Schnitzer Properties Breaks Ground on $73 Million in New Tucson Industrial Developments;New Projects Will Create Over 334,000 Square Feet of Space for Hundreds of New Job Opportunities in Tucson
Tucson, Ariz. (January 15, 2025) – Schnitzer Properties broke ground on two new industrial developments in Tucson today. The $73 million total investment in two, unique Class A industrial spaces will provide new workspaces for small and mid-sized manufacturers, distributors, and service providers who will bring new job opportunities to Tucson. Jordan Schnitzer, President of Schnitzer […]
Sun Corridor Inc, Tucson Metro Chamber Announce Decision to Merge
~ Combining two prominent Southern Arizona business organizations will result in a unified voice to bolster the region’s economic competitiveness ~ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUCSON, ARIZ. (December 10, 2024) – Today Sun Corridor Inc. and the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce Boards of Directors announce that they have agreed to merge the two organizations in 2025 to form a […]
Chamber News: Proposition 312 Passes
Strengthening Support for Tucson’s Local Businesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Proposition 312 Passes, Strengthening Support for Tucson’s Local Businesses Tucson, AZ — The Tucson Metro Chamber is pleased to acknowledge the passage of Proposition 312, a key development for our region’s business community. This measure, which the Chamber supported, enables property owners to apply for property tax […]
W. Silver Recycling Announces Hiring Plans for Tucson, AZ Expansion
~ 10th W. Silver facility to service the unique by-product needs of manufacturers in the southwest United States and Mexico ~ Tucson, AZ (August 20, 2024) – W. Silver Recycling, one of the nation’s leading metals recyclers, today announces hiring and opening plans for its new Tucson location. In January 2024, W. Silver Recycling purchased four […]
Ajax Metal Forming Solutions Expands to Tucson, Arizona
~ Third U.S. location to manufacture fabricated metal parts for OEMs and OEM suppliers ~ Ajax Metal Forming Solutions, an award-winning metal forming company that specializes in producing tight-tolerance metal parts for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and OEM suppliers, announces plans to expand its operations and provide sheet metal fabrication in Tucson, Arizona. Ajax ownership […]
Belden’s New Fiber Technology Center Opens in Tucson, Arizona
St. Louis, MS (May 15, 2024) – Belden’s new Fiber Technology Center in Tucson enables continued fiber leadership and innovation, the company announced in a news release on May 15, 2024. Read more here. In addition to Sun Corridor Inc., partners in the project include the Arizona Commerce Authority, Pima County, City of Tucson, PICOR/Cushman & […]
Ascent Aviation Services Breaks Ground at Pinal Air Park, Marana Operation For Two New Wide-Body Aircraft Hangars
Marana, AZ (March 29, 2024) – Ascent Aviation Services, one of the largest independent aircraft aftermarket services providers in the world broke ground today at Pinal Air Park in Marana, Arizona on two new wide-body aircraft hangars to establish a North American conversion site to carry out passenger-to-freighter conversions and heavy maintenance. This expansion increases […]
MHIRJ Renews Commitment to Tucson, AZ Adding More Than 250 Jobs for A&P and Structures Technicians
The MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ), a maintenance, repair, and overhaul services provider to airline fleets globally, is planning to expand its workforce at Tucson International Airport by adding 100 jobs this year, and more than 250 over the course of three years. MHIRJ intends to increase its capacity to meet customer demand for the […]
TQL Expanding Arizona Footprint With New Tucson Office
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. The expansion reinforces TQL’s investment in Arizona, the company opened its Phoenix office in 2016 and employes more […]
AMERICAN BATTERY FACTORY BREAKS GROUND IN TUCSON, ARIZONA ONLARGEST U.S. LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE BATTERY CELL GIGAFACTORY
Tucson will serve as American Battery Factory’s global headquarters and will offer up to1,000 cumulative jobs ranging from research and development to executive roles Watch the groundbreaking video here. 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 […]
