PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday for Amkor’s microchip facility, being built in the West Valley, as Arizona continues to be at the forefront of the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing boom.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, along with Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, were in attendance, along with other key industry officials and dignitaries, during the ceremony.

“Arizona stands at the forefront of America’s semiconductor industry and Amkor is a vital part of that leadership. Amkor’s new facility represents a transformative investment that will create thousands of good-paying jobs, help build a more resilient supply chain, and solidify Arizona’s semiconductor leadership,” said Gov. Hobbs

The tech firm is building on a 104-acre site at what’s known as the Pe

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