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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Inaugural Arizona Advanced Air Mobility Summit Comes...
October 8, 2024Premiere event hosted by industry-leading organizations to unite and inform business leaders, innovators, policymakers and city leaders about how Advanced Air Mobility will operate in Arizona SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 8, 2024 – The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), Honeywell, Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and Arizona Technology Council (AZTC) are pleased to announce the first-ever Arizona […]
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IEDC Recognizes Greater Phoenix Economic Council as...
September 25, 2024International Economic Development Council awards GPEC with fourth EDO of the Year award and Gold Rank for Annual Report PHOENIX (Sept. 25, 2024) – The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) was named a top economic development organization (EDO) in the United States by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in the population over 500,000 category. […]
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Greater Phoenix is Bucking the Trend in Key Economic...
By Chris Camacho and Kristen Stephenson Strategic economic development in motion is most evident when outsized impacts on the economy are seen. Greater Phoenix is now bucking national trends in unemployment, in-migration and inflation with all three indicators positively impacting each other, signaling the region’s intentional growth and resilient economy are supporting businesses, the workforce and […]
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Celebrating the Connection of Art and Economy: A Recap...
Artlink’s 11th Annual Art d’Core Gala intertwined Greater Phoenix arts and business leaders Hundreds of patrons and creatives behind Greater Phoenix’s bustling art community came together at Phoenix Art Museum on March 16 for the arts and culture party of the year — Artlink’s 11th Annual Art d’Core Gala. The evening served as a showcase […]
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Flinn Foundation Adds Two Phoenix Business Leaders...
February 12, 2024Arizona business leaders Chris Camacho and Adam Goodman—the heads of Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Goodmans, respectively—have been elected to the Flinn Foundation board of directors. Camacho, an advocate for the biosciences, other innovation industries, and the arts has served as president and CEO of the economic development organization for nearly a decade—an era of […]
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U.S. Senator Mark Kelly to Address Economic Development...
February 3, 2024PHOENIX (Feb. 3, 2024) – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is excited to announce that U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly will be a keynote speaker at the 2024 Leadership Summit, in partnership with Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC). Kelly will address economic development leaders from around the world on Sunday, February 4, highlighting his career, […]
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