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Regional Report: Hospitality, Restaurants & Tourism
A GPEC Virtual Series The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) hosted the latest installment of its virtual series, ‘Regional Report,’ to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the hospitality, restaurant and tourism industries. The hour-long discussion was moderated by Eric Sperling, managing director of The Social Television Network, and speakers included: Steve Churci, president & […]
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GPEC Statement on the Death of George Floyd
June 1, 2020Our diversity is our greatest strength. Creating opportunity and an equitable community is accomplished only through inclusive growth.We vehemently condemn racism, bigotry, violence and hatred of any kind. We grieve with the Black community through the murder of George Floyd. We’re listening. We hear you. We stand with you. We will not remain silent as […]
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Fireside Chat: Mayo Clinic’s pivot at the start of...
Due to COVID-19, every industry across has faced the overwhelming decision to pivot their business model. Healthcare is arguably steering the strongest transition, and hospitals in Greater Phoenix like Mayo Clinic, are leading the way with quick action and innovation. Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research. According to Mayo, every year, more than a […]
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televëda wins Greater Phoenix Tech Challenge and receives...
May 28, 2020Greater Phoenix-based SaaS company looks to scale interactive digital offering combating isolation and loneliness in senior living communities as a result of COVID-19 pandemic Phoenix, AZ (May 28, 2020) – On Thursday, televëda was named the winner of the Greater Phoenix Tech Challenge and is the beneficiary of a $50,000 grant provided by the Pakis […]
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Why people and companies are moving to Greater Phoenix
by Savannah King If you want to know what a hot market looks like, look no further than Greater Phoenix. By virtually every metric that matters, 2019 was a record-setting year for this region of 4.8 million people. Whether it’s measured in jobs, capital investment, facility projects or people moving to the region, economic progress […]
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Regional Report: Investment Perspectives
A GPEC Virtual Series The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) hosted the latest installment of its virtual series, ‘Regional Report,’ and assembled an esteemed panel of leading investors to provide perspective about how the pandemic has impacted their investment decisions. The hour-long discussion was moderated by Eric Sperling, managing director of The Social Television Network, […]
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Pakis Center for Business Philanthropy offers $50,000...
May 15, 2020Partners collaborate on digital pitch competition to spur innovation and fund business with scalable solution to combat COVID-19 Phoenix, AZ (May 13, 2020) – Nonprofits and early-stage businesses in Greater Phoenix that have pivoted to address COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for a $50,000 grant provided by the Pakis Center for Business Philanthropy at the […]
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Regional Report: A Resurgence of U.S. Manufacturing
A GPEC Virtual Series The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) hosted the latest installment of its virtual series, ‘Regional Report,’ where a panel of experts discuss industries throughout Greater Phoenix impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This week’s hour-long webinar centered on a potential resurgence of U.S. manufacturing and how Greater Phoenix may benefit from companies […]
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Zoom to open R&D centers in Phoenix and Pittsburgh
May 14, 2020Video communications leader plans to hire hundreds of software engineers San Jose, Calif., May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) today announced that it will open two new research and development centers – one in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area and one in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Zoom will immediately begin recruiting […]
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Regional Report: Pivoting Your Business Model
A GPEC Virtual Series “It took one pandemic and five days to get our act together,” says Cindy Dach, co-owner of Changing Hands Bookstore located in Tempe, Ariz. On Wednesday, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) hosted the latest installment of its virtual series, ‘Regional Report,’ where we explore industries throughout Greater Phoenix impacted by […]
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