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‘Under the radar’ Phoenix leads Arizona to tech job growth in 2020, report says
A new report details the rapid growth of Arizona’s tech sector during the pandemic, ranking eighth in the nation for tech job gains in the past year. What’s more, Arizona also ranked fifth in projected tech job growth from 2020 to 2030, showing that momentum is expected to continue for years to come.
Gilbert Ranked #33 Best City to Find a Job in the U.S.
This article was originally posted on WalletHub. With 2020 behind us, it’s time to think about fresh starts, whether that means small changes or a complete life overhaul. For many people, finding a new or better job will be a top resolution. The jobs market took a...
Top 10 destinations in Arizona for snowbirds
This article was originally published on AZ Business Magazine. While snowbirds’ plans this year are bound to suffer changes, some Americans — be they retirees or remote workers — are still relocating to warmer places this winter. And what better state for...
#GilbertTogether Business Recovery Program Has Provided $2.7 Million in Financial Assistance to over 130 Gilbert-Based Businesses
The #GilbertTogether Business Recovery Program is providing Gilbert businesses with much needed financial assistance during the ongoing global pandemic. Officially launched on October 30, the #GilbertTogether Business Relief Grant has since approved grants for 123...
EMSI Ranks Maricopa County #1 for Talent Attraction in U.S.
Driven by a strong showing in migration and regional competitiveness, Maricopa County (Phoenix, AZ) returned to the top spot. Expansions such as Intel’s Fab 42 plant, which created 3,000 new jobs, continues Maricopa’s growth as a leader in advanced manufacturing and semiconductors. Such investments also fueled their 18% growth in skilled jobs.
UArizona Health Sciences’ First Bachelor of Science in Nursing Integrative Health Class Prepares for Graduation
Two dozen University of Arizona College of Nursing students will turn their 2020 tassels and join a workforce challenged by COVID-19, but armed with a holistic approach to healing. GILBERT, Ariz. — Despite challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Air Guitar Breaks Ground in Gilbert
Pairing a striking design from one of Phoenix’s most awarded architects, with a serene, modern, park-like setting, this fresh take on the traditional convenience store is coming to Agritopia’s hottest intersection. (Gilbert, AZ) – Set to redefine the idea of a...
Lowe’s Leases in Gilbert for Distribution Center
Lowe's Companies Inc. has leased 116,934 square feet for a distribution and fulfillment center in Gilbert, a source close to the deal confirmed.
The national home improvement retailer plans to move into the facility at Gilbert Gateway Commerce Park in early 2021. Trammell Crow Co. and Principal Real Estate Investors completed construction of the Gilbert Gateway Commerce Park, a three-building development in Gilbert, this summer.
#GilbertTogether Business Recovery Program
The Gilbert Town Council AZCares Subcommittee has recommended that $18 million be allocated to support Gilbert businesses as part of the #GilbertTogether Business Recovery Program. This three-phase program focuses on supporting the relief, recovery, and resiliency...
Gilbert, Arizona Ranked 2nd Safest Big City in America
Gilbert is the second-safest city in America among the 100 largest in the nation, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program’s 2019 report released this week.
Gilbert Named 5th in WalletHub’s Top 25 Best Real Estate Markets
Whether you’re joining the real-estate business or just looking for a place to call home, it’s important to get a handle on the housing markets you’re considering before investing in a property.
Disinfectant Wipes Manufacturer, GPMI Co., to Open Facility in Gilbert, Hire 200
A disinfectant wipe manufacturer leased 85,000 square feet in Gilbert for a new manufacturing facility that will house about 200 employees and include $10 million in capital investment.
Footprint Ranked #38 on Fortune’s Change the World List
Footprint has snared some huge clients for its big idea: plant-based food packaging that’s biodegradable, yet durable enough to perform like plastic. Its bowls, trays, straws, six-pack rings, and other packaging are being used or tested by giants like McDonald’s, Tyson Foods, and Molson Coors.