Roche/Ventana Medical Systems Expansion

In October 2010, Ventana Medical Systems, a member of the Roche Group, announced a major expansion of its Oro Valley facility. The expansion involves investment of $180 million and additional workforce of up to 500. News related to the announcement is summarized below:

October 13, 2010 - Arizona Daily Star - Drug giant Roche to add 500 jobs here, invest $180M on facilities
October 13, 2010 - Roche Ventana Medical Systems to Expand, Create 500 Jobs - Press Release from Arizona Governor Brewer
October 13, 2010 - Arizona Republic - Drugmaker Roche Group to add 500 jobs in Tucson
October 14, 2010 - Arizona Daily Star - Roche Solidifies Local Presence 
October 14, 2010 - Explorer - Over 5 years, Ventana to invest $180M, add 500 jobs
October 15, 2010 - Inside Tucson Business - How Oro Valley landed 500, $75,000 a-year jobs
October 20, 2010 - Explorer - Ventana Continues its OV Growth
October 20, 2010 - Arizona Daily Star - County OKs Roche's lower property taxes
October 27, 2010 - Explorer - Months of talks, negotiation preceded Ventana incentives
November 2, 2010 - Explorer - A real gain
November 16, 2010 - Area Development - Roche Creating 500 Jobs in Tucson, Arizona
November 30, 2010 - Site Selection - Roche continues to double down in Southern Arizona
Winter 2011 - BizTucson Magazine - Ventana Medical Systems