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Ambassador Event: U.S., Mexico and Canada Insights

How Arizona plays a key role in United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) discussions As the largest economies in North America work to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Arizona is primed to be among the states most affected by revisions. Mexico and Canada are Arizona’s two largest trade partners, combining for about $25 billion of imports […]

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Recapping the Future of Industry report series

GPEC evaluated eight key industries that will affect the future of Greater Phoenix’s marketplace What does the future hold for industries in Greater Phoenix? How can regional leaders build upon today’s strengths and invest in the proper infrastructure to promote opportunities within these ecosystems? Those are questions the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) set out […]

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Ambassador Event: Future of Healthcare Innovation and...

Panel discusses growth opportunities for Greater Phoenix’s healthcare innovation and bioscience ecosystems The growth of Greater Phoenix’s healthcare innovation and bioscience ecosystems has been spurred by a variety of components: alignment with the semiconductor industry, the number of legacy healthcare institutes conducting clinical trials and offering collaboration opportunities, a talented and growing workforce, and more. […]

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Ambassador Event: The Future of Startups & Entrepreneurship

How local founders and leaders are shaping a stronger, more connected startup ecosystem As Greater Phoenix continues to evolve into a leading market for innovation and entrepreneurship, the region’s startup activity has drawn national attention. With the seventh-most startups among all metros in the U.S., Greater Phoenix is home to a fast-growing community of founders, […]

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Ambassador Event: The Future of Semiconductors

How semiconductor growth in Greater Phoenix will help disruptive technology scale In 1949, Motorola opened a research lab in Greater Phoenix, setting the foundation for companies like Intel, NXP and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to later establish manufacturing facilities for semiconductor chips and other vital elements of the supply chain in the market. Today, […]

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Ambassador Event: Site Selector Panel

How Greater Phoenix, Arizona and the United States can attract more international investment As the new presidential administration enters office, international companies are looking for answers on how investment in the United States and Arizona may change. Site selectors visiting for the WM Phoenix Open joined the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) for a panel […]

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Ambassador Event: The Future of Global Manufacturing

Greater Phoenix manufacturing leaders discussed workforce, sustainability and infrastructureGreater Phoenix has emerged as a central spoke of the United States’ manufacturing ecosystem since the Great Recession, playing a key role in national reshoring efforts. In the region, manufacturing saw employment growth 3.5 times larger than that of the national average from 2013-23.As companies shift back […]

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Ambassador Event: The Impact of Prop 400

Half-cent sales tax paving the way for innovation, consumer choice in Greater Phoenix Over the last 40 years, the half-cent sales tax for transportation has helped Greater Phoenix evolve into the metro it is today. The tax revenue has built commuter and travel lines, connected cities, and laid the transportation foundation for businesses to flock […]

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Ambassador Event: Affordable Housing

How Greater Phoenix is addressing increased housing prices Greater Phoenix has not been immune to the housing price increase experienced throughout the country. With the market adding nearly 100,000 residents each year and low supply stemming from a reluctance to build following the 2008 recession, demand has increased alongside the average price for a home. […]

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GPEC: Strategizing a path forward for the region’s...

GPEC 101 Event Recap Greater Phoenix has matured over the last decade with surging growth in advanced manufacturing and tech, including semiconductor production. In establishing the region as a national hub for these industries, market priorities are shifting alongside the priorities of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC). Business attraction is still at the forefront […]

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