companies will be added to the Arizona Innovation Challenge portfolio and participate in the ACA's Venture Ready Accelerator, which helps startups refine their business plans, improve go-to-market execution strategies and increase investor readiness.
LEARN MORE »FrameTec Announces Construction Of Framing Manufacturing Facility In Camp Verde
CAMP VERDE, AZ (November 30, 2022) — FrameTec, a manufacturer and framing services company, announced today it has commenced construction of its roof and floor truss and wall panel manufacturing facility in Camp Verde, Arizona. The 110,000-square-foot facility is expected to be fully operational by spring 2024, creating over 180 new jobs. Representing a $40 million investment, the new facility will also serve as FrameTec’s U.S. headquarters.
LEARN MORE »KPCT To Build Semiconductor Chemical Manufacturing Facility In Casa Grande
CASA GRANDE, AZ (November 22, 2022) — KPCT Advanced Chemicals, a joint venture between Kanto Group, a leading semiconductor chemical supplier based in Taiwan and Chemtrade Logistics Inc., the leading North American producer of electronic grade sulfuric acid, announced today plans to build a $200 million electronic grade sulphuric acid manufacturing plant in Casa Grande, Arizona. The site will occupy 10 acres and is expected to be operational by 2025, creating approximately 65 jobs.
LEARN MORE »Governor Ducey Launches One-Stop-Shop To Start A Business In Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ (November 17, 2022) — Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Administration today launched Arizona Business One Stop, an easily accessible online location for small businesses and entrepreneurs to plan, start, and grow their business in Arizona. Rather than jump from one state agency to another to access and file the necessary information to start or expand a business in Arizona, Business One Stop brings previously disparate processes into a single centralized location.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists For The 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ (November 14, 2022) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today 15 finalists have been selected for the 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The finalists will advance to the final round of the competition and will pitch to investors on November 17, after which judges will select up to 10 companies as AIC awardees for 2022.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces New Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Facility To Be Built in Coolidge
COOLIDGE, AZ (November 11, 2022) — The Arizona Commerce Authority announced today that Procter & Gamble (P&G), a global consumer goods leader, plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona. The facility will support P&G’s fabric care portfolio, which includes products such as Tide PODS®, Downy Unstopables® and Bounce® Dryer Sheets. Representing a $500 million investment, the facility is expected to be operational by 2025, creating approximately 500 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »BREAKING: Maricopa County No. 1 Again For Talent Attraction
PHOENIX, AZ (November 10, 2022) — A new report ranks Arizona and Maricopa County as national leaders for adding skilled jobs and workers over the last five years. For the fifth time in the last six years, Maricopa County claimed the no. 1 spot in the Talent Attraction Scorecard released by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics. New this year, the report ranked states for their talent attraction ability, scoring Arizona in the top-five.
LEARN MORE »Governor Ducey Announces $100 Million To Enhance Arizona Semiconductor Ecosystem
PHOENIX, AZ (November 4, 2022) — Governor Doug Ducey announced today a historic $100 million investment in Arizona’s fast-growing semiconductor industry to spur greater growth in a critical sector of the state’s economy. The funding will be managed by the Arizona Commerce Authority to further enhance Arizona’s semiconductor infrastructure, workforce, and research capabilities. In addition, it will help maximize the state’s competitive position for research and development opportunities under the CHIPS Act while spurring additional private sector investment.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Awarded $15 Million To Connect Dislocated Workers To Jobs
YUMA, AZ (November 2, 2022) — New resources are being made available to help long-term unemployed individuals, dislocated workers, and workers impacted by the pandemic. Through a federal grant, workers will have access to skills training, career pathways, and job opportunities. The Department of Labor awarded the $15 million grant to Arizona Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training (QUEST), a statewide coalition that includes the Arizona Commerce Authority, six community colleges and Arizona@Work.
LEARN MORE »Chang Chun Arizona Breaks Ground On Manufacturing Facility In Casa Grande
CASA GRANDE, AZ (October 20, 2022) — Chang Chun Arizona, a leading petrochemical supplier based in Taiwan, broke ground today on its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. The facility is expected to be operational in 2023 and create over 200 jobs. Joined by the Arizona Commerce Authority, Casa Grande Mayor Craig McFarland, members of the Casa Grande City Council, and community leaders, the groundbreaking advances the state’s reputation as a national semiconductor leader and expands the state’s unrivaled semiconductor industry supply chain.
LEARN MORE »NexGen Cryogenic Solutions, Inc., and Flowserve Corporation Break Ground On New Cryogenic Engineering Test Center At Kingman’s Griffith Logistics Hub
MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (October 19, 2022) — NexGen Cryogenic Solutions, Inc., and Flowserve Corporation today broke ground on a New Cryogenic Engineering Test Center (CETC) at Kingman’s Griffith Logistics Hub. The new facility, operated by NexGen Cryogenic Solutions, Inc., is located near Golden Valley, Mohave County. The CETC is due for completion in the second quarter of 2023 and will support 100 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Aircraft End-Of-Life Facility Opens In Pinal County
Phoenix Business Journal: A United Kingdom-based company will start tearing apart airplanes in a new facility south of the Valley at the Coolidge Municipal Airport. Ecube, which has facilities in Wales and in Spain, announced this month it started its operations in Coolidge — making it the only aircraft end-of-life solutions company that operates in both Europe and North America.
LEARN MORE »TuSimple Celebrates Expansion And Grand Opening Of New Tucson Facility
TUCSON, AZ (October 6, 2022) — Today, TuSimple company leadership, Governor Doug Ducey, and local leaders gathered at the company’s Tucson facility for a grand opening celebration to mark the expansion of TuSimple’s R&D and operations. TuSimple’s growing Tucson campus will host the company’s expanding workforce and multiple state-of-the-art labs dedicated to developing and testing advancements in electrical engineering, sensor development, and mechanical engineering.
LEARN MORE »JX Nippon Mining & Metals USA, Inc. Breaks Ground On New Manufacturing Plant In Mesa
MESA, AZ (October 5, 2022) — JX Nippon Mining & Metals USA, Inc. (“JX USA”), together with the City of Mesa, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and local officials, held a groundbreaking ceremony today initiating construction of JX USA’s new state-of-the-art electronic materials manufacturing plant in the City of Mesa, Arizona. The new plant is expected to be operational in early 2024 and create more than 100 jobs by 2025.
LEARN MORE »Made In Arizona: Manufacturing Month Kicks Off
PHOENIX, AZ (October 4, 2022) — As Manufacturing Month kicks off, manufacturing jobs in Arizona are growing at the fastest rate in nearly three decades and the state is experiencing rapid growth in high tech industries. Investments and expansions from companies in high-tech industries including semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, biotech, solar and more have positioned Arizona as a manufacturing powerhouse.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists For The 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ (October 4, 2022) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today 30 semifinalists have been selected for the 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale.
LEARN MORE »New Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility In Eloy To Produce Critical Materials For North American Battery Supply Chain
ELOY, AZ (September 28, 2022) — Heritage Battery Recycling, an affiliate of Cirba Solutions, the largest and most comprehensive cross-chemistry battery management and materials processor in the industry, today announced plans to construct a lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Eloy, Arizona. The new facility will be operational in 2023 and process enough battery material to support 50,000 electric vehicles annually.
LEARN MORE »Best In Class: How Arizona's Community Colleges Are Cultivating Talent
TechConnect: Sunshine isn’t all that’s plentiful in Arizona — the state’s unmatched and robust talent pool has attracted companies from around the world. With a workforce of over 3.6 million and a population of more than 7 million, Arizona promises to continue setting the national standard for workforce excellence. Key to developing Arizona’s deep talent pool are the state’s high-quality community colleges. Governor Ducey has called community colleges the ‘secret sauce’ that helps drive Arizona’s economic momentum.
LEARN MORE »Drive48 Equipping Thousands For High-Tech Automotive Careers
COOLIDGE, AZ (September 22, 2022) – Arizona is revving up its commitment to workforce development.
A recent ABC15 story highlights the successes of Drive48, an automotive assembly training facility that has trained over 2,000 Lucid employees since launching in 2021. See what Drive48 participants are saying.
LEARN MORE »Autonomous Driving Company Pony.ai Expands Into Tucson
TUCSON, AZ (September 22, 2022) — Pony.ai, a leading global autonomous driving technology company, today announced its plan to begin testing its autonomous vehicles in Tucson, Arizona, with trained safety drivers behind the wheel of the vehicles. Pony.ai is partnering with Pima Community College and will base its operations at the new Automotive Technology & Innovation Center, located at its Downtown campus. The new Tucson operation is Pony.ai's first and only location in Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Better Connections, Better Opportunity
PHOENIX, AZ (September 14, 2022) — Under a new ACA grant program, high-speed broadband is being deployed in underserved communities across the state. Governor Ducey launched the Arizona Broadband Development Grant Program (ABDG) in November 2021, investing $100 million to 14 awardees in rural counties and six awardees in urban counties, spurring $112.8 million in local matching funds. See what communities across the state are saying.
LEARN MORE »Townsquare Interactive Announces New Office In Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ (September 13, 2022) — Townsquare Interactive is moving west. The digital marketing company is expanding to its second location, opening a 5,393 square-foot office space at One Renaissance Square in downtown Phoenix this month. Townsquare Interactive plans to move into an 11,875 square-foot permanent space at Two Renaissance Square in late February 2023, which will bring hundreds of jobs to the area.
LEARN MORE »More Jobs Than Ever Before; Arizona Economic Development Sets Record Again
PHOENIX, AZ (September 12, 2022) – For the second year in a row, Arizona economic development efforts broke records. During the 12-month fiscal period that ended June 30, 2022, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and local economic development agencies successfully worked with companies that committed to creating a projected 24,186 new Arizona jobs - a single year record. Those companies also committed to investing $10.75 billion in local communities.
LEARN MORE »Production Assistant Training Helps Create A Workforce For Arizona’s Next Major Film And TV Projects
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (September 7, 2022) – As Arizona continues to attract major film production opportunities to the state, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) has partnered with the Scottsdale School of Film+Theatre at Scottsdale Community College (SCC) to train local talent to fill openings as production assistants. The inaugural Production Assistant Certification program will run Oct. 3-7, 2022.
LEARN MORE »Corning Announces New Cable Manufacturing Facility In Gilbert
GILBERT, AZ (August 30, 2022) – Corning Incorporated, one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, announced today it is expanding its manufacturing capacity for optical cable. Corning will build a new cable manufacturing facility in Gilbert, Arizona, creating 250 jobs. The facility, which is expected to open in 2024, will be the industry’s western-most U.S. manufacturing site for optical cable – allowing Corning to serve growing demand in the western U.S. and Canada.
LEARN MORE »AZ Inno: ‘The Next Economic Frontier’: How Arizona Is Poised To Lead Deep-Space Innovation
AZ Inno: Bolstered by world-renowned university expertise, a robust aerospace and defense industry, promising startups and unique natural advantages, Arizona is fully poised to capitalize on a rapidly expanding space economy. Arizona’s attractiveness for space investments is amplified by the impressive base of industry leaders with operations in the state that are leading the way in space innovation.
LEARN MORE »Nucor Announces $100 Million Steel Production Facility Expansion In Kingman
KINGMAN, AZ (August 3, 2022) – Nucor, the largest steel and steel products producer in the U.S., announced today it is investing $100 million to add a new electric arc furnace melt shop at its existing bar mill in Kingman, Arizona. The melt shop, which will have the capacity to produce 600,000 tons annually, is expected to be operational by 2024 and create 140 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Is Now Accepting Applications for the 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ (August 1, 2022) – The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today applications are being accepted for the 11th annual Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). Applications are being accepted from August 1 to August 31. The Arizona Innovation Challenge, which is the largest state-sponsored business plan competition in the nation, advances innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures to scale.
LEARN MORE »Enviro-Log Company Announces New Wax Box Recycling And Firelog Manufacturing Facility In Glendale
GLENDALE, AZ (July 28, 2022) – Enviro-Log Company, LLC, a leading eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company, announced today that it will open a new recycling and manufacturing facility in Glendale, Arizona this summer, creating over 50 jobs. Located at 7676 N. Glen Harbor Boulevard, the 76,156-square-foot facility will be dedicated to recycling waxed cardboard boxes (WOCC) and manufacturing its environmentally-friendly, Enviro-Log products.
LEARN MORE »Governor Ducey, Economic Leaders Applaud Senate Passage of CHIPS Act
PHOENIX, AZ (July 27, 2022) — A sweeping plan to accelerate semiconductor investments and research in Arizona and across the country today cleared an important hurdle with passage of legislation by the U.S. Senate. Governor Doug Ducey welcomed the passage of the CHIPS for America Act, saying it will provide a critical boost to an important and growing sector of Arizona’s high-tech economy. The Senate’s action was also welcomed by local leaders throughout the state.
LEARN MORE »Solvay To Build New Electronic-Grade Hydrogen Peroxide Facility In Casa Grande For The U.S. Semiconductor Market
CASA GRANDE, AZ (July 26, 2022) – Solvay has announced its plans to invest in a new facility to produce electronic grade hydrogen peroxide (eH2O2) in Casa Grande, Arizona, to supply the growing U.S. semiconductor manufacturing market. The facility will convert hydrogen peroxide into an ultra-high purity grade to clean silicon wafers that are needed to manufacture semiconductors, essential components of electronic devices. Solvay will create 30 jobs at the new facility, which is expected to begin construction in 2023.
LEARN MORE »Raven Industries Opens Engineering Center In Scottsdale To Support Autonomous Farming Operations
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (July 19, 2022) – Raven Industries, Inc., a precision agriculture technology provider, recently opened a new 15,000-square-foot engineering center office in Scottsdale to support the advancement of automated and driverless agriculture technology. Raven expects to hire over 50 Arizona employees in the next year.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Ranked Top 4 In the Nation For Sustainability
PHOENIX, AZ (July 18, 2022) – Arizona’s forward-thinking policies have created a welcoming environment for innovative companies, attracting industry leaders that prioritize sustainable practices. Arizona ranked no. 4 in the nation in Site Selection Magazine’s Sustainability Rankings. The Phoenix Metro also ranked no. 2 in the Mountain Region among major metropolitan statistical areas for the second year in a row.
LEARN MORE »Insight Cuts Ribbon on New Global Headquarters In Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ (July 13, 2022) — Insight Enterprises, a Fortune 500 solutions integrator helping organizations accelerate their digital journey, today welcomed local innovation leaders to the grand opening of Insight Way, Insight’s new global headquarters based in Chandler. The over 200,000-square-foot innovation hub emphasizes collaboration via meeting spaces, and mobility through technology that allows Insight’s 1,400 Arizona teammates to transition effortlessly between collaborative teamwork in the office and individual work at home or anywhere else.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces $100 Million In Broadband Grants
PHOENIX, AZ (July 12, 2022) — The Arizona Commerce Authority today announced 20 awardees of the Arizona Broadband Development Grant Program (ABDG). Governor Ducey launched the program in November 2021, investing $100 million to expand high-speed broadband to Arizona’s unserved or underserved areas. The grant allocated a total of $75.7 million to 14 awardees in rural counties and $23.6 million to six awardees in urban counties, spurring $112.8 million in local matching funds.
LEARN MORE »U.S. Merchants Buys Manufacturing Facility in Glendale
Phoenix Business Journal: Beverly Hills, California-based U.S. Merchants, a leading packaging and display provider and molded storage crate manufacturer, recently acquired a new industrial facility that it plans to use for manufacturing, packaging and distribution in the West Valley. U.S. Merchants expects to be operational in the next few months and hire between 600 to 700 people at the new facility.
LEARN MORE »Trending: Fashion Sustainability
TEMPE, AZ (July 6, 2022) – For decades, the global fashion industry has been plagued by inefficient and wasteful processes. A few Arizona fashion reformers are working to change that. In 2016, Angela Johnson, an eco-friendly clothing designer, and Sherri Barry, a former design entrepreneur and executive, founded FABRIC, a non-profit fashion incubator to create a reliable resource for emerging designers.
LEARN MORE »Arizona’s Budget Bolsters Economic Momentum
PHOENIX, AZ (June 28, 2022) — Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, released the following statement on the signing of Arizona’s budget. “Upon taking office in 2015, Governor Ducey got to work enhancing Arizona’s global business competitiveness. Today, we’re seeing the fruits of those efforts. We’ve added hundreds of thousands of jobs and people. Unemployment is the lowest in modern history. Our economy is diversified, small businesses are growing, and all over our state, new opportunities are flourishing."
LEARN MORE »AZ Inno: Redesigning The Business Of Fashion In Arizona
AZ Inno: For decades, the way garments are designed and produced has been plagued by inefficient and wasteful processes. The industry could be described as anything but “lasting” and “sustainable.” A few Arizona fashion reformers, leveraging a tech-centered approach, are working to change that. Sherri Barry and Angela Johnson are the co-founders of FABRIC, a nonprofit fashion incubator in Tempe just steps from Arizona State University.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Film Is Making A Comeback
PHOENIX, AZ (June 21, 2022) – Arizona’s storied film industry is making a comeback with exciting new projects, strategic efforts to expand workforce partnerships, and renewed attention from moviemakers. Arizona Commerce Authority Film and Digital Media Director Matthew Earl Jones sat down with Arizona Horizon host Ted Simons to discuss the industry’s resurgence and exciting opportunities ahead.
LEARN MORE »Avnet & SciTech Institute Partner To Expand Chief Science Officers Program In U.S. And Internationally
PHOENIX, AZ (June 15, 2022) — SciTech Institute, an organization focused on enhancing and promoting the value and importance of STEM education, is pleased to announce it has partnered with global technology distributor and solutions provider Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) , to expand the footprint of SciTech’s Chief Science Officers (CSO) program to new locations in the U.S. and internationally.
LEARN MORE »Sandra Watson Named Transformational Leader Of The Year
PHOENIX, AZ (June 9, 2022) – At its annual awards luncheon, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today recognized Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, as the 2022 Transformational Leader of the Year.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Wins Gold Shovel Award For High Quality Job Creation
PHOENIX, AZ (June 3, 2022) – Arizona today was awarded a prestigious “Gold Shovel” award from Area Development Magazine, the state’s second consecutive year taking gold for the 5-8 million population category. The Shovel Awards recognize the states that garnered large job-creating and investment projects that materialized in 2021. Area Development named Intel’s $20 billion expansion in Chandler one of ten “Manufacturing Projects of the Year.”
LEARN MORE »Yield Engineering Systems Signs Lease For Technology Center In Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ (June 1, 2022) – Yield Engineering Systems, known by the acronym YES, has leased 123,000 square feet within the Price Corridor in Chandler, Arizona for its Technology Center, creating nearly 100 jobs. The multi-million-dollar capital investment to build out the space will enable the development of advanced technology that supports the US semiconductor manufacturing sector.
LEARN MORE »Telecommunications Company Viasat Plans To Add 1,500 Jobs In Tempe
Arizona Republic: Viasat, a satellite communications company based in California, is expanding in Tempe and will develop over 300,000 square feet of space at the ASU Research Park, where it plans to grow its headcount by about 1,500 employees.
LEARN MORE »Opendoor Expands Presence In Arizona With Creation of Regional Hub In Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (May 18, 2022) – Opendoor, a leading digital platform for residential real estate, is doubling down on its commitment to Arizona, opening a 100,807-square-foot space in Tempe to serve as the company’s regional hub. The space is the company’s largest office, supporting over 500 jobs.
LEARN MORE »AZ Inno: Sustainability Changemakers Put Down Roots In Arizona
AZ Inno: Arizona has increasingly become home to a cluster of industries that can only be described as world-changing. They are sectors that drive “sustainability,” and include electric and zero-emission vehicle manufacturing, next-generation battery technology, solar and other clean energy production, biodegradable materials, freshwater science, agritech, and more.
LEARN MORE »Li-Cycle Opens Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility In Gilbert
GILBERT, AZ (May 17, 2022) — Li-Cycle Corp. (NYSE: LICY) (“Li-Cycle” or the “Company”), an industry leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery and the leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, today announced that its previously announced Arizona Spoke facility located in Gilbert, Arizona has commenced commercial operations.
LEARN MORE »Steel Jupiter Announces Manufacturing And Research Facility In Sahuarita
SAHUARITA, AZ (May 10, 2022) — Steel Jupiter, a Minority-Owned, specialty coating manufacturer, announced today it has leased a 13,000-square-foot facility in Sahuarita for manufacturing, research and development. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2022, initially creating 15 jobs in the community.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Celebrates National Small Business Week
PHOENIX, AZ (May 5, 2022) – The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is celebrating National Small Business Week through May 7, 2022. Arizona is home to 611,097 small businesses, representing 99.5% of Arizona businesses. The 1.1 million small business employees in Arizona represent 42.9% of the state’s employees, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Ranks In Top 4 Of “Best States For Business”
PHOENIX, AZ (April 29, 2022) – Arizona climbed the rankings of yet another economic survey this week, placing in the top 4 in Chief Executive Magazine’s list of “Best States For Business.” Arizona rose six spots from 2021 based on a survey of nearly 700 CEOs and business owners in all 50 states.
LEARN MORE »Nikola Corporation Celebrates Start Of Production In Coolidge
COOLIDGE, AZ (April 27, 2022) – Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation solutions, marked the beginning of its commercial serial truck production of the Nikola Tre BEV (battery-electric vehicle), with a special ceremony today in Coolidge, Arizona. The event featured remarks from Nikola executives and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and was attended by fleet customers, government officials, and Phoenix business leaders.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Of The Small Business Boot Camp
PHOENIX, AZ (April 27, 2022) – The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today celebrated the second anniversary of the Small Business Boot Camp. Launched on April 27, 2020, the Small Business Boot Camp has developed into a comprehensive resource for small businesses in Arizona. Spanning 97 weeks, 234 sessions and 180 speakers with over 11,000 attendees representing all 15 Arizona counties, the Small Business Boot Camp is an invaluable resource to support Arizona’s entrepreneurs.
LEARN MORE »Bespoke Manufacturing Company Announces Apparel Plant In Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ (April 26, 2022) – Bespoke Manufacturing Company (BMC) announced today that it is opening a new state-of-the-art plant in Phoenix, Arizona. BMC is a tech-enabled print, cut & sew operation specializing in one-off, on-demand garments and home fashion products. The 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility is expected to be operational by June 2022, bringing over 250 jobs.
LEARN MORE »REPORT: Arizona Ranks No. 1 For Economic Performance
PHOENIX, AZ (April 26, 2022) – A new report comparing state economies ranks Arizona no. 1 for economic performance over the last decade. The latest Rich States, Poor States analysis from the American Legislative Exchange Council gave Arizona the highest marks in the country in its annual ranking based on the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), population, and job growth. This year’s survey is the first time Arizona ranked no. 1 for economic performance.
LEARN MORE »Northrop Grumman Celebrates Completion Of Satellite Facility Expansion In Gilbert
GILBERT, AZ (April 22, 2022) – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) today marked the completion of its expansion of the Satellite Manufacturing facility at its Gilbert, Arizona campus. The expansion adds 120,000-square-feet to the existing 135,000-square-foot facility, nearly doubling the site’s production capacity to meet the company’s growing backlog of satellite orders.
LEARN MORE »Queen Creek To House High-Tech Battery Facility
QUEEN CREEK, AZ (APRIL 19, 2022) – Queen Creek is set to be home to a battery manufacturing facility. A global battery producer for next-generation technologies, LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced last month it is initially investing $1.4 billion to build its first ever cylindrical-type battery facility in North America. The company expects that the new facility will be able to employ a few thousand people, with construction starting this summer and production commencing in 2024.
LEARN MORE »BioProcure Announces Office Expansion To Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ (APRIL 12, 2022) – BioProcure, the premier procurement and accounts payable services company for biotech companies, announced today its expansion to a temporary office in Chandler, Arizona. BioProcure expects the temporary office to be operational in April 2022 with plans to establish a permanent Arizona location by 2023. BioProcure expects to hire approximately 35 employees in the first year and 150 employees within three years.
LEARN MORE »Sendoso Invests Over $40 Million For New Office And Headquarters In Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ (APRIL 12, 2022) – Sendoso, the leading sending management platform, today announced its new office in Phoenix and the relocation of its corporate headquarters from San Francisco, California to Arizona effective November 2022. The 58,000-square-foot office space is designed to enhance collaboration and connections among employees, while helping bring nearly 1,000 jobs to the area.
LEARN MORE »Funko Relocates Its Main U.S. Distribution Facility To Buckeye
BUCKEYE, AZ (APRIL 7, 2022) – Funko, Inc., a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, has relocated its main U.S. distribution facility from several distribution centers in Washington to one distribution center in Arizona. The company is leasing a 958,000-square-foot facility in Buckeye, Arizona, which will create over 300 jobs. Funko expects the facility, which will distribute the Funko portfolio of brands including Pop!, Paka Paka, GOLD, Loungefly, Funko Games and more, to be operational in April 2022.
LEARN MORE »NEW: Arizona Exports Rebound in 2021, Near Full Recovery
PHOENIX, AZ (March 30, 2022) – Exports from Arizona companies climbed by over 20% in 2021, reaching near record levels set prior to the pandemic and signaling renewed strength in Arizona’s economy. Exports reached $24.1 billion last year, an increase from $19.8 billion in 2020 and just under the $24.6 billion mark set in 2019.
LEARN MORE »PowerPhotonic Inc. Signs Lease with Town of Sahuarita For Its First U.S. Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility
SAHUARITA, AZ (March 29, 2022) — PowerPhotonic, a leader in design & manufacture of wafer scale optics for advanced lasers and optical systems and headquartered in Scotland, UK, has announced that its U.S. subsidiary has signed a lease for manufacturing facilities and U.S. headquarters in the Sahuarita Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center (SAMTEC).
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority and the City of Glendale Welcome Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
GLENDALE, AZ (March 23, 2022) – The Arizona Commerce Authority and the City of Glendale announced today that Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has leased a 1.25-million-square-foot facility in Glendale. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. plans to use the facility as a fulfillment and distribution center for all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands. The facility is expected to be operational by fall of 2022 and create over 2,400 jobs by 2027.
LEARN MORE »Nestlé USA Invests $675 Million To Build Factory In Glendale
GLENDALE, AZ (March 9, 2022) – Nestlé USA announced today a $675 million investment to build a new beverage facility in Glendale. The 630,000-square-foot factory is expected to be operational in 2024, creating over 350 jobs. The facility will produce high-quality creamers for Nestlé’s portfolio, including the Coffee mate, Coffee mate natural bliss, and Starbucks brands.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Winners For Venture Madness 2022
PHOENIX, AZ (March 4, 2022) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), in partnership with Invest Southwest, announced five winners for Venture Madness 2022. At the event, held on March 3, companies competed in head-to-head pitches based on four industry categories.
LEARN MORE »Edwards Invests In Manufacturing Facility In Chandler To Support U.S. Semiconductor Growth
CHANDLER, AZ (March 3, 2022) – Edwards, the leading supplier of vacuum and abatement services and solutions to the global semiconductor industry, announced today its investment in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chandler, creating 200 jobs. The 200,000-square-foot facility will leverage the latest manufacturing and digital technologies to support the North American semiconductor market with services and solutions for the efficient and environmentally sustainable production of chips.
LEARN MORE »Kohler Co. Announces Construction of Manufacturing Facility in Casa Grande
CASA GRANDE, AZ (February 17, 2022) — Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath products, is proceeding with constructing a greenfield plumbing ware manufacturing facility, ancillary warehouse, and office space on 216 acres in Casa Grande. The multi-million capital investment comprises a total of approximately 1 million square feet, with room onsite for future expansion, and will bring more than 400 new full-time jobs to the local market.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Statewide Broadband Middle-Mile Strategic Plan
PHOENIX, AZ (February 3, 2022) — The Arizona Commerce Authority, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), announced today the Arizona Statewide Broadband Middle-Mile Strategic Plan, which supports current broadband expansion efforts on Interstate 17 and Interstate 19. Designated corridors on I-17 and I-19 will add 200 miles of broadband conduit by early 2023.
LEARN MORE »PRIMER: Investing In Arizona Workers
PHOENIX, AZ
Governor Doug Ducey outlined an ambitious 2022 policy agenda earlier this month, including an important initiative to significantly expand Arizona’s talented workforce. The Governor proposes “to establish six advanced manufacturing training centers facilitated by community colleges across the state.”
LEARN MORE »XNRGY Announces Construction of U.S. Headquarters in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ (January 25, 2022) – XNRGY, one of the largest custom air handling manufacturers in North America, announced today the construction of a new cutting-edge manufacturing facility in the Greater Phoenix area, which will be designated as their headquarters. XNRGY’s 1 million-square-foot facility represents an estimated $300 million investment, creating more than 900 jobs for residents over time.
LEARN MORE »Sunlit Breaks Ground On Manufacturing Facility In Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ (January 20, 2022) – Sunlit Chemical, a leading semiconductor chemical supplier based in Taiwan, broke ground today on its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Phoenix. Joined by Governor Doug Ducey, City of Phoenix leadership, legislators and economic and community leaders, the groundbreaking advances the state’s reputation as a national semiconductor leader and Arizona's unrivaled semiconductor industry supply chain.
LEARN MORE »Sandra Watson: Governor Ducey’s Budget “Accelerates Arizona’s Already Electric Momentum”
Arizona Commerce Authority President and CEO Sandra Watson issued a statement of support after the release of Governor Ducey’s fiscally responsible budget.
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KORE Power Recognized As ‘Deal Of The Year’ by Business Facilities
PHOENIX, AZ (January 14, 2022) — In July 2021, KORE Power made international news when the company announced Buckeye, Arizona as the site of its new one-million-square-foot lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility. The project is estimated to create 3,000 jobs. This week, Business Facilities Magazine, a leading area economic development and site selection publication, recognized KORE Power as one of three “Deals of the Year” out of a “record-setting” number of entries from around the country.
LEARN MORE »NerdWallet Announces Expansion Into Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (January 13, 2022) — NerdWallet, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRDS), a website and app that provides consumers and small businesses with trustworthy financial guidance, announced today it is establishing the company’s third U.S. location with the opening of an office in Scottsdale.
LEARN MORE »EMD Electronics Announces New Factory In Chandler To Expand Capacities Of Its Delivery Systems & Services Business
CHANDLER, AZ (January 11, 2022) – EMD Electronics, the North American Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced a new factory in Chandler to manufacture equipment for its Delivery Systems & Services (DS&S) business. As part of the Level Up program, the $28 million investment will enable DS&S to capture and grow its gas and chemical delivery systems business in the targeted regions of North America and Europe.
LEARN MORE »Governor Ducey’s 2022 Agenda Includes Further Strengthening Arizona’s Workforce, Economy
PHOENIX, AZ (January 10, 2022) — Governor Doug Ducey today delivered his 2022 State of the State address, emphasizing Arizona’s unprecedented economic momentum and rapidly growing advanced industries such as electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and semiconductors. The Governor also outlined new investments to propel Arizona’s already top-ranked workforce with further funding for advanced manufacturing training centers.
LEARN MORE »Jewish News: Arizona Marks Two Years Of Israel Trade Office
November marked two years since Arizona opened its trade and investment office in Tel Aviv, Israel. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey opened the office as part of the Arizona Commerce Authority in 2019 as a platform for businesses in both countries to increase international trade and foreign direct investment opportunities.
LEARN MORE »2021 In Review: A Year of Record Economic Wins
PHOENIX, AZ (December 27, 2021) — For Arizona’s economy, it was a year of record. Record projected new jobs announced. Record projected investment from businesses. Record venture funding received by startups. And one of the fastest recoveries in the nation.
LEARN MORE »Meyer Burger To Establish Solar Module Manufacturing Facility In Goodyear
GOODYEAR, AZ (December 27, 2021) — Meyer Burger Technology AG announced today that the company is establishing a production site for high-performance solar modules in Goodyear. The manufacturing facility is the company's first in the U.S. and is expected to be operational by end of 2022, creating over 500 manufacturing jobs at full capacity.
LEARN MORE »Amazon Announces Plans To Create 550 New Jobs At Phoenix Tech Hub
TEMPE, AZ (December 21, 2021) — Amazon today announced plans to create more than 550 corporate and tech jobs in Tempe over the next few years, further expanding the company’s Phoenix Tech Hub. These new roles will support Amazon’s growing teams in Consumer Retail, Amazon Web Services, and Operations, and include positions such as software development engineers, senior solution architects, project managers, and business analysts.
LEARN MORE »BREAKING: Arizona Reaches Full Jobs Recovery
PHOENIX, AZ (December 16, 2021) — With the November employment report showing the addition of 27,300 jobs added last month, Governor Ducey today announced that Arizona has now gained back the total number of jobs lost during the pandemic. Arizona is just the third state in the nation to reach full employment recovery. Nationally, the U.S. has recovered 83% of jobs lost since last year.
LEARN MORE »ZenniHome Partners With Navajo Nation
PAGE, AZ (December 15, 2021) — ZenniHome and the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development are announcing the finalization of an Agreement allowing ZenniHome to begin manufacturing their residential product line on a portion of the former Navajo Generating Station (NGS). ZenniHome and the Navajo Nation are in the process of negotiating a long-term lease agreement to manufacture eco-friendly homes on the site.
LEARN MORE »Bizerba USA Announces New Label Manufacturing Plant In Avondale
AVONDALE, AZ (December 14, 2021) — Bizerba USA, Inc. has announced the Spring opening of a new plant in Avondale, AZ, that will manufacture labels and produce key equipment for Industrial and Retail weighing and labeling solutions. The new facility will create 40-50 new light industrial jobs when it opens in April 2022. The Avondale industrial campus provide easy access along a major freeway corridor and proximity to an international airport.
LEARN MORE »Zep Announces New Production And Distribution Facility In Kingman
KINGMAN, AZ — Zep, Inc. announced today the completion and startup of their newest AFCO production facility in Kingman’s Industrial Park. This facility brings new skilled employment opportunities to the area and positions AFCO to better serve customers across the western United States. AFCO’s facility in Kingman will create approximately 25 jobs over the next two years.
LEARN MORE »Stryker Leases New Manufacturing Facility In Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ — Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, has leased a new 104,000 sq. ft. manufacturing building in Chandler. The new facility is a significant expansion of its existing Sustainability Solutions operations within the region. Production at the company’s new Chandler site is projected to start in mid-2022.
LEARN MORE »Leonardo Electronics US Inc. Expands Semiconductor Laser Manufacturing Facility
ORO VALLEY, AZ — Leonardo Electronics US Inc.(LEI), a provider of next-gen technologies for defense, security, medical, and industrial applications and a US subsidiary of Leonardo, announced today plans to expand its regional presence in Oro Valley, Arizona, north of Tucson. Leonardo Electronics US Inc. has purchased 12 acres in Innovation Park and is planning the construction of a new state-of-the-art semiconductor laser manufacturing facility.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces United Aviate Academy Pilot Training Facility In Goodyear
GOODYEAR, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today that United Aviate Academy (UAA), a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines, will lease a state-of-the-art training facility at Phoenix Goodyear Airport. United Aviate Academy will welcome its inaugural class of aspiring pilots to the facility on Dec. 6.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Awardees For The 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ —The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today 10 companies have been selected as Awardees for the 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The 10 companies will be added to the Arizona Innovation Challenge portfolio and participate in the ACA's Venture Ready Accelerator, connecting companies with serial entrepreneurs, high-level executives, and subject matter experts.
LEARN MORE »Eurofins CellTx To Establish Cellular Therapy-Focused Laboratory In Tucson
TUCSON, AZ — Eurofins Donor Testing Services, which provides comprehensive laboratory services to meet the unique testing and processing needs of the transplant community, announced today that it has selected Tucson, Arizona for its newest laboratory, Eurofins CellTx. The new laboratory will be located at the University of Arizona (UA) Tech Park.
LEARN MORE »Maricopa County Ranked No. 1 AGAIN For Talent Attraction
PHOENIX, AZ — At a time when workers are in high demand across the country, Maricopa County’s efforts to attract skilled talent lead the nation, according to a new report. Labor market analyst EMSI ranked the Phoenix region no. 1 in talent attraction, the second year in a row and 4th time in six years.
LEARN MORE »AZ Inno: A New National Effort Wants To Focus On The Long Game For Microchips
Amid high demand for microchips, there is a new, national effort to chart the future of the U.S. semiconductor industry — and it runs right through Arizona. The National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap, known as NSER (pronounced like “answer”), launched on September 28, 2021, with a mission to “boost U.S. semiconductor competitiveness through a focus on the workforce, supply chain and infrastructure.”
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists For The 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ —The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today 15 finalists have been selected for the 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The finalists will advance to the final round of the competition, after which judges will select up to 10 companies as AIC awardees for 2021.
LEARN MORE »Governor Ducey Invests $100 Million To Expand High-Speed Broadband
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Ducey today announced a $100 million commitment to expand high-speed broadband to unserved or underserved areas of the state, making it one of the single largest broadband investments in state history. The program, known as the Arizona Broadband Development Grant Program, will enable local communities to construct or improve broadband infrastructure that connects Arizonans in their homes and serves schools, libraries, small businesses, public safety operations and more.
LEARN MORE »Gulfstream Aerospace Announces Aircraft Service Facility In Mesa
MESA, AZ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced today it will build a new aircraft service center in Mesa. Gulfstream’s first facility in Arizona will expand the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in the region, creating hundreds of jobs. The sustainable facility is expected to open in 2023.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Hosts Milestone 200th Small Business Boot Camp
PHOENIX, AZ —The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) will host the 200th Small Business Boot Camp on November 4. Launched in April 2020 as a six-week program to help small businesses respond to the immediate impacts of the pandemic, the Small Business Boot Camp has developed into a comprehensive resource for small businesses. The first-of-its-kind program connects entrepreneurs and small business leaders with local experts who provide support, guidance and resources.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Winners For Venture Madness 2021
PHOENIX, AZ —The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), in partnership with Invest Southwest, announced five winners were selected during Venture Madness 2021 on October 7. After 22 entrepreneurs pitched their companies at Venture Madness, judges selected five winners, who won $10,000 each.
LEARN MORE »Maricopa Association Of Governments Joins Arizona’s Institute Of Automated Mobility To Develop and Deploy Automated Vehicle Technologies Statewide
PHOENIX, AZ —The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), an agency that provides a forum for research, discussion and study of regional issues, is the newest member of the Institute of Automated Mobility (IAM), established by Governor Ducey in 2018 to advance transportation safety, science and policy.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists For The 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ —The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today 26 semifinalists have been selected for the 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority And Taiwan Sign MOU To Promote Economic And Trade Cooperation
PHOENIX, AZ —The Arizona Commerce Authority and Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, today committed to partnering on trade and economic development. The partnership, which was outlined in a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims to support efforts to establish or expand operations and supply chains in Arizona or Taiwan.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Is Now Accepting FAST Grant Applications To Support Small Businesses
PHOENIX, AZ —The Arizona Commerce Authority announced today it is accepting applications for the Federal and State Technology (FAST) grant to support small businesses. applications are being accepted through December 31, 2021. The Small Business Administration’s FAST Partnership Program is designed to support programs that advance innovative, technology-driven small businesses. The program’s goal is to increase the number of competitive bids for federally-funded innovation and research and development programs.
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Arizona Economic Development Sets Records For Jobs, Investment In FY 2021
PHOENIX, AZ — Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 was a record-breaking year for statewide economic development. During the 12-month fiscal period that ended June 30, 2021, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) successfully worked with companies that committed to creating a projected 23,317 new Arizona jobs while investing $24.8 billion in local communities — the most ever for both metrics. The projected jobs come with an average annual wage of $66,337, nearly $13,000, or 25%, higher than the state average.
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Lucid Motors Starts Production of Lucid Air at AMP-1 Factory in Casa Grande
CASA GRANDE, AZ — Lucid Group today celebrated the start of production of its Lucid Air at its Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-1) in Casa Grande with a factory commissioning ceremony attended by Lucid Group CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson and Governor Doug Ducey.
LEARN MORE »Industry Leaders, States Launch National Roadmap To Maintain and Grow U.S. Semiconductor Leadership
PHOENIX, AZ — Amidst heightened global demand and a steadily shrinking share of the world’s most advanced microchip factories, semiconductor industry leaders and stakeholders joined today to launch the National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap (NSER). The industry-led effort aims to boost U.S. semiconductor competitiveness through a focus on the workforce, supply chain and infrastructure to support semiconductor research and development, design, manufacturing, and end-applications.
LEARN MORE »LinkedIn: In Arizona, We’re Determined to Return Stronger with Skills for the Future
PHOENIX, AZ — In times of uncertainty and change, Arizonans have shown incredible resilience. That’s one reason our state was a national leader in job creation and personal income growth before the pandemic — and still is today. Arizona is experiencing the third-fastest jobs recovery in the nation, with a workforce that reached pre-pandemic levels in March and continues to grow. A determined focus on establishing Arizona as a welcoming place for business and workers has made, and will keep, our state a top destination for commerce.
LEARN MORE »Intel Breaks Ground On Two New Semiconductor Factories
CHANDLER, AZ — Intel today broke ground on two new semiconductor fabrication facilities, or fabs, at the company’s Ocotillo campus in Chandler. In a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Governor Ducey, local elected officials and community leaders, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger celebrated the start of construction on the largest private investment in state history and reiterated the company’s commitment to investing in U.S. semiconductor leadership.
LEARN MORE »Helix Electric Selects Goodyear for First Manufacturing Facility in Arizona
GOODYEAR, AZ — Helix Electric, one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the nation, announced today its first manufacturing facility in Arizona will be in Goodyear. The 112,000-square-foot facility will be used to manufacture and fabricate building components for electrical construction.
LEARN MORE »Owens Corning to Restart Production at Eloy Manufacturing Facility
ELOY, AZ — Owens Corning, a global building and industrial materials leader, has announced plans to restart production at its insulation manufacturing facility in Eloy, Arizona. The 42,500 square-foot facility at Eloy Industrial Park is expected to be fully operational in the first quarter of 2022 and will bring more than 50 jobs to the area in a wide range of categories.
LEARN MORE »Zero Electric Vehicles To Open New Headquarters And Production Facility In Gilbert
PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL: Zero Electric Vehicles, a company that builds car electrification kits, has unveiled plans to build out a new head office and production center in Gilbert. The new 103,000-square foot space will allow the company to produce EV conversion kits for light and medium duty fleet vehicles that currently run on gasoline. The company also plans to build an electric vehicle chassis and full electric car of its own in the future.
LEARN MORE »Navajo Nation and the Arizona Commerce Authority Sign MOU to Expand Film and Media Industry in Arizona
WINDOW ROCK, AZ, NAVAJO NATION — Navajo Nation and the Arizona Commerce Authority announced today a new partnership to promote Navajo Nation as a major international film and media destination. The partnership, which was outlined in a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims to build a foundation of generational opportunities in the film and media industry.
LEARN MORE »NTT to build seventh U.S. data center campus in Mesa
MESA, AZ — NTT Ltd., a world-leading global technology services provider, today announced that its Global Data Centers Americas division is building a new data center campus in Mesa along the Elliot Road Technology Corridor. With recently opened campuses in Chicago, Ill., Hillsboro, Ore., and Santa Clara, Calif., the new Phoenix campus, slated to open in early 2022, will be the fourth U.S. market NTT has launched in since February 2021, growing its footprint from three to seven campuses.
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Facebook Prioritizes Sustainability With New Data Center In Mesa
MESA, AZ — Facebook announced today plans to build the Facebook Mesa Data Center, a 960,000 square-foot facility that will be the company’s first data center in Arizona. Along with a projected $800 million investment, the project is expected to support approximately 100 operational jobs and up to 1,500 construction jobs at peak.
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Third Venture Capital Conference, UNMET, To Be Held In Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and Stout Street Capital announced today that the third UNMET Arizona, Arizona’s largest venture capital conference, will be held in person October 7-8, 2021, in Phoenix. Company applications to present are being accepted until August 17 and investors can register for the event until September 2.
LEARN MORE »Cox Automotive Mobility and Arizona’s Institute of Automated Mobility Work to Advance Automated Vehicle Development and Safety
PHOENIX, AZ — Cox Automotive Mobility, a division of Cox Automotive committed to advancing the world’s fleets to serve the next generation, will be joining the Institute of Automated Mobility (IAM), a public-private consortium established by Governor Ducey in 2018 to shape the future of transportation safety, science and policy.
LEARN MORE »KORE Power Selects Arizona Site for One Million Square Foot “KOREPlex” Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Facility
PHOENIX, AZ — KORE Power, Inc. announced today the first lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility wholly owned by a U.S. company will be built in Maricopa County. The one million square foot manufacturing facility, dubbed the KOREPlex, will support up to 12 gigawatt hours (GWh) of battery cell production to ensure a reliable and independent U.S. supply chain for lithium-ion battery cells that are critical to the future of electric vehicles, power grids and more.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Is Now Accepting Applications for the 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today applications are being accepted for the 10th annual Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). Applications are being accepted from July 26 to August 27. The Arizona Innovation Challenge, which is the largest business plan competition in the nation, advances innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures to scale.
LEARN MORE »TCS Expands in Arizona with Plan to Invest $300 Million in Local Job Creation and Community STEM Education
PHOENIX, AZ — Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, today announced plans to expand its operations in Arizona, investing more than $300 million by 2026 and hiring more than 220 employees by 2023, to meet the digital transformation needs of its customers. TCS will also double the reach of its STEM and Computer Science education programs in Arizona by expanding teacher training and online content for students over the next two years.
LEARN MORE »Sandra Watson Statement On Historic Budget
PHOENIX, AZ - Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, today released the following statement on Arizona’s budget:
“Under Governor Ducey's leadership, Arizona has transformed into a manufacturing and technology powerhouse. Unlike past decades, our vitality is no longer tied to a few growth-oriented sectors. Instead, our economy is diversified across several high-tech industries—with more jobs in manufacturing than construction—our startup ecosystem is attracting global attention, and our state is competing at the highest level for economic development projects.
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OnePointOne Invests In High-Tech Vertical Farming Facility In Avondale
AVONDALE, AZ — OnePointOne, a Silicon Valley-based AgTech startup, today announced the expansion of its corporate and vertical farming production facilities to Avondale. The 50,000 square-foot facility in the Avondale 107th Industrial Park will be home to OnePointOne’s latest indoor vertical farm.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Wins 2021 “Gold Shovel” Award Recognizing High-Impact Economic Development Efforts
PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona today was awarded a prestigious “Gold Shovel” award from Area Development Magazine, a leading site selection publication, for the state’s “success in terms of new job creation and company capital investment” in 2020. In addition, TSMC’s announced $12 billion investment to build a semiconductor fabrication facility in Phoenix was named one of six “Manufacturing Projects of the Year.”
LEARN MORE »CP Technologies Opens New CP North American Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Prescott, Arizona
PRESCOTT, AZ — CP Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of standard and custom rugged computer hardware, announced today it opened the newly constructed CP North American headquarters at 2620 Deep Well Ranch Rd. in Prescott, Arizona in a ribbon cutting ceremony held today. The 50,000 square-foot facility is home to the CP North America family of brands including CP Technologies, CP Aeronautics and CP Systems.
LEARN MORE »Statement On Senate Passage Of United States Innovation And Competition Act
PHOENIX, AZ - President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority Sandra Watson today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. The legislation includes $52 billion to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research.
LEARN MORE »ElectraMeccanica Breaks Ground On First U.S. Based Assembly Facility And Engineering Technical Center
MESA, AZ - ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., a Canadian designer and manufacturer of environmentally efficient electric vehicles (EVs), today broke ground on its first U.S. based assembly facility and state-of-the-art engineering technical center in Mesa. The expansion represents the third groundbreaking for an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Arizona since 2019.
LEARN MORE »HelloFresh Expands West Coast Production and Distribution Capabilities with New Phoenix Facility
PHOENIX, AZ - HelloFresh, America’s leading meal kit company, announced today plans to open a new distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona. The nearly 440,000 square-foot facility located at 1850 South 71st Avenue will become the company’s largest shipping and fulfillment center globally, supporting growing demand for HelloFresh meal kits and enabling HelloFresh to better serve new and existing customers on the West Coast.
LEARN MORE »CIS Global Expands Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona
TUCSON, AZ - CIS Global, a manufacturer of linear motion slides and power distribution products for the IT, Data Center, and Consumer Appliance sectors, announces plans to expand its headquarters in Tucson, Arizona.
LEARN MORE »LiveRamp Selects Greater Phoenix for U.S. Office Expansion
PHOENIX, AZ - LiveRamp® (NYSE: RAMP), the leading data connectivity platform, today announced plans to open a new office in Greater Phoenix. Recently awarded by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Technology™ 2021, LiveRamp will build a permanent new workplace for highly-skilled, full-time roles. Starting in Summer 2021, the tech company will position several executive leaders in the Phoenix Metropolitan area and hire 100 employees.
LEARN MORE »Photocentric, Leading Edge UK Additive Manufacturer, to Locate US Headquarters in Avondale, AZ
AVONDALE, AZ - Photocentric, Inc., an industry leader and pioneer in the development of photopolymers and additive manufacturing, will move its US-based headquarters to Avondale, Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Li-Cycle to Build New Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility in Arizona
Li-Cycle Corp. (“Li-Cycle” or “the Company”), an industry leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery and the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, today announced that the Company will build its third commercial lithium-ion battery recycling facility to be located in Gilbert, Arizona, within the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Tesis Labs Launching New Arizona Genetic Testing Facility
PHOENIX, AZ — Tesis Labs, the leader in targeted genetic sequencing, announced its plans to expand to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, offering targeted genetic sequencing services to healthcare providers in the western U.S. The new lab will be located in Scottsdale.
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. Opens New Office In Arizona Creating Hundreds Of Jobs In The State's Capital
PHOENIX, AZ — PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) (PennyMac), one of the largest publicly-traded residential mortgage companies in the country, announced today the opening of a new mortgage sales and operations center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Calgary-based APEL Extrusions Relocating Headquarters to Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Calgary-based APEL Extrusions has purchased 22.6 acres of land at the southeast corner of the new Loop 202 Freeway and Lower Buckeye Road. The property will be the site of a new 323,782-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility. Plans call for North America’s leading aluminum extrusion company to expand its West Coast Operations to Phoenix, Arizona in late 2022 with plans to move the company’s headquarters to follow.
BD to Invest $65 Million for Key Supply Chain Infrastructure in Tucson, Arizona to Increase Resiliency of U.S. Medical Device Supply
TUCSON, AZ — BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced today it will invest $65 million to construct a state-of-the-art facility in Tucson, Arizona that will be a hub for the company’s supply chain, serving as a final-stage manufacturing and sterilization center.
Arizona Launches State-Of-The-Art Advanced Manufacturing Training Center
COOLIDGE, AZ — The State of Arizona, Pinal County, City of Casa Grande and Central Arizona College have opened a new training center that will prepare Arizonans for jobs in high-tech industries. The state-of-the-art facility, named “Drive48,” features cutting-edge robots and multiple hands-on training rooms where technicians will train for jobs in advanced manufacturing.
The Garcia Family Foundation, Arizona Commerce Authority Announce Amazon Web Services Student Certification Scholarship for Arizona Student
PHOENIX, AZ — Today, the Garcia Family Foundation and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced a multi-year, $300,000 educational endowment that will be used to fund an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Student Certification Scholarship Fund for economically disadvantaged students attending Arizona schools.
Governor Ducey Applauds Intel’s $20 Billion Expansion In Arizona
CHANDLER, AZ — Intel today announced a substantial expansion of its Arizona-based manufacturing capacity with a $20 billion investment – the largest private sector investment in state history. The expansion will see the construction of two new semiconductor fabrication facilities, or fabs, which will produce advanced semiconductor chips used in modern electronics.
New Fire Sprinkler Company Comes to Mohave County
MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ — Construction is underway and soon a new and growing company will be coming to Mohave County. Shambaugh & Sons is utilizing an existing building until the completion of its 84,000 square ft. fabrication facility. Progressive Pipe Fabricators, a division of Shambaugh, will fabricate and deliver over 20,000 individual sprinkler pipe per week. The building will be located on Historic Route 66 in Kingman.
ElectraMeccanica Announces Plans to Establish U.S. Base of Operations in Greater Phoenix, Arizona
March 16, 2021 — ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) ("ElectraMeccanica" or the "Company"), a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, today announced that it has selected Mesa, AZ, in the greater Phoenix area, for its U.S. based assembly facility and engineering technical center. Phoenix ranks as the fifth largest city in the U.S. according to 2020 census data, with nearly 1.8 million residents. Mesa, a suburb of Phoenix, ranks 35th nationally. The Company’s selection marks the end of a comprehensive, year-long site search conducted by ElectraMeccanica and its partner, BDO USA’s Site Selection & Incentives Practice (“BDO”).
UACJ Whitehall Selects Flagstaff for New Auto Parts Plant
FLAGSTAFF, AZ — UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, a leading supplier of precision extruded aluminum automotive components and assemblies, will take over the former Walgreen’s distribution center in Flagstaff for a new plant that will manufacture parts for electric vehicles.
Washington-Based Health Care Firm Relocates Corporate HQ to Scottsdale
LifeStance is moving its corporate headquarters to Scottsdale from Bellevue, Washington.
ACA Celebrates Tenth Anniversary, Goal-Shattering Success
PHOENIX, AZ — Ten years ago, Arizona struggled under devastating job and revenue losses as one of the hardest-hit states by the Great Recession. Today, Arizona’s economy is diversified, with more jobs in manufacturing than construction, our startup ecosystem is attracting global attention, and our state is competing at the highest level for new jobs and expansions.
VIAVI Relocates Headquarters and Plans Manufacturing Capacity Expansion in Arizona
CHANDLER, AZ — Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that its Optical Security and Performance Products (OSP) segment plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona to support growing demand for its technologies. VIAVI also plans to transition its headquarters to the new facility, which is anticipated to house at least 100 employees by 2022. In preparation for this move, the company has already relocated its corporate headquarters to a temporary office in Scottsdale. The company’s San Jose office will continue to operate as a functional center of excellence and sales office.
UNMET Jobs and the Arizona Commerce Authority Host Virtual Statewide Hiring Event
PHOENIX, AZ — Starting on March 15, Arizona job seekers, students looking for internships and recent graduates looking for full time opportunities can participate in the UNMET Jobs hiring event. The event is hosted on Largely©, an online platform that empowers job seekers to showcase their personalities, professional work and career goals through short, simple videos for prospective employers. The hiring event, which is open to all Arizona businesses, aims to improve the traditional job fair experience for both job seekers and employers and will be one of the largest in the state.
City of Phoenix Selected for Future The RealReal E-Commerce Center
PHOENIX, AZ — The City of Phoenix has been selected by The RealReal, Inc. (Nasdaq: REAL)--the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, consigned luxury goods--as the site for its new e-commerce center. The company signed a lease to expand its physical footprint with nearly 600,000 square feet of warehouse space in Greater Phoenix.
CCG Catalyst Consulting, Arizona Bankers Association Announce The Arizona Fintech Council
PHOENIX, AZ — CCG Catalyst Consulting (CCG Catalyst) and the Arizona Bankers Association (AzBA) have partnered to create the Arizona Fintech Council (AZFC) to spur economic growth in the state and bring viable and promising fintech companies to Arizona’s Fintech Sandbox.
Kroger and Ocado Announce Location of High-Tech Customer Fulfillment Center in Phoenix, Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocery retailer, and Ocado (LSE: OCDO), a world leader in technology for grocery ecommerce, today announced Phoenix, Arizona, as the latest location for a Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC). The location confirms a previous announcement stating Kroger and Ocado would construct a CFC in the Southwest Region.
Align Technology Establishes New Global Corporate Headquarters In Tempe, Arizona
TEMPE, AZ — Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) today announced that it established its new global corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona, effective January 1, 2021. The company’s San Jose campus remains the hub for its global innovation, product, and marketing organization and will become home to its new Digital Innovation Center, currently under construction.
SciTech Institute Announces 10th Annual Arizona SciTech Festival Presented by Cox and Featuring Engaging STEM Events
PHOENIX, AZ — SciTech Institute™ is excited to announce the 2021 Arizona SciTech Festival season begins Jan. 30 and runs through February, marking 10 years of inspiring interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) statewide. All ages will enjoy fun and engaging events and activities during this annual celebration while building their STEM knowledge. Best of all, most events are free!
BlueOptima Announces U.S. Expansion with New Headquarters in Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — Software development analytics SaaS provider BlueOptima announced today the establishment of a second U.S. headquarters in Phoenix.
The 2020 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees Announced
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today the 10 companies awarded in the 2020 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC).
Finalists Announced For The 2020 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority announced today the 15 finalists that have been selected for the 2020 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The companies will advance to the next round of the business plan competition and up to ten awardees will be added to the Arizona Innovation Challenge portfolio.
Compound Photonics Announces the Opening of MicroLED Innovation Acceleration Center (MiAC) in Chandler, Arizona
CHANDLER, AZ — Compound Photonics US Corporation (CP, also known as CP Display), a leader in compact high performance microdisplay solutions for Augmented and Mixed Reality (AR/MR), today announced its opening of MiAC (MicroLED Innovation Acceleration Center) in Chandler, Arizona. It will be the first industry known fab in the world dedicated to accelerate the time-to-market of sub 5 µm pixel monolithically integrated microLED displays to meet the rising demand for mass market AR/MR and smart wearable devices.
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Plan To Train And Certify 5,000 Arizona Students For Cloud Careers By June 2022
PHOENIX, AZ — Today, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) with the support of Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) announced a statewide commitment to increase access to cloud computing education in schools across Arizona. This initiative aims to train and certify 5,000 students for entry-level cloud computing careers by June 2022, with continued long-term investments in technical skills training for Arizonans.
WOW Studios Chooses Downtown Tucson, Arizona for New Headquarters
TUCSON, AZ — WOW Studios, a Seattle-based luxury technical sportswear company whose award-winning team focuses on blending “old school” design philosophies with modern innovation, announces today its move to downtown Tucson, Arizona.
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists In The 2020 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority announced today 25 semifinalists have been selected for the 2020 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC).
DoorDash Announces New DashMart On-Demand Convenience Delivery in Tucson, Arizona
TUCSON, AZ — Today DoorDash, the nation's leading last-mile logistics platform, announces it will establish DashMart service in Tucson, Arizona.
NXP Advances 5G with New Gallium Nitride Fab in Arizona
CHANDLER, AZ — NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the grand opening of its 150 mm (6-inch) RF Gallium Nitride (GaN) fab in Chandler, Arizona, the most advanced fab dedicated to 5G RF power amplifiers in the United States. The new internal factory combines NXP’s expertise as the industry leader in RF power and its high-volume manufacturing know-how, resulting in streamlined innovation that supports the expansion of 5G base stations and advanced communication infrastructure in the industrial, aerospace and defense markets.
Venture Capital Conference To Return To Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and Stout Street Capital announced today that venture capitalists and early-stage companies seeking seed and Series A capital will gather for the second time this year, virtually, at Arizona’s largest venture capital conference. UNMET Arizona Fall 2020 will be held online October 12-25.
Sandvik Materials Technology Expands to Tucson, Arizona
TUCSON, AZ — Sandvik Materials Technology, a world-leading developer and manufacturer of advanced stainless steels and special alloys, announces today plans to expand its operations of precision medical wire and wire-based components to Tucson, Arizona.
Nanomoneo Establishes Biotech Operation in Tucson, Arizona
TUCSON, AZ — After a competitive, multi-state process, Nanomoneo, a biotechnology instrument company, announces today that it has selected the University of Arizona Center for Innovation in Tucson, Arizona for its new applied research operation.
MiTek Expands Manufacturing Operation in Arizona
TOLLESON, AZ — MiTek, a diversified global supplier of integrated software, service, engineered products and automated solutions to the building industry, announced today an expansion of its Phoenix-based manufacturing operations later this year.
Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership Offers Assistance to Manufacturers Affected by Covid-19
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority’s Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (AZ MEP) announced today they are accepting applications from Arizona manufacturers in need of assistance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The enhanced support is made possible by a one-time allocation as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, awarded to AZ MEP by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
LEARN MORE »Amazon To Add Thousands Of Jobs To Phoenix Metro Area
SEATTLE, WA — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced 11 new sites across the Phoenix metro area expected to be open by the end of 2020 to support customer fulfillment and delivery operations. The new sites are expected to create more than 3,000 new full- and part-time jobs with a minimum $15 per hour wage and comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
LEARN MORE »ZorroSign Moving Global Operations Hub & Headquarters to Phoenix Metro
PHOENIX, AZ — ZorroSign, Inc., a global leader in blockchain-based digital signatures and digital transaction management, today announced the relocation of its worldwide headquarters to Phoenix, Arizona.
LEARN MORE »New Steel Micro Mill To Be Built In Mesa
MESA, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and City of Mesa — in partnership with Salt River Project (SRP) — today announced the expansion of Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC). The Texas-based steel and metal manufacturer plans to construct a new facility adjacent to its current operation in Mesa and create 185 additional jobs.
LEARN MORE »Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Selects Arizona to Expand Its National Presence
TEMPE, AZ — Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing (SMS) is pleased to announce that the company has established operations in Tempe, with plans to create 600 new jobs by the end of 2020.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Opens Application Window for the Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today applications are being accepted for the 2020 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) beginning Monday, August 3rd. The business plan competition is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale.
LEARN MORE »State Seeks Input on Leveraging Broadband Expansion Along Highways
PHOENIX, AZ — As it advances Governor Ducey’s initiative to expand high-speed internet across Arizona, the Arizona Department of Transportation is requesting input to inform potential public-private partnerships to install and-or operate broadband conduit along major interstate and highway routes.
LEARN MORE »AdhereHealth Expands West Coast Presence With Opening of New High-Tech Pharmacy in Metro Phoenix Area
NASHVILLE, TN — AdhereHealth, a healthcare technology leader in medication adherence insights and health outcomes, is further expanding its nationwide presence with the opening of a new pharmacy in Gilbert, Arizona.
LEARN MORE »The Maricopa Community Colleges, Arizona Commerce Authority Announce Collaboration with Microsoft to Help Valley Veterans Launch New Careers Through Micro-certs
TEMPE, AZ — The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and U.S.VETS announced today a collaborative effort with Microsoft to provide military veterans opportunities to earn fast-track certifications to launch careers in information technology and beyond. The Microsoft Excel Expert through Imagine Academy welcomes its first cohort virtually July 13th through MCCCD’s Maricopa IT Institute (MITI)-East Valley.
LEARN MORE »CP Technologies Breaks Ground on New Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Prescott Arizona
PRESCOTT, AZ — CP Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of standard and custom rugged computer hardware, broke ground on its new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Prescott, Arizona on June 24. Expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2021, the 50,000 sq. ft. facility will be located near SR 89 and Deepwell Ranch/Crystal Lane. Michael McCormack, president and CEO of CP Technologies was joined by Billie Orr, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Prescott and Jim Chamberlain of Chamberlain Development to kick off construction.
LEARN MORE »The Maricopa Community Colleges and Intel Launch First Artificial Intelligence Associate Degree Program
PHOENIX, AZ — The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) today announced a collaboration with Intel and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) to create Arizona’s first Artificial Intelligence certificate and degree program enabling tens of thousands of students to land careers in healthcare, automotive, industrial and aerospace fields. The Maricopa Community Colleges will be the first in the U.S. to train workers for the region’s driving demands in Artificial Intelligence technology, allowing access for more students to master skills valuable across many occupations and industry sectors and ultimately improving the nation’s workforce, economy, and community.
LEARN MORE »Advanced Manufacturing Facility Driving Innovation in High-Performance Electronics Unveiled by Benchmark and Arizona Government Leaders
TEMPE, AZ — Benchmark (NYSE:BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, today held a virtual grand opening of its new advanced electronics manufacturing facility in Phoenix. Benchmark’s President and CEO Jeff Benck hosted the live webcast and was joined virtually by several dignitaries including Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.
LEARN MORE »Return Stronger Website Aims To Return Arizonans To The Workforce With New Skills
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority, in partnership with the state’s workforce development network ARIZONA@WORK, has launched a new website to connect Arizonans statewide with employment training resources and virtual career counseling. The Return Stronger Upskilling website is designed to provide workers who are no longer employed due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a central place to learn about and leverage the many no-cost training opportunities available to them.
LEARN MORE »Governor Ducey Announces Global Industry Leader TSMC to Build Advanced Semiconductor Factory in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Doug Ducey today announced that following a national search, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has selected Arizona for its new U.S. advanced semiconductor factory. The project will create over 1,600 new high-tech jobs and generate thousands of additional jobs in the state for suppliers and other companies within the semiconductor industry.
LEARN MORE »Nacero to Build a Large-Scale, Clean Gasoline Manufacturing Plant in Casa Grande, Arizona
CASA GRANDE, AZ — Nacero Inc. today announced plans to build a $3+ billion natural gas to gasoline manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. Construction is expected to begin in 2021 and be completed in phases through 2025. Nacero Casa Grande will produce 35,000 barrels per day of cost-competitive, lower carbon footprint, zero sulfur gasoline that is usable in today’s cars and trucks.
LEARN MORE »Root Insurance Expands in Chandler, Arizona, Creating 480 Jobs to Serve Growing West Coast Customer Base
CHANDLER, AZ — Root Insurance, the nation’s first car insurance company to incorporate individual driving behavior in every rate, announced plans to expand its operations in Chandler, Arizona in the Phoenix Region, creating 480 new jobs. Hiring for claims and customer service positions are underway.
LEARN MORE »Red Bull Expands Operations in Glendale
GLENDALE, AZ — On the heels of a 2019 announcement that longtime partners Ball Corporation, Raüch Fruit Juices and Red Bull chose the city of Glendale to build a U.S. manufacturing facility, Red Bull is now expanding those operations.
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Clarivate Analytics Announces New Center of Excellence
CHANDLER, AZ — The City of Chandler today announced that Clarivate Analytics plc, a global leader in providing trusted insights and analytics to accelerate the pace of innovation, has signed a 30,000 square foot lease at Chandler Viridian, located in the Price Corridor Employment Center at 3133 W. Frye Road. Clarivate expects to employ approximately 150 people at this Class A office building.
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Financial Services Company Establishes New Headquarters In Arizona
TEMPE, AZ — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey joined On Q Financial, Inc. at the grand opening of the company’s corporate headquarters in Tempe. The new location will centralize the company’s business units and allow for future growth, including the hiring of more than 130 employees in executive, administrative and client services positions.
LEARN MORE »Northrop Grumman Breaks Ground for Expanded Satellite Manufacturing Facilities in Gilbert, Arizona
GILBERT, AZ — Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday to highlight its expansion of the company’s satellite engineering and manufacturing operations in Arizona. The expansion includes a 100,000 square foot addition to its existing satellite manufacturing facility and a new 120,000 square foot administrative and engineering building.
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Modular Mining Expands Corporate Headquarters in Tucson, AZ with new Customer Experience Cetner (CEC)
TUCSON, AZ — Modular Mining, the global leader in the delivery of real-time computer-based mine management solutions, unveiled its new Customer Experience Center (CEC). Located in the company’s corporate headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, USA, the CEC’s opening coincides with Modular Mining’s 40th anniversary and celebrates the company’s continued growth and positive trajectory in both Tucson and the mining sector.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Announced as Location for 2020 UNMET Conference
PHOENIX, AZ (January 29, 2020) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and Stout Street Capital today announced an agreement to bring high-growth tech startups and investors together at the largest venture capital conference in Arizona. The UNMET Arizona 2020 conference will be held in Scottsdale May 13 - 14 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
LEARN MORE »Governor Ducey Announces Opening of Arizona-Mexico Trade & Investment Offices in Chihuahua and Guanajuato
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Doug Ducey today announced the opening of two new Arizona Trade & Investment offices in Chihuahua and Guanajuato, Mexico. The new offices are a part of the Arizona Commerce Authority and create a platform for businesses in both countries to increase international trade and foreign direct investment opportunities.
LEARN MORE »North America's Largest Foodservice Industry Redistributor Expanding Operations in Mohave County
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ — Dot Foods, the largest foodservice redistribution company in North America, announced today it’s expanding its footprint in Arizona. The company plans to add nearly 70,000 square feet to its current operation in Bullhead City and hire 70 additional warehouse employees and regional delivery drivers over the next three years to staff the growing operation.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Broadband Office Announces Awardees for Rural Broadband Development Grants
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority announced today the awardees of the Arizona Rural Broadband Development Grant. The reimbursable grant will be used to accelerate the enhancement of broadband infrastructure to support economic growth and improve quality of life for Arizona’s rural residents.
LEARN MORE »PVB Expands Headquarters in Marana, Arizona
MARANA, AZ – PVB Fabrications, Inc. (PVB), primarily a multi-disciplined general contractor and provider of quality welding and fabrication services for the commercial, utility, government, heavy industrial and mining sectors, announces today plans to expand its headquarters in Marana, Arizona.
LEARN MORE »2020 Arizona SciTech Festival Kicks Off
PHOENIX, AZ — Meet a robot. Solve real-life challenges facing wildlife. See a 3D printer in action. Watch a rocket launch. View the stars through powerful telescopes.
LEARN MORE »New Quarter of a Billion Dollar State-of-the-Art Facility to be Built in Glendale, Arizona to Keep up with Demand for White Claw Hard Seltzer
GLENDALE, AZ – Mark Anthony Brewing has chosen Glendale as the location of its new state-of-the-art brewery and BrewPure facility. Construction is slated to be completed in record time. The facility will be in Glendale’s “New Frontier” at the Loop 303.
LEARN MORE »Hawaiian Airlines Opens New IT Center in Arizona
HONOLULU, HI – Hawaiian Airlines today celebrated the opening of an Information Technology Center in Tempe, Ariz., the carrier’s largest office outside its Honolulu headquarters.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announced Awardees in the Fall 2019 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today 10 awardees in the Fall 2019 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The business plan competition — one of the largest in the country — is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale.
LEARN MORE »Front, a Sequoia Capital-backed SF Company, Expands to Greater Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — Front, the company replacing corporate email with an inbox built for teamwork, will create up to 50 new jobs in Greater Phoenix in 2020, its inaugural year in the region. With offices in San Francisco, Paris and now Greater Phoenix, the company is hiring marketing and sales professionals at the new Arizona location. Candidates are encouraged to apply at frontapp.com/jobs.
LEARN MORE »Lucid Motors Marks Start of Construction at Arizona Electric Vehicle Factory Site
CASA GRANDE, AZ — Lucid Motors, together with Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and local officials, today celebrated the start of construction of its electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, AZ. The first phase of factory construction, representing an investment of over $300 million, is scheduled for completion in late 2020 in readiness for the start of production of Lucid’s first car, the Lucid Air luxury sedan.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces the Fall 2019 Arizona Innovation Challenge Finalists
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority announced today that 15 finalists have been selected in its Fall 2019 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The competition is among the largest in the country and designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale.
LEARN MORE »Mesa celebrates expansion of Urbix Resources into Falcon District
MESA, AZ — A ribbon cutting ceremony has been held for Urbix Resources’ new headquarters, 3110 N. Greenfield Road, in the Falcon District of Mesa. The new 31,000 square foot facility will allow the company to expand its state-of-the-art graphite processing.
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Allred, Willmeng launch Northrop Grumman’s new Chandler Campus
CHANDLER, AZ — Willmeng Construction Inc., a Phoenix-based commercial general contractor, hosted the ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 12, launching the opening of a 633,000-square-foot build-to-suit campus for Northrop Grumman, which will serve as the home for their launch vehicles business. This office and manufacturing facility which supports national defense and aerospace, was developed by the Douglas Allred Company, San Diego, Calif., within their 180-acre Park Place Business Park in Chandler, Ariz.
LEARN MORE »Silicon Valley Back Expands in Arizona
TEMPE, AZ — Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the bank of the world’s most innovative companies and their investors, today announced its expansion in Arizona. The bank has secured an additional 60,000 square feet of office space in Tempe that it will move into in Q1 2020 and aims to grow its presence by more than 300 employees in the next three years.
LEARN MORE »Governor Ducey Announces Opening Of Arizona-Israel Trade And Investment Office In Tel Aviv
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Doug Ducey today announced the opening of Arizona’s first trade and investment office in Israel. The new office, a part of the Arizona Commerce Authority, is located in Tel Aviv and creates a platform for businesses in both countries to increase international trade and foreign direct investment opportunities.
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Spring 2019 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees Announced
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority announced today that 30 semifinalists have been selected in the Fall 2019 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC).
LEARN MORE »Sending Platform Sendoso Establishes Operations in Arizona
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — California-based Sendoso announced today it’s expanding its footprint in Arizona, with the grand opening of its new Scottsdale office. The company which offers customized corporate gifting, direct mail and customer loyalty sending solutions on a cloud platform will offer a full range of services at its larger location in the Camelback Tower.
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Governor Doug Ducey Speaks on Growing Phoenix Tech Scene at Nerdery Office Grand Opening
PHOENIX, AZ — Nerdery, a leading digital consultancy, officially announced the opening of its new regional Phoenix headquarters in Park Central with the support of the Arizona Commerce Authority and Governor Doug Ducey, who participated in an opening reception at 2 p.m. today. Gov. Ducey spoke on how the move signals a boom in Phoenix’s tech scene, as the city becomes a hub for technology leaders and talent.
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Nation’s Largest Auto Insurer Joins Arizona’s Institute of Automated Mobility
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority and State Farm ® announced today the company is joining the Institute of Automated Mobility (IAM), the consortium Governor Ducey established by executive order in October 2018.
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Arizona and Alberta Agree on Reciprocity
PHOENIX, AZ — The State of Arizona and the Canadian Province of Alberta have formally recognized an agreement based upon an Arizona statute that establishes reciprocity of enforcement of money judgments. The measure is expected to fuel new investment, create jobs and stimulate the economies of both entities.
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Raytheon’s Economic Impact to Arizona Now Tops $2.6 Billion
PHOENIX, AZ — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) makes a $2.6 billion annual economic impact to Arizona, according to a new study conducted by Arizona State University’s Seidman Institute. The research firm analyzed Raytheon contributions to the state in the form of wages, taxes, suppliers and other key indicators.
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Engineered Sand Company to Establish Manufacturing Facility in Yuma
YUMA, AZ — Green building materials manufacturer and developer Rechsand announced today it will locate a manufacturing facility in Yuma, Arizona. The new, state-of-the-art plant will house the production, development and distribution of next-generation engineered sand products, and create jobs for more than 110 people in this innovative industry.
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Arizona Broadband Office Opens Applications for Grants
PHOENIX, AZ — Grant applications are now being accepted for broadband enhancement in rural Arizona communities. The Arizona Rural Broadband Development Grant will be used to support planning and deployment, enabling Arizona communities to more easily access broadband services.
LEARN MORE »Fortune 500 Retailer CarMax Creating More Than 400 Jobs for New Contact Center in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ — CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, will create 430 new jobs for their new Customer Experience Center opening in Tempe this December. The company is now hiring to fill the open positions at the contact center. Candidates can apply now at CarMaxPhoenix.com.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Opens Application Window for the Fall 2019 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced it will begin accepting applications for the Fall 2019 Arizona Innovation Challenge on Thursday, September 5, 2019. The Arizona Innovation Challenge is the ACA’s business plan competition designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale.
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H.E.R.O.S. Inc. Relocates its Headquarters to Greater Phoenix
CHANDLER, AZ — H.E.R.O.S. Inc., an industry leader in repairing and overhauling helicopter engines, is relocating its headquarters from Santa Clarita, Calif. to Chandler, Ariz. The company will occupy nearly 19,000-square-feet of industrial space at 10 Chandler, located at 560 N. 54th St. H.E.R.O.S. Inc. plans to create 25 new jobs in the Chandler community and expects to be fully operational by the winter of 2019.
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Registration open for 2019 Arizona STEM and Innovation Summit
PRESCOTT, AZ — Leadership of eleven Arizona state agencies made stops in Prescott and Prescott Valley today to meet with business, community and education leaders. Participants discussed activity in the region and strategies for advancing the local economy.
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Registration open for 2019 Arizona STEM and Innovation Summit
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — What’s the next big thing in science and technology? The answers can be found at the Arizona STEM and Innovation Summit presented by the SciTech Institute, an Arizona nonprofit focused on cultivating an ecosystem of conscious science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) communities through awareness, connections and empowerment, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
LEARN MORE »Verdigris Holdings Selects Arizona as Corporate Headquarters
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — To meet the growing need for autism services across the country, Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers is expanding its innovative interdisciplinary care into Arizona, bringing approximately 12 locations to the state over the next 12 to 18 months.
LEARN MORE »Verdigris Holdings Selects Arizona as Corporate Headquarters
GOODYEAR & EL MIRAGE, AZ — Microsoft announced Arizona as the location for the development of three new world-class datacenter campuses to support the growing demand for cloud and internet services in Arizona and across the Western United States.
LEARN MORE »Verdigris Holdings Selects Arizona as Corporate Headquarters
SCOTTSDALE, AZ —Verdigris Holdings, Inc. and the Arizona Commerce Authority announced Verdigris has selected Arizona for its corporate headquarters.
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Acronis Set to Grow Arizona Workforce with Investment in New Research and Development Office in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ and SCHAFFHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND — Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection announced today the opening of its new office in Tempe, Arizona. The new location features a cutting-edge research and development office, as well as Acronis’ largest and fastest growing data center operations space.
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Spring 2019 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees Announced
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the selection of ten awardees in the Spring 2019 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), its business plan competition designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale.
Google Hosts Free Training for Local Small Business Owners, Jobseekers in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Visiting Google presenters and coaches hosted free “Grow with Google” workshops in Phoenix with onsite instruction provided to local jobseekers and small business leaders on integral digital skills needed in today’s business environment.
LEARN MORE »Times Microwave Systems Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Mesa
MESA, AZ — As part of its plan to support growth initiatives and more closely service key customers in Arizona and the western United States, Times Microwave Systems (TMS) has expanded its Mesa manufacturing facility.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists in the Spring 2019 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority announced today finalists have been selected to advance to the final round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), the agency’s business plan competition for promising early-stage technology companies in high-growth industries.
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Cadence Living Plans New $46M Upscale Senior Living Community for Chandler
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Cadence Living, an owner, developer and operator of senior living communities, has announced the purchase of land for the Scottsdale-based company’s fourth community in Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Offerpad’s Welcome Home Party Marks Grand Opening of New Headquarters
CHANDLER, AZ — Real estate tech leader Offerpad threw a welcome home party in honor of the company’s move into its new custom-designed headquarters.
LEARN MORE »Fox Corporation Announces FOX Media Center in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 25 companies were selected as semifinalists in the Spring 2019 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge.
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Fox Corporation Announces FOX Media Center in Arizona
NEW YORK, NY and LOS ANGELES, CA — Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) (the “Company”) today announced that it will build its new FOX Media Center within the Arizona State University (ASU) Research Park in Tempe, Arizona. The Center, which will be the streaming and technology hub for the Company, is expected to be operational in 2021.
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Zillow Group Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Zillow; Offers Opens Southwest Hub in Phoenix area
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Zillow Group, which houses one of the largestportfolio of real estate brands on mobile and web, is celebrating one year of buying and selling homes directly through its Zillow Offers business. The company today announced the opening of its Greater Phoenix office, which will act as the Southwest hub for Zillow Offers.
LEARN MORE »Southern New Hampshire University Announces New Operations Center in Tucson
BILLINGS, MT — Dove Mountain Residences, LLC announced today its plans to build a state-of-the-art senior living facility in Marana, Arizona. The groundbreaking will take place in May 2019 and the community is scheduled to open in late spring of 2020.
LEARN MORE »Southern New Hampshire University Announces New Operations Center in Tucson
MANCHESTER, NH — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is announcing today its plans to open a new operations center in Tucson, Arizona to better support its growing student body across the country.
LEARN MORE »fairlife to Expand and Build a New Production Facility in Arizona
CHICAGO, IL — fairlife, LLC announced plans today to increase overall production capabilities with the construction of a new 300 thousand square foot production and distribution facility in Goodyear, Arizona – a suburb of Phoenix.
LEARN MORE »Zovio to Redefine the Future of Education Technology
SAN DIEGO, CA — Bridgepoint Education, Inc.'s CEO, Andrew Clark, announced the company is changing its name to Zovio Inc, further advancing the company's strategy and transformation to an education technology services company. Zovio partners with higher education institutions and employers to deliver innovative, personalized solutions and is redefining education technology.
LEARN MORE »Symboticware, Inc. Celebrates New Headquarters
MESA, AZ — Myndshft, a technology company that specializes in blockchain and artificial intelligence in healthcare, today announced that it plans to triple its team from 30 to over 100 employees this year.
LEARN MORE »Symboticware, Inc. Celebrates New Headquarters
GLENDALE, AZ — RRB Beverage Operations Inc. announced it's establishing a new, multimillion-dollar facility at the southeast corner of Reems Road and Peoria Avenue in the Woolf Logistics Industrial Campus in Glendale. The first phase of this flagship development will bring an approximately 700,000-square-foot building and over 140 new jobs to the city.
LEARN MORE »Symboticware, Inc. Celebrates New Headquarters
TUCSON, AZ — Symboticware Inc., an industry leader of standardized information-based technology to enhance productivity, sustainability, profitability and safety through real-time data management solutions, celebrates the official opening of the Tucson, Arizona-based US/Mexico headquarters.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Innovation Challenge Application Spring 2019 Window Opens
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced it will begin accepting applications for the Spring 2019 Arizona Innovation Challenge on Monday, February 25, 2019. The business plan competition is one of the nation’s largest and helps early-stage technology companies scale their innovations.
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Forecast: Arizona to Add More than 165,000 Jobs by 2020
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity today released a report projecting Arizona will add 165,691 jobs over a two-year period.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Innovation Challenge Application Spring 2019 Window Opens
PHOENIX, AZ — Progressive Insurance announced it’ll be hiring 375 employees to staff its Phoenix office. Those positions will be in customer service, sales, bilingual Spanish customer service and sales, and claims.
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Aerocircular Selects Mesa, Arizona for Its North American Facility
MESA, AZ — Belgium-based aircraft recycling/up-cycling service Aerocircular announced today it’s expanding its operations in North America with a new facility at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona.
LEARN MORE »2019 Arizona SciTech Festival Kicks Off with Record Number of Events
PHOENIX, AZ — Thousands turned out over the weekend for the kick-off of the Arizona SciTech Festival, the state’s annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
LEARN MORE »Modern Studios Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Tucson
TUCSON, AZ — Modern Studios, Arizona’s state-of-the-art production facility and full-service advertising agency, is now open in Tucson, bringing new capabilities to Southern Arizona in production, creative content and marketing.
LEARN MORE »Northwest Healthcare Announces Expansion in Tucson, Arizona; Adds Nearly 600 Jobs
BAYPORT, MN — Andersen Corporation, America’s premier window and door manufacturer, today broke ground on its new manufacturing campus in Goodyear, Arizona. The company plans create more than 415 jobs during the first phase of this expansion.
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Northwest Healthcare Announces Expansion in Tucson, Arizona; Adds Nearly 600 Jobs
TUCSON, AZ — Northwest Healthcare announces a new 70-bed hospital and expanded medical services on 18.5 acres at the southwest corner of Old Spanish Trail and Houghton Road. This new 183,000 square-foot facility will add 595 healthcare jobs in a high-growth area of Tucson.
LEARN MORE »SURCHX ACCELERATES GROWTH WITH OFFICE OPENING IN PHOENIX
PHOENIX, AZ — SurchX, a software company that enables retailers to recover losses from merchant processing fees, today announced the opening of its new offices in downtown Phoenix.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Fall 2018 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees
PHOENIX, AZ — The Fall 2018 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) has concluded as the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced ten awardees in its bi-annual business plan competition for promising early-stage technology companies in high-growth industries.
AgJunction Selects Arizona for New Corporate Headquarters
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Agritech company AgJunction has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Hiawatha, Kansas to Scottsdale, Arizona effective immediately.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority announces Finalists in the Fall 2018 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 20 finalists 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.
LEARN MORE »Oscar to Grow Tempe Office and Workforce
TEMPE, AZ — Oscar, 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, which will double Oscar’s total footprint at The Circuit to 139,000 square feet and enable Oscar’s creation of 400 new jobs in Tempe by 2020.
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Nationwide Realty Investors Unveils Name and Initial Plans for 1.8 Million SF Mixed-Used Development in Scottsdale
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 the new 460,000 square-foot regional headquarters, multifamily apartments, a six-story parking structure, retail and restaurants, two hotel sites and significant infrastructure improvements.
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Voya Financial Announces Arizona Expansion with Phoenix Area Location
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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Arizona Commerce Authority announces semifinalists in the Fall 2018 Arizona Innovation Challenge
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. As many as ten recipients in each round will receive up to $150,000 each in capital to grow their businesses, advancing innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona.
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SeaCa Packaging Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility in Surprise, Arizona During Arizona Manufacturers Month
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. The company specializes in polypropylene carton manufacturing and the plant in Greater Phoenix is scheduled to be completed by April 2019, marking the eighth location between the two companies.
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TEKsystems Expands Offices in Arizona to Accelerate Technology Services Delivery and Job Growth
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. The company has secured an additional 24,000 square feet of office space at its West Coast corporate campus in Tempe for its TEKsystems Delivery Center.
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Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Creates Institute for Automated Mobility in Arizona
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
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
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
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, United States to Expand its Data-Driven Automated Drone Solution
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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Infosys to Open Technology and Innovation Hub in Arizona and Hire 1000 Workers by 2023
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
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
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 MORE »Self-Driving Truck Company TuSimple Announces Expansion in Tucson, Arizona
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 MORE »Andersen Corporation Announces Plans to Build Manufacturing Campus in Arizona
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, and is working with the City of Goodyear, Arizona to select a site. Andersen plans to invest more than $105 million and create more than 415 jobs during the first phase of this expansion.
LEARN MORE »Chandler Company Expands Tech-Focused Manufacturing Operation
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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Application Window Open for the Fall Arizona Innovation Challenge
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 MORE »AXISCADES Selects Tucson, Arizona for Engineering Center
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 MORE »Cognizant Arizona Expansion to Add 500 New Technology Jobs
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.
LEARN MORE »Liberty Mutual Insurance Launches Arizona Apprenticeship Program
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 MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Launches New Interactive Map That Showcases Arizona's Assets
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 MORE »California-Based Milestone Technologies Expands into Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and leading managed service provider (MSP) Milestone Technologies, Inc. announced today the company’s plans to create 100 new jobs in Arizona over the next nine months. Milestone is occupying nearly 8,000 square feet of office space in east Phoenix.
LEARN MORE »Deloitte Delivers Tech Solutions With New Facility in Greater Phoenix Area
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HERMOSILLO, SONORA, MEXICO — 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 MORE »Groundbreaking for state-of-the-art data center in southeast Mesa
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 MORE »King Koil Will Open a New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility In Arizona
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 MORE »Nikola Motor Company To Manufacture Innovative New Technology in Arizona
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 MORE »2018 AZ SciTech Festival Kicks Off
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 MORE »2018 Sun Corridor EDGE Program Accepting Applications
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 MORE »National Insurer Plans to Move, Expand New Facility at The Bridges in Tucson, Arizona
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 MORE »SkyBridge Arizona Marks New Era In Cross-Border Commerce
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 MORE »Fall 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees Announced
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 MORE »Acronis Commits to Opening Research and Development Center in Arizona
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.
LEARN MORE »Pet Supply Giant Chewy, Inc. Brings 700 Jobs to Goodyear
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 MORE »Eclipse Automation Announces the Opening of a New Facility in Arizona to Accommodate Record Company Growth
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 MORE »Optima Tax Relief opens office in Chandler and plans strong growth
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 MORE »New Report Shows Major Economic Impact of Arizona Military Bases
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 MORE »Governor Ducey Proclaims October 'Arizona Manufacturers Month'
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 MORE »Bank of the West Announces Opening of New Office Facility in Tempe, Arizona
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 MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Launches Next Five-Year Business Plan; Calls for Attracting 80,000 Projected Jobs, $7 Billion in Capital Investment
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 MORE »Walgreens to Bring Nearly 500 Jobs, Including 191 New Positions to Chandler, Arizona
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 MORE »Arizona Recognized as Top State for Economic Competitiveness
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.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Awardees in the Spring 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Spring 2017 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) has concluded as the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced six awardees in its bi-annual business plan competition. The ACA provides $3 million in grants annually to the most qualified, innovative startups and early-stage companies.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists in the Spring 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the 10 finalists in the spring 2017 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a business plan competition for promising early-stage companies in high-growth industries.
LEARN MORE »Constant Aviation and Governor Ducey Announce New Location at Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Constant Aviation and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey today announced a major economic development win for the state with the news that Constant Aviation, a full-service maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operation with a nationwide network, will establish a new operation at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona.
Financial tech company Upgrade coming to downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — The Phoenix office of JLL has completed a new, 38,000-square-foot lease that will relocate FinTech company Upgrade Inc. from San Francisco into two floors at Renaissance Center I in downtown Phoenix. The move is the latest example of a Silicon Valley company expanding its essential business functions in Phoenix instead of taking more space in the Bay Area.
DuPont Fabros Technology Inc., to develop data center campus in Mesa
PHOENIX, AZ — DuPont Fabros Technology Inc. (NYSE:DFT), a leading owner, developer, operator, and manager of multi-tenant wholesale data centers, has announced it has purchased an undeveloped 56.5 acre site on Crismon Road just north of Elliot Road in Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor. The company plans to develop a data center campus with capacity for up to 1 million square feet in the future.
LEARN MORE »Arizona and Baja California Forge Closer Ties
PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona and Baja California have entered into an agreement to grow the trade and commercial relationship between both states. Today a Memorandum of Understanding designed to contribute to the strengthening of the cross-border supply chain in key industry sectors and medical tourism between the two neighboring states was signed.
LEARN MORE »Benchmark Electronics and Governor Doug Ducey Announce Corporate Headquarters Relocation to Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Benchmark Electronics and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey today announced a major economic development win for the state with the news that Benchmark Electronics, a global engineering, design, and integrated electronics manufacturing company will relocate its corporate headquarters from Angleton, Texas to Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists in the Spring 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 25 semifinalists in the Spring 2017 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a bi-annual business plan competition for promising early-stage companies in high-growth industries.
LEARN MORE »Embrace Your Inner Nerd: Arizona SciTech Festival Kicks Off
PHOENIX, AZ — Hundreds of organizations and communities across the state are gearing up for the 2017 Arizona SciTech Festival, an annual celebration of more than 1,200 events involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Accepting Applications for Spring 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced it has opened the application window for the Spring 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge, one of the largest business plan competitions in the nation which helps early-stage technology companies scale their innovations.
LEARN MORE »Ascensus Announces Plans for New Tech Park Office Location in Tucson, Arizona
DRESHER, PA — Ascensus, the nation’s largest independent retirement and college savings services provider, is pleased to announce that it plans to open a new office location in Tucson, Arizona by mid-2017. The new office will be located in the UA Tech Park at Rita Road, a research park owned and operated by the University of Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Houzz Expands Operations into Arizona
TEMPE, AZ — Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, today announced that it has opened an office in Tempe to accommodate its growing sales and client services team. The new office, will initially create 150 full-time jobs over the next two years.
LEARN MORE »Governor Ducey, Orbital ATK Announce Expansion Of Launch Vehicles Operations In Chandler, Arizona
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 Division operations into an additional facility in Chandler, Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Lucid Motors Announces Casa Grande Electric Car Manufacturing Facility
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Doug Ducey and Lucid Motors today announced the company has selected Casa Grande for its electric car manufacturing operation. The facility will bring over 2,000 projected new jobs and more than $700 million in capital investment to the region by 2022.
LEARN MORE »Raytheon Plans Southern Arizona Expansion
TUCSON, AZ — Raytheon Company plans to expand its Southern Arizona operations by adding nearly 2,000 jobs at the Missile Systems business headquarters over a five year period. The company plans to hire workers at all skill levels with an emphasis on engineering and other higher-wage, technical positions.
LEARN MORE »New ADP Office to Bring 1,500 Jobs to Tempe, Arizona
TEMPE, AZ — Governor Doug Ducey today announced that ADP® will open a new location in Tempe, Arizona in the spring of 2017. This new office will create up to 1,500 new jobs and the company will invest more than $33.75 million in the Tempe community.
LEARN MORE »Vector Space Systems Opens Manufacturing Facility in Pima County Aerospace, Defense and Technology Business & Research Park
TUCSON, AZ — Vector Space Systems, a micro satellite space launch company comprised of new-space industry veterans from SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, McDonnell Douglas and Sea Launch, today announced it is locating its manufacturing facility to the Pima County Aerospace, Defense and Technology Business & Research Park.
LEARN MORE »Celebrating Small Businesses: Governor Ducey Proclaims October Arizona Manufacturers Month
PHOENIX, AZ — To raise awareness of the significant impact small and medium sized manufacturers have on Arizona’s economy, Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed October the 4th annual Arizona Manufacturers Month.
LEARN MORE »Arizona’s Data Center Law Modernizes Economy
PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona has emerged in recent years as a key state in the fast-growing data center technology market. Besides affordable energy costs, quality infrastructure and a talented workforce, the Grand Canyon State is situated in a geographic setting that’s largely free from natural disasters, an important attribute that safeguards these multimillion-dollar operations.
LEARN MORE »Governor Ducey and the Arizona Commerce Authority Announce Expansion of McKesson Corporation in Greater Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — McKesson, a healthcare services and information technology company, will occupy a 271,000-square-foot twinned office complex in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Upon completion, the new building will be home to McKesson’s existing Scottsdale-based workforce of more than 1,400, with room to accommodate nearly 2,200 total jobs over the next five years.
LEARN MORE »Huhtamaki Signs Agreement to Purchase Goodyear, Arizona Facility
DE SOTO, KS — Huhtamaki North America announced plans to open a new manufacturing and distribution center in Goodyear, Ariz., to serve west coast foodservice packaging and retail tableware markets.
LEARN MORE »Logistics Technology Provider Truckstop.com Establishes Arizona Operations
PHOENIX, AZ —Truckstop.com, a technology company that provides end-to-end logistics solutions for the transportation industry, today announced it has expanded its operations into Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Paul Shannon Hired as Director of Office of Economic Opportunity
PHOENIX, AZ — Paul Shannon has been selected to serve as the director of the Office of Economic Opportunity. The office will serve as an analytics and strategy team under the Arizona Commerce Authority.
LEARN MORE »Rogers Corporation To Relocate Global Headquarters To Arizona
ROGERS, CT — Rogers Corporation, a global leader in engineered materials solutions, announced today it will relocate its global headquarters from Rogers, Connecticut to Chandler, Arizona.
LEARN MORE »ZipRecruiter Surpasses Tempe Hiring Goal in Under One Year
ZipRecruiter, an employer-employee job matching website, has outgrown its first Tempe location and is ready to scale up four-fold. The increase in hiring and floorspace comes after only a matter of months operating in the Phoenix market.
LEARN MORE »Food Manufacturer SK Food Group Inc. Expanding Operations to Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — SK Food Group Inc. (SK Food Group), a Premium Brands company and leader in the manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry with two U.S. and two Canadian locations, announced today that it will expand its operations into Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Zanjeros Launch Aerospace and Defense Company Database
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona Zanjeros aerospace and defense industry sub-committee today announced the launch of a comprehensive database designed to connect aerospace and defense companies with Arizona-based suppliers.
LEARN MORE »Dexcom to Expand Manufacturing Operations to Greater Phoenix, Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM), a leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for patients with diabetes, announced today that it will construct a new state of the art manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Receives Silver Shovel Award for High-Impact Economic Development Projects
PHOENIX, AZ — Area Development, the leading publication covering site selection and facility planning, has announced that Arizona is a recipient of a 2016 Silver Shovel Award in the 5 to 8 million population category.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Grant Awardees in the Spring 2016 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Spring 2016 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) has concluded as the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six awardees in its bi-annual business plan competition.
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The Nation's Largest Food Industry Redistributor to Locate Distribution Center in Northwestern Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Dot Foods, the nation’s first and largest food industry redistributor, will be taking steps to establish a new distribution center in Mohave County, Arizona. This facility will create 125 projected new Arizona jobs over a three-year period.
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Kudelski Group to Create Second Headquarters in Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S), a global leader in digital content distribution and security and in access control security solutions, has announced the opening of a second global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Oscar Expands Operations in Tempe
PHOENIX, AZ — Oscar, a New York-based health insurance company, has announced an operational expansion to Tempe, Ariz. The company’s new facility will house the Oscar Concierge team and will be located at The Circuit, a new modern, adaptive re-use project near the Loop 101 and Loop 202 freeways.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists in the Spring 2016 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Spring 2016 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) continues as the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 10 finalists in its bi-annual business plan competition
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Caterpillar Expands Presence In Southern Arizona with Surface Mining and Technology Division
TUCSON, AZ — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey today announced an economic development project win for the state with the news that Caterpillar Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, has selected Tucson, Ariz., as the new location for its surface mining and technology offices.
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Arizona Commerce Authority to Host Americas Competitiveness Exchange
PHOENIX, AZ — More than 50 high-level officials from 24 countries will come together to participate in the Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Attendees represent a mix of industry, innovation, university and government organizations.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists in the Spring 2016 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 25 semifinalists in the Spring 2016 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a bi-annual business plan competition for promising early-stage companies in high-growth industries.
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ZipRecruiter, Governor Ducey Announce Opening of Sales and Customer Success Hub in Tempe, Arizona
SANTA MONICA, CA — ZipRecruiter, the market-leading hiring platform for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the expansion of the company’s sales and customer service operations, which will be located in Tempe, Arizona at Hayden Ferry Lakeside.
LEARN MORE »Governor Ducey, Orbital ATK Announce Expansion of Aerospace Engineering Operations in Gilbert, AZ
GILBERT, AZ — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Orbital ATK, one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense technology firms, today announced the expansion of the company’s engineering operations in Gilbert, Arizona.
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Carlisle Companies Corporate Headquarters Moving to Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — Carlisle Companies Incorporated, a $3.5 billion global diversified manufacturer, will relocate its Corporate Headquarters to Phoenix beginning in the second quarter of this year.
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New Census Bureau Figures Report Record Year for Arizona Exports
PHOENIX, AZ — Preliminary data released this morning by the U.S. Census Bureau notes that Arizona's 2015 exports were $22.56 billion, representing Arizona's largest export year in recorded history. Additionally, Arizona exports were 6.2% higher than 2014, making it the 4th fastest growing export economy in the U.S.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Winners in the Fall 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) has named six innovative early-stage companies as winners in the Fall 2015 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), its bi-annual business plan competition.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Center for Entrepreneurship & Leadership Development
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority has expanded its programming to support and develop small businesses with the launch of the new Center for Entrepreneurship & Leadership Development, which will help prepare the CEOs of high-growth potential Arizona companies with revenues of over $1 million for success.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists in the Fall 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Fall 2015 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) continues as the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 10 finalists in its bi-annual business plan competition.
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The Apache Railway’s Future Brightens
NAVAJO COUNTY, AZ — The 98-year-old Apache Railway Company, a short-line railroad operating in Navajo County, Ariz., announced today that it has been purchased by an entity formed by Aztec Land and Cattle Company Limited and related entities. The deal will enable the railway to see its centennial and beyond.
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Cenlar FSB Expands Operations Nationally with Arizona Facility
TEMPE, AZ — Cenlar FSB (Cenlar), the nation’s leading loan servicing provider, today announced its first expansion outside of New Jersey with a West Coast Operations Center in Tempe, Ariz.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists in the Fall 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 25 semifinalists in the Fall 2015 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a bi-annual business plan competition for promising early-stage companies in high-growth industries.
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Arizona Commerce Authority to Lead Statewide Promotion Initiative
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the launch of a statewide promotion development project aimed at creating a fresh and unified message to enhance Arizona economic development and tourism, and encourage civic pride.
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HPOne Expands Arizona Operations; Adds New Facility in Gilbert in Preparation for Growth by Year-End 2015
TRUBULL, CT — HPOne announced today that it will be expanding its presence in the Greater Phoenix area with the planned opening of a new 20,000 square foot operations facility in Gilbert, Arizona ahead of significant hiring through year-end 2015.
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Governor Ducey and AVIAGE SYSTEMS Announce First U.S. Expansion of Global Avionics Firm
PEORIA, AZ — Governor Doug Ducey today announced the opening of the first U.S. operations of AVIAGE SYSTEMS, a global Tier-1 civil avionics solution provider headquartered in Shanghai, China, which has selected Arizona as a site for high-quality research, design and manufacturing.
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U.S. Department of Commerce, Aspen Institute Announce Arizona Commerce Authority’s Participation in the National "Communities that Work" Partnership
PHOENIX, AZ — Seven regional site teams across the United States have been selected to participate in the Communities that Work Partnership, an effort to strengthen regional economies by equipping American workers with the skills needed for 21st century jobs and accelerating industry-led workforce development and training efforts.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Spring 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge Grant Winners
PHOENIX, AZ — The Spring 2015 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge culminated today as the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced the six winning companies. These grant recipients represent early-stage Arizona companies that are creating innovative technological solutions with the potential for significant economic impact.
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Super Bowl XLIX and Related Events Generate an Economic Impact of $719.4 Million According to Study Completed by Arizona State University
PHOENIX, AZ — A study completed by the Seidman Research Institute, W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, determined that Super Bowl XLIX, the 2015 Pro Bowl and related events produced a gross economic impact of $719.4 million in the region.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists in the Spring 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Spring 2015 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) continues as the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 10 finalists in its bi-annual business plan competition, which awards $3 million annually to talented entrepreneurs.
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Comcast and Governor Doug Ducey Announce 1,125 New Jobs, State-Of-The-Art Customer Support Center Coming To Tucson
PHOENIX, AZ — As part of its ongoing commitment to provide an excellent customer experience, Comcast along with Governor Doug Ducey today announced plans to open a new customer support center in the fall of 2015 in Tucson, Arizona.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists in the Spring 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 25 semifinalists in its Spring 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a bi-annual business plan competition awarding $3 million annually to talented entrepreneurs.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces New Recipients of its Rural Economic Development Program Award
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced that the Town of Sahuarita, City of Williams and City of Winslow are recipients of its annual Rural Economic Development Grant (REDG), a competitive program focused on improving infrastructure that will attract high-wage industry to Arizona’s rural communities.
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Invest Southwest and Arizona Commerce Authority Name CampusLogic the 2015 Venture Madness Champion
PHOENIX, AZ — The education and medical technology industries in Arizona were strongly represented during this year’s Venture Madness competition. The event culminated with Gilbert, Ariz.-based CampusLogic, a student financial aid self-service platform, emerging victorious as the Venture Madness Champion in the final round.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Launches New Start Up Section of AZCommerce.com Connecting all things Entrepreneurial in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today launched its new Start Up section at AZCommerce.com as part of its ongoing efforts to align resources, connect partners and strengthen Arizona’s vibrant innovation ecosystem supporting the state’s entrepreneurs.
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Northern Trust Expands in Arizona with Tempe Office, Will Create 1,000 Jobs
CHICAGO, IL/TEMPE, AZ — Seeking to meet long-term global growth needs and expected demand for services, Northern Trust today announced plans to expand in Arizona by opening a new operating center in Tempe. Positions will range from entry level to highly specialized leadership roles.
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IRIS USA and Japanese Parent Select Surprise, Arizona for Western U.S. Regional Headquarters
SURPRISE, AZ — IRIS USA, Inc, a subsidiary of IRIS Ohyama, Inc headquartered in Sendai, Japan, will build its new Western United States Regional Headquarters in Surprise. The new facility represents a $33-$40 million investment, 100 new jobs, and $800,000 of new city revenues in the first year of operations.
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Arizona SciTech Festival Launches 4th Annual Celebration of Science and Technology in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona’s largest celebration of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) is here! The Arizona SciTech Festival, anchored at the Arizona Commerce Authority, in collaboration with additional foundational partners announced the launch of its 4th annual celebration of science and technology that runs throughout Arizona now to March 31.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Fall 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge Grant Winners
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six winning companies in its Fall 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). These grant recipients represent innovative Arizona entrepreneurs who are creating technological solutions with the potential for global impact.
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San Francisco-Based Revel Systems Expands with New Scottsdale Office
SAN FRANCISCO, CA/SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Revel Systems, the world’s leading iPad Point of Sale platform, today announced it has expanded operations into Arizona through a new Scottsdale office. The company will create 160 new jobs during the next three years to drive its global sales growth.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Fall 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge Finalists
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 10 finalists in the Fall 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), its bi-annual business plan competition that awards talented entrepreneurs who are solving today’s most challenging problems with technology-based solutions.
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Invest Southwest and the Arizona Commerce Authority Announce 64 Startups Selected for Venture Madness Competition
PHOENIX, AZ — It’s game time: 64 of the most promising startup ventures in the southwest have been selected to compete in the second annual Venture Madness pitch competition, representing 23 different industries and three states, including Arizona, Colorado and Texas.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists in the Fall 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 25 semifinalists in its Fall 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a bi-annual business plan competition awarding $3 million annually to talented entrepreneurs.
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APAC Announces Major Expansion in Arizona, Will Bring 1,100 Jobs
PHOENIX/TUCSON, AZ — APAC Customer Services, Inc., a leader in global customer care outsourcing solutions is pleased to announce an expansion in Phoenix and Tucson which is expected to bring more than 1,100 jobs to Arizona’s Sun Corridor over the next three years.
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Tractor Supply Company Announces Plans for a New Distribution Center in Arizona
BRENTWOOD, TN — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced plans to build a new distribution center in Casa Grande, Ariz.
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Science and Technology Innovation Winners Announced at Arizona Technology Council’s 2014 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation
PHOENIX, AZ — Honoring science and technology innovators that create leading-edge solutions developed in Arizona that generate jobs and enrich lives around the globe, the Arizona Technology Council in conjunction with the Arizona Commerce Authority, today announced the winners of the 2014 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) Awards presented by Avnet, Inc.
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Zenefits Opens New Office in Scottsdale, Will Create 1,300 Jobs
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (November 12, 2014) — Zenefits, the free, cloud-based human resources technology company that automates and eliminates time-consuming paperwork for small and medium-sized businesses, announced today plans to create over 1,300 new full-time jobs over the next three years, and the launch of a new, nearly 100,000-square-foot office in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Orion Health Opens Development Center in Scottsdale, Arizona
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Orion Health, a population health management company, today announced the opening of its new development center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Orion Health ‘Center of Excellence’ will serve as the company’s North American research and solution center.
LEARN MORE »GoDaddy Sets New Workplace Standard with State-of-the-Art Facility in Arizona
TEMPE, AZ — GoDaddy, the world’s largest technology provider dedicated to small businesses, officially opened the GoDaddy Global Technology Center this morning in Tempe. The new facility supports more than 1,100 colleagues, including engineers, developers and corporate staff, along with small business consultants.
LEARN MORE »State of Arizona Opens Trade and Investment Office in Mexico
PHOENIX, AZ — The State of Arizona today announced the strategic expansion of its presence and investment in Mexico with the launch of the Arizona State Trade and Investment Office.
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Governor Jan Brewer Proclaims October Arizona Manufacturers Month
PHOENIX, AZ — In conjunction with National Manufacturing Day, Governor Jan Brewer today announced her proclamation issued to establish October as Arizona Manufacturers Month to highlight the state’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem, innovative companies and the industry’s role in propelling Arizona’s economy into its next era of growth.
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Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona Technology Council Launch the New TechConnect: Arizona’s Technology Magazine
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) in partnership with the Arizona Technology Council today announced the launch of the new blog and digital e-magazine formats of TechConnect: Arizona’s Technology Magazine.
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Finalists and Select Winners Announced for the Arizona Technology Council’s 2014 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Technology Council today announced Student and Teacher Awards as well as Individual Award winners and Company Award finalists for the 2014 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) awards presented by Avnet, Inc.
LEARN MORE »Accolade Opens New Office in Scottsdale to Support Growing Customer and Consumer Demand
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA/SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Accolade, a technology-enabled consumer engagement company dedicated to improving the healthcare experience while also lowering costs, has expanded its operations with the opening of a new office in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Innovation Arizona Summit Brings Together Entrepreneurs and STEM Educators for Aug. 14 Conference
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona SciTech Festival, MIT Enterprise Forum Phoenix and the Arizona Commerce Authority announced the second annual Innovation Arizona Summit, a joint collaborative event designed to strengthen statewide connections among the diverse communities supporting Arizona’s innovation ecosystem.
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Silicon Valley Bank Continues Expansion in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Silicon Valley Bank, the bank of the global innovation economy, is extending its investment in Arizona by bringing additional IT and finance positions to its Tempe location in support of the company’s global operations.
LEARN MORE »HealthPlanOne Expands Operations with New Center in Phoenix, Plans to Hire 175 in 2014
PHOENIX, AZ — HealthPlanOne, one of the nation’s leading Medicare and under-65 health insurance sales and customer acquisition companies, has announced plans to open a new location in Phoenix. The new sales center will support the needs of their expanding health exchange operations, and growing number of licensed health insurance agents and support staff.
LEARN MORE »18 Early Stage Companies Named Recipients of the Arizona Commerce Authority AZ Fast Grant
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) has selected 18 recipients for AZ Fast Grant, a highly competitive grant program that provides qualified Arizona-based, early stage technology companies with intensive training and technical assistance to help them commercialize their innovations, grow their businesses and create quality jobs.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge Grant Winners
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six winning companies in its Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC).
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists in its Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 10 finalists in the Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), its bi-annual business plan competition awarding $3 million annually to talented entrepreneurs.
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Arizona General Hospital to Open in the Phoenix Area, Create 300 New Jobs
PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona General Hospital announced today it is opening a boutique, full-service health care facility early next year in Laveen, an area southwest of downtown Phoenix. The 39,000-square-foot hospital will have 16 inpatient rooms, two state-of-the-art operating rooms, an emergency room, a high-tech laboratory and a full radiology suite.
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Weebly Opens North American Customer Operations Headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Weebly, a global service that lets everyone create a high-quality website that they are proud to share, has signed a 25,000-square-foot office lease in Scottsdale, Ariz. The office space will serve as the company’s North American customer operations headquarters to support its growing customer base.
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Nominations Now Open for the Arizona Technology Council’s 2014 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards
PHOENIX, AZ — Nominations are now open for the 2014 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards (GCOI) . Businesses, academia, and non-profit organizations working in Arizona’s technology sector who are utilizing innovative technology solutions to address critical challenges are all encouraged to apply.
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Leading Peer-to-Peer Lending Company Prosper Marketplace Expands with New Office in Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — Prosper Marketplace, America’s fastest growing peer-to-peer lending company, today announced the opening of a new office in Phoenix – the first office outside the company’s San Francisco headquarters. The Prosper platform connects borrowers with investors, offering an alternative to traditional banking institutions.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists in the Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 25 semifinalists in its Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a bi-annual business plan competition awarding $3 million annually to talented entrepreneurs.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Second Round Recipients of its Annual Rural Economic Development Grant
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced that Mohave County, City of Nogales, City of Globe and Yuma County are recipients of its annual Rural Economic Development Grant (REDG), a competitive grant program focused on improving infrastructure that will attract high-wage industry to Arizona’s rural communities.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Opens 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the opening of its Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a business plan competition that awards the most money in the country for a technology commercialization challenge.
LEARN MORE »Invest Southwest Announces Venture Madness Final 16 and Keynote Speaker at Inaugural Event
PHOENIX, AZ — Venture Madness, presented by Invest Southwest in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, introduces the final 16 competing startups. Geoffrey Moore, best-selling author of Crossing the Chasm, will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural event.
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Leclerc Foods USA Expanding with a New Facility in Phoenix
SAINT-AUGUSTIN-DE-DESMAURES, QUEBEC, CANADA — Leclerc Foods USA, a North American leader in the cookies, snack bars and crackers industry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 166,500-square-foot building for expansion of its food manufacturing operations in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Opens Second Round of its Annual Rural Economic Development Grant
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the second round of its Rural Economic Development Grant (REDG), an annual $2-million competitive grant focused on improving infrastructure that will attract high-wage industry to Arizona’s rural communities.
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Stonegate Mortgage expanding with new Scottsdale home
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Stonegate Mortgage Corporation, a leading, publicly traded mortgage company focused on originating, financing and servicing U.S. residential mortgage loans, has commenced operations in its newest expansion location in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge Grant Winners
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six winning companies in its Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge, entrepreneurs creating technological solutions with the potential for global impact.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists in the Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority today announced finalists in the Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a bi-annual business plan competition that awards the most money in the country for a technology commercialization challenge.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces First Round Recipients of Annual Rural Economic Development Grant
PHOENIX, AZ — The Town of Prescott Valley and the City of Coolidge are recipients of this round of its annual Rural Economic Development Grant (REDG), a $2-million competitive grant program focused on improving infrastructure in Arizona’s rural communities.
LEARN MORE »Zivelo Expands, Brings Jobs To Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ – ZIVELO, a kiosk and digital signage manufacturing company based in Marion, Ind., is expanding its company profile by moving its corporate headquarters to Scottsdale, Ariz.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces 25 Semifinalists in the Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced its 25 semifinalists in the Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a bi-annual business plan competition that awards the most money in the country for a technology commercialization challenge.
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Governor Jan Brewer Proclaims October “Arizona Manufacturers Month”
PHOENIX, AZ — In conjunction with National Manufacturing Day, Governor Jan Brewer today issued a proclamation to establish October as Arizona Manufacturers Month, highlighting the state’s manufacturing ecosystem.
LEARN MORE »2013 Arizona Governor’s Economic Development Conference In Flagstaff To Bring Together State Leaders To Discuss Best Practices in Economic Development
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority today announced its program for the 2013 Arizona Governor’s Economic Development Conference, which will focus on everything from growing global markets to advancing Arizona’s leadership in the Southwest.
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Progrexion Announces Phoenix Office and Hundreds of Jobs
PHOENIX, AZ — Progrexion, the nation’s leading provider of services in the credit repair industry, today announced it is opening a new office in Phoenix, bringing hundreds of new jobs to the region.
LEARN MORE »20 Early Stage Companies Named Recipients of the Arizona Commerce Authority AZ Fast Grant
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority has selected 20 recipients of its AZ Fast Grant program, to help early-stage companies commercialize their innovations, grow their businesses and create quality jobs.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Launches Certified Sites Program Specifically Supporting Business Expansion in Rural Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority today announced the launch of its Certified Sites program that will enhance the visibility of commercial sites in rural Arizona that are ready for business and available for base industry employers.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Opens Rural Economic Development Grant to Bolster Job Growth in Rural Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority today announced the opening of its Rural Economic Development Grant (REDG), a $2-million competitive grant focused on improving infrastructure that will attract high-wage industry to Arizona’s rural communities.
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ClearCall Opens in Chandler; Hiring Now
CHANDLER, AZ — ClearCall Solutions, a direct response sales and marketing company, has moved into the Chandler Airpark area to expand and accommodate its projected growth. The company expects to hire 100 new employees by the end of 2013.
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Arizona SciTech Festival Brings Together Arizona Industry Leaders For Sept. 4 Kickoff Conference
PHOENIX, AZ — Hundreds of the state’s business, science and education leaders will gather in Scottsdale for the Second Annual Arizona SciTech Festival Kickoff Conference Sept. 4.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Opens Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the opening of its fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a business plan competition that awards the most money in the country for a technology commercialization challenge.
LEARN MORE »Asurion, Nation’s Leading Technology Protection Company, To Hire 500
NASHVILLE, TN — Asurion, the global leader in technology protection services, announced today the company is looking to invest $12 million and fill over 500 positions by the end of the year in its new Phoenix technical support center.
LEARN MORE »Spring 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge Winners
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six winning companies in its spring 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The group of grant recipients represents a diverse cross-section of inventive Arizona entrepreneurs who are creating technology solutions with potential global implications.
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Garmin Expands and Adds Jobs in Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ — Garmin, the world leader in Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) devices is expanding its operations in Arizona, and will build a 60,000 square foot building in the Chandler Corporate Center where it has leased space for the last five years.
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Innovation Arizona to Bring Together State’s Innovation Ecosystem, Investors for First-Ever Statewide Summit
PHOENIX, AZ — The MIT Enterprise Forum Phoenix and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today the launch of Innovation Arizona, a first-ever summit committed to strengthening Arizona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
LEARN MORE »WinCo Foods chooses west Phoenix for southwest distribution headquarters
PHOENIX, AZ — WinCo Foods, an employee-owned discount grocer, today announced it will open an 800,000-square-foot distribution center in west Phoenix, and created up to 200 jobs in its first phase.
LEARN MORE »Spring 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge Draws Competitors From Around the Country
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority today announced the 27 companies that will move on as semifinalists in the Spring 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC).
LEARN MORE »GoDaddy Global Technology Center Breaks Ground in Tempe
PHOENIX, AZ — GoDaddy, the Web’s top platform for small businesses, as executives with the Arizona-based company today announced plans for a significant expansion in Tempe that will create 300 new jobs.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Awarded $5 Million Grant to Operate State’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority been awarded a $5 million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program.
LEARN MORE »ZocDoc Opens Phoenix-Area Office to Improve Customer Service Standards, Increase Sales
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — ZocDoc, a free service for patients to find doctors and book appointments instantly online, today announced the official opening of its office in Scottsdale, Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Union Bank selects Tempe for expansion
TEMPE, AZ — Union Bank, N.A., a full-service commercial bank headquartered in San Francisco, today announced it is expanding into Arizona with a new mortgage operations center in Tempe, which will ultimately employ approximately 250 people.
LEARN MORE »ZyTech Building Systems Chooses Glendale for New Location Thanks to Partners GPEC and ACA
GLENDALE, AZ — Glendale is the new home for ZyTech Building Systems, a provider of roof trusses, floor systems, wall systems and lumber packages to homebuilders and contractors for track housing, custom homes, multi-family, commercial and large span projects.
LEARN MORE »General Motors Selects Arizona as Site of Country’s Fourth IT Innovation Center
CHANDLER, AZ — Michigan-based General Motors (GM) announced today GM has selected Chandler as the site of its fourth Information Technology Innovation Center.
LEARN MORE »Netherlands/Luxemburg-based STEALTH Software announces it has selected Arizona for its U.S. headquarters
PHOENIX, AZ — Netherlands and Luxembourg-based STEALTH Software announced today it has selected Arizona as the site of its U.S. headquarters.
LEARN MORE »24 Early Stage Companies Named Recipients of the Arizona Commerce Authority AZ Fast Grant
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority has identified 24 recipients of its AZ Fast Grant program, a highly competitive grant providing qualified Arizona-based, early stage technology companies with intensive training and technical assistance.
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Direct Energy expands, creates jobs in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Direct Energy, one of North America’s largest energy services providers, is expanding the company’s footprint in Arizona with a new, comprehensive call center in Tempe.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Fall 2012 Arizona Innovation Challenge Winners
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six winning companies in the Fall 2012 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC).
LEARN MORE »Winners Announced for Arizona Technology Council’s 2012 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Technology Council today announced the winners of the 2012 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) Awards. The event spotlights how innovations in science and technology are applied to build a sustainable economy for Arizona’s future.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Fall 2012 Arizona Innovation Challenge Semi-Finalists
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the 25 companies, from the more than 200 applicants, that will move on as semifinalists in the Fall 2012 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC).
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Awarded $1.8 Million Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Grant
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $1.8 million Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Grant from a consortium of five federal government agencies.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Recipients of its 2012 Excellence in Economic Development Awards
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority announced the recipients of its 2012 Excellence in Economic Development Awards, which honor organizations that have successfully created and implemented exceptional economic development strategies for their communities.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Awards Vision Grants To Five Rural Areas
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority announced five awardees of its Vision Grants, a reimbursable grant program designed to enhance the economic development infrastructure of rural regions around the state.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority and Bioaccel Join Arizona’s First-Of-Its-Kind Statewide Business Accelerator: AZ Furnace
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), and BioAccel announce their collaboration with AZ Furnace, Arizona’s first-of-its-kind statewide business accelerator program that encourages entrepreneurs from across the country to find and commercialize innovations developed within the state’s universities and research institutions.
LEARN MORE »QBE FIRST announces lease for Chandler operations center
NEW YORK, NY — QBE FIRST, part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, has signed an 11-year lease on a new operations center in Chandler, which will house a significant call center for more than 1,000 associates.
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Clear Energy Systems Breaks Ground on New Tempe Location
PHOENIX, AZ — Clear Energy Systems, an innovator in mobile and distributed power generation systems, broke ground today at its new location at Elliot Business Park in Tempe.
LEARN MORE »Infusionsoft Announces Move of Corporate Headquarters to Chandler
GILBERT, AZ — Infusionsoft, creator of the all-in-one sales and marketing software or small businesses, announced today that it will relocate from Gilbert to a new 86,000 square foot headquarters in Chandler, Ariz.
LEARN MORE »Six Technology Start-Ups Win The Spring 2012 Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — Six start-up companies have won the Arizona Commerce Authority’s Spring 2012 Arizona Innovation Challenge. The winning companies were selected from a pool of more than 300 applicants.
LEARN MORE »Governor Jan Brewer Takes Bold Action to Boost Arizona Economy
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Jan Brewer today signed into law a new measure aimed at accelerating Arizona’s economic turnaround, and signed an Executive Order establishing a special task force that will be charged with identifying ways in which to simplify the state’s complex code for sales tax.
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Finalists Named for Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority selected ten companies as finalists for the first round of the 2012 Arizona Innovation Challenge. Winners will be announced on May 15.
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Governor Jan Brewer: Arizona a Top 10 State for Business
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Jan Brewer today announced that Arizona ranks 10th-best in the nation in terms of its business climate, according to the 2012 report from Chief Executive Magazine.
LEARN MORE »ACA To Hold Free Export Seminar
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority, through the State Trade and Export Promotion Program (STEP), will hold a free workshop aimed at educating small and medium sized businesses on becoming first time exporters or entering new export markets.
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ACA Awards $1.5 Million to Rural Communities
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority awarded $1.5 million from the Rural Economic Development Grant Program to eight communities to create up to 180 new jobs and nearly $10.5 million in new capital investment to the state.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Names 25 Semifinalists for The Arizona Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority announced 25 companies will move on as semifinalists for the first round of the 2012 Arizona Innovation Challenge. Winning companies will receive up to $250,000.
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OptumRX Expands Operations in Southern Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — OptumRX, a division of United Health Care, which provides a range of pharmacy services aimed at reducing health care costs and improving health, will open a customer service facility in Tucson.
LEARN MORE »Calgon Carbon to Construct Carbon Reactivation Plant in Gila Bend
PHOENIX, AZ — Calgon Carbon Corporation will construct a new water treatment carbon reactivation plant in Gila Bend, Ariz. This will initially bring 25 high-quality jobs to the state, with the potential to increase to 62 new jobs over a three year period.
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Recruitment of new ACA President and CEO Moves Forward
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority today announced it selected DHR International to conduct its nationwide search for a new president and CEO.
LEARN MORE »ACA Awards $184,832 in Fast Grants to Early Stage Companies
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority awarded $184,832 in FAST Grants to 25 Arizona small businesses. The grants, which range from $5,000 to $7,500 per company, will be used to help initiate the commercialization process.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority’s Innovation Challenge Receives Record Number of Applications
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority received more than 300 company applications for the second Arizona Innovation Challenge, nearly tripling the amount received last year.
LEARN MORE »Statement from the President & CEO Don Cardon
Statement from Don Cardon
Anyone who knows me knows I speak openly from the heart. I live life with faith and family as my foundation, and rely heavily on passion, tenacity and integrity in a determination to succeed—but always reminding myself that life is not about me. With that in mind, every decision I make must align with these values.
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Governor Brewer and the ACA Cut the Ribbon on “Innovation Forward”
The ACA has a steadfast commitment to providing start-ups and entrepreneurs with the tools needed to bring their vision to light and expand their operations. Encouraging start-ups - especially those with a focus on manufacturing, exporting and technology - will help solidify Arizona's economic strength and ultimately ignite job creation.
LEARN MORE »Silicon Valley Bank Expands to Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Silicon Valley Bank is expanding its operations to Arizona, creating hundreds of well-paying, financial sector jobs in the state over the next few years.
LEARN MORE »ACA Reopens AZ Fast Grant Program
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority is launching the AZ FAST Grant Program, which provides seed money to technology-based companies to help initiate the commercialization process.
LEARN MORE »Magna Announces New Facility in Arizona for Renewable Energy
AURORA, ONTARIO, CANADA — Magna International Inc. announced today that its Cosma International operating unit will strengthen its manufacturing presence in the renewable energy market by opening a manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona.
LEARN MORE »ACA Helps Small Businesses With New Export Initiative
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority is launching the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program with a trade mission to Montreal.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Plays Host to Major International Solar Conference
PHOENIX, AZ — The Solarpraxis PV Power Plants USA 2011 in Phoenix expects more than 200 participants, experts from around the world to discuss the current market and future of the solar industry.
LEARN MORE »Dental innovation company opens state-of-the-art facility in Scottsdale
PHOENIX, AZ — Global Dental Science, LLC today announced it is opening a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Scottsdale. The company expects to create 150 new jobs over the next year with an initial investment of $5 million.
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Clear Energy Systems Announces Major Expansion in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Clear Energy Systems, a manufacturer of portable electric generation systems, is expanding its operations in Arizona, creating hundreds of new jobs, increasing Arizona’s exports globally and investing in the local economy.
LEARN MORE »California clean technology company expands to Peoria
PHOENIX, AZ — Maxwell Technologies Inc., a San Diego-based clean technology company that manufactures ultracapacitors, today announced a new industrial facility in Peoria at Mack Arrowhead Commerce Park.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Grant Recipient Wins National Video Contest
PHOENIX, AZ — The Mohave County One Stop Career Center won first place in a national video contest for the U.S. Department of Labor’s “Faces of Success” contest at the ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) Grantees Technical Assistance Institute.
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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Funding for Businesses and Jobs for Arizonans
The Arizona Commerce Authority announced the agency will work to put Arizonans back to work, provide investment to the state, and set Arizona on a path toward economic recovery.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Grant Awardees to be Featured in Fall Report to Congress
PHOENIX, AZ — This week, the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) will be sending a reporter to Arizona to gather success stories and photographs from those companies that have successfully participated in the State Energy Partnership Grant (SESP).
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Arizona Offers Aggressive Incentives for Renewable Energy Companies
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority will feature new business incentives and opportunities available to companies at Intersolar North America, the leading annual solar industry exhibition and conference in San Francisco this month.
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ACA’s Arizona Innovation Challenge Announces Final Three Winners
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority announced today it has awarded three additional innovative technology companies with a share of $1.5 million as part of the Arizona Innovation Challenge.
LEARN MORE »ACA’s Arizona Innovation Challenge Winner Announced
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority has selected the first five innovative Arizona companies to receive a portion of $1.5 million to speed development and the commercial launch of promising technology.
LEARN MORE »Governor Jan Brewer Signs Landmark Economic Legislation
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Jan Brewer signed into law the Arizona Competitiveness Package, which includes a mix of targeted business incentives and broad tax reforms designed to spur the Arizona economy.
LEARN MORE »Ulthera to Expand Operations
PHOENIX, AZ — Ulthera, Inc., a global, growth-stage medical device company will expand its operations to now include the manufacturing of various components of its patented technology.
LEARN MORE »Arizona Commerce Authority Awards Economic Development Funds to Rural Organizations
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority announced today the awarding of $2 million dollars to 21 rural organizations throughout Arizona via the Rural Economic Development Grant Program.
LEARN MORE »Semifinalists Are Announced for the ACA Innovation Challenge
PHOENIX, AZ — The “Top 25″ have been selected as competition narrows for the ACA’s Arizona Innovation Challenge. Beginning early next week, the ACA will award $1.5 million to those to companies creating jobs in innovation in Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Gov. Brewer, Mayor Gordon celebrate Power-One’s Grand Opening
PHOENIX, AZ — Power-One, Inc., the world’s second-largest manufacturer of power inverters for the renewable energy industry, opened its first North American manufacturing facility in Phoenix that will eventually employ 350 people.
LEARN MORE »ACA’s Arizona Innovation Challenge commits funding for early-stage tech ventures
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority received 108 proposals competing for the Arizona Innovation Challenge, and will award $1.5 million to companies creating jobs in innovation in Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Governor Jan Brewer Announces Vigorous Policy Agenda
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Jan Brewer today released her comprehensive policy agenda with an emphasis on Economic Competiveness, Education, State Government and Renewed Federalism.
LEARN MORE »UK-based Cleantech Company Moving to Phoenix to Supply Power-One
PHOENIX, AZ — FAIST, a multinational United Kingdom-based company, will establish its first U.S. presence in Phoenix with FAIST GreenTek LLC to manufacture steel and metal structures, expanding the region’s renewable energy supply chain.
LEARN MORE »Boost for Weatherization Assistance in Arizona’s Tribal Communities
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority’s Weatherization Assistance Program is awarding $1 million to the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA) to provide energy efficient upgrades for an estimated 126 family homes of 19 Arizona Native American Tribes.
LEARN MORE »Governor Jan Brewer Announces Don Cardon Will Stay as President and CEO of Arizona Commerce Authority
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Jan Brewer announced that Don Cardon will stay on as President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority and she will work with the state legislature to finish recreating the Authority as a streamlined, modern organization that unleashes the most innovative minds in the business community.
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Governor Jan Brewer Dedicates Funding to Advance Research into Major Diseases
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Jan Brewer today announced the awarding of $2.2 million to Science Foundation Arizona to support the creation of an Arizona Biosignature Laboratory.
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Advanced Energy Storage Company Transforming Industry with Breakthrough Technology Selects Arizona Over Southwestern States
PHOENIX, AZ — Fluidic Energy will locate its manufacturing and technology center in Maricopa County and create hundreds of next-generation jobs in the coming years.
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Boeing Announces $247 Million Contract for Additional Business in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority welcomes attendees to Aviation Week’s Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Conference, bringing together industries that represent one of the largest sectors of Arizona’s economy.
LEARN MORE »Nonfarm Employment Up Over the Year by 0.5%; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 9.7%
PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona’s unemployment remained unchanged at 9.7% for September. The U.S. rate also remained unchanged at 9.6%. Over the year, Total Nonfarm employment was up a modest 0.5% in September.
LEARN MORE »Governor Jan Brewer Awards Grant to NAU
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Jan Brewer awarded a one million dollar grant to support Northern Arizona University (NAU) and Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology’s (NACET) incubator program to advance technology and build emerging new businesses with high wage jobs in Northern Arizona.
LEARN MORE »Governor Jan Brewer and Intel Announce Massive Expansion in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — Intel Corporation announced today plans to invest between $6 billion – $8 billion in manufacturing to support future technology advancements in its American facilities, including Intel’s factory site in Chandler.
LEARN MORE »Governor Jan Brewer Names First Members of Rural Business Advisory Council
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Jan Brewer introduced the first members of the Rural Business Advisory Council, which will provide direct assistance to the Arizona Commerce Authority and rural communities in organizing, coordinating and implementing business development strategies.
LEARN MORE »Governor Jan Brewer Announces Funding for the State’s Aerospace and Defense Industry
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Jan Brewer this week allocated $1.3 million to boost the state’s A&D industry and help the state become more globally competitive in this growing and fast-paced sector.
LEARN MORE »Governor Jan Brewer Welcomes Ventana Medical Systems Expansion, 500 Jobs
PHOENIX, AZ — Ventana Medical Systems Inc., a member of the Roche Group based in Oro Valley, will be adding up to 500 jobs as it advances its personalized healthcare solutions for cancer patients around the world.
LEARN MORE »Governor Jan Brewer Announces Sempra Generation Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant
PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona Governor Jan Brewer joined executives from Sempra Generation today to announce the company’s plans for a large scale photovoltaic solar power generation plant.
LEARN MORE »Arizona, America’s Solar Leader, to Highlight State Solar Incentives
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority will be representing the state of Arizona at Solar Power International, North America’s largest solar conference, in Los Angeles on October 12-14.
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Governor Jan Brewer Welcomes International Rectifier Corporation’s Expansion in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ — International Rectifier Corporation is expanding its operations in Arizona. The company is a global leader in power management technology, developing and manufacturing power semiconductors and integrated circuits.
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Governor Jan Brewer Dedicates Funding to Advance Algae Technologies and Innovations
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Jan Brewer today dedicated two million dollars to support important research and development that promises to develop alternative fuels and propel the state’s economy into the future.
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Governor Jan Brewer and Jerry Colangelo Hold First Board Meeting of the Arizona Commerce Authority
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Jan Brewer and Jerry Colangelo today assembled 25 leaders representing diverse industry backgrounds for the first Board meeting of the Arizona Commerce Authority.
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