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Aerocircular Selects Mesa, Arizona for Its North American Facility
February 19, 2019
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 More2019 Arizona SciTech Festival Kicks Off with Record Number of Events
January 29, 2019
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 MoreModern Studios Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Tucson
January 24, 2019
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 MoreAndersen Corporation Begins Construction on New Manufacturing Campus in Goodyear, Arizona
January 11, 2019
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
January 07, 2019
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 MoreSurchX Accelerates Growth with Office Opening in Phoenix
December 27, 2018
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Announces Fall 2018 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees
December 20, 2018
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
December 13, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Agritech company AgJunction has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Hiawatha, Kansas to Scottsdale, Arizona effective immediately.
Learn MoreArizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists in the Fall 2018 Arizona Innovation Challenge
December 10, 2018
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 MoreOscar to Grow Tempe Office and Workforce
November 05, 2018
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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Voya Financial Announces Arizona Expansion with Phoenix Area Location
November 01, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that it will open a new office in the metro Phoenix, Arizona area and bring more than 1,000 jobs to the Phoenix area. The new location will be in addition to Voya’s existing Scottsdale office at 7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, where approximately 200 employees from the company’s Investment Management business are already based.
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Nationwide Reality Investors Unveils Name and Initial Plans for 1.8 Million SF Mixed-Used Development in Scottsdale
November 01, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Nationwide Realty Investors announced today that its 134-acre mixed-use development in Scottsdale, Arizona will be named Cavasson. The initial phase of the project, which will break ground in 2019, will include 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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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists in the Fall 2018 Arizona Innovation Challenge
October 29, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced 25 semifinalists in the Fall 2018 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge, a bi-annual business plan competition for promising early-stage companies in high-growth industries. 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
October 26, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — SeaCa Packaging, owned by Seattle Tacoma Box Company, an over 125-year-old six generation family owned and operated company specializing in packaging, today announced its expansion to Greater Phoenix with the groundbreaking of a manufacturing plant in Surprise, Arizona. 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
October 25, 2018
HANOVER, MD — TEKsystems, a provider of technology services that address the pressing strategy, implementation and talent needs for more than 80% of the Fortune 500 companies announced today it’s expanding its office in Tempe, Arizona with plans to hire up to 300 new employees over the next three years. 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
October 11, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey today announced that he has signed an Executive Order creating the Institute for Automated Mobility (IAM), a new consortium of private sector companies, public officials and university research faculty that will collaborate on state-of-the-art research in Arizona.
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AQST Space Systems Announces Relocation of Manufacturing Facilities to Yuma
October 01, 2018
YUMA, AZ — Mesa-based AQST Space Systems Group, LLC has announced the relocation of its manufacturing facilities to Yuma, Arizona. The company secured a manufacturing site at the Yuma County Airport Authority’s Defense Contractor Complex, with plans to be operational by the end of 2018.
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Acronis Increases Arizona Investment to 20 Million, Expands R&D Center for AI and Blockchain Projects
September 27, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, AZ and BURLINGTON, MA — Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection and hybrid cloud solutions, currently celebrating its 15-year anniversary, announced it will increase its investment in Arizona to 20 million over the next three years through the expansion of its operations and the availability of research and development engineering positions at its office in Scottsdale.
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Marriott to Offer Discounts for Film Industry in Arizona
September 26, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Film & Digital Media Program announced today a sponsorship with Arizona Marriott Hotels & Resorts to offer discounts to those in the entertainment industry who are working on film or digital media projects in Arizona. The sponsorship will allow those involved in projects registered with the Reel Savings Rebate/Discount Program in Arizona to stay in designated Marriott properties around the state at discounted rates.
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Airobotics Selects Arizona to Expand its Data-Driven Automated Drone Solution
September 25, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Leading Israeli automated drone startup Airobotics today launched its North American headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, where they will run all North America, South America and Central America operations.
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8th Annual SciTech Festival Kickoff Conference & Community Stakeholder Summit
September 24, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — This year’s 8th annual SciTech Festival Kickoff Conference will focus on bringing together Arizona’s key stakeholders in what will be the largest collaborative STEM conference in the state.
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Infosys to Open Technology and Innovation Hub in Arizona and Hire 1000 Workers by 2023
September 20, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in consulting, technology and next-generation services, today announced that it will open its next Technology and Innovation Hub in the State of Arizona and hire 1,000 American workers in the state by 2023.
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Arizona Tech Company Expands Operations, Creates Jobs
September 18, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona-based international call center company Valor Global announced today it is expanding operations in Arizona, creating 1,000 new jobs over the next 12 months. The jobs range from customer care to tech support for several international brands, including a major online streaming provider.
Learn MoreSelf-Driving Truck Company TuSimple Announces Expansion in Tucson, Arizona
September 12, 2018
TUCSON, AZ — TuSimple, a global self-driving truck solutions company, today announced plans for further expansion in Tucson, Arizona. The company has been testing its Level 4 Class 8 autonomous trucks in the state of Arizona for over a year and recently began generating revenue hauling freight for commercial carriers in the state.
Learn MoreAndersen Corporation Announces Plans to Build Manufacturing Campus in Arizona
September 11, 2018
BAYPORT, MN — Andersen Corporation, America’s premier window and door manufacturer, today announced its intent to build a new manufacturing and distribution campus in the western United States, 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 MoreChandler Company Expands Tech-Focused Manufacturing Operation
September 10, 2018
CHANDLER, AZ — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced today that Rogers Corporation, a global manufacturer of tech-focused materials, is expanding in Chandler. The company has purchased an additional facility along Chandler’s Price Corridor that is expected to create 90 new jobs.
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AXISCADES Selects Tucson, Arizona for Engineering Center
August 24, 2018
TUCSON, AZ — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Mritunjay Singh, CEO and Executive Director of AXISCADES, one of India’s leading technology solutions providers, today announced the company’s expansion into Tucson, Arizona, where it will create hundreds of jobs primarily in mechanical and electrical engineering.
Learn MoreApplication Window Open for the Fall Arizona Innovation Challenge
August 24, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced it has opened the application window for the Fall 2018 Arizona Innovation Challenge. It is one of the largest business plan competitions in the nation, which helps early-stage technology companies scale their innovations.
Learn MoreCognizant Arizona Expansion to Add 500 New Technology Jobs
August 09, 2018
TEANECK, NJ — Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced the opening of its newest U.S. regional technology and service delivery center in Mesa, Ariz. The center will house over 500 new employees, increasing Cognizant’s statewide workforce to nearly 3,000 employees at facilities in Phoenix, Chandler and Mesa.
Learn MoreLiberty Mutual Insurance Launches Arizona Apprenticeship Program
July 25, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — In a ceremony held today at the Arizona State Capitol, Liberty Mutual Insurance announced its new Arizona Apprenticeship Program that it is administering in conjunction with the Arizona Commerce Authority and the Arizona Department of Economic Security. The apprenticeship program is Liberty’s latest initiative in its effort to reach previously untapped talent pipelines and one that leverages Arizona’s database of over 200,000 apprentice candidates.
Learn MoreArizona Commerce Authority Launches New Interactive Map That Showcases Arizona's Assets
July 19, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced it has launched a new interactive map that identifies statewide assets and resources, such as infrastructure, land ownership, educational resources and community profiles.
Learn MoreCalifornia-Based Milestone Technologies Expands into Arizona
June 27, 2018
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 MoreDeloitte Delivers Tech Solutions for Rapidly Changing Business World with New Facility in Greater Phoenix Area
June 08, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — Deloitte today announced it will be opening a 102,000 square foot U.S. Delivery Center in Gilbert, Arizona, to develop and implement emerging technology solutions for a range of private and public sector clients. The center is expected to generate 2,500 jobs for the region.
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Aerospace Company Opens Headquarters in Mesa, Arizona
May 31, 2018
MESA, AZ — AQST Space Systems announced today the company is moving its headquarters from Puerto Rico to Mesa, Arizona. The company plans to manufacture and assemble rockets for small satellites and expects to begin production by the end of 2018.
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Amazon Announces New Tucson Fulfillment Center
May 16, 2018
TUCSON, AZ — Amazon.com, Inc. today announced plans to open its first fulfillment center in Tucson, creating more than 1,500 full-time jobs with competitive hourly wages and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k) and company stock awards starting on day one.
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Arizona SciTech Festival Draws Record Attendance, Creates Awareness for STEM Careers
April 11, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — Communities across the state officially wrapped up the 2018 Arizona SciTech Festival on March 31, the statewide, two-month long celebration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
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Arizona Opportunity Zone Nominations Submitted to U.S. Treasury Department
April 06, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Doug Ducey announced today that the State of Arizona submitted its nominations for Opportunity Zones to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on the March 21 deadline. A response from the Treasury is expected within 30 days.
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Orbital ATK and Arizona Governor Ducey Announce Expansion of Mesa, Arizona Operations
March 29, 2018
DULLES, VA — Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, today announced the expansion of the company’s production facility in Mesa, Arizona.
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Governor Ducey, Orbital ATK Announce a New Campus for Launch Vehicle Operations in Chandler, Arizona
March 23, 2018
CHANDLER, AZ — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and Orbital ATK, one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense technology firms, today announced the expansion of the company’s launch vehicles operations onto a new campus in Chandler, Arizona.
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Inaugural Business Expo Is Latest Step in Growing Arizona-Sonora Partnership
March 14, 2018
HERMOSILLO, SONORA, 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 MoreGroundbreaking for State-of-the Art Data Center in Southeast Mesa
March 07, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for EdgeCore Internet Real Estate's Mesa Data Center Campus,13303 S. Ellsworth Road. The 180-thousand square foot building will help EdgeCore offer cloud-connected data center solutions to the world's most demanding customers.
Learn MoreKing Koil Will Open a New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Arizona
February 28, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — Leading mattress manufacturer King Koil has taken the next step in building out its domestic manufacturing platform with the announcement of a new 90,000-square-foot factory located in the Phoenix suburb of Avondale, Ariz.
Learn MoreNikola Motor Company to Manufacture Innovative New Technology in Arizona
January 30, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Nikola Motor Company today announced the company has selected Buckeye, Arizona for its Nikola Motor Company hydrogen-electric semi-truck manufacturing headquarters facility.
Learn More2018 AZ SciTech Festival Kicks Off
January 29, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ — Communities across the state are gearing up for the 2018 Arizona SciTech Festival, the state's annual celebration of more than 1,500 events involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Learn More2018 Sun Corridor EDGE Program Accepting Applications
January 18, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – The application period has begun for the 2018 Sun Corridor EDGE (Economic Development for the Global Economy) Program recognizing excellence in exporting. The deadline for submitting applications is Feb. 28, 2018.
Learn MoreNational Insurer Plans to Move, Expand New Facility at The Bridges in Tucson, Arizona
January 09, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – Bourn Companies today announced plans to develop and build a new 200,000 sf multi-level office building with indoor/outdoor amenities on 20 acres near 36th Street and MLK Jr. Way, within the master planned site The Bridges.
Learn MoreSkyBridge Arizona Marks New Era in Cross-Border Commerce
January 05, 2018
PHOENIX, AZ – Governor Doug Ducey today announced that Arizona will be home to SkyBridge Arizona, the nation’s first international air cargo hub to house both Mexican and United States customs
Learn MoreFall 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees Announced
December 20, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — The Fall 2017 round of the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) has concluded as the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced six awardees in its semi-annual business plan competition.
Learn MoreAcronis Commits to Opening Research and Development Center in Arizona, Bringing Jobs and an Economic Boost to Region
December 12, 2017
SCOTTSDALE, AZ/BURLINGTON, MA — Acronis, a global leader in hybrid cloud data protection, officially opened its office in Scottsdale, Arizona with a ribbon cutting ceremony and announcement of a new R&D center in Arizona.
Learn MorePet Supply Giant Chewy, Inc. Brings 700 Jobs to Goodyear
December 11, 2017
GOODYEAR, AZ — Online pet products retailer Chewy, Inc. has committed to bringing 700 new full-time jobs to Goodyear as part of its latest expansion into the southwestern United States.
Learn MoreEclipse Automation Announces the Opening of a New Facility in Arizona to Accommodate Record Company Growth
November 29, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — Eclipse Automation is proud to announce the addition of a new location in the Greater Phoenix area, Arizona to support its rapidly growing international business and its globally based customers.
Learn MoreOptima Tax Relief Opens Office in Chandler and Plans Strong Growth
November 28, 2017
CHANDLER, AZ — Santa Ana, California-based, Optima Tax Relief recently selected Chandler, Arizona, for its first location outside of “The Golden State.” The company, which has more than 450 employees in California, is beginning operations with 20 employees in its office at 5530 W. Chandler Blvd.
Learn MoreNew Report Shows Major Economic Impact of Arizona Military Bases
November 15, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — A new report published today by the Arizona Governor’s Office shows military installations in the state continue to be major economic drivers, responsible for tens of thousands of jobs and over $250 million in local and state tax revenue.
Learn MoreGovernor Ducey Proclaims October 'Arizona Manufacturers Month'
October 06, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed October the fifth annual “Arizona Manufacturers Month” to celebrate the more than 4,600 Arizona manufacturers whose success has made Arizona into a leading hub in the U.S. In 2016, manufacturing accounted for 158,652 jobs in Arizona and an output of $24.4 billion. Manufacturing in Arizona creates high-quality, high-wage jobs, with an average annual salary of $72,419.
Learn MoreBank of the West Announces Opening of New Office Facility in Tempe, Arizona
October 05, 2017
TEMPE, AZ – Bank of the West today announced the opening of a new office in Tempe, Arizona, at 1625 W. Fountainhead Parkway, expanding the Bank’s presence in central Arizona with an investment in the region that will include office space for a thousand people and the creation of a significant number of local jobs. Time lapse video shows Bank of the West signage going up in Tempe.
Learn MoreArizona Commerce Authority Launches Next Five-Year Business Plan
October 04, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority has launched its next five-year business plan, following a vote of approval Sept. 14 by the ACA Board of Directors. The plan, titled “Leveraging Next-Gen Trends to Grow Arizona’s Economy,” outlines five aggressive new goals for the organization: Job creation, wage growth, capital investment, increased exports, and entrepreneurial ability.
Learn MoreWalgreens to Bring Nearly 500 Jobs, Including 191 New Positions to Chandler, Arizona
July 25, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — Walgreens today announced it will bring nearly 500 jobs, including 191 new positions, to Chandler, Arizona as part of the relocation of its Tempe pharmacy operations support center. The current facility in Tempe will remain open as a pharmacy mail services support facility to allow for future growth.
Learn MoreArizona Recognized as Top State for Economic Competitiveness
June 08, 2017
PHOENIX, AZ — Two prominent trade publications -- Site Selection and Area Development magazines -- have honored Arizona with top recognition for large-scale economic development projects during 2016 in key industries, ranging from aerospace to finance to manufacturing.
Learn MoreArizona Commerce Authority Announces Grant Awardees in the Spring 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge
June 06, 2017
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists in the Spring 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge
May 30, 2017
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 MoreConstant Aviation and Governor Ducey Announce New Location at Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona
May 22, 2017
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
May 11, 2017
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
May 10, 2017
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 MoreArizona and Baja California Forge Closer Ties
April 20, 2017
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 MoreBenchmark Electronics and Governor Doug Ducey Announce Corporate Headquarters Relocation to Arizona
April 18, 2017
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists in the Spring 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge
March 20, 2017
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 MoreEmbrace Your Inner Nerd: Arizona SciTech Festival Kicks Off
January 31, 2017
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Accepting Applications for Spring 2017 Arizona Innovation Challenge
January 19, 2017
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 MoreAscensus Announces Plans for New Tech Park Office Location in Tucson, Arizona
December 20, 2016
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 MoreHouzz Expands Operations into Arizona
December 13, 2016
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 MoreGovernor Ducey, Orbital ATK Announce Expansion of Launch Vehicles Operations in Chandler, Arizona
December 01, 2016
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 MoreLucid Motors Announces Casa Grande Electric Car Manufacturing Facility
November 29, 2016
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 MoreRaytheon Plans Southern Arizona Expansion
November 18, 2016
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 MoreNew ADP Office to Bring 1,500 Jobs to Tempe, Arizona
November 10, 2016
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 MoreVector Space Systems Opens Manufacturing Facility in Pima County Aerospace, Defense and Technology Business & Research Park
October 13, 2016
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 MoreCelebrating Small Businesses: Governor Ducey Proclaims October Arizona Manufacturers Month
October 05, 2016
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 MoreArizona’s Data Center Law Modernizes Economy
September 28, 2016
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 MoreGovernor Ducey and the Arizona Commerce Authority Announce Expansion of McKesson Corporation in Greater Phoenix
September 22, 2016
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 MoreHuhtamaki Signs Agreement to Purchase Goodyear, Arizona Facility
September 19, 2016
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 MoreLogistics Technology Provider Truckstop.com Establishes Arizona Operations
September 14, 2016
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 MorePaul Shannon Hired as Director of Office of Economic Opportunity
August 18, 2016
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 MoreRogers Corporation to Relocate Global Headquarters to Arizona
August 08, 2016
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 MorePhoenix Business Journal: A Tale of Scale: ZipRecruiter Surpasses Tempe Hiring Goal in Under One Year
August 03, 2016
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 MoreFood Manufacturer SK Food Group Inc. Expanding Operations to Arizona
July 13, 2016
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Zanjeros Launch Aerospace and Defense Company Database
June 23, 2016
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 MoreDexcom to Expand Manufacturing Operations to Greater Phoenix, Arizona
June 20, 2016
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Receives Silver Shovel Award for High-Impact Economic Development Projects
June 16, 2016
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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The Nation's Largest Food Industry Redistributor to Locate Distribution Center in Northwestern Arizona
June 07, 2016
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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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Grant Awardees in the Spring 2016 Arizona Innovation Challenge
June 07, 2016
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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Kudelski Group to Create Second Headquarters in Phoenix
June 03, 2016
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
June 01, 2016
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
May 31, 2016
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
May 03, 2016
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
April 07, 2016
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
April 06, 2016
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
April 04, 2016
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 MoreGovernor Ducey, Orbital ATK Announce Expansion of Aerospace Engineering Operations in Gilbert, Arizona
March 18, 2016
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
February 11, 2016
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
February 05, 2016
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
December 22, 2015
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 and Leadership Development
December 11, 2015
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
December 10, 2015
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
December 01, 2015
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
November 18, 2015
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists in the Fall 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge
October 19, 2015
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
August 13, 2015
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
July 21, 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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U.S. Department of Commerce, Aspen Institute Announce Arizona Commerce Authority’s Participation in the National "Communities that Work" Partnership
July 16, 2015
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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Governer Ducey and AVIAGE SYSTEMS Announce First U.S. Expansion of Global Avionics Firm
July 16, 2015
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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Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Spring 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge Grant Winners
July 01, 2015
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
June 23, 2015
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
June 18, 2015
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
May 21, 2015
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
May 11, 2015
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
April 07, 2015
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
March 11, 2015
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
March 05, 2015
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
February 27, 2015
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
February 17, 2015
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
February 11, 2015
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
January 26, 2015
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
January 21, 2015
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
January 20, 2015
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
January 09, 2015
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
December 02, 2014
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
November 24, 2014
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 New Distribution Center in Arizona
November 17, 2014
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
November 13, 2014
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
November 12, 2014
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
November 06, 2014
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 MoreState of Arizona Opens Trade and Investment Office in Mexico
October 07, 2014
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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GoDaddy Sets New Workplace Standard with State-of-the-Art Facility in Arizona
October 07, 2014
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 MoreGovernor Jan Brewer Proclaims October Arizona Manufacturers Month
October 01, 2014
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
September 16, 2014
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
August 27, 2014
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 MoreAccolade Opens New Office in Scottsdale to Support Growing Customer and Consumer Demand
August 25, 2014
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
July 31, 2014
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
July 30, 2014
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 MoreHealthPlanOne Expands Operations with New Center in Phoenix, Plans to Hire 175 in 2014
July 14, 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 More18 Early Stage Companies Named Recipients of the Arizona Commerce Authority AZ Fast Grant
July 09, 2014
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 Winners
June 25, 2014
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six winning companies in its Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC).
Learn MoreArizona Commerce Authority Announces Finalists in Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge
June 16, 2014
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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Weebly Opens North American Customer Operations Headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona
June 04, 2014
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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Arizona General Hospital to Open in the Phoenix Area Early 2015
June 04, 2014
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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Nominations Now Open for the Arizona Technology Council’s 2014 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards
June 03, 2014
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
May 30, 2014
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
May 07, 2014
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
April 22, 2014
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 Spring 2014 Arizona Innovation Challenge
March 03, 2014
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 MoreInvest Southwest Announces Venture Madness Final 16
February 25, 2014
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
February 12, 2014
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
January 21, 2014
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 to Scottsdale
January 17, 2014
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
December 17, 2013
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
December 06, 2013
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
December 05, 2013
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 MoreZivelo Expands Brings Jobs To Arizona
December 04, 2013
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Announces 25 Semifinalists in the Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge
November 04, 2013
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”
October 02, 2013
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 More2013 Arizona Governor’s Economic Development Conference In Flagstaff To Bring Together State Leaders To Discuss Best Practices in Economic Development
September 26, 2013
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
September 19, 2013
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 More20 Early Stage Companies Named Recipients of the Arizona Commerce Authority AZ Fast Grant
September 17, 2013
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
September 12, 2013
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Opens Rural Economic Development Grant to Bolster Job Growth in Rural Arizona
September 11, 2013
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
August 27, 2013
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
August 13, 2013
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Opens Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge
August 08, 2013
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 MoreAsurion, Nation’s Leading Technology Protection Company, To Hire 500
July 23, 2013
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 MoreSpring 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge Winners
June 12, 2013
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
June 11, 2013
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
June 06, 2013
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 MoreWinCo Foods chooses west Phoenix for southwest distribution headquarters
May 31, 2013
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 MoreSpring 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge Draws Competitors From Around the Country
May 09, 2013
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 MoreGoDaddy Global Technology Center Breaks Ground in Tempe
May 07, 2013
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Awarded $5 Million Grant to Operate State’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership
May 03, 2013
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 MoreZocDoc Opens Phoenix-Area Office to Improve Customer Service Standards, Increase Sales
March 27, 2013
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 MoreUnion Bank selects Tempe for expansion
March 21, 2013
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 MoreZyTech Building Systems Chooses Glendale for New Location Thanks to Partners GPEC and ACA
March 12, 2013
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 MoreGeneral Motors Selects Arizona as Site of Country’s Fourth IT Innovation Center
March 06, 2013
CHANDLER, AZ — Michigan-based General Motors (GM) announced today GM has selected Chandler as the site of its fourth Information Technology Innovation Center.
Learn MoreNetherlands/Luxembourg-based STEALTH Software announces it has selected Arizona for its U.S. headquarters
February 19, 2013
PHOENIX, AZ — Netherlands and Luxembourg-based STEALTH Software announced today it has selected Arizona as the site of its U.S. headquarters.
Learn More24 Early Stage Companies Named Recipients of the Arizona Commerce Authority AZ Fast Grant
January 29, 2013
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
January 09, 2013
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Announces Fall 2012 Arizona Innovation Challenge Winners
December 21, 2012
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six winning companies in the Fall 2012 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC).
Learn MoreWinners Announced for Arizona Technology Council’s 2012 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation
November 09, 2012
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Announces Fall 2012 Arizona Innovation Challenge Semi-Finalists
November 02, 2012
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Awarded $1.8 Million Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Grant
October 11, 2012
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Announces Recipients of its 2012 Excellence in Economic Development Awards
September 14, 2012
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Awards Vision Grants To Five Rural Areas
September 05, 2012
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority and Bioaccel Join Arizona’s First-Of-Its-Kind Statewide Business Accelerator: AZ Furnace
August 27, 2012
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 MoreQBE FIRST announces lease for Chandler operations center
July 16, 2012
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
June 07, 2012
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 MoreInfusionsoft Announces Move of Corporate Headquarters to Chandler
May 31, 2012
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 MoreSix Technology Start-Ups Win The Spring 2012 Arizona Innovation Challenge
May 12, 2012
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 MoreGovernor Jan Brewer takes Bold Action to Boost Arizona Economy
May 11, 2012
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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Governor Jan Brewer: Arizona a Top 10 State for Business
May 02, 2012
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 MoreFinalists Named for Arizona Innovation Challenge
May 02, 2012
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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ACA To Hold Free Export Seminar
April 19, 2012
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
April 12, 2012
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
March 26, 2012
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
March 22, 2012
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 MoreCalgon Carbon to Construct Carbon Reactivation Plant in Gila Bend
March 13, 2012
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
March 02, 2012
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority today announced it selected DHR International to conduct its nationwide search for a new president and CEO.
Learn MoreACA Awards $184,832 in Fast Grants to Early Stage Companies
February 21, 2012
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority’s Innovation Challenge Receives Record Number of Applications
February 07, 2012
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 MoreStatement from the President & CEO Don Cardon
January 11, 2012
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”
January 06, 2012
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 MoreSilicon Valley Bank Expands to Arizona
January 03, 2012
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 MoreMagna Announces New Facility in Arizona for Renewable Energy
December 13, 2011
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 MoreACA Reopens AZ Fast Grant Program
December 13, 2011
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 MoreACA Helps Small Businesses With New Export Initiative
December 02, 2011
PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Commerce Authority is launching the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program with a trade mission to Montreal.
Learn MoreArizona Plays Host to Major International Solar Conference
November 29, 2011
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 MoreDental innovation company opens state-of-the-art facility in Scottsdale
November 01, 2011
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
October 24, 2011
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 MoreCalifornia clean technology company expands to Peoria
October 19, 2011
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 MoreArizona Grant Recipient Wins National Video Contest
October 17, 2011
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
September 28, 2011
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 MoreArizona Offers Aggressive Incentives for Renewable Energy Companies
July 05, 2011
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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Arizona Grant Awardees to be Featured in Fall Report to Congress
July 05, 2011
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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ACA’s Arizona Innovation Challenge Announces Final Three Winners
April 04, 2011
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 MoreACA’s Arizona Innovation Challenge Winner Announced
March 16, 2011
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 MoreGovernor Jan Brewer Signs Landmark Economic Legislation
February 17, 2011
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 MoreUlthera to Expand Operations
February 10, 2011
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 MoreArizona Commerce Authority Awards Economic Development Funds to Rural Organizations
February 07, 2011
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 MoreSemifinalists Are Announced for the ACA Innovation Challenge
February 04, 2011
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 MoreGov. Brewer, Mayor Gordon celebrate Power-One’s Grand Opening
January 31, 2011
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 MoreACA’s Arizona Innovation Challenge commits funding for early-stage tech ventures
January 27, 2011
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 MoreGovernor Jan Brewer Announces Vigorous Policy Agenda
January 18, 2011
PHOENIX, AZ — Governor Jan Brewer today released her comprehensive policy agenda with an emphasis on Economic Competiveness, Education, State Government and Renewed Federalism.
Learn MoreUK-based Cleantech Company Moving to Phoenix to Supply Power-One
December 17, 2010
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 MoreBoost for Weatherization Assistance in Arizona’s Tribal Communities
December 10, 2010
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 MoreGovernor Jan Brewer Announces Don Cardon Will Stay as President and CEO of Arizona Commerce Authority
November 30, 2010
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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Boeing Announces $247 Million Contract for Additional Business in Arizona
October 28, 2010
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 MoreAdvanced Energy Storage Company Transforming Industry with Breakthrough Technology Selects Arizona Over Southwestern States
October 28, 2010
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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Governor Jan Brewer Dedicates Funding to Advance Research into Major Diseases
October 28, 2010
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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Governor Jan Brewer Awards Grant to NAU
October 21, 2010
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 MoreNonfarm Employment Up Over the Year by 0.5%; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 9.7%
October 21, 2010
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 MoreGovernor Jan Brewer and Intel Announce Massive Expansion in Arizona
October 19, 2010
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 MoreGovernor Jan Brewer Names First Members of Rural Business Advisory Council
October 18, 2010
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 MoreGovernor Jan Brewer Announces Funding for the State’s Aerospace and Defense Industry
October 15, 2010
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 MoreGovernor Jan Brewer Welcomes Ventana Medical Systems Expansion, 500 Jobs
October 13, 2010
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 MoreGovernor Jan Brewer Announces Sempra Generation Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant
October 12, 2010
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 MoreArizona, America’s Solar Leader, to Highlight State Solar Incentives
October 07, 2010
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
September 30, 2010
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
September 28, 2010
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
September 23, 2010
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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