What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Collin McClintock

Tell us a little about yourself: I grew up in Greater Phoenix and have lived here since. I received my bachelor’s degree in 2021 from Arizona State University and am currently working on receiving a master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Planning. What city or town do you live in? Tempe. Where do you currently […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Ryan Miller

Tell us a little about yourself: I am an undergraduate student at Arizona State University studying Economics and Supply Chain Management. I am originally from Houston, Texas. I have lived in Arizona for about two years. What city or town do you live in? Tempe. Where are you originally from and what brought you to […]

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Understanding Gross Domestic Product

GDP is a significant indicator of economic health by Kristen Stephenson Earlier this year, GPEC launched the Economic Monitor, a comprehensive web tool designed to provide timely, actionable insights into the state of the economy. Through an exploration of key economic indicators, the Economic Monitor offers a concise picture of health at both national and […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Elitsa Southern

Tell us a little about yourself: My background is a mix of academia, research and experience in various non-profit organizations, government and private entities for the development of cultural and educational initiatives. I have lived in different places around the world, including Scotland, England, Romania, Bulgaria and California! My name – Elitsa – means Christmas […]

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Ambassador Event: The Business of Art

Exploring the synergies between the business community and local artists The arts continuously play a prominent role in promoting cultural identity and diversity, documenting historic moments through an individual lens and supporting the local and regional economy. On Nov. 17, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) hosted the Business of Art Ambassador Event adjacent to the […]

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Greater Phoenix’s high adoption of flexible work...

by Chris Camacho, president & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)  Since the downturn of the Great Recession, Greater Phoenix has continually advanced its competitive position through the quick adoption of policies and practices that allow for industry diversification, support emerging technologies and enable agile response to changing economic conditions. This growth mindset has led […]

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Greater Phoenix Awarded EDA Tech Hub Strategy Development...

October 23, 2023

The grant will accelerate a regional strategy for smart medical device manufacturing PHOENIX (Oct. 23, 2023) – The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), as part of a consortium of 25 public, private and academic partners focused on increasing medical device manufacturing in the region and increasing the sector’s domestic competitiveness, has been awarded a federal […]

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The Future of Healthcare Innovation in Greater Phoenix

Leaders convened to share progress and drive collaboration within region’s bioscience industry The bioscience ecosystem of Greater Phoenix is at an inflection point with recent designations of new industry hubs, such as Phoenix Bioscience Core and Mayo Discovery Oasis, highlighting the region’s concentration of talent, pro-innovation environment and central location. In response to the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s […]

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GPEC Ranked No. 1 Regional Economic Development Organization...

September 18, 2023

PHOENIX (Sept. 18, 2023) – Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) ranks as the No.1 regional economic development organization (EDO) in the country, according to a new survey of site selectors released today at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Dallas.  Conducted by Development Counsellors International (DCI) every three years, the “Winning Strategies […]

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Special Event: The New Photon Economy

How Greater Phoenix can become the country’s next climate tech hub Advancements in technology have opened the door to the future of energy — and Greater Phoenix is on the doorstep. Local sustainability leaders and clean energy innovators joined the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) to introduce the concept of The New Photon Economy, a […]

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