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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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How Research and Development Powers Our Economy

by Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Research and development is one of the most powerful forces shaping Greater Phoenix’s economy. Though often behind the scenes, R&D drives the innovation, job creation and talent development that keep our region globally competitive—and it’s only accelerating. Behind every major economic milestone is a network […]

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Ambassador Event: Future of Healthcare Innovation and...

Panel discusses growth opportunities for Greater Phoenix’s healthcare innovation and bioscience ecosystems The growth of Greater Phoenix’s healthcare innovation and bioscience ecosystems has been spurred by a variety of components: alignment with the semiconductor industry, the number of legacy healthcare institutes conducting clinical trials and offering collaboration opportunities, a talented and growing workforce, and more. […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Carla Keaton

Meet Phoenix-based artist Carla Keaton featured in GPEC’s Perspectives of Greater Phoenix Exhibit For more than 25 years, Carla Keaton has quietly studied the people of Greater Phoenix, capturing life’s small, powerful moments through her paintings. Her work often centers on individuals in motion: waiting at bus stops, crossing intersections, or pausing on busy sidewalks. […]

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A Blueprint for Regional Resilience and Global Competitiveness

by Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Greater Phoenix’s economic advantage is driven by deliberate strategy, cohesive execution and a clear focus on the future. Unlike older markets tied to historic industries and longstanding systems, our region has built its competitive edge across recent decades with a hyper focus on high-impact sectors […]

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Why Regionalism Wins: The Power of Unity for our Economic...

by Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council In today’s hypercompetitive global economy, markets that operate with alignment, clarity and shared purpose are the ones that stay ahead. That’s exactly what GPEC was designed to foster. For over 35 years, the regional model of Greater Phoenix has driven collective economic growth rooted in […]

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Ambassador Event: The Future of Startups & Entrepreneurship

How local founders and leaders are shaping a stronger, more connected startup ecosystem As Greater Phoenix continues to evolve into a leading market for innovation and entrepreneurship, the region’s startup activity has drawn national attention. With the seventh-most startups among all metros in the U.S., Greater Phoenix is home to a fast-growing community of founders, […]

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Ambassador Event: Perspectives of Greater Phoenix

How local art and collaboration are shaping community and identity in Greater Phoenix The rich diversity, creativity and lived experiences of Arizona were on display during the Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s opening reception for its new rotating art exhibit, Perspectives of Greater Phoenix. The event welcomed local artists, business leaders and community members to engage […]

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