Addressing the growth paradox

Chris Camacho & Kathleen Lee share how Arizona’s competitiveness depends on maintaining growth while reducing stress on local resources by Chris Camacho and Kathleen Lee Arizona competitiveness policies over the past decade have built a more diversified, prosperous, and resilient economy and led to income growth faster than the national average and better than 41 […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Cora Rodriquez

What city do you currently reside in? Phoenix  How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? My whole life  Where do you currently work and what is your title? I work at GPEC as the Events Coordinator.  Why did you decide to stay here? I love the warm weather, affordability, and many of my friends and […]

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Meet ListenUp: Scottsdale-based artificial intelligence...

App Founders Igor and Irina Ilyinsky share why they chose Greater Phoenix  As a region, we’re in a relentless pursuit of innovative and entrepreneurial technology-focused companies that are committed to improving the region, and ListenUp is one of those companies. Learn more about its story from Founders Igor and Irina Ilyinsky on why they chose Greater […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Ashley Tupper

Tell us a little about yourself: I am the Senior Vice President of External Relations at GPEC. I was born and raised in Arizona and love to support all our sports teams. As an avid hiker, most of the time you can find me on the trails at Piestewa Peak or the White Tank Mountain […]

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Meet our podcast hosts: Tim Bourcet and Casey Gilchrist

‘Greater Phoenix A to Z’ hosts share their favorite local places, dream podcast guests and more    Tell us about yourselves: Tim Bourcet: I am GPEC’s Vice President of Corporate Development and Community Affairs. I am an Arizona native, have worked at GPEC for over eight years and am a proud Sun Devil.  Casey Gilchrist: […]

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Regional Report: 2023 Economic Snapshot

Local analysts discuss current status of Greater Phoenix’s economy The last few years have seen national concern over housing, wages and the overall cost of living, and this won’t change in 2023. However, two decades of intentional improvement in Greater Phoenix talent attraction and economic development have created a more resilient regional economy, and we’re […]

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Regional Report: Megaevents

Super Bowl, WM Phoenix Open and Fiesta Bowl leaders discuss local community, economic impact At the end of 2022 and through early 2023, Greater Phoenix has turned into a hub for major sporting and entertainment events — drawing crowds from all over the world, in-person and at home. Super Bowl LVII alone will be broadcasted […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Shalini Pachauli

Meet Gilbert-based artist Shalini Pachauli featured in our art exhibit ‘Greater Phoenix has it all!’ What do you love about being an artist in the Greater Phoenix area?  I just love the fact that Arizona, particularly, Greater Phoenix has plenty of opportunities for aspiring artists like me. I like the hosts of galleries both private and […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Ximena Echeverria

Meet Mesa-based artist Ximena Echeverria featured in our art exhibit ‘Greater Phoenix has it all!’ What do you love about being an artist in the Greater Phoenix area?  The ability to contribute and aid in the conservation/preservation of wildlife through my photographs is very important. My work captures tender moments of wildlife that we can all […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Liz Krieger

Tell us a little about yourself I moved to Arizona two years ago from New York for my husband’s job. We have one son who was born here and we bought our first home together in North Phoenix. I am a Sales Director for local staffing agency HotFoot Recruiters. What city or town do you […]

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