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Elevate and Gilbert, Ariz. Partner on Technology Sales Workforce Training Program
Gilbert-based innovative edtech startup, Elevate, is excited to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Gilbert, Ariz. on their technology sales training and support program aimed at redefining workforce readiness. Through this first of its kind collaboration,...

‘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.
Building Components Manufacturer moves HQ from Tempe to Gilbert
This story was written by Corina Vanek and was originally published on the Phoenix Business Journal. A Valley building components manufacturer is moving its headquarters from Tempe to Gilbert after leasing 140,000 square feet. Kapture Prefab manufactures...
#GilbertTogether HUUB Providing Technical Training to Gilbert Businesses
The #GilbertTogether HUUB, a one-stop business platform designed to assist local businesses, officially launched on December 15 as part of the #GilbertTogether Business Recovery Program. The #GilbertTogether HUUB provides a streamlined, single point of entry for...
Gilbert offers free education to those impacted by COVID-19
Tourism, hospitality, restaurants and many more positions in the service industry are all struggling to rebound amid the coronavirus pandemic. Many people in Arizona have lost jobs because of this or the way the job is done is different. The Town of Gilbert is looking to ensure the community can re-skill themselves or get a new career altogether with a free program called #GilbertTogether Resident Career Training Scholarship.
Epicenter at Agritopia® Welcomes New Retail & Restaurant Tenants
This article was written by Tirion Morris for the Arizona Republic. The highly anticipated mixed-use development adds seven new dining and retail options to its vibrant community. GILBERT, Ariz. (Feb. 9, 2021) – Epicenter, the high-end, vertically integrated...
How Gilbert Went From ‘Jackrabbits and Rattlesnakes’ to a Booming Town
An artist's rendering shows the planned Heritage Park project in Gilbert, which will break ground later this year. Provided by LGE Design Build This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Written by Corina Vanek. Over the course of three...
HUUB, by CO+HOOTS, Wins $10,000 In National Innovation Competition
This article originally appeared written by Jenny Poon on CO+HOOTS. HUUB, a software platform developed by CO+HOOTS, won a $10,000 grant as part of a competition initiated by a collaboration between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the National Science...
Round Two of the Gilbert Business Relief Grant Now Open with Expanded Eligibility
The second round of the #GilbertTogether Business Relief Grant is now open!
Beginning Monday, February 1 through March 26, or until funds are exhausted, local businesses can apply for a relief grant through the #GilbertTogether Business Recovery Program. Qualified businesses can receive a grant of up to $35,000 based their demonstrated positive financial impact to the Town of Gilbert.
Expansion of hospitals will affect town, region in 2021 and beyond
Health care may continue to hold significance in 2021, but in Gilbert, it will not just be about the coronavirus.
The town will see a medical industry expansion of nearly half a billion dollars this year. Most notably, the $250 million Women and Children’s Pavilion is anticipated to open this spring on the campus of Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. The pavilion is the product of a partnership between Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Dignity Health, which operates Mercy Gilbert.
Gilbert is the No. 8 City Where More Young Residents are Buying Homes
The homeownership rate in America peaked at a little more than 69% in 2004 before falling to 63.7% in 2016, according to U.S. Census data. Despite the fact that it has rebounded to a little more than 65% in 2019 overall, only 36.4% of Americans younger than 35 own their homes.
Gilbert: Corridors of Opportunity with Phoenix Business Journal
Join the Phoenix Business Journal for the latest in its continuing series of real estate-focused virtual events to be held in 2021 that will highlight key Valley cities and submarkets. The online virtual events bring together real estate sector executives, market experts and city economic development planners to look at present and future plans. This event will focus on the fast-growing East Valley town of Gilbert.
SmartAsset Ranks Gilbert, AZ #8 City Where More Young Residents Are Buying Homes
The homeownership rate in America peaked at a little more than 69% in 2004 before falling to 63.7% in 2016, according to U.S. Census data. Despite the fact that it has rebounded to a little more than 65% in 2019 overall, only 36.4% of Americans younger than 35 own their homes. It may be easier in some places, though, for this young cohort to buy homes. To that end, SmartAsset crunched the numbers to find the cities where people younger than the age of 35 are most likely to own their own home – and to see where this number has gone up in recent years.