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FEATURE STORY: Semiconductor HUBS – Macro Growth from Micro Chips

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which signed a major lease in June 2011 in Southwest Austin to establish a new R&D center. A bulk of the semiconductor activity takes place in Chandler, the southernmost city in metropolitan Phoenix and fourth largest city in Arizona, and Tucson, located about one hour southeast of Chandler. Arizona, which ranks as the No.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Due to favorable lease agreements, affordable labor and a pro-business environment, these manufacturers have seen 16 percent job growth in the last 12 months. The Commerce Center also is conveniently located between the state’s two largest universities—Arizona State University in Tempe and the University of Arizona in Tucson.