Sun Corridor Inc. Board members Wes Kremer, President of Raytheon and Larry Hecker, Managing Partner, Hecker Pew PLLC win major awards at Governor’s 2023 Celebration of Innovation.

Cincinnati, OH (Nov. 13, 2023) — Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the second-largest freight brokerage in North America and one of the largest global third-party logistics firms, is expanding its presence in Arizona with a new office in Tucson.

TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2023 — American Battery Factory (ABF), an emerging battery manufacturer leading the development of the first network of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell gigafactories in the United States, today broke ground in Tucson, Arizona on a two million square foot gigafactory

Sept. 27, 2023 – Marana Aerospace Solutions (Ascent Aviation Services) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a long-term agreement to establish a conversion site and carry out passenger-to-freighter conversions on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

IAI plans to have Ascent convert two lines of Boeing B777-300ER aircraft, starting in 2024 in Ascent’s facilities. To support the program, Ascent will build two new widebody hangars and bring hundreds of new jobs to Southern Arizona.

TUCSON, AZ (July 21, 2023) — MicroStar Logistics has expanded its investments in quality services for the beer industry with a commitment to build a new Keg and Pallet Quality Services Center in Tucson, Arizona.

TUCSON, AZ, July 10, 2023 – Sun Corridor Inc. today announces the following new leadership positions for the Fiscal Year 23-24 beginning July 1.

TUCSON, AZ (June 21, 2023) — Tucson-based Raytheon Missiles & Defense will be operated under the name “Raytheon,” with top management based in Tucson.

TUCSON, AZ (February 15, 2023) — In February 2023, Business Facilities Magazine announced the winners of its 2022 Deal of the Year: Impact Awards.

TUCSON, AZ (January 2023) — As Arizona focuses on policies to meet its water challenges, Tucson has been playing the long game. Already a recognized leader in climate change resiliency, the City of Tucson has been proactive in managing and sustaining its water footprint—with growth.

TUCSON, AZ (December 7, 2022) — Sion Power Corporation, a leading technology developer of next-generation batteries for electric vehicles (EV), today announced plans to expand its existing manufacturing operations in Tucson, Arizona.

TUCSON, AZ (December 6, 2022) — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Paul Charles, President and CEO of American Battery Factory (ABF), today announced that Tucson, Ariz. has been selected as the site for the first in a planned series of battery cell gigafactories based in the United States.

Marana, AZ (November 14, 2022) – Mayor Ed Honea joined Roche Tissue Diagnostics leaders and employees for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of manufacturing operations in Marana.

TUCSON, AZ (November 4, 2022) – Today Advanced Financial Company, a leader in consumer loan servicing and Property Owner Association (POA) servicing, billing and payment processing, announces plans to expand its operations in Tucson, Arizona.

Tucson, AZ (October 6, 2022) – On October 6th, TuSimple company leadership, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, and local leaders gathered at the company’s Tucson facility for a grand opening celebration to mark the expansion of TuSimple’s R&D and operations.

Tucson, AZ (September 22, 2022) – Pony.ai, a leading global autonomous driving technology company, today announces its plan to begin testing its autonomous vehicles in Tucson, Arizona, with trained safety drivers behind the wheel of the vehicles.

Tucson, AZ (June 2, 2022) – Northwest Medical Center Houghton, located at 2200 S. Houghton Road, officially opens at 7 a.m. tomorrow, June 3, providing residents of East Tucson convenient access to hospital care should they need it.

Sahuarita, AZ (May 10, 2022) – Steel Jupiter, a Minority-Owned, specialty coating manufacturer, announced today it has leased a 13,000-square-foot facility in Sahuarita for its manufacturing, research and development facility. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2022, initially creating 15 jobs in the community.

Tucson, AZ (March 29, 2022) – PowerPhotonic, a leader in designing and manufacturing wafer-scale optics for advanced lasers and optical systems, headquartered in Dalgety Bay, Scotland, UK, has signed a long-term lease at Sahuarita Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center (SAMTEC). The facility will serve as the company’s U.S. headquarters and bring high-paying jobs in manufacturing and engineering to the region.

Tucson, AZ (January 20, 2022) – Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD today announced plans to open eight new Village Medical at Walgreens coordinated primary care and pharmacy practices in the Tucson area in 2022, expanding into the second major market in Arizona, following Phoenix. Tucson residents, particularly patients needing ongoing care for chronic health conditions, will benefit from the collaboration between the primary care and pharmacy teams.

Oro Valley, AZ (December 6, 2021)—Leonardo Electronics US Inc.(LEI), a provider of next-gen technologies for defense, security, medical, and industrial applications and a US subsidiary of Leonardo, today announces plans to expand its regional presence in Oro Valley, Arizona, north of Tucson.

Tucson, AZ (November 30, 2021) – Eurofins Donor Testing Services, which provides comprehensive laboratory services to meet the unique testing and processing needs of the transplant community, announced today that it has selected Tucson, Arizona for its newest laboratory, Eurofins CellTx.

Tucson, AZ (September 24th, 2021) – Amazon plans to open a new distribution facility in Marana, creating hundreds of new jobs with an economic impact of $4.3 million over the next 5 years.

Tucson, AZ (September 9th, 2021) – Imperial Brown®, a leading manufacturer of custom walk-in coolers and freezers, will open a manufacturing plant in Tucson, AZ, in 2023.

Tucson, AZ (August 11, 2021) – Today PackDash, a third-party logistics partner for small to mid-sized ecommerce companies, announced it is moving its headquarters from Chicago and establishing a west-coast delivery operation in Tucson, Arizona. PackDash’s fulfillment business in Tucson is its first Arizona operation. PackDash has leased 6,000 square feet for its new operation…

Tucson, AZ (May 26, 2021) —TuSimple plans to add hundreds of jobs to its Tucson footprint, with an expansion of roughly 35,000 square feet of office, lab and warehouse space for continued technology development. In April 2021, TuSimple went public and raised more than $1 billion with a successful initial public offering on the Nasdaq…

Tucson, AZ (May 21, 2021) — NuvOx Pharma, a clinical stage biotechnology company, opens an 1,800-square-foot addition to its longtime headquarters near downtown Tucson to house a modular clean room manufacturing facility. Learn more here: NuVox Adds Plant to Make Drugs In House NuVox Completes Construction of Expanded Manufacturing Facility

New Web Site Promotes Living and Working in Southern Arizona For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Shaw, Sr. Vice President Sun Corridor Inc. (520) 609-5972 cell or laura.shaw@suncorridorinc.com Tucson, AZ (May 20, 2021) — Today, Sun Corridor Inc. launched ThriveinTucson.com, a new online resource that highlights the many benefits and attributes of living and working in…

Recovery Plan Redefines Tucson's Economy in a Post-Pandemic World For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Shaw, Sr. Vice President Sun Corridor Inc. (520) 609-5972 cell or laura.shaw@suncorridorinc.com Tucson, AZ (May 20, 2021) — Today, Sun Corridor Inc. released The Pivot Playbook, Tucson and Southern Arizona's new recovery plan to redefine our economy in a post-pandemic world.The…

Source: AZFamily.com PHOENIX (3 On Your Side) – The lines at the security checkpoint at Sky Harbor International Airport are getting longer, passengers are reporting full flights, and the baggage carousel is busier as air travel rebounds for the summer season. “The amount of pent-up demand for travel is unlike anything we’ve ever seen,” said Scott…

New Facility to Accommodate Growth of 100 New Jobs For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Jennifer Greffet, Account Manager CIS Global (636) 821-5258 ofc or jgreffet@cisww.com Laura Shaw, Sr. Vice President Sun Corridor Inc. (520) 609-5972 cell or laura.shaw@suncorridorinc.com Tucson, AZ (May 5, 2021) — CIS Global, a manufacturer of linear motion slides and power distribution…

Advanced manufacturing in Tucson and Southern Arizona is a growing segment of the local economy. The region is home to many companies across a variety of industries with robust manufacturing operations such as Leonardo Electronics Inc., Roche Tissue Diagnostics and CAID Industries. These companies continue to find success with a business-friendly operating environment, a skilled…

For Immediate Release   TUCSON, ARIZ. (Apr. 1, 2021) – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced today it will invest $65 million to construct a state-of-the-art facility in Tucson, Arizona that will be a hub for the company’s supply chain, serving as a final-stage manufacturing and sterilization center.…

March 23, 2021 – Amazon is continuing its investment in Arizona with two new sortation centers, including one in Tucson, to support customer fulfillment and delivery operations. The Tucson site is expected to open later this year and create hundreds of new full- and part-time jobs. The new Tucson sortation center is located at South Alvernon…

Increases Domestic Manufacturing and Design Capabilities February 18, 2021  – Edmund Optics®, the premier provider of optical and imaging components, announced today that it has opened a new Assembly and Advanced Design Facility in Tucson, AZ, where the company already has an established presence since 1998. This 21,225 sq. ft state-of-the-art facility expansion, located at 2650 East…

Metro Tucson’s strategic southwest location provides easy and fast access to California, Mexico and Texas – three of the world’s largest economies. Metro Tucson is less than an hour from Mexico, Arizona’s number one trading partner; and an hour and a half from Phoenix, the nation’s fifth-largest city. Tucson is home to the Port of…

Source: Pima County Pima County made the biggest gains in the country in attracting talent to the region, according to recent analysis from Emsi, an international labor market data company. Their data crunchers regularly examine community trends in the competition for talent. This year, Emsi specifically analyzed how existing trends in remote work brought on by the…

New initiative will connect fintechs across the world with US financial institutions to drive product and service innovation. For Immediate Release Contacts: CCG Catalyst Consulting 2375 East Camelback Road Suite 690 Phoenix, AZ 85016 480-744-2240 Arizona Bankers Association 111 W Monroe Street Suite 440 Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-258-1200 Public Relations & Press Contact Miranda Jenkins…

Land Purchase and New Facility to Accommodate Growth of Nearly 170 Jobs For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Shawn Reeder, Director of Business Services PVB (520) 623-3529 or shawnr@pvbfabs.com Laura Shaw, Sr. Vice President Sun Corridor Inc. (520) 609-5972 cell or laura.shaw@suncorridorinc.com Tucson, AZ (January 10, 2021) — PVB Fabrications, Inc. (PVB), a multi-disciplined general contractor and provider…

Business Attraction & Expansion Successes July 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020

For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Laura Shaw Senior Vice President, Sun Corridor Inc. (520) 609-5972 or laura.shaw@suncorridorinc.com Rob Spalding Co-CEO, Q Networks (660) 864-0653 or rspalding@qnetworks.io Tucson, AZ (November 10, 2020) - Vector Launch Inc., a micro-satellite launch company founded in Tucson, Arizona in 2016, announces today that it will restart operations and remain in…

Southern Arizona continues to climb in prominence for bioscience, diagnostics and medical device companies. Anchored by its strengths of an educated workforce, access to funding and a cutting-edge research university, Southern Arizona is poised to meet the needs of companies looking to relocate or expand in the region. Industry Growth Arizona added 9,696 bioscience industry…

Imperfect Foods is an online grocer committed to eliminating food waste and building a better food system for everyone. The company sources surplus food and imperfect produce directly from farmers, growers and food purveyors and delivers these goods directly to customers’ doors through a customizable subscription service that’s less than grocery store prices. Imperfect Foods offers…

For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Laura Shaw Senior Vice President, Sun Corridor Inc. (520) 609-5972 or laura.shaw@suncorridorinc.comMattie Magdovitz Director, Public Relations, DoorDash mattie@doordash.com Tucson, AZ (October 1, 2020) - Today DoorDash, the nation's leading last-mile logistics platform, announces it will establish DashMart service in Tucson, Arizona. DashMart is a new type of convenience store, offering…

Arizona is rapidly becoming the top proving ground for autonomous technology innovation. There are a number of key factors that make Arizona a favorable market and continue drawing companies that are looking for a great ecosystem supporting the autonomous technology industry. Business Environment Governor Ducey’s has established the ADOT Self-Driving Vehicle Oversight Committee, allowing for autonomous…

August 28, 2020 – Tucson welcomes Verifone to the community with the announcement of a new customer service and tech support operation bringing 168 jobs and a total economic impact of $174 million over the next five years. The company has opened operations at 5151 E Broadway Blvd. Verifone provides a unified platform to perform…

For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Tech Parks Arizona – Jessa Turner, (520) 405-8262 or jbturner@uatechpark.org Nanomoneo – Juliann Talkington, (520) 216-7525 or jtalkington@nanomoneo.com   Tucson, AZ (August 27, 2020) – After a competitive, multi-state process, Nanomoneo, a biotechnology instrument company, announces today that it has selected the University of Arizona Center for Innovation in Tucson, Arizona for its…

August 20, 2020 – COMSovereign Holding Corp. announces manufacturing operation to open in Tucson, creating 300 jobs and a total economic impact of $438 million. The company will manufacture wireless radio components including equipment for emerging 5G wireless phone networks. COMSovereign Holding Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire a 140,000-square foot building on 12.7 acres at…

Source: Site Selectors Guild Suburbs & Mid-Size Cities Are In, Big Cities Are Out; Site Consultant Survey Finds Shifting Corporate Location Preferences July 16, 2020 – Suburban areas and mid-size cities, followed by rural areas, will be the biggest winners of new corporate expansions and relocations, with large urban areas falling to the bottom of the list,…

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Shaw Sr. Vice President (520) 609-5972 or laura.shaw@suncorridorinc.com TUCSON, AZ, July 14, 2020 – Sun Corridor Inc. today announces the following new leadership positions for the Fiscal Year 20-21 beginning July 1: Officers: Chair of the Board: Judy Rich, President & CEO, TMC HealthCare Immediate Past Chair: David G. Hutchens, CEO, UNS Energy, COO,…

May 7, 2020 Zoom Webinar Summary     Moderator: Joe Snell President & CEO Sun Corridor Inc. Panelists: Dave Hutchens CEO, UNS Energy COO, Fortis, Inc. Wes Kremer President Raytheon Missiles & Defense Lisa Lovallo Market Vice President, Southern Arizona Cox Communications Ian McDowell Vice President & Tucson Regional Director, Building Group Sundt Construction  …

April 20, 2020 Zoom Webinar Summary     Moderator: Joe Snell President & CEO Sun Corridor Inc. Panelists: Judy Rich President & CEO TMC HealthCare Nancy Johnson CEO El Rio Health Chad Whelan CEO Banner – University Medicine Tucson George Hammond Director Eller College Economic and Business Research Center The University of Arizona    …

By Gabriela Rico Arizona Daily Star The Catholic University of America, based in Washington D.C., is opening its first satellite campus this fall in a unique partnership with Pima Community College, giving Tucsonans the opportunity to get a bachelor’s degree from a private, Catholic university locally. Click the link to learn more about the Catholic…

  Contact: Lauren Keane Southern New Hampshire University 203-695-2264 l.keane@snhu.edu       SNHU Officially Unveils New Southwest Operations Center in Tucson, AZ SNHU officials using huge scissors to cut a blue ribbon at the university’s new southwest operations center in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson, AZ (Feb. 19, 2020) – Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) celebrated…

  For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Patricia Browne Manager, Marketing Modular Mining (520) 806-3274 or media@mmsi.com Laura Shaw Sr. Vice President Sun Corridor Inc. (520) 609-5972 or laura.shaw@suncorridorinc.com Modular Mining Expands Corporate Headquarters in Tucson, AZ with New Customer Experience Center (CEC)   Tucson, Arizona – January 30, 2020 Modular Mining, the global leader in…

For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Shawn Reeder, Director of Risk Management & Special Projects PVB (520) 623-3529 or shawnr@pvbfabs.com Laura Shaw, Sr. Vice President Sun Corridor Inc. (520) 609-5972 cell or laura.shaw@suncorridorinc.com PVB Expands Headquarters, Adding Nearly 170 Jobs in Marana, AZ Marana, AZ (January 9, 2020)— PVB Fabrications, Inc. (PVB), primarily a multi-disciplined general contractor and…

Distant Focus, an R&D manufacturing and engineering firm that specializes in optical and sensing technologies, has relocated their headquarters and manufacturing to Tucson. Distant Focus will hire 15 optical engineers, highly skilled technicians and machinists, as well as general production w…

Raytheon makes a $2.6 billion annual economic impact to Arizona, according to a new study conducted by Arizona State University’s Seidman Institute. The latest study shows Raytheon’s annual impact across Arizona has grown by more than $500 million in the last three years. Increas…

SNHU will hire approximately 150 staff members initially, with plans to hire 300 total staff members in Tucson by 2021.

List of Sun Corridor Inc. Business Attraction & Expansion Successes: July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

Update: The senior living facility has been renamed from "Dove Mountain Senior Living” to "La Sonora at Dove Mountain". The name was chosen as La Sonora is a Spanish name that is derived from The Sonoran Desert and reflects the tie to the community where the senior living community resides. See below for images of…

Southern New Hampshire University’s new Tucson, Arizona Operations Center will help better serve students in western time zones, bringing 350 jobs to the area.

Symboticware announces a new US/Mexico Headquarters in Tucson, AZ. The new Tucson office was chosen in order to be closer to their customers and key mining markets in the US and Mexico. This office will include an estimated 20 high-tech jobs.

Amazon is expanding its presence in Tucson with a major development under construction on the city’s west side

Longtime Tucson mining-technology firm Modular Mining is planning to add 35 high-paying jobs in a $6.4 million expansion at its south-side facility, according to documents filed with the city.

Harsch Investment Properties hosts the groundbreaking event today on a 157,500 square foot speculative building at the Tucson Airport Distribution Center Building B

San Francisco-based produce delivery company to bring 350 jobs to region

Sun Corridor Inc. has won two Golden Prospector Awards from the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), recognizing excellence, innovation and creativity in economic development.

TuSimple, a global self-driving truck solutions company, today announced plans for further expansion in Tucson, Arizona.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Mritunjay Singh, CEO and Executive Director of AXISCADES, one of India’s leading technology solutions providers, today announced the company’s expansion into Tucson, Arizona, where it will create hundreds of jobs primarily in mechanical and electrical e…

Texas Instruments is planning to build a new office building on the last vacant parcel in the Williams Centre.

Just launched: a new user-friendly tool great for highlighting AZ’s statewide resources! @azcommerce’s Arizona Assets Map identifies infrastructure, land ownership, educational resources, community profiles & much more

List of Sun Corridor Inc. Business Attraction & Expansion Successes: July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018

  Tucson, AZ (May 22, 2018) – Northwest Healthcare (NH) has announced it will continue its “No Boundaries” strategy by embarking on approximately $150 million of expansion projects and renovations beginning in 2018. The multi-million dollar investment to enhance patient care, expand health services and upgrade facilities will positively impact thousands of patients in the…

Amazon currently employs more than 7,000 in Arizona; new Tucson facility will employ more than 1,500

New partnership will maximize commercial and industrial development and investment of the region’s airports.

  For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Shaw, Chief Marketing Officer, Sun Corridor Inc. (520) 609-5972 or laura.shaw@suncorridorinc.dreamhosters.com National Insurer Plans to Move, Expand to a New Facility at The Bridges in Tucson, Arizona TUCSON, ARIZONA, Jan. 9, 2018 – Bourn Companies today announced plans to develop and build a new 200,000 sf multi-level office building…

Over 300 new jobs announced; Over $210 million in Economic Impact

Spaceport Tucson now open for business after FAA approval.

Sun Corridor Inc. collaborates with BizTucson to publish the 60-page Special Section as a component of the Fall 2017 issue.

Invites Amazon to explore why Southern Arizona is the right fit for its HQ2

TuSimple projects to hire 100 employees, mainly engineers, and invest $15 million in capital investment over the next five years to develop and test autonomous vehicle technology for the commercial trucking industry.

Dr. Robert Robbins will outline his vision and priorities for the University of Arizona at our Annual Meeting on October 19.

List of Sun Corridor Inc. Business Attraction & Expansion Successes: July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017

Hexagon Mining today announces the relocation and expansion of its Tucson, AZ-based North American headquarters to downtown Tucson.

ADP® is adding 250 positions to its Tucson workforce, bringing to 400 the number of ADP associates in Tucson and to nearly 2,000 the number of ADP associates who will be working in Arizona.

Business Attraction and Expansion Successes July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Ajax Metal Forming Solutions, a metal forming company specializing in producing metal parts for OEMS and OEM suppliers, is expanding in Tucson with the purchase of a 30,000 SF facility. The expansion provides Ajax with an opportunity to serve customers in the Southwest,…

Business Attraction and Expansion Successes July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Advanced Financial Company, a leader in consumer loan servicing technology and solutions for Fintech lenders, banks, and investor-owned portfolios, is expanding in Tucson. Advanced Financial Company plans to hire 152 employees, primarily in customer service. The expansion will create a total economic impact…

Business Attraction and Expansion Successes July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 Amazon, the global e-commerce leader, will open a new sortation center to support customer fulfillment and delivery operations in Marana. Sort centers are a critical part of the “middle mile,” or the period of transporting packages between Amazon sites prior to last-mile delivery…

Business Attraction & Expansion Successes July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021

Business Attraction & Expansion Successes July 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020

List of Sun Corridor Inc. Business Attraction & Expansion Successes: July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

List of Sun Corridor Inc. Business Attraction & Expansion Successes: July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018

List of Sun Corridor Inc. Business Attraction & Expansion Successes: July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017