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Regional Report: State of Black Business 2022
Second Black business report provides new data, recommendations for Arizona The second annual State of Black Business Report quantifies more data around Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurship in Greater Phoenix. The Black/African American community is the state’s fastest-growing demographic, with 33% growth from 2010-2020, heightening the importance of investing in the community to allow Arizona to […]
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GPEC: Strategizing a path forward for the region’s...
GPEC 101 Event Recap Greater Phoenix has matured over the last decade with surging growth in advanced manufacturing and tech, including semiconductor production. In establishing the region as a national hub for these industries, market priorities are shifting alongside the priorities of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC). Business attraction is still at the forefront […]
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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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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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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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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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Arizona artist spotlight: Jose Benavides
Meet Chandler-based artist Jose Benavides featured in our art exhibit ‘Greater Phoenix has it all!’ What do you love about being an artist in the Greater Phoenix area? I love how the whole valley has opened to the development of the art community over the last 30 years. What role do you think the arts […]
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