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Ambassador Event: International Trade & Policy
How relationships with Canada, Mexico and China will affect Greater Phoenix in 2026 and beyond Given Greater Phoenix’s emergence as an international hub for business, the region must be cognizant of global activity impacting the economies of the United States and Arizona. After a decade and a half of strategic foreign direct investment (FDI) growth […]
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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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Rachel Frazier Johnson Law: Empowering Communities...
Founded in 2013, Rachel Frazier Johnson Law has become a trusted legal firm in Greater Phoenix, offering estate planning, family law and personal injury services with a strong commitment to cultural responsiveness and community empowerment. Led by attorney Rachel Frazier Johnson, the firm combines legal excellence with a deep understanding of the financial, cultural, and […]
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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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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Christian Roemke
Tell us a little about yourself: I was born and raised here in Mesa, Arizona and I am proud to be a part of Greater Phoenix. It’s my home and has afforded me wonderful opportunities to live and work. What city or town do you live in? Mesa Where do you currently work and what […]
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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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Arizona artist spotlight: Nelson Suarez
Tempe-based artist Nelson Suarez, also known as LutPar, finds inspiration in the lines, both literal and symbolic, that shape Greater Phoenix. His work explores form through intricate line drawings, inspired by the region’s blend of geometry and natural sprawl. “Greater Phoenix has been the sort of extension and amplitude I needed to experience to be […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Khushi Wadhwani
Tell us a little about yourself: I’m a senior at Arizona State University majoring in business data analytics with an economics minor. I come from Mumbai and love being outdoors, talking to people from different backgrounds, and trying out new foods. What brought you to Greater Phoenix? Arizona’s warm weather and ASU’s W.P. Carey Business […]
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Four Ways Greater Phoenix is Shaping the Future of...
1. Generative AI Artificial intelligence is rapidly become one of the most transformative areas within the software and technology industry. While the concept has been in development for decades, the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT 3.5 in late 2022 brought AI into the public spotlight. Since then, nearly every industry has explored how to integrate this […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Evan Buck
Tell us a little about yourself: I am originally from Michigan and recently moved to Arizona. I’m currently pursuing my master’s degree in urban and environmental planning at Arizona State University. I love the warm weather, eating at new restaurants, and exploring Greater Phoenix. What brought you to Greater Phoenix? I moved to Phoenix for […]
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