We thank the City of Goodyear and the team we have worked with to date; they have been outstanding partners. "The city of Goodyear was very much looking forward to the opening of the Nike facility in our great city," Vo wrote. “We want to be a community that is vibrant and thriving, so residents can live in and thrive throughout all stages of life.”Right now, 90 percent of Goodyear residents drive somewhere else for work but the city is hoping more jobs and affordable housing will change that.There are a growing number of warehouse and distribution centers, household names, situated along the Loop 303, employing thousands.“It is in the flight plan of Luke Air Force base, so it was the perfect location for those type of businesses to locate because it couldn't be residential or other uses,” said Arendall.The greatly anticipated Nike plant could bring as many as 500 new jobs.UPS is hiring 1,000 people. "Nike is opening a manufacturing plant near Van Buren Street and Yuma Road in Goodyear.Nike is opening a manufacturing plant near Van Buren Street and Yuma Road in Goodyear. Another 300 distribution jobs are coming to metro Phoenix's west side by the end of 2020. Inside, brothers Isaiah and Noah Barajas, are doing what many young men wish for: owning a business they are passionate about. "While we are disappointed, we recognize and appreciate the many challenges and difficult decisions businesses are faced with as a result of current economic realities."
“We know Goodyear is one of the quickest growing cities on the west side, the demographic is right, we want people who understand quality and value.”In fact, Beatty, an experienced restaurateur, may have underestimated just how ready Goodyear residents are for new dining options.“We sold out of carne asada, our angus carne asada, so yeah, we had a good opening day for sure,” she said.And business owners anticipate many more good days. Microsoft started construction on data centers in Goodyear and El Mirage. Goodyear, a suburb of some 85,000 residents southwest of Phoenix off Interstate 10, first approved plans for the manufacturing facility in July 2019 in a lively City Council meeting.Representatives from Nike showed sneakers off to the mayor and council members, who took turns passing the shoes down the dais. ... according to a news release. "They (Nike) were not the first big name that came to the West Valley ... every time I drive on the freeway, there's something new happening in that area," she said. An economic observer might give Goodyear an AA rating for July. The plant was supposed to employ 500.

Goodyear is where opportunity begins – we are constantly breaking new ground on major projects that constantly improve our fine community. Nike will "no longer be investing" in a Goodyear manufacturing facility that was supposed to bring more than 500 jobs and nearly $500 million in economic impact to the southwest side of metro Phoenix, the company announced on Tuesday.Nike in a statement said the COVID-19 pandemic was to blame for the decision. We don't need to suck up to companies that consciously denigrate our nation’s history.

In return, Nike would bring 505 jobs and invest $184.5 million in the property, city documents said.Over the course of five years, city leaders expected the plant to create $483 million in economic impact.The facility was wrapped in controversy within hours of gaining Goodyear City Council approval in 2019.Gov.
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