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Special Event: The New Photon Economy

How Greater Phoenix can become the country’s next climate tech hub Advancements in technology have opened the door to the future of energy — and Greater Phoenix is on the doorstep. Local sustainability leaders and clean energy innovators joined the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) to introduce the concept of The New Photon Economy, a […]

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Understanding how consumer debt impacts the economy

Exploring how consumer debt can influence overall consumer spending and impact the economy by Kristen Stephenson Earlier this year, GPEC launched the Economic Monitor, a comprehensive web tool designed to provide timely, actionable insights into the state of the economy. Through an exploration of key economic indicators, the Economic Monitor offers a concise picture of […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Vanessa Ortiz

Meet Mesa-based artist Vanessa Ortiz featured in our exhibit Greater Phoenix Pastimes What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? I love being an artist in Greater Phoenix because there’s a diversity of people and culture. I love bringing my own version of vibrant colors of the Phoenix area, you can […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Cyn Silva

Tell us a little about yourself: Cyn Silva’s unique style utilizes large-scale canvas “to make an impact on the viewer,” and the electric essentialism of her pieces is what attracts many of her art followers. Cyn’s paintings are strategically composed where hyper realism is juxtaposed against the abstract style. Color theory is the most important […]

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Meet David Anderson: CoFounder and CEO of Off Madison...

Tell us about Off Madison Ave: Whether it be from restlessness, wanderlust, or simply FOMO—humans are driven to make the most of their leisure time. And that’s where we come in. Off Madison Ave specializes in answering the question, “Where to next?” Then, we simply point them in the best possible direction: yours. We have […]

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CHIPS Act Webinar: Funding opportunity for semiconductor...

Reviewing the CHIPS Act NOFO 2 application process and success criteria In June, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) released guidelines for the second notice of funding (NOFO) opportunity under the CHIPS and Science Act. This NOFO covers the construction, expansion or modernization of commercial facilities for semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment facilities with an […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Warren Woodson

Meet Phoenix-based artist Warren Woodson featured in our exhibit Greater Phoenix Pastimes What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? As an artist who creates primarily large-scale pieces, I’m able to open up my shop to the outside and take advantage of the lovely weather. Plus, there’s no denying Arizona has […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Jye-Ling Lu

Tell us a little about yourself: I’m originally from Taipei, Taiwan, and moved to Phoenix for my MBA degree. I have an identical twin sister who’s three minutes older than me, and I am super passionate about beauty, skincare, and E-commerce. What city or town do you live in? Tempe Where are you originally from […]

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Examining the housing market’s impact on the national...

A deeper look into how changes in the housing market impact the economy by Kristen Stephenson In April, GPEC launched the Economic Monitor, a comprehensive web tool designed to provide timely, actionable insights into the state of the economy. Through an exploration of key economic indicators, the Economic Monitor offers a concise picture of health […]

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Unical Aviation Inc. Moves HQ and Parts Warehouse to...

July 18, 2023

Aerospace company moves into 600,000 square-foot Falcon Park 303 facility, creates 200 jobs in region Glendale, Ariz. (July 18, 2023) — Unical Aviation, Inc., a leading provider of aircraft parts and components to the global commercial aerospace market, is opening its global corporate headquarters, parts warehouse, and at a future time additional Part 145 repair […]

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