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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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Ambassador Event: European Insights
European investment has increased in Greater Phoenix as advanced industrial strengths have aligned Greater Phoenix’s emergence as a top market for international business has been driven in part by the coordination with European countries, trade groups and businesses over the past decade. Since 2015, there have been 142 expansions of European companies into Maricopa and […]
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United Foods International celebrates grand opening...
May 7, 2026Japanese-based liquids producer United Foods International (UFI) opened its second Phoenix facility PHOENIX (May 7, 2026) — The City of Phoenix joined United Foods International (UFI), local leaders, and regional partners today to celebrate the grand opening of UFI’s new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the Envision Dobbins 202 West Industrial Park. The new facility strengthens Phoenix’s […]
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A New Way to City launches to elevate stories and perception...
April 21, 2026Regional brand platform A New Way To City supported by leaders across key economic and entertainment sectors PHOENIX (April 21, 2026) — The region of Greater Phoenix is in the midst of unprecedented growth, but a survey conducted by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) in 2025 displayed a discrepancy in activity compared to perception […]
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Investor Benefits Overview
May 20, 20269:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Join the GPEC team for an in-person meeting at our office, where staff will present a comprehensive overview of the benefits and opportunities available at each investment level. This session is ideal for companies newly invested in GPEC, as well as long-standing investors who would like a refresher or who have new team members […]
View Event »Board of Directors Meeting: May FY26
May 28, 20269 – 10:30 a.m. Will be held over Zoom and in-person at GPEC’s office location: 2 Central Avenue, Suite 2500, Phoenix, AZ, 85004. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »Healthcare Innovation Council Meeting: FY26, Q4
June 9, 202610:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »Economic Development Directors Team Workshop: June...
June 10, 20261:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. In-person event followed by an end-of-year reception. Please RSVP via email invite.
View Event »Community Building Consortium Meeting: June FY26
June 10, 202611:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP via email invite.
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