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2016

ADP to Create 1,500 Jobs in Arizona

The company plans to invest more than $33.8 million in the new operation center in Tempe, Ariz.

www.cpexecutive.com

Here's Why Phoenix Could Be the next Silicon Valley

It's landlocked, in the middle of the dessert, and a near 10-hour drive from Silicon Valley. But that won't stop…

fortune.com

The West is Rising

I just returned from my fifth Rise of the Rest Tour. And like those before it, this trip was fast-paced, exciting and…

medium.com

How the power of many impacts innovation

There is perhaps no greater force than that of the collective. Collective actions have made things that were previously…

www.inc.com

Arizona: Great and Getting Greater

By the BF Staff From the July/August 2015 Issue Accessibility, vibrancy and top-tier talent. From high-tech…

businessfacilities.com

10 Surprising Facts About the Software Industry in Arizona

I published Gregslist of Arizona Software Companies on this website one month ago, in August 2016. What started as my…

greghead.com

I made 6 figures at my Facebook dream job - but couldn't afford life in the Bay Area

Why do tech companies insist on being in expensive cities?

www.vox.com

Could Phoenix Become the Next Big Tech Hub?

Everyone knows that San Francisco has boasted the most startup exits, launches, pivots, and success stories of any city…

tech.co

As Silicon Valley's Prices Explode, More Entrepreneurs Head to the Silicon Desert

Much of the tech work force still considers San Francisco the place to be to work with billion-dollar companies. But…

www.inc.com

Bay Area Start-Ups Find Low-Cost Outposts in Arizona

"The Bay Area's explosive growth is almost too much for the region," said Jackson Kitchen, an analyst at Moody's…

www.nytimes.com

PAC Worldwide Expands to West Phoenix, AZ, Adding 50 Jobs | Trade and Industry Development

PAC Worldwide Expands to West Phoenix, AZ, Adding 50 Jobs

| Trade and Industry Development PAC Worldwide Expands to West Phoenix, AZ, Adding 50 Jobswww.tradeandindustrydev.com

PAC Worldwide Opens Second Phoenix, Arizona, Manufacturing Plant - Area Development

PAC Worldwide, a manufacturer of flexible protective packaging, opened a second manufacturing plant in Phoenix, Arizona…

www.areadevelopment.com

Why Silicon Valley Companies Are Eyeing Phoenix, Arizona

Uber, Yelp (YELP), Zenefits and Weebly are a few of the Silicon Valley area companies that are looking east to Phoenix…

www.thestreet.com

This Is the Country's Hottest New City for Autos

A few things you probably know about the Phoenix area: It has a lot of golf courses (more than 200). It's hot (85% of…

fortune.com

The West is Rising

I just returned from my fifth Rise of the Rest Tour. And like those before it, this trip was fast-paced, exciting and…

medium.com

Why all these Silicon Valley startups are moving to Phoenix - Technical.ly

This is a guest post by Chris Camacho, CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. After all, Greater Phoenix's tech…

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GMIPOST - Southwest USA 2016 - Arizona gives neighbors serious competition

Having reaped the benefits from its proximity to the Mexican state of Sonora, Arizona has realized that it can compete…

gmipost.com

Kudelski Group to Create Second HQ in Phoenix, Arizona, Hire 250-300 | Trade and Industry…

AZ: Kudelski Group to Create Second HQ in Phoenix, Hire 250-300 Kudelski Group, a global leader in digital content…

www.tradeandindustrydev.com

Phoenix Lands on Forbes List of Growth Cities

PHOENIX-With $500 million in construction, more than $4 billion total investment since 2008, and a ranking of 11th on…

www.globest.com

The Phoenix Tech Startup Scene is Booming

I have been part of the Phoenix startup and software scene for 20 years. I see ten times more activity in startups and…

greghead.com

The Cruel Information Economy: The U.S. Cities Winning In This Critical Sector

San Francisco and Silicon Valley are continuing to dominate a sector that is the ultimate disruptor of jobs and growth…

www.forbes.com

30 Top Cities for Women Entrepreneurs

Different communities may attract different kinds of entrepreneurs. Some qualities - such as customers with sufficient…

smallbiztrends.com

How Far Your Paycheck Will Go in the 10 Biggest US Cities

Do you ever wonder if you could afford to live in the country's biggest cities like Los Angeles, New York and Chicago…

time.com

If You’re Building A Startup You Need To Move To Phoenix (Not Silicon Valley)

This is not the essay we thought we’d be writing.

m.tuftandneedle.com

Will It Connect? How The Smart Cities Movement Uses Internet of Things

Will it connect? That is the key question in the world of IoT. And, yes, just about everything can and (maybe) will…

www.huffingtonpost.com

Comeback Evokes NYC's Meatpacking District

PHOENIX-In recent years, The Warehouse District has been experiencing an economic comeback that is being driven by…

www.globest.com

Phoenix Now a Top Ecosystem for Hispanic Techpreneurs

According to the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2015 DATOS report there are more than three million Hispanic…

tech.co

2015

My Turn: Why Phoenix is a hotbed for startups

My Turn: Phoenix has homegrown talent, and that's attracting the attention of people far beyond our borders. The…

www.azcentral.com

Arizona: Great and Getting Greater

By the BF Staff From the July/August 2015 Issue Accessibility, vibrancy and top-tier talent. From high-tech…

businessfacilities.com

How Arizona State University Is Changing The Entrepreneurial Landscape Of The Southwest

51,653 Views Many up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the tech field subscribe to the commonly held belief that only…

www.forbes.com

Phoenix Economy Takes Flight

The Valley of the Sun is set for an economic boon next year as the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) just…

www.multihousingnews.com

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2016

ADP to Create 1,500 Jobs in Arizona

The company plans to invest more than $33.8 million in the new operation center in Tempe, Ariz.

Here's Why Phoenix Could Be the next Silicon Valley

It's landlocked, in the middle of the dessert, and a near 10-hour drive from Silicon Valley. But that won't stop…

The West is Rising

I just returned from my fifth Rise of the Rest Tour. And like those before it, this trip was fast-paced, exciting and…

How the power of many impacts innovation

There is perhaps no greater force than that of the collective. Collective actions have made things that were previously…

Arizona: Great and Getting Greater

By the BF Staff From the July/August 2015 Issue Accessibility, vibrancy and top-tier talent. From high-tech…

10 Surprising Facts About the Software Industry in Arizona

I published Gregslist of Arizona Software Companies on this website one month ago, in August 2016. What started as my…

I made 6 figures at my Facebook dream job - but couldn't afford life in the Bay Area

Why do tech companies insist on being in expensive cities?

Could Phoenix Become the Next Big Tech Hub?

Everyone knows that San Francisco has boasted the most startup exits, launches, pivots, and success stories of any city…

As Silicon Valley's Prices Explode, More Entrepreneurs Head to the Silicon Desert

Much of the tech work force still considers San Francisco the place to be to work with billion-dollar companies. But…

Bay Area Start-Ups Find Low-Cost Outposts in Arizona

"The Bay Area's explosive growth is almost too much for the region," said Jackson Kitchen, an analyst at Moody's…

PAC Worldwide Expands to West Phoenix, AZ, Adding 50 Jobs | Trade and Industry Development

PAC Worldwide Expands to West Phoenix, AZ, Adding 50 Jobs

PAC Worldwide Opens Second Phoenix, Arizona, Manufacturing Plant - Area Development

PAC Worldwide, a manufacturer of flexible protective packaging, opened a second manufacturing plant in Phoenix, Arizona…

Why Silicon Valley Companies Are Eyeing Phoenix, Arizona

Uber, Yelp (YELP), Zenefits and Weebly are a few of the Silicon Valley area companies that are looking east to Phoenix…

This Is the Country's Hottest New City for Autos

A few things you probably know about the Phoenix area: It has a lot of golf courses (more than 200). It's hot (85% of…

The West is Rising

I just returned from my fifth Rise of the Rest Tour. And like those before it, this trip was fast-paced, exciting and…

Why all these Silicon Valley startups are moving to Phoenix - Technical.ly

This is a guest post by Chris Camacho, CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. After all, Greater Phoenix's tech…

GMIPOST - Southwest USA 2016 - Arizona gives neighbors serious competition

Having reaped the benefits from its proximity to the Mexican state of Sonora, Arizona has realized that it can compete…

Kudelski Group to Create Second HQ in Phoenix, Arizona, Hire 250-300 | Trade and Industry…

AZ: Kudelski Group to Create Second HQ in Phoenix, Hire 250-300 Kudelski Group, a global leader in digital content…

Phoenix Lands on Forbes List of Growth Cities

PHOENIX-With $500 million in construction, more than $4 billion total investment since 2008, and a ranking of 11th on…

The Phoenix Tech Startup Scene is Booming

I have been part of the Phoenix startup and software scene for 20 years. I see ten times more activity in startups and…

The Cruel Information Economy: The U.S. Cities Winning In This Critical Sector

San Francisco and Silicon Valley are continuing to dominate a sector that is the ultimate disruptor of jobs and growth…

30 Top Cities for Women Entrepreneurs

Different communities may attract different kinds of entrepreneurs. Some qualities - such as customers with sufficient…

How Far Your Paycheck Will Go in the 10 Biggest US Cities

Do you ever wonder if you could afford to live in the country's biggest cities like Los Angeles, New York and Chicago…

If You’re Building A Startup You Need To Move To Phoenix (Not Silicon Valley)

This is not the essay we thought we’d be writing.

Will It Connect? How The Smart Cities Movement Uses Internet of Things

Will it connect? That is the key question in the world of IoT. And, yes, just about everything can and (maybe) will…

Comeback Evokes NYC's Meatpacking District

PHOENIX-In recent years, The Warehouse District has been experiencing an economic comeback that is being driven by…

Phoenix Now a Top Ecosystem for Hispanic Techpreneurs

According to the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2015 DATOS report there are more than three million Hispanic…

2015

My Turn: Why Phoenix is a hotbed for startups

My Turn: Phoenix has homegrown talent, and that's attracting the attention of people far beyond our borders. The…

Arizona: Great and Getting Greater

By the BF Staff From the July/August 2015 Issue Accessibility, vibrancy and top-tier talent. From high-tech…

How Arizona State University Is Changing The Entrepreneurial Landscape Of The Southwest

51,653 Views Many up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the tech field subscribe to the commonly held belief that only…

Phoenix Economy Takes Flight

The Valley of the Sun is set for an economic boon next year as the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) just…

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