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Valley TeleCom Group Celebrates Ribbon Cutting For Patagonia Regional Broadband Project
PATAGONIA, AZ (January 21, 2025) – Today, Valley TeleCom Group hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark progress underway for the Patagonia Regional Broadband Project in Patagonia, Arizona. The event highlighted the launch of a high-speed fiber-optic internet initiative for the Patagonia community, made possible through Valley TeleCom Group in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). Troy Judd, CEO of Valley TeleCom Group celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony alongside the Arizona Commerce Authority, Patagonia Mayor Andrea Wood, representatives from the Town of Patagonia, and local government and community leaders.
LEARN MORE »Governor Hobbs’ Budget Prioritizes Economic Development
PHOENIX, AZ (January 17, 2025) – Governor Katie Hobbs today released her fiscal year 2026 Executive Budget proposal, which emphasizes key priorities including education, water security, and public safety. In addition, the Governor’s budget shows strong support for continuing Arizona’s unprecedented economic momentum, including additional funding for key state economic development initiatives. In her State of the State speech on Monday, Governor Hobbs highlighted Arizona’s major economic development expansions taking place, including the state’s recent selection for a flagship semiconductor prototyping and research and development facility under the CHIPS Act.
LEARN MORE »Industry Leaders Applaud New National Semiconductor Prototyping And R&D Facility In Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ (January 10, 2025) — On Monday, the U.S. Commerce Department announced the selection of Arizona and ASU as the site of the third CHIPS for America research and development (R&D) flagship facilities. The new facility bolsters Arizona’s end-to-end semiconductor ecosystem and cements the state as a national hub for digital innovation. Here’s what leaders from across the country are saying: “Arizona’s commitment to expanding semiconductor manufacturing and advance chip innovations has been bolstered by recent CHIPS Act investments, and having this facility as part of the growing local ecosystem is a natural fit.” - President of SEMI Americas Joe Stockunas
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