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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Pooja Chandramohan
Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Pooja and I was born in Malaysia but have lived in Chandler, Arizona for the last 27 years so I definitely call it home. I am a Research Analyst at GPEC. Where are you originally from and what brought you to Greater Phoenix? Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Sophia Koury
Tell us a little about yourself: Hi everyone! I’m Sophia and I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m currently a senior at Arizona State University studying communications. In my free time I enjoy trying new restaurants, taking in Arizona’s beautiful scenery and hanging out with family and friends. What city or town do […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Andres Pacheco
Tell us a little about yourself: I was born and raised in Phoenix, giving me a deep connection to the region. As an ASU graduate, I’m passionate about exploring the intersection of sports, technology, and real estate in our rapidly growing Tier 1 market. What city or town do you live in? Phoenix. Where do […]
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Ambassador Event: Site Selector Panel
How Greater Phoenix, Arizona and the United States can attract more international investment As the new presidential administration enters office, international companies are looking for answers on how investment in the United States and Arizona may change. Site selectors visiting for the WM Phoenix Open joined the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) for a panel […]
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Snapshot of the Greater Phoenix Job Market
Greater Phoenix performed well in recent years compared to other markets by Kristen Stephenson As a research-driven economic development organization, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) constantly monitors metrics and data to understand the changing landscape and health of our regional and national economies. In this blog series, Kristen Stephenson, GPEC’s Senior Vice President of Research […]
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Nestlé expands U.S. manufacturing network with opening...
January 28, 2025In celebration of the opening, Nestlé is donating $100,000 to St. Mary’s Food Bank to support food distribution and job training efforts in Glendale and across Arizona GLENDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 28, 2025) — Today, Nestlé USA announced the grand opening of its new beverage factory and distribution center in Glendale, Arizona. The new facility […]
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Arizona artist spotlight: Rae Wilson
Meet Tempe-based artist Rae Wilson featured in our Spirit of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? I find that the most rewarding part of being an artist in Greater Phoenix is knowing that there is still so much room for growth here, and that my […]
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Regional Report: 2025 Economic Outlook
Evaluating Greater Phoenix inflation and housing entering 2025 Over the course of 2024, Greater Phoenix experienced a dip in inflation and continued high employment rates as the economy expanded, backed by new jobs, higher wages and companies growing in the market. The region will aim to carry the momentum of these successes into 2025. Regional […]
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ADEQ announces major research initiative to address...
January 23, 2025PHOENIX (Jan. 23, 2025) — Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced today that it is bringing together leading air quality experts in Arizona and across the nation to address rising ground-level ozone concentrations in Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. ADEQ has partnered with the Arizona State University (ASU) Julie Ann Wrigley […]
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Arizona artist spotlight: Dylan James Seeman
Meet Gilbert-based artist Dylan James Seeman featured in our Spirit of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? All of Phoenix is special, I’ve sailed around the world and there’s this culture here that doesn’t exist anywhere else. It’s tough like the desert and as gentle […]
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