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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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Arizona is home to a surging ecosystem of global giants, early stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy Millennial talent who are breaking new ground across a wide range of industry growth sectors. What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Appleā€™s new manufacturing facility will rise on the site of the former First Solar plant in Mesa, AZ. The winner of our top award emerged from a collaborative effort between Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), DMB Associates, Salt River Project (SRP), Maricopa County and the City of Mesa.

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Business Facilitiesā€™ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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Plus, metro Atlanta is a digital supply chain leader as home to the worldā€™s busiest and most efficient airport and a destination with an easily accessible port. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University. ā€œI The fastest-growing mid-sized metro also is in Arizona. has a labor shortage. 5 last year.

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Industry Focus: Logistics ā€“ Going With The Flow

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The Decatur airport provides another important transportation option; with runways of 8,500 feet in length and 150 feet wide the airport is capable of handling large freight carrying aircraft. More than 60 airports are located throughout New Mexico. More than 60 airports are located throughout New Mexico.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Key to the new marketing initiative was a CEO Council-sponsored hosting event for leading corporate real estate executives, site selection consultants and media outlets, which included a reception at Nova Southeastern Universityā€™s new $50-million Oceanographic Center. Cabelaā€™s site is part of Nebraska Technology Park. The company $7.2-million

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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The plant is expected to provide roughly 1,500 jobs on-site and support 1,500 more among area suppliers. 3 Texas all exceeded 75 on the Index, followed by Maryland, Delaware, DC, Oregon, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Georgia. ACHIEVEMENT IN SITE CERTIFICATION. Top-ranked California, second-place finisher Illinois and no.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Its infrastructure includes 20 interstates and major highways, rail networks, barge traffic on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, six commercial airports and dozens of regional airports. Rail service is available throughout the County, with direct access at several sites and industrial parks. And thereā€™s a momentum effect.