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GPEC 201: How Greater Phoenix Economic Council is adapting...

GPEC’s range of services address current and future needs of Greater Phoenix As one of the fastest markets to rebound from recent strains, Greater Phoenix has proven itself resilient. But as the United States continues to balance market challenges with rapid growth, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is aiming to help Greater Phoenix become […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Katherine Sorensen

Tell us a little about yourself: I am a born and raised Phoenix native, and even after leaving Phoenix to explore other opportunities (and am glad I did), I still chose to come home to the desert. It’s home, it’s always getting better, and there is no other place like it. What city or town […]

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Republic Services

Republic Services, Inc. Commits To Expanding Its U.S....

June 14, 2023

New 240,000 Square Foot Sustainable Workspace to Support Company’s Growth Republic Services, Inc., a leader in the environmental services industry, has committed to relocating its corporate headquarters to a new, customized build at CityNorth, in the Desert Ridge area of Phoenix. This location is just minutes from the company’s current headquarters. Approximately 1,000 team members […]

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Moov Technologies

Moov Technologies Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters...

June 12, 2023

Moov’s new HQ office will support 180 new jobs Moov, the world’s largest and fastest-growing marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, today celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Moov will occupy the entire 16th floor of state-of-the-art new office space at 100 Mill, spanning about 32,000 square feet. The new space […]

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Ambassador Event: Arts & Culture in Greater Phoenix

GPEC hosts gallery opening with panel of Greater Phoenix artists and leaders Arts and culture are integral to the leading economies of the world, promoting cultural exchange and diversity, providing entertainment for citizens and tourists, and contributing directly to the market. In 2021, arts and culture added $11.6 billion to the Arizona economy, accounting for […]

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Exploring inflation’s impact on the national and...

Greater Phoenix and U.S. Inflation Trends Seen in the Economic Monitor 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 at both […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Stefanie Carson

Tell us a little about yourself: I was born and raised in Southern California, but I’ve lived in Greater Phoenix since 2007. I’m the youngest of five girls and one boy. I have two teenagers, two cats, an adorable cockapoo and a rambunctious boxer. Needless to say, there’s always something fun and exciting happening in […]

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To maximize economic growth, we must invest in Arizona’s...

Honing creativity to build the future economy of the Grand Canyon State by Chris Camacho and Patrick McWhortor Arts and culture programs are widely accepted as a mode to build community, celebrate and enhance Arizona’s beauty, recognize the cultures that have shaped our way of life over the years and foster mutual respect as we […]

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How to submit the CHIPS Act Pre-Application

A guide for the CHIPS Act pre-application process and priorities  As of May 1, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) is accepting pre-applications for the first notice of funding (NOFO) for the CHIPS and Science Act, a federal bill that invests $52 billion into the national semiconductor industry. Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) legal partners […]

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How Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor came...

Apple, Google and Meta chose the Elliot Tech Corridor in Mesa The pitch to build in Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor today is a convincing one: Be where Apple, Google and Meta are expanding. Operate in close proximity to Arizona State University’s Polytechnic Campus and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Be part of one of Arizona’s […]

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