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LG Energy Solutions announces major investment in Arizona, driving battery manufacturing to support renewable energy

LG Energy Solution (LGES) last Friday announced a historic investment of $5.5 billion into building a new battery manufacturing complex in Queen Creek, Arizona. This new facility will be the single largest...

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Economic Development

Tempe residents face vote on proposed Coyotes entertainment district

Tempe residents will vote in a special election on May 16 whether to approve a proposed entertainment district and arena for the Arizona Coyotes. The Tempe City Council earlier this year voted 7-0 to send...

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Government & Politics

Arizona banking sector on solid ground despite recent worries

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank have left segments of the United States’ banking sector on shaky ground, inflicting increased scrutiny on financial institutions and rattling the nerves of the...

Nick Guptil

Water, Energy & Natural Resources

Business groups applaud U.S. House introduction of energy reform legislation

Economic Development

TSMC preps workforce, navigates inflation

Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is deep into the construction of its new manufacturing plant in north Phoenix and is ensuring it will have the workforce necessary to produce the semiconductors that are...

Water, Energy & Natural Resources

State chamber CEO bullish on water, but concerned over inflexible federal regulations

March 20, 2023

Economic Development

Arizona’s taxpayer-friendly environment attracts new residents, businesses

A recent report found that Arizona’s low taxes and business-friendly policies have attracted businesses and residents from across the nation to move to the state. In the span of one-year, Arizona gained 80,000 new...

Education & Workforce Government & Politics

New bipartisan measure would expand dual enrollment opportunities for high school students in Arizona

A new bill would encourage high school students to take more dual enrollment courses by providing financial assistance to qualifying students and providing incentives and funding for schools and teachers that offer the...

Abby McLain

Government & Politics

Groups say Biden budget proposal bad for business

Economic Development Government & Politics

Arizona and Texas business leaders say U.S. House team of McCarthy and Scalise looking out for job creators

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Ariz. Rep. Debbie Lesko visit with members of the Arizona Chamber and Texas Assoc. of Business. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La...

Economic Development Manufacturing

Boeing Apache helicopter surpasses 5 million flight hours in 2023

Nick Guptil

March 8, 2023

Economic Development Government & Politics

State chambers team up for visits on Capitol Hill

Chambers of commerce representing states with two of the country’s strongest economies teamed up last week to take their policy agenda to Capitol Hill. Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry staff and leaders...