Webinars
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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Ambassador Event: The Next Era of Semicon
GPEC convenes industry leaders to discuss the ecosystem’s progress and future Greater Phoenix plays a pivotal role in advancing the semiconductor industry in the United States and internationally. With more than 155 semiconductor-related companies operating in the region, including industry giants Intel and TSMC, Greater Phoenix has emerged as the heart of advanced manufacturing innovation. […]
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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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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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