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Flinn Foundation Adds Two Phoenix Business Leaders...

February 12, 2024

Arizona business leaders Chris Camacho and Adam Goodman—the heads of Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Goodmans, respectively—have been elected to the Flinn Foundation board of directors. Camacho, an advocate for the biosciences, other innovation industries, and the arts has served as president and CEO of the economic development organization for nearly a decade—an era of […]

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U.S. Senator Mark Kelly to Address Economic Development...

February 3, 2024

PHOENIX (Feb. 3, 2024) – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is excited to announce that U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly will be a keynote speaker at the 2024 Leadership Summit, in partnership with Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC). Kelly will address economic development leaders from around the world on Sunday, February 4, highlighting his career, […]

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Personal Income_Economic Monitor

Analyzing how personal income impacts the economy

Personal income data offer clues to Americans’ financial health and future consumer spending by Kristen Stephenson Last year, GPEC launched the Economic Monitor, a comprehensive web tool designed to provide timely, actionable insights into the state of the economy. Through an exploration of key economic indicators, the Economic Monitor offers a concise picture of health […]

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A group of 12 people bunch behind a purple ribbon with an oversized pair of red scissors to celebrate the grand opening of Saras Micro Devices.

Saras Micro Devices celebrates grand opening of new...

January 24, 2024

Saras Micro Devices seeks to support and leverage growing semiconductor and advanced packaging ecosystem in Greater Phoenix CHANDLER, ARIZ. (Jan. 24, 2024) — Saras Micro Devices, an emerging leader in cutting-edge power performance solutions leveraging integrated packaging design, today announced the grand opening of its new headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona. The […]

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Regional Report: 2024 Economic Snapshot

Arizona’s resiliency in 2023 sets the stage for moderate 2024 growth The economy in 2023 exceeded the expectations of many as growth continued in the United States through a variety of measurements including Growth Domestic Product (GDP) increase, inflation decrease and a healthy jobs level. Arizona and Greater Phoenix found prosperity with industrial growth tied […]

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Kate Gallego (left) and Boaz Hulsman (right) hold a model replica of an Air France plane in front of a PHX Sky Harbor backdrop.

Air France to Begin Phoenix-Paris Flight

January 22, 2024

Air France announces new nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor and Charles de Gaulle airports Phoenix (Jan. 22, 2023) — Air France has announced the start of new nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, France. This marks the first time there will be nonstop service […]

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Gross Domestic Product Economic Monitor

Understanding Gross Domestic Product

GDP is a significant indicator of economic health by Kristen Stephenson Earlier this year, GPEC launched the Economic Monitor, a comprehensive web tool designed to provide timely, actionable insights into the state of the economy. Through an exploration of key economic indicators, the Economic Monitor offers a concise picture of health at both national and […]

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A large white office building with Trinity Capital letters on the top right of the facility.

Trinity Capital announces Phoenix headquarters expansion,...

December 20, 2023

Trinity Capital will double the size of its Phoenix headquarters PHOENIX (Dec. 20, 2023) — Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) (“Trinity” or the “Company”), a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, today announced the expansion of its Phoenix headquarters, reaffirming Trinity’s longstanding commitment to the region as it continues to scale its […]

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Regional Report: Powering Greater Phoenix’s Future

How APS and SRP plan to maintain energy reliability while incorporating more renewables  Arizona and Greater Phoenix have long been accustomed to top-tier energy service. Through the work of major providers like Arizona Public Service (APS) and Salt River Project (SRP), the state is ranked the second-most reliable power grid in the nation, with an […]

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Seven men stand behind a red ribbon with an oversized pair of scissors. An AGCO sign is directly behind them on an office wall.

AGCO’s acceleration center in Scottsdale is open...

December 12, 2023

AgTech company AGCO opens accelerator center at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale Scottsdale, Ariz. (Dec. 12, 2023) – AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, is investing to attract more talent across key product development disciplines to deliver new, value-added precision ag technologies for […]

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