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Syenta Announces Facility In Tempe, Bringing Its Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Technology To The U.S.

TEMPE, AZ (April 21, 2026) — Syenta, an Australian semiconductor technology company, today announced the opening of its first U.S. facility in Tempe, Arizona, bringing advanced packaging technology, high-skilled jobs, and global innovation to the state. The expansion was made possible with support from the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), City of Tempe, and Arizona State University (ASU). Located at ASU Research Park, the new 3,500-square-foot facility will support 200 new highly-skilled roles in semiconductor engineering, systems architecture, and advanced manufacturing, positioning Tempe as a hub for next-generation advanced packaging technologies. 

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Arizona Strengthens Ties With Taiwan Through Delegation Visit and Innovation-Focused MOU

PHOENIX, AZ (April 13, 2026) – To strengthen economic and international ties between Arizona and Taiwan, Arizona will host a visiting delegation of 30 Taiwanese investors and higher education leaders representing sectors including semiconductors, medical biotechnology, aerospace, and artificial intelligence on April 13-17. The delegation will visit four cities across Arizona including Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff and learn about Arizona’s unique business and economic strengths. On April 10, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and Sustainable Impact Capital (SIC), a Taiwan-based investor network with an emphasis on visionary founders leveraging AI, signed an MOU, which aims to establish Arizona as a U.S. hub for Taiwanese startups and innovative companies to enter the U.S. market.

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Burlington Stores Breaks Ground On Future Distribution Center In Buckeye

BUCKEYE, AZ (April 8, 2026) – Burlington Stores, one of the fastest growing national off-price retailers, known for its tremendous value on brand name merchandise for the home and family, celebrated the groundbreaking of its future distribution center in Buckeye, Arizona, which is expected to open in 2028. The nearly 2-million-square-foot distribution center is estimated to bring thousands of new jobs and career opportunities to Buckeye and the surrounding area. When complete, Burlington’s new distribution center will be one of the company’s most advanced to date, including highly automated and include advanced systems and cutting-edge technology.

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