Pinal County city ready for economic development spotlight

The city of Maricopa, located just south of Phoenix, was previously known primarily as a farming community. That is about to change. One of Pinal County’s largest cities, with a population of 75,000, the city is poised for economic revitalization with several major projects underway around major highways and rail lines. To put Maricopa on […]

Newsom signs bill regulating California warehouse development

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a controversial bill that establishes siting and design standards for industrial warehouses that supporters say will better protect the health of residents who live nearby. This law was enacted according to what developers wanted. Converted large strip It will connect a portion of the site along the Inland Empire Expressway […]

Maricopa County Community Colleges receives $1.7M grant for semiconductor workforce development

Maricopa County Community College District announced it has been selected as a recipient of the National Semiconductor Technology Center Workforce Partner Alliance Program. The $1.7 million grant will enable MCCCD to continue leading an innovative workforce development program in Arizona, aimed at closing critical workforce and skills gaps across the U.S. semiconductor industry. This is […]

Bill to regulate California warehouse development generates sweeping opposition

Xochitl Pedraza moved to San Bernardino County eight years ago. After 30 years in the city, unincorporated Bloomington offered her a rural community where she could buy an acre of land and raise chickens. But Pedraza's neighborhood has become more industrialized in recent years, as developers turn large swaths of land along the 10 Freeway […]

Maricopa County tops nationwide list for economic development

PHOENIX — Maricopa County No. 1 in economic growth rate in Japan The award recognises the significant increase in employment and business investment over the past year. Site Selection magazine ranked U.S. counties based on project counts from January 2023 to March 2024, in addition to investment and jobs. Following Maricopa County on the list […]

Maricopa County tops economic development list | Arizona

(The Center Square) – Rankings and data continue to show that Maricopa County has benefited from economic development in recent years. Site Selection magazine The report assessed the total amount of investment, job creation, and projects between the beginning of 2023 and spring 2024, and gave each county a total point rating to rank it […]

Healthcare Careers, Why is the Grass Always Greener, and Arizona Economic Development Efforts | Prescott Top Podcasts

Open the audio article player Text-to-speech audio articles made possible by a Yavapai College Quest Grant. Tuition-free industry certifications to help you in your career. Cast 11the Prescott, Arizona podcast network covers community events, sports, events, people and communities in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and other areas. Listen to all Cast11 podcasts on Apple, […]