Arizona rising: Startups add to state’s impressive growth

From Taipei to Tucson, Arizona’s historic industry wins drew international attention last month.

In just one day in December, global semiconductor leader TSMC heralded a $40 billion investment north of Phoenix, an event that attracted President Joe Biden to the state, while 130 miles to the south, lithium ion battery maker American Battery Factory announced a $1.2 billion factory and headquarters in Tucson.