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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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In 2012, the Alliance visited 178 companies to assist with access to capital, workforce training opportunities, permitting issues and site location assistance. Champlain Valley Specialty is renovating and expanding a former onion packing site into an apple processing facility. Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Inc.

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FEATURE STORY: Semiconductor HUBS – Macro Growth from Micro Chips

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Along with new renovations, Samsung’s Austin Research Center also grew its presence with about 200 engineers dedicated to design and development of the latest technologies for mobile application processors. Tucson, Arizona’s second largest city, will soon be home to a new high-tech manufacturing plant. Arizona, which ranks as the No.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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And education at the elementary and high school levels is a community priority, as evidenced by the complete renovation of Decatur’s two public high schools. Tucson International Airport is served by six commercial carriers: Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways with nonstop service to 14 cities.