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New State-of-the-art Pilot Training in Goodyear
The Arizona Commerce Authority announced today that United Aviate Academy (UAA), wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines, will lease a state-of-the-art training facility at Phoenix Goodyear Airport. United Aviate Academy will welcome its inaugural class of aspiring pilots to the facility on Dec.
12/03/2021 8:05 AM
Vantage Data Centers Topping Out Celebration in Goodyear
Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced the topping out of its first 32MW data center in Goodyear, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix, one of the top five data center markets in the U.S. This will be the company’s largest North American campu
11/23/2021 4:00 PM
Goodyear Relief Grant – Application Now Open!
The city of Goodyear announces its Small Business Relief Grant Program designed to assist small businesses negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Relief grants of up to $20,000 are now available to small businesses able to demonstrate revenue declines from March 2
11/19/2021 4:44 PM
Encore Salon Suites Beauty Destination
The Encore Salon Suites, at the southeast corner of West McDowell Road and North Pebble Creek Parkway, is the next evolution of salon suites. It’s a place for independent beauty business owners to set up shop within a vibrant community of beauty professionals.
11/19/2021 10:30 AM
FedEx Ground Opens Regional Facility in Goodyear
FedEx Ground, the ground delivery subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is opening a new 425,000 square-foot regional sortation facility in Goodyear, Ariz., designed to efficiently add package capacity through the sortation of up to 7,500 packages per hour and better serve customers amid the explos
11/17/2021 5:37 PM
Goodyear Honored – Excellence in Economic Development
On October 28, the City of Goodyear was presented with two Golden Prospector Awards of Merit at the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) Fall Forum in Flagstaff, Arizona. The AAED Golden Prospector Awards were established more than 20 years ago and recognize excellence, innovation, an
11/10/2021 9:00 AM
Babbo Italian Eatery Now Open in Goodyear!
Located at Pebblecreek Marketplace just west of the southwest corner of McDowell Road and Pebble Creek Parkway, Babbo Italian Eatery is a local family-owned restaurant which started in 2002. Babbo means Daddy in Italian and family is truly the center to everything they do. The restaurant has been ex
11/05/2021 9:00 AM
UPS opening new facility in Goodyear – Now Hiring
UPS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) is opening a brand-new facility in the Goodyear area adding 400 jobs. At our new facility located at 305 Bullard Avenue, we're filling full- and part-time positions – primarily warehouse associates, supervisors, engineers, drivers, and administrative staff – by offer
10/15/2021 8:45 AM
KeHE Expands with New Distribution Center in Goodyear, Arizona
Naperville, IL – October 7, 2021 – KeHE Distributors® (KeHE®), one of the largest and most respected grocery and natural distributors in North America, will unveil its 16th distribution center this October in Goodyear, Arizona. The new center will support more than 270 jobs in the Greater Phoenix ar
10/07/2021 1:16 PM
GXO and Abercrombie & Fitch Open High-Tech DC in Goodyear
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today announced an agreement to open a new 715,000-square-foot distribution center in Goodyear, Arizona. The facility will serve as Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s new hub for its West Coast operations when it becomes fully operationa
10/06/2021 1:06 PM
Goodyear & Merit Partners won a Silver for PV|303
City of Goodyear & Merit Partners won a Silver Rank for its Loop 303 Industrial Corridor, a project in the category of Multi-Year Economic Development Program of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The honor was presented at an awards ceremony during the IEDC Annual Conference.
10/06/2021 10:01 AM
Goodyear won a Silver Rank for its Holiday Shop Local Campaign
City of Goodyear won a Silver Rank for its Holiday Shop Local Campaign, a project in the category of Digital Media of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The honor was presented today at an awards ceremony during the IEDC Annual Conference, which is currently underway.
10/06/2021 9:28 AM
Helix Electric Selects Goodyear Arizona
Helix Electric, one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the nation specializing in design-build and highly complex electrical projects, announced today its first manufacturing facility in Arizona will be in Goodyear.
09/23/2021 12:00 PM
A new E.S.C.A.P.E. from everyday life... Waffletto!
With life being very hectic and individuals focusing on managing their personal and professional lives, it is important to take a moment to reflect on such accomplishments and celebrate by escaping into a place where one can enjoy a sweet or savory waffle, a refreshing smoothie made with natural pro
08/17/2021
Shooter's World Coming Soon to Goodyear
Phoenix-based Shooter's World, a family-owned and operated firearms education facility, indoor shooting range, and gun retailer in Arizona, is opening its third Phoenix-area location at 13740 W. Auto Drive in Goodyear. This new location is the West Valley's first facility of its kind and brings more
07/22/2021 2:45 PM
New Class A Office in the West Valley
The city of Goodyear welcomes a new Class A office project underway as of June 2021. Faith, Ledyard, & Faith, PLC (FLF), established in 1979 and the largest full-service law firm based in the West Valley, announced their new location at Goodyear Professional Plaza, a 25,773-square-foot office compl
07/15/2021 12:30 PM
Harry Paxton, Economic Development Deputy Director
The city of Goodyear Economic Development office announced today, the promotion of Harry Paxton to Economic Development Deputy Director. Harry has over 25 years of experience in the economic development field serving communities in Arizona and Southwest New Mexico.
07/01/2021 1:59 PM
Goodyear Fosters Entrepreneurs, Innovation
Back in 2009, Scott Knight was in the first senior class to graduate from Estrella Foothills High School in Goodyear. Today he owns two businesses in the city and employs 37 people, most of whom are also Goodyear residents.
06/29/2021
Humble Beginnings to “Elevating” Growth
From Goodyear’s humble beginnings, a rich history of Fortune 500 companies like Goodyear Tire & Rubber – known for the Goodyear Blimp, and Lockheed Martin – known for its innovative aircraft designs, played a major role in developing Goodyear’s DNA.
06/21/2021 10:23 AM
Crazy Mike's Wings Now Open in Goodyear
Owner Mike Choi is opening his second location right here in Goodyear and serving up fresh chicken wings everyday, with a galore of options including seasoned or unseasoned wings or chicken tenders, multiple sides to choose from and don't forget to leave room for dessert!
05/18/2021 10:00 AM