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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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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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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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 […]
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