Webinars
Ambassador Event: The Future of Global Manufacturing
Greater Phoenix manufacturing leaders discussed workforce, sustainability and infrastructure Greater Phoenix has emerged as a central spoke of the United States’ manufacturing ecosystem since the Great Recession, playing a key role in national reshoring efforts. In the region, manufacturing saw employment growth 3.5 times larger than that of the national average from 2013-23. As companies […]
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Building the arts and culture ecosystem while leveraging...
Greater Phoenix’s arts and culture industry grows the economy and provides alternative options for wealth planning It has been well-established that arts and culture are significant contributors to a region’s economy. The sector, which added $14.2 billion to the Arizona economy in 2022 — 3% of the state’s GDP — while employing nearly 85,000 people, […]
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Ambassador Event: The Future of Software
Greater Phoenix industry leaders shared insights into current trends and strategies driving the future success of the sector. Greater Phoenix has emerged as one of the nation's fastest-growing technology hubs, with robust software and IT sectors comprised of customer success and service software operations, corporate software divisions, and developments in newer technologies. In September, GPEC […]
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Ambassador Event: The Future of Finance
Industry experts explored the keys to growth and future success of the finance sector Greater Phoenix stands as a competitive market in the finance and insurance industry with a favorable business climate, strategic location and skilled workforce, which together have attracted numerous financial companies, institutions and opportunities for fintech innovation. GPEC, with the help of […]
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Character Counts for Loan Support from the Community-Managed...
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. The impact of alternative financing opportunities and capital access for small businesses Keneshia Raymond builds businesses for a living. Thirteen years of working in her own businesses (in the wedding industry, tech, education, etc.) and with other entities helping early-stage entrepreneurs and fundraising for […]
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Ambassador Event: The Future of Aerospace & Defense
Industry experts explored the legacy of aerospace and defense in Greater Phoenix and strategies to ensure the sector’s future growth Greater Phoenix and Arizona have long been at the forefront of the U.S. aerospace and defense (A&D) industry due to strategic positioning, impactful military presence, a robust natural resource base and sizable private employers that […]
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Arizona Black Chamber Supports Businesses Through Impact...
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. How Impact AZ sets the stage to close the racial wealth gap for Black-owned Arizona businesses The August 2022 State of Black Business report made waves when it was released. The research highlighted stubbornly large financial gaps for Black-owned businesses which, overall, still are […]
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We Rise Accelerates Growth for Black-Owned Businesses
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. Increasing the number, longevity and clout of Black-owned enterprises Arizona’s Black residents represent six percent of the state’s population, but Black-owned businesses account for just three percent of all businesses and 1.5 percent of employer businesses (those with more than 1 employee). Thousands more […]
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City of Tempe and Community Partners Support Manufacturing...
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. How the City of Tempe BIPOC Manufacturing Program is growing opportunities for Black, Indigenous and people of color entrepreneurs Black-owned businesses have been most visible in health and social assistance fields and consumer sectors. Whether due to an overriding drive to serve residents or […]
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Blax Friday – A Statewide Directory Celebrates Black-Owned...
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. Celebrate, support and expand black business — impact for Arizona More than 20 years ago, two Black San Francisco entrepreneurs created Black Business Month, which is observed nationally every August. They sought to celebrate the Black business community’s accomplishments and the significant potential it […]
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