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Clearly, 2020 is not taking shape the way that anyone expected it would as America watched the ball drop and rang in the new year. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted just about everything, from health to lifestyles to the state of the economy.
Amid today’s gloomy headlines, it’s worth taking a look back at the economic development headlines of 2019 — the expansions and new developments that inspired our annual Shovel Awards. These honors are based on information provided by state economic development officials and the information was current at the time it was provided. It goes without saying that some companies may have paused or altered some of these plans as the pandemic unfolded. Looking back at the wins of 2019 is not simply a matter of turning on old favorite tunes to relive memories of better times. Paused economies always fire back up, and the Shovel Awards spotlight strong economic foundations upon which to build bright futures...
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Cutting-edge companies are launching, testing and scaling world-changing technologies in Arizona. Our culture of innovation, skilled, available talent and affordable operating costs provide the perfect platform for business growth and success. Arizona offers a lifestyle with endless outdoor activities, vibrant arts and culture, affordable living and easy commutes. It’s the perfect balance that makes life better here.
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While the current COVID-19 crisis may put some development on “pause,” our annual Shovel Awards recognize states that garnered large job-creating and investment projects over the course of the previous year.
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Workforce development efforts are under way at the Amazon HQ2 project in Arlington County, Va., which will ultimately employ 25,000.
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Some 1,000 people will be added to Raytheon’s workforce in Tucson, which will also be the headquarters location of the company’s combined Missile Systems and Integrated Business Defense units.
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A STEM-focused daycare center will be part of the Qualtrics’ headquarters expansion in Provo, which will add more than 2,200 jobs.
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Already employing more than 6,000 in Austin, Apple will add 5,000 more employees with its new billion-dollar investment in the city.
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