This morning, we kicked off our 2024 Statespersons’ Event: A Preview of the General Election! THANK YOU to everyone who has joined us for this year’s Annual Event! And a special thank you to our co-hosting partner, EVCCA, and to our sponsors: @apsFYI, @intel, & @TimesLocalMedia.

South Korean semiconductor leader KoMiCo is expanding into #PHXEastValley, creating 200 new jobs with a new Mesa facility set to open in 2026. This will be their third U.S. location. @MesaEconDev Details: bizjournals.com/phoenix/news…

If you haven’t registered for the Sept. 10 Statespersons’ Event, do so today. Contact Jessica Hubbard at 480-532-0641 or [email protected]. @apsFYI, @intel, @TimesLocalMedia

Get ready for the Nov. 5 general election at the PHX East Valley Partnership’s Statespersons’ Event. You’ll hear from candidates in key races & learn about critical ballot measures. @apsFYI, @intel, @TimesLocalMedia Register: contact Jessica Hubbard [email protected]

Hear from the candidates in key races & learn about critical issues on the Nov. 5 ballot at the PHX East Valley Partnership & East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance Statespersons’ Event. To register, contact Jessica Hubbard at [email protected].

If you want to be inspired, check out this story about a Mesa startup that is launching the world’s largest commercial metal 3D printer. Rosotic’s Halo system will serve customers in the aerospace, naval and defense industries. @MesaEconDev bizjournals.com/phoenix/news…

Today is an opportunity for your voice to be heard. Be sure to vote in Arizona’s primary election. Details here: azcentral.com/story/news/pol… Photo courtesy ofElement5 Digital

“Innovation is the hallmark of @ASU, and nothing reflects that more than @NovusASU a massive, cutting-edge development that four years into a 20-to-30-year buildout is taking shape.” Read more about Novus Innovation Corridor here: tempenews.com/news/novus-cor…

By now, you’ve heard that @maricopacounty ranked No. 1 nationwide in economic growth. Read this story to find out why. (Hint: It has much to do with investment and jobs.) bizjournals.com/phoenix/news…

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff joined reps of Valley Metro, City of Mesa, City of Chandler, City of Phoenix & the Federal Transit Authority during a recent stop in Tempe to discuss all things transit & take a ride on the Tempe streetcar. @TempeEconDev youtube.com/watch?v=EU3Gfqgy….

A big welcome to new Partnership member Jeff Wimmer of East Valley Engineering Resource (EVER-Civil). We look forward to working with you.

ICYMI: @virgingalactic is nearing completion of its new spaceship manufacturing facility @gatewayairport in the @CITYOFMESA. The final assembly of its next-generation Delta spaceship is expected to begin in the first quarter of next year. Read more: azbigmedia.com/business/virg….

#Phoenix is the best market for this year’s college grads, Zillow reports. The reasons: rental affordability & concessions, job prospects & neighbors in their 20s. Rounding out the top five are Albuquerque, Colorado Springs, San Antonio & Portland, Ore. azbigmedia.com/lifestyle/pho…

.@PHXSkyHarbor Airport is on a roll, with record-breaking passenger loads and new non-stop flights to two major European cities. The airport is also a major driver of economic development in our state. Learn more about the airport’s success here: bizjournals.com/phoenix/news….

We are thrilled to share that Liz Shipley, public affairs director at @intel Arizona, will help guide the Partnership as our new Chair. Liz is no stranger to our organization, having served on our board and executive committee. Congratulations, Liz. Let’s get to work!

Beginning this fall, @uarizona will add a master’s degree program in Business Analytics at its downtown @cityofchandler campus. The program was ranked among the top 10 graduate online business analytics programs nationwide. Details: chandleraz.gov/news-center/u…

Get the latest facts and stats about the growing PHX East Valley in the 2024 economic profile. For a copy, contact Jessica Hubbard at [email protected].