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A decade of excellence: GPEC awarded as top EDO for...
July 1, 2026Site Selection Magazine has named GPEC a top economic development organization in the Mac Conway Awards each year since 2016 PHOENIX (July 1, 2026) — Over the course of the last decade, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) has stood out as a leader in economic development. For the 10th year in a row, GPEC […]
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Arizona wins 6th consecutive Gold Shovel Award, recognizing...
June 19, 2026Amkor, Axon recognized among Area Development’s Projects of the Year awardees PHOENIX (June 19, 2026) – Arizona was awarded yesterday the Gold Shovel award in the 5-8 million population category by Area Development Magazine, the sixth year in a row that the state has earned this recognition. In addition, Amkor’s expansion to Peoria and Axon’s investment in Scottsdale received recognition from […]
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Arizona International Soft Landing Experience expands...
June 17, 2026AISLE expands from Scottsdale to Phoenix to help international medtech and bioscience companies enter the U.S. market PHOENIX (June 17, 2026) — The Arizona International Soft Landing Experience (AISLE), a soft-landing program for international companies seeking United States expansion, announced today its expansion to a second site in Greater Phoenix. AISLE, anchored at SkySong, the […]
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Ambassador Event: A New Way to See Greater Phoenix...
Greater Phoenix's arts and culture ecosystem serves as a crucial economic engine boosting livability and enabling business growth Art has the power to transform communities. That sentiment was on full display at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s (GPEC) opening for its A New Way To See Greater Phoenix art exhibit, where a panel of local […]
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Lower Basin states lead the way as Arizona, California,...
May 20, 2026Lower Basin Agreement to provide stability to Colorado River and lakes Mead and Powell PHOENIX (May 20, 2026) — Today, leaders from the Greater Phoenix business and economic development community are applauding a landmark three-state agreement between Arizona, California, and Nevada to proactively reduce water consumption from the Colorado River. This collaborative proposal, aimed at conserving […]
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Community Building Consortium Meeting: August FY27
August 5, 202611:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »EDDT Retreat: August FY27
August 12, 20261:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. In-person only. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »Regional Report: Arizona’s Water Position
August 18, 20262 – 3 p.m. Join us virtually for the Regional Report: Arizona’s Water Position, part of the GPEC Virtual Series, where we explore topics that influence the economic and social infrastructure of Greater Phoenix. Kathryn Sorensen, Director of Research at the ASU Kyl Center for Water Policy, and Dr. Max Wilson, Water Resource Management Advisor […]
View Event »GPEC Next Leadership Council Meeting: August FY27
August 27, 20269:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This meeting will be held hybrid: in-person at GPEC’s office and via Zoom. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »Healthcare Innovation Council (HIC) Meeting: September...
September 1, 202612:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Please RSVP via email invite.
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