Four Ways Greater Phoenix is Shaping the Future of...
1. A Proven Hub for Long-Term Semiconductor Investment From Motorola opening a research lab in 1949 to Intel establishing a presence in 1979 and TSMC going to production scale in late 2024, Greater Phoenix has been a leader in semiconductor manufacturing in Arizona and technology advancement for decades. Since 2020, over $200B in capital expenditures […]
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Arizona Artist Spotlight: A Tapestry of Heritage and...
Meet Greater Phoenix-based artist Sandhya Garg, featured in GPEC’s Color, Cloth & Culture Exhibit In a world where fashion often chases the next fleeting trend, Sandhya Garg creates something longer-lasting: a story you can wear. Her work began in India, where art and history coincide in everyday life. That lineage flows into her featured piece […]
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Four Ways Greater Phoenix is shaping the Future of...
1. Venture Capital Investment Greater Phoenix has experienced a surge in venture capital funding in recent years. According to PitchBook, investments grew 146% from 2014 to 2024, outpacing peer markets such as Austin (86%), Atlanta (58%) and Miami (55%) — a standout performance amid a broader national decline in the 2020s. So far in 2025, […]
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Introducing the Economic Monitor 2.0
by Kristen Stephenson As a research-driven economic development organization, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) constantly monitors metrics and data to understand the changing landscape and health of our regional and national economies. In this blog series, Kristen Stephenson, GPEC’s Senior Vice President of Research & Analytics, takes a deep dive into how economic indicators work […]
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Eikon Labs: Building the Future of Tech with Purpose...
Founded by Anebi Agbo, Eikon Labs is a technology firm shaping the future of Arizona’s innovation landscape. Specializing in custom software development, cybersecurity, systems design and digital transformation, the company partners with organizations across sectors to modernize infrastructure and unlock new value through cutting edge solutions. With a focus on excellence and inclusion, the company […]
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GPEC announces new board members, releases FY25 annual...
October 2, 2025The Greater Phoenix Economic Council welcomes 24 board members from the education, government, healthcare, manufacturing and nonprofit sectors PHOENIX (Oct. 2, 2025) — The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) released its annual report and announced 13 new members rolling onto its Board of Directors, joining the 11 board members elected midyear. Now consisting of 92 […]
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ATL Wings: Success Built on Passion and Resourcefulness
Mike and Cianna Kirksey opened the first ATL Wings location in Chandler, Ariz. in 2012 with the mission to redefine how wings are made and served. The duo recognized most restaurants treated wings as an afterthought and designed their concept to showcase wings as the centerpiece. With recipes rooted in flavor, culture and love, ATL […]
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Rachel Frazier Johnson Law: Empowering Communities...
Founded in 2013, Rachel Frazier Johnson Law has become a trusted legal firm in Greater Phoenix, offering estate planning, family law and personal injury services with a strong commitment to cultural responsiveness and community empowerment. Led by attorney Rachel Frazier Johnson, the firm combines legal excellence with a deep understanding of the financial, cultural, and […]
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Black Russian Label: Fashioning Success
Drawing from the culture and textures of her homeland of Accra, Ghana, and her Nigerian and Russian heritage, Joanna de’Shay founded Black Russian Label (BRL) in 2013. The brand designs upscale clothing for the global, chic woman who is empowered by her individual style and unafraid to make a statement. Based in Greater Phoenix, de’Shay […]
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State of Black Business 2025 Update
Since 2021, the State of Black Arizona (SBAZ) and Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) have collaborated to evaluate the challenges encountered by Black-owned and minority-owned businesses across the state. This comprehensive initiative has included research, public engagement, and the formulation of practical strategies aimed at promoting equity in areas such as entrepreneurship, capital access, financial […]
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