Embry Health is pleased to announce two new testing sites in Peoria. Pioneer Park and the Peoria Sports Complex will be open for COVID testing beginning Wednesday, September 15. Each location will be open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering free COVID testing.
Every day there seems to be another local or national news story about technology companies, both small and large, flocking to Arizona in droves to start or expand their organizations.
The Covid-19 pandemic induced a global shortage of computer chips, and the shortfall has raised subsequent questions about American manufacturing ability and how it affects the nation’s security.
The bipartisan infrastructure bill rapidly moving through Congress is a great deal for our state and the nation.
The bill will invest $550 billion in new money in roads, bridges, ports, passenger rail, waterways and airports. Just as importantly, it will propel Arizona and the rest of the nation toward a cleaner energy future.
Swedish electric car company Polestar to open Scottsdale showroom; Nikola Motor Company and CNH Industrial join forces on electrifying partnership; Salt River Project demolishes Navajo Generating Station power block; Meet the startups working to make Arizona an electric vehicle hub! Leading the way in this sector are Lucid Motors, Zero Electric Vehicles, battery manufacturer Li-Cycle, EV parts producer UACJ Whitehall, Mesa EV startup Atlis Motors, lithium-ion battery building startup EnPower, Tempe-based ZEV; Nancy Selover, professor in Arizona State University’s School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, shares insight with KJZZ in an exclusive interview to discuss drought and urban heat islands; and more.
From its inception, the Arizona Commerce Authority has been guided by some of the best minds in private industry, the legislature and state universities. This unique collaboration has been one of the chief strengths of the ACA, and the work of the last 10 years would not be possible without the time, leadership and dedication of many individuals.
GPEC has again received the Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine. It is awarded to the top-20 local and regional U.S. economic development groups of 2020. This is a reflection of broad community collaboration and resiliency.
Is cryptocurrency a good thing? Without a doubt, the prevalence of cryptocurrency has certainly grown in popularity and acceptance. In this guest column, Phoenix Business Journal contributor Eric Miller says the proponents of cryptocurrency overlook some key points, saying that cryptocurrency enables three things that can hurt individuals and damage society.
As the premier trade association for science and technology companies, the Arizona Technology Council is urging state legislators to extend the Small Business Capital Investment Incentive, commonly referred to as the angel investor tax credit, for another 10 years. This is a program that needs to be continued because it has helped Arizona’s economic success and helped Arizonans fulfill the American dream of being able to start and grow small businesses here and be able to provide for their families while supporting their communities.
ThriveinTucson.com features topics important to talent such as quality of life/lifestyle attributes, education, high rankings, where to live, cost of living, notable employers, key industries/economic strengths, and testimonials from young professionals – all showcased with vibrant photos and visuals. This new site strengthens the ability to demonstrate to site selectors that prospective companies can attract and retain talent in/to Tucson and Southern Arizona.