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GPEC President and CEO Chris Camacho Reappointed to...

August 17, 2022

Camacho was first named to the Investment Advisory Council in 2019, serving a two-year term Greater Phoenix Economic Council President & CEO, Chris Camacho, was reappointed to the Secretary of Commerce’s Investment Advisory Council (IAC), operating under the current Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo. “It’s a great privilege to work alongside the talented and diverse […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Shalini Pachauli

Meet Gilbert-based artist Shalini Pachauli featured in our art exhibit ‘Greater Phoenix has it all!’ What do you love about being an artist in the Greater Phoenix area?  I just love the fact that Arizona, particularly, Greater Phoenix has plenty of opportunities for aspiring artists like me. I like the hosts of galleries both private and […]

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Bishop Fox Secures $75 Million in Growth Funding from...

Greater Phoenix technology companies are rapidly gaining interest and large investments from venture capitalists. With innovation as a springboard, the region has become a burgeoning technology hub and GPEC is celebrating every success as this ecosystem grows. Bishop Fox, the leading authority in offensive security, today announced $75 million in Series B funding from growth-oriented […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Ximena Echeverria

Meet Mesa-based artist Ximena Echeverria featured in our art exhibit ‘Greater Phoenix has it all!’ What do you love about being an artist in the Greater Phoenix area?  The ability to contribute and aid in the conservation/preservation of wildlife through my photographs is very important. My work captures tender moments of wildlife that we can all […]

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Greater Phoenix has become a top place to perform research due to the qualified candidates graduating from Arizona's universities, the variety of tax credits and the amount of profit that can be made

Partnership for Economic Innovation Secures Funding...

July 11, 2022

Arizona Commerce Authority awards $1.6 million to Arizona WearTech Applied Research Center The Partnership for Economic Innovation (PEI), a passionate collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona’s economic opportunities, announced that the Arizona Commerce Authority had awarded $1.6 million to support eight new applied research projects through its WearTech Applied Research Center. […]

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Five people stand in a line, posing for a picture. The man on the far left and woman on far right both hold a can of beer.

Ambassador Event: Arizona’s Craft Beer Industry

Greater Phoenix craft beer industry thrives with brewer-distributor relationships With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Greater Phoenix offers a rare opportunity for craft beer brewers and consumers: year-round access to a patio seat and a pint of beer. The Arizona craft scene has grown significantly since 2008. Innovations from brewers like Chandler-based […]

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GPEC Statement: America COMPETES Act and U.S. Innovation...

July 8, 2022

In January of 2021, Congress passed the CHIPS Act. Now, more than a year later, we are still waiting for funds to be designated. It is imperative that House and Senate leaders reconcile differences in the America COMPETES Act and U.S. Innovation and Competition Act – allocating $52 billion dollars for investment in semiconductor manufacturing, […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Liz Krieger

Tell us a little about yourself I moved to Arizona two years ago from New York for my husband’s job. We have one son who was born here and we bought our first home together in North Phoenix. I am a Sales Director for local staffing agency HotFoot Recruiters. What city or town do you […]

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Four people speak about Arizona's innovative startup ecosystem on a Zoom panel

Regional Report: Arizona’s Innovation Ecosystem

How 3 startup companies scaled in Greater Phoenix Greater Phoenix has emerged as a burgeoning startup market with an environment that enables companies to test, deploy and scale new ideas. Called the “next tech hub” by Inc. at a time in which the New York Times wrote that Tempe’s tech industry is fueling commercial office […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Jamie Bennett

Tell us a little about yourself: I’m a senior at ASU studying Digital Audiences with a minor in Project Management. I have three dogs, I love to cook and try new places to eat. What city or town do you live in? Buckeye How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? Six years Were you […]

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