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ASU ranked in top 8% of universities worldwide

(AZBigMedia – September 8, 2021) – Times Higher Education rankings released today place Arizona State University in the top 8% of worldwide universities, and among the top 50 in the United States.

Metro Phoenix Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

(connectCRE – September 1, 2021) – Companies across the country are packing up and moving to Arizona. With its skilled talent pipeline, affordable cost of living and lower taxes than neighboring states, Arizona and primarily metro Phoenix show no signs of slowing down.

Business is booming: What jobs are coming to Arizona

(Fox10 Phoenix – September 8, 2021) – According to Arizona Gov. Ducey’s office, 94% of jobs lost during the pandemic have now been replaced. FOX 10’s Desiree Fluellen has more on what kinds are jobs are coming to the state and how long the boom will last.

Technology continues to be the catalyst for Arizona growth, report shows

(AZBigMedia – September 10, 2021) – The Arizona Technology Council today released its Q2 2021 Arizona Technology Industry Impact Report, providing new details on the growth of the state’s technology sector.

ASU named most innovative university seven years running

(ASU News – September 12, 2021) – The number seven is often associated with good fortune, but luck had nothing to do with ASU’s latest accomplishment: For the event year in a row, the university is ranked No. 1 in innovation by U.S. News & World Report.

Here are the companies making waves in Arizona’s technology industry

(AZBigMedia – September 8, 2021) – Every day there seems to be another local or national news story about technology companies, both small and large, flocking to Arizona in droves to start or expand their organizations.

Canadian Investor Sells Arizona Surgery Center

(GlobeSt.com – September 27, 2021) – A Canadian investor has sold the Sonoran Desert Surgery Center in Phoenix for an undisclosed price. Located at 895 S. Dobson Rd. in Chandler, the property is fully occupied by The Pain Center of Arizona.

NTT will bring 7-building data center campus to Mesa

(AZBigMedia – September 2, 2021) – NTT Ltd., a world-leading global technology services provider, announced that its Global Data Centers Americas division is building a new data center campus in Mesa – a strategic addition to a rapidly expanding portfolio.

Arizona economy posts big job gains

(Chamber Business News – August 24, 2021) – Arizona’s economy continues to post record gains and steam forward as an innovative powerhouse.

Metro Phoenix ranks No. 2 among best labor markets in U.S.

(AZBigMedia – September 10, 2021) – ThinkWhy, a Dallas-based SaaS company focused on creating a new generation of AI-driven labor market solutions, released its U.S. labor market rankings following Friday’s announcement from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that the U.S. economy added 235,000 jobs in August.

GCU welcomes largest incoming class

(AZBigMedia – August 30, 2021) – Grand Canyon University will begin the 2021-22 academic year with the largest incoming class in its history, three new apartment-style residence halls, additional classroom space and students anxious to return to the community atmosphere the university is known for.

Things we learned during the Cardinals’ dominant Week 1 win vs. Titans

(Arizona Sports 98.7 FM – September 12, 2021) – Holding Titans running back Derrick Henry to 58 yards and no touchdowns, the Cardinals slammed the door shut on Tennessee’s game plan.