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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Flare Elliot
What is your first and last name? Flare Elliot How old are you? 70 years old! (How did that happen?? lol!) What current city do you reside in? Phoenix How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 3 years Did you grow up in Arizona? No Where are you originally from and why’d you decide […]
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GPEC welcomes new board of directors members 2018-19
As the region grows and diversifies, business and government leaders are joining together to create long-term sustainability in the region and advocate for our competitive position. Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is led by a Board of Directors, all esteemed public and private leaders who guide the organization and work collaboratively to shape the Greater […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Vicente Reid
What is your first and last name? Vicente Reid How old are you? 32 What current city do you reside in? Phoenix How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 30 years Did you grow up in Arizona? Yes Why’d you decide to stay? Family and wanting to make Phoenix the best version of itself […]
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Airobotics selects Arizona to expand its data-driven...
Airobotics Selects Arizona to Expand its Data-Driven Automated Drone Solution Israeli startup opens U.S. headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, to lead Americas’ business Leading Israeli automated drone startup Airobotics launched its North American headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, where they will run all North America, South America and Central America operations. Airobotics has created the only data-driven, […]
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Kudelski Security named a leader in emerging managed...
Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerlandand and Phoenix (AZ), USA – September 25, 2018– Kudelski Security, the cybersecurity division within the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S), today announced that Forrester Research has recognized the company as a leader in their report, The Forrester WaveTM: Emerging Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs), Q3 2018. “Forrester’s recognition of our managed security services reinforces for us […]
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Congratulations to the 2018 Annual Event Awardees
By leading innovation, championing causes and demonstrating outstanding leadership, these visionary leaders are invested in the community and helping to shape the future of Greater Phoenix. Each year, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) honors leaders and organizations in the community who have played an integral role in building the economy of Greater Phoenix. We’re inspired […]
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Open call for art submissions: A taste of Arizona
As the Greater Phoenix region’s premier economic development organization, we not only aim to attract economically sustainable businesses to the Valley, but also strive to highlight the beauty and diversity of our incredible region through the curation and display of locally sourced art. For our next exhibit, we’re looking to feature art that highlights the […]
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Greater Phoenix artists illustrate Arizona’s rich...
In a region so focused on innovative technology and expansive growth, it’s not often we step back, and take a moment to reflect on the culture engrained within our society today. Long before a population of 4,737,270, Greater Phoenix’s history belonged to a people who paved the way for Arizona’s development, passing down their traditions, […]
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Greater Phoenix timeline
Greater Phoenix is a young region with a rich history. These pivotal moments created expansive growth and opportunity. A growth market with cyclical patterns: 1950-1970s: A GROWING REGION From 1950-1970 the population of Greater Phoenix grew by 347%. The post-world war industry growth was driven by military base realignment and aerospace and defense company growth. […]
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Greater Phoenix: A growth market with cyclical patterns
A GPEC 101 Ambassador Event Recap Greater Phoenix is a young region with a rich history. Can you guess what the population was in 1950 in Greater Phoenix? 216,038 people. You read that right. Over the years, our region has grown tremendously from 216,038 to 4,737,270 in the last six decades. There are many pivotal […]
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