Two firms are opening offices in Phoenix, and will be hiring 850 employees between both firms. Michigan-based Peckham Inc., and Georgia-based HealthPort Technologies are leasing space at the Metro North Corporate Park near Thunderbird Road and 30th Avenue.

HealthPort Technologies, a healthcare records firm, signed a 55,000 square-foot lease, and plans to hire 500 employees.

Peckham, a vocational rehabilitation nonprofit, signed a 40,400 square-foot lease, and plans to hire 350 employees over the next two months for its call center.

Cashen Realty Advisors represented the landlord and Tenant for the Peckham, Inc. lease. Cashen Realty Advisors represented the landlord for the HealthPort Technologies lease and Lee & Associates, Steve Farrell, represented the Tenant.