Chris Camacho
How Research and Development Powers Our Economy
by Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Research and development is one of the most powerful forces shaping Greater Phoenix’s economy. Though often behind the scenes, R&D drives the innovation, job creation and talent development that keep our region globally competitive—and it’s only accelerating. Behind every major economic milestone is a network […]
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A Blueprint for Regional Resilience and Global Competitiveness
by Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Greater Phoenix’s economic advantage is driven by deliberate strategy, cohesive execution and a clear focus on the future. Unlike older markets tied to historic industries and longstanding systems, our region has built its competitive edge across recent decades with a hyper focus on high-impact sectors […]
View Post » Why Regionalism Wins: The Power of Unity for our Economic...
by Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council In today’s hypercompetitive global economy, markets that operate with alignment, clarity and shared purpose are the ones that stay ahead. That’s exactly what GPEC was designed to foster. For over 35 years, the regional model of Greater Phoenix has driven collective economic growth rooted in […]
View Post » How Greater Phoenix Became an Economic Powerhouse—and...
by Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Greater Phoenix didn’t become a global contender by accident. The region’s fertile ground was recognized early on, and with bold moves, decades of strategic leadership built a prosperous, future-focused market. The economic boom was marked by a population spike between 1950–70 when the widespread use […]
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Greater Phoenix is Bucking the Trend in Key Economic...
By Chris Camacho and Kristen Stephenson Strategic economic development in motion is most evident when outsized impacts on the economy are seen. Greater Phoenix is now bucking national trends in unemployment, in-migration and inflation with all three indicators positively impacting each other, signaling the region’s intentional growth and resilient economy are supporting businesses, the workforce and […]
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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 at Phoenix Art Museum on March 16 for the arts and culture party of the year — Artlink’s 11th Annual Art d’Core Gala. The evening served as a showcase […]
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Greater Phoenix’s high adoption of flexible work...
by Chris Camacho, president & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) Since the downturn of the Great Recession, Greater Phoenix has continually advanced its competitive position through the quick adoption of policies and practices that allow for industry diversification, support emerging technologies and enable agile response to changing economic conditions. This growth mindset has led […]
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Water: Key Resource in Greater Phoenix and the Semiconductor...
Committing to a sustainable future for economic growth by Chris Camacho Water, one of the most important elements in the semiconductor manufacturing process, has always been a precious resource in Arizona. Its conservation and management have been a priority for generations, even predating statehood. More than any other state, Arizona understands the importance of long-term […]
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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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Addressing the growth paradox
Chris Camacho & Kathleen Lee share how Arizona’s competitiveness depends on maintaining growth while reducing stress on local resources by Chris Camacho and Kathleen Lee Arizona competitiveness policies over the past decade have built a more diversified, prosperous, and resilient economy and led to income growth faster than the national average and better than 41 […]
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