Thomas Maynard Appointed Interim CEO of GPEC
July 29, 2025Search committee names organization’s Senior Vice President, Business Development as temporary leader PHOENIX (July 29, 2025) – The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) announced today it has appointed Thomas Maynard as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective August 2, as recommended by the board-led search committee and approved by executive committee members, following the tenure of […]
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Four Ways Greater Phoenix is Shaping the Future of...
1. Generative AI Artificial intelligence is rapidly become one of the most transformative areas within the software and technology industry. While the concept has been in development for decades, the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT 3.5 in late 2022 brought AI into the public spotlight. Since then, nearly every industry has explored how to integrate this […]
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How Research and Development Powers Our Economy
by Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Research and development is one of the most powerful forces shaping Greater Phoenix’s economy. Though often behind the scenes, R&D drives the innovation, job creation and talent development that keep our region globally competitive—and it’s only accelerating. Behind every major economic milestone is a network […]
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A Blueprint for Regional Resilience and Global Competitiveness
by Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Greater Phoenix’s economic advantage is driven by deliberate strategy, cohesive execution and a clear focus on the future. Unlike older markets tied to historic industries and longstanding systems, our region has built its competitive edge across recent decades with a hyper focus on high-impact sectors […]
View Post » Why Regionalism Wins: The Power of Unity for our Economic...
by Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council In today’s hypercompetitive global economy, markets that operate with alignment, clarity and shared purpose are the ones that stay ahead. That’s exactly what GPEC was designed to foster. For over 35 years, the regional model of Greater Phoenix has driven collective economic growth rooted in […]
View Post » How Greater Phoenix Became an Economic Powerhouse—and...
by Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Greater Phoenix didn’t become a global contender by accident. The region’s fertile ground was recognized early on, and with bold moves, decades of strategic leadership built a prosperous, future-focused market. The economic boom was marked by a population spike between 1950–70 when the widespread use […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Pooja Chandramohan
Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Pooja and I was born in Malaysia but have lived in Chandler, Arizona for the last 27 years so I definitely call it home. I am a Research Analyst at GPEC. Where are you originally from and what brought you to Greater Phoenix? Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Sophia Koury
Tell us a little about yourself: Hi everyone! I’m Sophia and I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m currently a senior at Arizona State University studying communications. In my free time I enjoy trying new restaurants, taking in Arizona’s beautiful scenery and hanging out with family and friends. What city or town do […]
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Ambassador Event: The Future of Software
Greater Phoenix industry leaders shared insights into current trends and strategies driving the future success of the sector. Greater Phoenix has emerged as one of the nation's fastest-growing technology hubs, with robust software and IT sectors comprised of customer success and service software operations, corporate software divisions, and developments in newer technologies. In September, GPEC […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Long Cap
Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Long Cap. I’m currently a full-time student majoring in Business Data Analytics at Arizona State University and I work as a Research & Analytics intern at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC). In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, building Legos, hiking and gaming. How […]
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