Arizona’s new executive and legislative leadership will shape the economy over the next decade. This new political chapter provides an opportunity to champion new ideas and renewed commitment to Arizona’s continued competitiveness and resilience.

The growth of Greater Phoenix’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is accelerating as entrepreneurs and startups secure funding at unprecedented levels for the region.

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered dramatic labor shifts as firms rapidly invested in cloud services and automation to support remote work and mitigate productivity losses.

Base industries including healthcare, corporate services and aerospace are rapidly evolving thanks to AI, blockchain, IoT and other emerging technologies.

TSMC and Intel are investing billions of dollars in semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Greater Phoenix, forever changing Greater Phoenix’s economic landscape. Many other producers and their suppliers are considering expansion to the region.

TSMC and Intel make major investments in Arizona semiconductor...

Real estate bubble bursts leading to “Great Recession”

ASPED and the state’s cluster strategy is developed

Greater Phoenix Economic Council is founded