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Arizona artist spotlight: Dylan James Seeman
Meet Gilbert-based artist Dylan James Seeman featured in our Spirit of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? All of Phoenix is special, I’ve sailed around the world and there’s this culture here that doesn’t exist anywhere else. It’s tough like the desert and as gentle […]
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Axon HQ project critical for Arizona jobs and economy
Axon’s global headquarters would provide an estimated $40 billion in economic impact By Chris Camacho Greater Phoenix is recognized internationally for its commitment to smart growth and economic leadership. In developing a healthy business ecosystem with qualified talent and a strong quality of life, the region has attracted global companies seeking to create high-wage technology […]
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Ambassador Event: The Future of Global Manufacturing
Greater Phoenix manufacturing leaders discussed workforce, sustainability and infrastructureGreater Phoenix has emerged as a central spoke of the United States’ manufacturing ecosystem since the Great Recession, playing a key role in national reshoring efforts. In the region, manufacturing saw employment growth 3.5 times larger than that of the national average from 2013-23.As companies shift back […]
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Arizona artist spotlight: Goldwoman
Meet Phoenix-based artist Goldwoman featured in our Spirit of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? In addition to the angle of light, big sky, saguaro cacti, red rock formations, myriad hiking trails and continuous sources of inspiration for artistic expression, I feel supported and encouraged […]
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What does a changing Federal Funds rate mean for the...
Exploring the impact of federal rate changes on interest rates and consumer spending By Kristen Stephenson Last 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 […]
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Building the arts and culture ecosystem while leveraging...
Greater Phoenix’s arts and culture industry grows the economy and provides alternative options for wealth planning It has been well-established that arts and culture are significant contributors to a region’s economy. The sector, which added $14.2 billion to the Arizona economy in 2022 — 3% of the state’s GDP — while employing nearly 85,000 people, […]
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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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Arizona artist spotlight: Shelley Wrixon
Meet Maricopa-based artist Shelley Wrixon featured in our Snapshot of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? I have found the arts community in Greater Phoenix to be very accessible. There are a wide variety of art venues and events taking place at all times. The […]
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Greater Phoenix Projects and Progress
By Adam Bruns, Site Selection Breaking New Ground Projects and progress stretch across multiple industries and an entire region. Is there a Moore’s Law for good news? The measuring stick for the semiconductor industry posited by Intel’s Gordon Moore projected that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit (IC) would double around every two […]
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