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AAED Announces New President, Wendy Bridges
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has announced its new president for 2022-2023. Wendy Bridges, AZED Pro, city of Goodyear economic development project manager, has been elected president of the executive board of directors for AAED.
05/19/2022 5:00 PM
Pita Jungle Healthy Eating Makes a House Call
If you are a fan of pita jungle – and surveys show many folks in Goodyear are – you can skip the 30-minute drive to the restaurant’s nearest location. That’s because the eatery is bringing its health-oriented Mediterranean food to the Southwest Valley for the first time.
05/12/2022 9:00 AM
Living A Dream & Energizing Goodyear – The Urban Corner
Cloyce Lamb’s longtime ambition has been to open a soul-food restaurant, and not even a global pandemic could get in the way. “It has always been my dream and plan to open a venue that is unique to the community,” Lamb says. He and partner Vernon Holmes opened The Urban Corner restaurant in October
04/19/2022 9:00 AM
West Valley Construction
Construction in the West Valley is booming, and nearly all industries are benefiting from the growing list of projects taking shape. But just like in the late 2000s, the No. 1 issue facing the construction industry is a lack of skilled labor.
03/18/2022 10:00 AM
Another "Good" month for Businesses in Goodyear!
March 2022 brings another "Good" and busy month to the 9th fastest growing city in the nation! Although the last two years has seen much difficulty in our nation and the world, Goodyear's growth is still alive and booming! Many diverse businesses have chosen Goodyear and we are excited to share som
03/16/2022 10:00 AM
Experience the creative flavors of Cantina Gueros this spring!
We are excited to announce that visionary restaurateur, Joey Lucidi, will bring the innovative and creative flavors of Cantina Gueros to Goodyear this spring! The authentically modern Mexican restaurant has become a quick hit with locals and visitors alike since its recent opening in Peoria in Fall
03/10/2022 11:00 AM
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse coming to Goodyear!
The city of Goodyear announces BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. has purchased land and will begin construction on its highly sought-after restaurant, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse® “BJ’s”, near the new Civic Square at GSQ – Goodyear’s new city hall, library, and community gathering spot. This area will serve as
03/03/2022 5:33 PM
Franklin Pierce University Expansion in Goodyear, AZ
In 2008, Franklin Pierce University (FPU) became the first private postsecondary education institution in Goodyear, Arizona. The campus is located on the southeast corner of Van Buren Street and 145th Avenue, less than 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix. The Goodyear location offers a Doctor of Physic
02/25/2022 10:24 AM
Southwest Valley Job-A-Palooza » February 17
The cities of Avondale, Buckeye, and Goodyear in partnership with Career Connectors will host a live Virtual Career Expo to support local businesses with their 2022 hiring needs.
02/11/2022 11:48 AM
Moving Past the "Workforce Crisis"
Covid has changed nearly every aspect of our lives from business to school to our family time at home. Employees have a need to work closer to home, more remote school options are necessary and family demands have intensified over the past two years.
01/31/2022 10:00 AM
Goodyear Business News - January
Goodyear, Arizona is the 9th fastest growing city in the nation and we can proudly say You're In GOOD Company when you choose Goodyear as home for your family or business. The city has won countless awards and was also recognized by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry as the "Best City
01/25/2022 12:00 PM
Boxer Turned Businessman Fights for Community
Sonny Gutierrez’s first profession may have taken him all over the world, but his thoughts never strayed far from home. The former boxer wore the red, white, and blue fighting for the 92 Olympic Team, before turning pro. But since retiring from competition, he has focused on building business
01/14/2022 9:00 AM
HelloFresh subsidiary Factor expands to Goodyear
The Phoenix office of JLL has completed a 300,100-square-foot lease to HelloFresh’s subsidiary Factor, America’s leading fully prepared meal delivery service. The lease is at Yuma|143, a still-under-construction, Class A, two-building industrial project being co-developed in Goodyear, Arizona by Chi
01/07/2022 1:00 AM
Meyer Burger Chooses Goodyear for First U.S. Facility
Meyer Burger Technology AG announced today that the company is establishing a production site for high-performance solar modules in Goodyear, Arizona.
12/27/2021 1:49 PM
Traffic Light Changes Coming to Goodyear
The city of Goodyear is making changes to over 20 of its busiest intersections. The traffic signals will change from a lagging left turn arrow to a leading left turn arrow, beginning Dec. 8. That means the vehicles turning left at these intersections will get a green turn arrow before the main traff
12/07/2021 10:00 AM
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