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Clark Pacific Breaks Ground on New Coolidge Plant to...
September 3, 2026New 110-acre facility will triple the company’s production capacity as operations expand to better serve the Southwest and Mountain West COOLIDGE, Ariz. (Sept. 3, 2026) – Clark Pacific announced today it has broken ground on a new manufacturing plant in Coolidge, Arizona. The plant, which will span 110 acres when complete, will be constructed in […]
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Regional Report: Arizona’s Water Position
A review of Arizona and Greater Phoenix water as Colorado River cuts loom for the Lower Basin On Aug. 21, the Bureau of Reclamation announced its Colorado River post-2026 operations plans, outlining water cuts for the Lower Basin states of Arizona, California and Nevada. Under the 10-year plan that will be reviewed and renegotiated every two […]
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GPEC’s Economic Monitor Wins 4 National Awards for Excellence
August 20, 2026The Economic Monitor 2.0, which provides insights on local, state and national data, earned recognition from IEDC, Center for Public Sector AI, C2ER, and Business Facilities GREATER PHOENIX (Aug. 19, 2026) — The Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s (GPEC) Economic Monitor was awarded Silver in the Digital Media category at the International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards on […]
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SEMICON West announces long-term partnership with Phoenix
August 5, 2026SEMICON West, one of the most influential semiconductor conferences, will move to Phoenix permanently SEMICON West, one of the semiconductor industry’s most influential global conferences, announced a long-term partnership with Phoenix where the event will be held each spring beginning in 2027. The Phoenix Convention Center will host the newly reimagined spring edition of SEMICON […]
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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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Community Building Consortium Meeting: September FY27
September 9, 202611:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »Economic Development Directors Team Meeting: September...
September 9, 20261:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Directors Only. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »Mayors and County Supervisors Council Meeting: September...
September 10, 20269:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »Ambassador Event: The Future of Aerospace & Defense
September 22, 20269 – 10:30 a.m. Join us for the next Industry Series Ambassador Event focused on the future of aerospace & defense in Greater Phoenix. This panel discussion will explore the continued growth and evolution of one of the region’s key industries, highlighting the opportunities, innovations and trends shaping the sector. Hear insights from industry leaders […]
View Event »Community Building Consortium Meeting: October FY27
October 7, 202611:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP via email invite.
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