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As I think about the 22 cities and the millions of people and families in this region, here is the Greater Phoenix I want to see in 2040.

Our region’s leaders are creating the Greater Phoenix...

By Chris Camacho, GPEC president and CEO Since 1989, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) has helped create one of the strongest regional brands in the country. For the last decade, I have had the privilege of working with our region’s civic and business leaders to position Greater Phoenix as the location of choice for […]

View Post » Why'd you decide to come to Greater Phoenix? Nancy Shenker said she moved to the region for the fast-growing tech scene and hospitality industry.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Nancy Shenker

What is your first and last name?   Nancy Shenker How old are you?   63 What city do you currently reside in?   Scottsdale How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix?   About two years Where are you originally from and why did you decide to move to Greater Phoenix?   New York City. I moved […]

View Post » Joey Figueroa says he loves living in Greater Phoenix because there is always something fun to do. From trying a new restaurant to watching a Phoenix Suns game, Greater Phoenix is always busy.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Joseph Figueroa

What is your first and last name?   Joseph Figueroa How old are you?   23 What current city do you reside in?   Tempe Did you grow up in Arizona? Yes Why’d you decide to stay?   I couldn’t find another state that served decent Mexican food. What college/university did you graduate from and what’s your degree?   […]

View Post » Ambassador Panel at GPEC Office

Advancing the region

Industry experts provide insight on Greater Phoenix’s transportation projects, energy advancements, tech implementations  Greater Phoenix is growing at a rapid pace, not only regarding population, but in economic momentum and technological advancements. Arizona exceeds the national average for economic momentum, landing No. 4 in economic momentum, No. 3 in personal income growth and No. 5 in job growth. The […]

View Post » Lauren Patheal said she decided to stay in Greater Phoenix for the beautiful weather and environmental attributes, restaurant and retail options, and reasonable cost of living.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Lauren Patheal

What is your first and last name?   Lauren Patheal How old are you?   I’m 32 years old. What current city do you reside in?   I currently live in North Central Phoenix. How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix?   I’m a proud, second-generation native Arizonan. Why did you decide to stay?   The Greater Phoenix […]

View Post » Why'd you decide to stay in Greater Phoenix? Isaac Arce said he decided to stay for the wealth of opportunity in the state and low cost of living.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Isaac Arce

What is your first and last name?   Isaac Arce  How old are you?   24  What current city do you reside in?   Tempe  How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix?   20 years     Why’d you decide to stay?   I decided to stay because of the wealth of opportunity within the state. The relatively low cost of […]

View Post » Greater Phoenix Economic Council Logo with Tagline

Greater Phoenix Economic Council refreshes brand on...

We are ecstatic to announce that we refreshed the brand of our economic development organization with a new logo, tagline, colors and tone. For the past decade we have proudly carried our golden logo, however, just like Greater Phoenix, we aren’t the same as we were 10 years ago. As this region has expanded in […]

View Post » This quarter we’re excited to highlight Greater Phoenix's nature scenes and diverse architecture in an exhibition themed “Arizona Inhabitants.”

New GPEC art exhibition showcases Arizona’s inhabitants

Every quarter we partner with artists to curate unique, stunning pieces of art to display and have available for purchase at our office. This quarter we’re excited to highlight Greater Phoenix’s inhabitants of our beautiful state – in an exhibition themed “Arizona Inhabitants.” So let’s get to know the artists and find out everything from […]

View Post » At GPEC, it’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on.

Meet the GPEC team: Milestone anniversaries part IV

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” – Henry Ford  At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on. Join us in […]

View Post » What do you love most about living in Greater Phoenix? Cameron Robb says it's how our region is expanding, always growing and always trying something new.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Cameron Robb

What is your first and last name?  Cameron Robb  How old are you?  41  What current city do you reside in?  Phoenix  Did you grow up in Arizona?  Yes  Why’d you decide to stay?  I actually left twice to New York City and Los Angeles but came back. AZ is my home! I love the desert, the sunshine and the […]

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