By Russ Wiles | Arizona Republic
The technology sector of metro Phoenix could get a major boost if Samsung Electronics decides to locate a $17 billion semiconductor plant here.
The South Korean maker of cellphones, computers, televisions, appliances and more is considering sites in the Valley as well as Texas, upstate New York and Korea for the chip factory and its planned 1,800 high-paying jobs. The company hasn’t made a decision, though some press reports indicate the Austin area, where Samsung already has operations, might have the edge.
The metro Phoenix sites under consideration are located in Goodyear and Queen Creek, according to media reports.