Webinars
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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International and innovative growth in Greater Phoenix
Originally published in Site Selection Magazine. With a strategic location, supportive infrastructure and business-friendly environment, Greater Phoenix is experiencing remarkable international business momentum and has consistently ranked as a top market for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the U.S. This ascent is supported by a significant increase in advanced manufacturing while the region becomes a […]
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Ambassador Event: Growth of the Bioscience Industry...
CBRE and GPEC released their latest report on the regional bioscience ecosystem at a panel event with industry experts With a history of established healthcare and an environment that encourages innovation, Greater Phoenix has seen significant growth in biosciences in recent years. That is according to a new study led by CBRE and the Greater […]
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Regional Report: The Future of Mining in Arizona
Non-fuel minerals production will play a key role in the electrification of the economy For centuries, mining has been a central part of the Arizona economy. From Native Americans and Spanish explorers in the early modern era to the influx of new residents in the 19th and 20th centuries, these aggregates and minerals — especially […]
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A snapshot of Greater Phoenix’s dynamic art community
GPEC celebrated the impact of arts on the economy and livability of the region The arts play an integral role in enhancing the lifestyle and livability Greater Phoenix is known for while spotlighting the unique history and creative talent of the region’s communities. The industry is a major economic driver, too – the Bureau of […]
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