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Celebrating the Connection of Art and Economy: A Recap...

Artlink’s 11th Annual Art d’Core Gala intertwined Greater Phoenix arts and business leaders Hundreds of patrons and creatives behind Greater Phoenix’s bustling art community came together last week at Phoenix Art Museum for the arts and culture party of the year — Artlink’s 11th Annual Art d’Core Gala. The evening served as a showcase of […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Andrew Goodwin...

Where do you currently work and what is your job title? I am President of PPS, originally knows as Professional Piping Systems. Tell us about your company: PPS began its journey by providing 24-hour emergency welding services and specialized in pipeline welding and fabrication. As time progressed, PPS assembled a highly skilled team, enabling the […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Tristan Brown

Tell us a little about yourself: I am a graduate of Arizona State University who received a B.A. in political science as well as film and media studies before spending a few years working in the podcasting industry. Originally from New Jersey, Phoenix has been my home since 2005. What city or town do you […]

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The impact of the federal funds rate on the economy

The federal funds rate has a rippling effect on all segments of the economy by Kristen Stephenson Last 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: Tiesha Harrison

Meet Phoenix-based artist Tiesha Harrison featured in our Public Art of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? As an artist in Greater Phoenix, I love the vibrant creative community and diverse opportunities for collaboration. Whether it’s exploring local galleries, joining community events, or connecting with other […]

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Ambassador Event: Site Selector Panel

Site selectors talk about top considerations for business expansion The priorities of companies seeking expansion are evolving. While cost remains important, it is no longer the primary need for many executives considering growth into different markets. Labor force, utility capacity, real estate availability and quality of life are increasingly important variables for these businesses.   A […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Shloka Shetty

Tell us a little about yourself: I’m an undergraduate student pursuing B.S. in Business Data Analytics and Computer Information Systems at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. I am originally from Mumbai, India and relocated to the U.S. for my studies! What city or town do you live in? Tempe. Where do you currently work […]

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Ambassador Event: Addressing Housing Supply in the...

Housing supply directly impacts a region’s growth potential and competitiveness, serving as a key driver for quality of life and affordability of a region. To this end, it is a topic the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) continually monitors. On Jan. 30, GPEC hosted the Addressing Housing Supply in the Region Ambassador Event in which […]

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Analyzing how personal income impacts the economy

Personal income data offer clues to Americans’ financial health and future consumer spending by Kristen Stephenson Last 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 health […]

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Regional Report: 2024 Economic Snapshot

Arizona’s resiliency in 2023 sets the stage for moderate 2024 growth The economy in 2023 exceeded the expectations of many as growth continued in the United States through a variety of measurements including Growth Domestic Product (GDP) increase, inflation decrease and a healthy jobs level. Arizona and Greater Phoenix found prosperity with industrial growth tied […]

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