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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Kris Pugsley
What is your first and last name? Kris Pugsley How old are you? 38 What city do you currently reside in? Cave Creek How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 8.5 years Where are you originally from and why’d you decide to move to Arizona? Chicago, Illinois. I moved to Arizona for the warmer […]
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BNSF railway certification earned in Surprise, Arizona
The historical significance of rail for Arizona communities has been tremendous. Dating back to the late 1800s, rail helped put Arizona on the map and serve as the most innovative way for goods to be transported. As towns were built along common rail stops, Arizona became a key player in the growth of the national […]
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Meet Kalos Therapeutics: Phoenix-based biomedical company
As a region, we’re on a relentless pursuit of innovation and technology, and companies here are committed to changing the game. It’s all about people, place and tech in Greater Phoenix. Learn more about Kalos Therapeutics’ story from their CEO and Co-Founder George Colberg. Tell us about your company: George Colberg: Kalos Therapeutics, Inc. is pioneering the first nontoxic therapy to treat primary tumors and metastasis. Kalos can […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Holly Schor
What is your first and last name? Holly Schor How old are you? 44 What city do you currently reside in? Downtown Phoenix How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? Since 2001 Where are you originally from and why’d you decide to move to Arizona? I am originally from the Bay Area and moved to […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Melissa Armas
What is your first and last name? Melissa P. Armas How old are you? 46 What city do you currently reside in? Phoenix How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? Seven and a half years Where are you originally from and why’d you decide to move to Arizona? I grew up in Caracas, Venezuela, […]
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Meet Phoenix Relocation Source
A local venture for businesses, people moving to Greater Phoenix A conversation with Phoenix Relocation Source Founder and Team Lead Jonas Funston Tell us about your company: Jonas Funston: Phoenix Relocation Source is a service-based, residential real estate-backed venture with an emphasis on relocation services that serves the entire Metro Phoenix area. The epicPHX Real Estate Group and our team […]
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Read between the data: Greater Phoenix is a fast-growing...
By Chris Camacho, GPEC president and CEO Greater Phoenix has received a significant amount of attention lately for our emergence as a fast-growing technology and innovation hub. Part of that recognition included Inc. hosting its annual conference at J.W. Marriott in Phoenix. The magazine, known for its yearly list of the country’s fastest-growing companies, also recently […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Serena Remy
What is your first and last name? Serena Remy How old are you? 27 What current city do you reside in? Phoenix How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 25 years Why’d you decide to stay? Arizona is gorgeous and full of opportunity! It took me moving away briefly to realize how much […]
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A driving force behind the Greater Phoenix business...
Written and compiled by Robert Yehling, Innovation & Tech Today Greater Together. These two words standing alone might not seem like much, but to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), they fuel transformation. GPEC was founded 30 years ago on the foundation of regionalism, collaboration, connectedness and innovation. Fast forward to today and there is […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Nick Calvi
What is your first and last name? Nick Calvi How old are you? 60 What city do you currently reside in? Chandler How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 11 years Where are you originally from and why’d you decide to stay? Originally from Chicago area. Traveled to Arizona for work and always […]
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