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Phoenix’s Talent Toolkithttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/DispForm.aspx?ID=18Phoenix’s Talent Toolkit<div class="ExternalClassC36519DAA96E4B41B02E6C73E1865AEE"><p>We help companies build competitive teams by leveraging pipelines of upskilled talent, targeted recruiting events, and integrated education partners. Companies can tap Phoenix's workforce ecosystem to secure personnel equipped to sharpen competencies and accelerate strategic priorities.​<br></p></div>30Discover Morehttps://www.investinphoenix.com/workforce_self_selfStaff trainingGP0|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254da;L0|#041a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254da|Home Page;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4https://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/Attachments/18/TalentGREEN.jpgColorblockRightGreenBlueBlockRight
Ranked #1 for Manufacturing Growthhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/DispForm.aspx?ID=509Ranked #1 for Manufacturing Growth<div class="ExternalClassCC9C352ABC0E42ACBFEB8C247D737CAF"><div><div><div class="flex gap-0.5" style="box-sizing:border-box;border-width:0px;border-style:solid;display:flex;"><button class="contents" style="border-width:0px;font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;color:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;background-image:none;cursor:pointer;display:contents;"></button><br>​<p>​<br></p><p>Phoenix ranked first for projected manufacturing job gains by Newmark Group. The report analyzed manufacturing jobs announced, labor pool, and energy costs. Phoenix leads among large metros for manufacturing growth. The Newmark report highlights growth in automotive, biomanufacturing, digitalization, and energy production.<br></p><div><br>​<br></div><p><br></p></div></div></div></div>32See Morehttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Documents/Manufacturing-Momentum_Part-Two_January-2024_Secured.pdf_blank_selfPhoenix Industrial GrowthGP0|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254da;L0|#041a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254da|Home Page;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4https://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/DynamicPageSections/Attachments/509/Phoenix-Industrial1.jpgImageLeftBlockLeft
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Phoenix Shines at BIO 2025: Breakthroughs, Startups and Big Bioscience Winshttps://www.investinphoenix.com/news/54Phoenix Shines at BIO 2025: Breakthroughs, Startups and Big Bioscience Wins<div class="ExternalClassEBA25448EEAC4B16B8259CA24AB6800C"><p>The City of Phoenix brought bold energy and big announcements to the BIO International Convention 2025 in Boston this month. Here's what you may have missed and why the world is watching Phoenix's bioscience ecosystem:<br></p><p><strong>1. Global Spotlight: <em>The Next Frontier</em> Premieres</strong><br>Presented by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization and produced by BBC StoryWorks, <em>The Next Frontier</em> content series debuted with a feature on TGen's MindCrowd, a groundbreaking global brain health study. TGen is nearing its goal of 1 million study participants, and needs the community's help to reach it. To learn more, visit <a href="https://www.mindcrowd.org/">MindCrowd.org</a> ​<br></p><p>Watch the BBC StoryWorks <em>The Next Frontier</em> feature at <a href="/industries/bioscience-healthcare" target="_blank">PHXisBIO.com</a><br></p><p><strong>2. Calviri Bringing Early Cancer Detection to Dogs</strong><br>Phoenix-based Calviri announced a game-changing test scheduled to launch in August 2025 that detects stage 1 tumors in dogs. Early detection means more treatment options and better outcomes for your four-legged friends. <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/calviri-publishes-results-demonstrating-sensitive-detection-of-stage-1-tumors-in-dogs-302483735.html" target="_blank">Learn more</a><br></p><p><strong>3. Innovation Expansion at the Phoenix Bioscience Core</strong><br>Wexford Science & Technology officially launched pre-leasing for 800 PBC - a cutting-edge lab and research facility that will expand collaboration and discovery on the Phoenix Bioscience Core in Downtown. <a href="https://wexfordscitech.com/wexford-science-technology-launches-pre-leasing-for-800-pbc/">Learn more</a><br></p><p>Kyle Jardine, Wexford Vice President, said: "With 800 PBC, we're not just delivering lab space, we're expanding an innovation ecosystem."<br></p><p><strong>4. Phoenix-based Avata Biosciences Expands Global Reach</strong><br>Avata Biosciences, headquartered in Phoenix, signed a co-development and licensing deal with Oceanus Bio to accelerate its next-gen cannabidiol therapies for epilepsy and schizophrenia across Asia. The treatments target both adult and pediatric patients, marking a significant leap in neurotherapeutics. <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250617132917/en/">Learn more</a><br></p><p><b>5. Phoenix Companies Take Center Stage at Start-Up Stadium<br></b>A signature showcase at the convention, <a href="/news/48" target="_blank">Start-Up Stadium</a> connects early-stage biotech startups with global investors and industry leaders. Participant MindX Sciences, a Phoenix-based company, provides precision medicine for mental health through apps, blood tests and targeted therapeutics. Its Binary Genomics provide DNA-based blood tests that adapt to capture unique epigenetic fingerprints from each patient. ​</p><p><strong>6. Phoenix Powers Global Health<br></strong>Phoenix invests in partnerships that improve lives worldwide.</p><p>Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, said: "Health innovation thrives in our city, from clinical trials and research to medical talent to development leading the future of health engineering with the new ASU Health downtown. I am proud to champion the biosciences and healthcare advances delivering the promise of a better quality of life for people everywhere."<br></p><p><strong>7. UofA College of Medicine Responds to Physician Shortage</strong> <br>The University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix launched a three-year accelerated M.D. program designed to address Arizona's physician shortage and get primary care doctors into the field faster. It's a bold move to meet urgent healthcare needs with local talent. <a href="https://www.azfamily.com/2025/06/18/uofa-offers-3-year-medical-degree-tackle-arizonas-doctor-shortage/" target="_blank">Watch an AZFamily story</a><br></p><p>The City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department thanks its many partners, including AZBio, Flinn Foundation and others that help shape the future of healthcare. Phoenix bioscience innovators are driving translational discovery, and the momentum is not slowing down. Learn more at <a href="/industries/bioscience-healthcare" target="_blank">PHXisBIO.com</a></p><p><strong>Media Contact:</strong><br>Athena Sanchez, Communications Manager<br>City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department<br>Call/text: 602-621-0507<br><a href="mailto:athena.sanchez@phoenix.gov">Athena.Sanchez@phoenix.gov</a><br></p></div>A session at Start-Up Stadium during the BIO International 2025 Convention in Bostonhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/News/Attachments/54/MindX Sciences at Start-Up Stadium - BIO 2025.jpg6/27/2025 9:48:28 PM
Phoenix Showcases Semiconductor Leadership at U.S.-Mexico Collaboration Forumhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/news/53Phoenix Showcases Semiconductor Leadership at U.S.-Mexico Collaboration Forum<div class="ExternalClass52F506FBCA7745CEBA1C0B5EF569623F"><p>​PHOENIX, Ariz. - To further strengthen economic ties between the United States and Mexico, the city of Phoenix played host to a collaboration forum focused on semiconductor advancement on June 23 and 24. <br></p><p>Held for the first time in the U.S., the <a href="https://bciu.zohobackstage.com/USMexicoSemiconductorCollaborationForumPhoenix2025" target="_blank">U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum</a> included a <a href="/news/52" target="_blank">Welcome Reception on June 23 at Phoenix City Hall​</a>, and a full-day of programming on June 24 at Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management in Downtown Phoenix. Based off the theme of "Advancing Subnational Priorities and Strengthening Bilateral Collaboration," the event showcased Arizona and Mexico's semiconductor strengths and opportunities for further collaboration.<br></p><p>Forum partners include the Arizona Commerce Authority<a href="https://www.azcommerce.com/" target="_blank"></a>, the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), the Mexican Chamber of the Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology Industry (CANIETI), the City of Phoenix, Intel, the Mexican Secretariat of Economy, the Arizona-Mexico Commission, the State of Baja California, Emtech Institute, Iberoamerican Technology Foundation, Arizona State University, and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.<br></p><p>The Forum convened over 100 state and regional industry, government and academic leaders from Arizona, around the U.S. and Mexico. Attendees discussed enhanced semiconductor collaboration opportunities, strengthening regional cooperation to advance innovation, expand supply chains, attract investment, and further collaborate on workforce development strategies.<br></p><p>"Greater Phoenix is one of America's longest-standing semiconductor hubs, and we are emerging as North America's epicenter for the future of semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and research excellence," Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said. "We are at the forefront of a mega-region opportunity that builds on our bilateral partnership with Mexico, which brings assets, including vital rare-earth minerals, to strengthen shared industries in semiconductors, aerospace, advanced and electric vehicles, and microelectronics. Working together, both regions will benefit from a dynamic future, delivering good paying jobs to Phoenicians and residents throughout the region."<br></p><p>"As the national leader in new semiconductor investment, we're honored to host the Semiconductor Collaboration Forum with Mexico," Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, said. "Arizona enjoys a long-standing and fruitful relationship with Mexico, with a shared commitment to building a more resilient, secure economy that supports job creation and North American competitiveness."<br></p><p>"The U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum demonstrates the power of trusted partnerships and a shared vision across borders," Nina Kundra, Senior Vice President, Business Council for International Understanding, said. "BCIU is proud to support this landmark event, the first of its kind in the United States, which has brought together leaders from academia, government, and industry to strengthen North America's semiconductor ecosystem."<br></p><p>"CANIETI believes that the true strength of our region comes from the complementarity of our industries," Alfredo Pacheco, CEO and Executive Vice President of CANIETI, said. "By working together, Mexico and the United States are forging an integrated, resilient supply chain that enhances competitiveness and shared prosperity."<br></p><p>"Arizona's relationship with Mexico is one of our greatest economic strengths," Eva Masadiego, Executive Director with the Arizona-Mexico Commission, said. "For more than six decades, the Arizona-Mexico Commission has championed cross-border collaboration, and the U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Forum is one more example of what we can achieve together. This forum reinforced the strategic importance of aligning our innovation ecosystems to create robust, secure supply chains that serve not only Arizona and Mexico, but also the broader global economy."<br></p><p>"Intel, in partnership with the Mexican National Chamber for the Electronics Industry (CANIETI), is proud to champion strategic initiatives such as the U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum, recognizing its critical role in fostering innovation and resilience across the industry," Carlos Rebellón, Director of Government and Public Policy, and Country Lead at Intel Mexico, said. "This forum is a powerful example of the cross-sector collaboration - among government, industry, and academia - required to accelerate technological progress and shape a robust, integrated North American semiconductor ecosystem. Together, we are fortifying supply chains, shaping the future of semiconductor innovation, and unlocking meaningful economic opportunities for both Mexico and the United States."<br></p><p>"Arizona and Mexico are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the ongoing global relocation of semiconductor production," James O'Brien, Senior Vice President at Arizona State University, said. "We share an economy, and we can work together to promote mutual economic growth and strengthen supply chain resilience. Arizona State University, with its robust institutional partnerships in Mexico, plays a critical role in developing the workforce needed to power this semiconductor revolution. ASU is deeply committed to innovation, and the semiconductor sector is no exception." <br></p><p>For the last six decades, the Arizona-Mexico Commission has worked to strengthen Arizona's ties with Mexico. The state's shared border with Mexico provides opportunities for cross-border collaboration, and showcases the unique region primed for international investment. Arizona's partnership with Mexico will be showcased at the Arizona-Mexico Commission's 66th Anniversary Summit on June 26 and 27 in Chandler, Ariz.<br></p><p>Mexico is Arizona's top trading partner, with Arizona exports to Mexico reaching $8.9 billion and imports totaling $11.6 billion in 2024. Top exports to Mexico include $824 million in semiconductor and other electronic components, and $968 million in computer equipment.<br></p><p>Arizona provides easy access to six ports of entry with Mexico, as well as the first international air cargo hub to house both Mexican and U.S. customs. </p><p><strong>Media Contact:</strong><br>Athena Sanchez, Communications Manager<br>City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department<br>Call/text: 602-621-0507<br><a href="mailto:athena.sanchez@phoenix.gov">Athena.Sanchez@phoenix.gov</a><br></p></div>A session at the U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forumhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/News/Attachments/53/US-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum at Thunderbird School - June 2025.jpg6/25/2025 8:26:35 PM
U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Forum Kicks Off with Welcome Reception in Phoenix City Hallhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/news/52U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Forum Kicks Off with Welcome Reception in Phoenix City Hall<div class="ExternalClassDB917E6FF7D845DFBF2A3FA7495DB168"><p>​PHOENIX, ARIZ. - On Monday, the City of Phoenix and the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) co-hosted a private Welcome and Kick-Off Reception in the Phoenix City Hall Atrium to launch the U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum. The theme of the Forum is "Advancing Subnational Priorities and Strengthening Bilateral Collaboration."<br></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssz5bTifsx0" target="_blank">Watch a video recap of the Welcome and Kick-Off Reception</a><br></p><p>The reception brought together Forum speakers, moderators, binational partners and select attendees for an evening of informal networking and cross-sector connection ahead of the full-day Forum on Tuesday at Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management in Downtown Phoenix. The kick-off event served as a dynamic prelude to the Forum's main sessions, offering a space for relationship-building across government, industry and academia.<br></p><p>"This Forum is an exciting opportunity for Phoenix to build on one of its most recent great success stories of delivering a powerful economic future for semiconductor innovation, highlighted by attracting America's largest foreign direct investment by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and its resulting supply chain to Phoenix," Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego​ said. "I will continue to strategically reach out to partners across North America to deliver necessary solutions across borders in shaping a resilient, competitive, and connected semiconductor ecosystem that will benefit Phoenix and the entire mega-region."<br></p><p>The Forum itself is part of an ongoing series, building on three previous engagements held in Mexico and spearheaded by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and CANIETI. This year's event marked the first Forum hosted in the U.S., reflecting a growing regional commitment to align on semiconductor priorities, supply chain resilience and workforce development. </p><p>"The timing of this forum couldn't be more critical," said Phoenix Vice Mayor Ann O'Brien, who represents City Council District 1 in which the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) fabrication facility is located. "As global demand for semiconductors continues to surge, and nations worldwide recognize semiconductors as essential to economic prosperity and national security, we have a unique opportunity to lead by working together."</p><p>Arizona's leadership in advanced manufacturing and international trade made Phoenix a natural host for the Forum. According to the 85th Annual Report of the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board to Congress, Arizona ranks ninth nationally in merchandise received and 11th in exports among all U.S. states. The state's Foreign-Trade Zones handled between $25 to $50 billion in goods and employed over 75,000 workers in 2023.<br></p><p>"This Forum brings together the right people, at the right time, to address one of the most important economic opportunities of our generation," Christine Mackay, Director of the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department, said. "Phoenix is already a hub for semiconductor excellence, and by strengthening ties with Mexico we're building a globally competitive region with shared innovation goals."</p><p>FTZ 75, located in and around Phoenix, is home to major operators such as TSMC Arizona, Intel, Honeywell, and LG Energy Solution and is the largest in the state, managing over $22 billion in merchandise and supporting 70,000 jobs.<br></p><p>“Semiconductor success is regional by nature and international by necessity," Juan Batres, an Economic Development Program Manager with the City of Phoenix, said. "Through this Forum, we're creating the frameworks, relationships and opportunities that will power future growth across borders." <br></p><p>Batres, who also manages the Phoenix-Hermosillo Trade Office in Mexico, is one of the Forum organizers. <br></p><p><strong>U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum​ Outcomes and Next Steps:</strong><br> To further strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and Mexico, Phoenix hosted this collaboration forum on June 23-24, 2025. Held for the first time in the U.S., it highlights Arizona's semiconductor strengths and opportunities for collaboration with Mexico. Forum organizers plan to reconvene in 2026 with progress updates, making this an enduring platform for strategic cooperation between Arizona and Mexico in the high-tech sector. To learn more about the Forum, visit <a href="https://bciu.zohobackstage.com/USMexicoSemiconductorCollaborationForumPhoenix2025" target="_blank">bciu.org​</a>.<br></p><p><strong>Media Contact:</strong><br>Athena Sanchez, Communications Manager<br>City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department<br>Call/text: 602-621-0507<br><a href="mailto:athena.sanchez@phoenix.gov">Athena.Sanchez@phoenix.gov</a>​<br></p></div>VIPs at a reception event held in Phoenix City Hallhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/News/Attachments/52/US-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum reception in City Hall - June 2025 2.jpg6/24/2025 4:53:08 PM

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