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The PHX East Valley – comprised of Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek and Tempe – continued its winning ways during the first half of the year, adding 4,589 jobs – more than half of those generated during the same time in all of greater Phoenix.
The data comes from the cities’ economic development offices.
Of the total jobs, 3,569 were the result of business relocations and 1,020 were generated by company expansions. Investment and jobs in manufacturing led the way, followed by technology and financial services.
“Our robust talent pool and pro-business environment continue to make PHX East Valley a destination for entrepreneurial startups, as well as established national and international companies,” said Denny Barney, president and CEO of the East Valley Partnership, the region’s economic development organization. “The best news is that economic development activity in our region remains brisk, as more companies consider locating or expanding here.”
