Arizona Artist Spotlight: Designing with Purpose with...
Meet Greater Phoenix-based designer and eco-tailor Jadestorm Shamsid-Deen, featured in GPEC’s Color, Cloth & Culture exhibit Most garments come with a label. Jadestorm Shamsid-Deen’s comes with a philosophy. As the founder and inventor behind SWIYYAH®, a Phoenix-based sustainable fashion brand, Jadestorm has spent years rethinking what fabric can be, what it should do, and what […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Colleen Medina
Tell us a little about yourself: I am a native Arizonan. Graduated from University of Arizona. Lived in Guatemala and Chicago before coming back to Arizona to build and grow my family. I enjoy hiking challenging terrain and backpacking. I love being a wife and mother as they are the most rewarding roles in my […]
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Arizona Artist Spotlight: Weaving Community, Curiosity...
Meet Greater Phoenix-based artist Tomoki Ide, featured in GPEC’s Color, Cloth & Culture Exhibit Arriving in a new place has a way of sharpening attention. When artist Tomoki Ide arrived in Greater Phoenix from Japan two years ago, the world around him felt fresh—the lifestyle, food, everyday objects and even the smells stirred a persistent […]
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Arizona artist spotlight: Chad Worth
Meet Greater Phoenix-based artist Chad Worth, featured in GPEC’s Perspectives of Greater Phoenix Exhibit In the heart of downtown Phoenix, where the city’s energy hums through murals, light rail tracks, and the occasional musician on a street corner, Chad Worth finds his rhythm. As one of the featured artists in Greater Phoenix’s Economic Council’s (GPEC) […]
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Arizona artist spotlight: Such Styles
Meet Phoenix-based artist Such Styles, featured in GPEC’s Perspectives of Greater Phoenix Exhibit For Phoenix native Such Styles, art is just as much a creative outlet as it is a way of life. The artist has spent decades transforming the city’s walls into vibrant canvases, mentoring young artists and shaping the region’s visual identity through […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Mona Zakkour Jradeh
Tell us a little about yourself: I was born and raised in Lebanon. I moved to the U.S. three years ago, specifically to Phoenix. Although it was difficult to leave a green country for what I initially saw as just a desert, Phoenix has become a city I now associate with comfort and safety. What […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Christian Roemke
Tell us a little about yourself: I was born and raised here in Mesa, Arizona and I am proud to be a part of Greater Phoenix. It’s my home and has afforded me wonderful opportunities to live and work. What city or town do you live in? Mesa Where do you currently work and what […]
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Chris Camacho to depart GPEC after 17 years of visionary...
June 27, 2025GPEC President & CEO Chris Camacho to step into senior leadership role at Axon PHOENIX (June 27, 2025) — The Board of Directors and leadership team of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) celebrate the exceptional impact of President and CEO Chris Camacho as he transitions to join Axon in a senior leadership role. Over […]
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Arizona artist spotlight: Jessica Rae Ecker
Meet Lakeside-based artist Jessica Rae Ecker featured in our Perspectives of Greater Phoenix Exhibit How does Greater Phoenix influence your art? I was born in the Phoenix area and grew up here for a good portion of my childhood. I have always loved exploring the desert mountain landscapes; they draw me back whenever I leave. […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Kelly Henderson...
Where do you currently work and what is your job title? Director of Sales & Marketing, Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort. Tell us about your company: Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort is a mountainside all-suite retreat in Phoenix, Arizona, offering breathtaking views and top-tier amenities. The resort features 584 spacious suites, multiple on-site dining options, […]
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