Greater Phoenix at CoreNet Global Summit

Find us at CoreNet Booth 135

Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for Greater Phoenix’s competitiveness. As a top economic development organization globally, GPEC works with 22 member communities, Maricopa County and almost 200 private investors to accomplish its mission and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate.

GPEC’s business development team provides confidential, expert support including labor and economic impact data and analytics, streamlined real estate searches, and connectivity to decision makers.

GPEC Attendees

Mark Paratore

Vice President – Business Development

602.262.8610mparatore@gpec.org

Ashley Busada, CEcD

Senior Director – Business Development

602.262.8639abusada@gpec.org

Regional Partner Attendees

Allison Grigg

Vice President – Business Development, Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)

allisong@azcommerce.com

Kelly Patton

Manager – Economic Development, Arizona Public Service (APS)

kelly.patton@aps.com

Kelly Sandin

Assistant Director – Economic Development, Arizona State University (ASU)

kelly.sandin@asu.edu

Michael Martella

Project Manager – Economic Development, Town of Gilbert

michael.martella@gilbertaz.gov

MaKenzie Wilson

Program Manager – Economic Development, Town of Gilbert

makenzie.wilson@gilbertaz.gov

Robert Ito

Project Manager – Economic Development, City of Goodyear

robert.ito@goodyearaz.gov

Nathan Wright 

Deputy Director – Economic Development, City of Phoenix

nathan.wright@phoenix.gov

Karla Moran

Principal – Economic Development, Salt River Project (SRP)

karla.moran@srpnet.com

Rob Millar, CEcD

Director – Economic Development, City of Scottsdale

rmillar@scottsdaleaz.gov

Kirsten Hall

Project Manager – Business Attraction, City of Surprise

kirsten.hall@surpriseaz.gov

Marissa Garnett, CEcD

Project Manager – Economic Development, City of Queen Creek

marissa.garnett@queencreek.org

Greater Phoenix: By the Numbers

#1

Ranked 1st for talent attraction and regional competitiveness

Lightcast Scorecard, 2021

#3

Ranked 3rd in the nation for small business job growth

Paychex/IHS Markit, 2021

#5

Arizona ranked 5th for projected tech job growth from 2020-2030

Cyberstates, 2021

Industrial and office locates, 2020-2021

Recent Greater Phoenix Expansions

GPEC’s complimentary services

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Operating cost comparison

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Connectivity to key resources

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Regional labor market data

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Industry ecosystem analysis

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Site selection assistance

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Custom analysis