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Joey Figueroa says he loves living in Greater Phoenix because there is always something fun to do. From trying a new restaurant to watching a Phoenix Suns game, Greater Phoenix is always busy.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Joseph Figueroa

What is your first and last name?   Joseph Figueroa How old are you?   23 What current city do you reside in?   Tempe Did you grow up in Arizona? Yes Why’d you decide to stay?   I couldn’t find another state that served decent Mexican food. What college/university did you graduate from and what’s your degree?   […]

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Ambassador Panel at GPEC Office

Advancing the region

Industry experts provide insight on Greater Phoenix’s transportation projects, energy advancements, tech implementations  Greater Phoenix is growing at a rapid pace, not only regarding population, but in economic momentum and technological advancements. Arizona exceeds the national average for economic momentum, landing No. 4 in economic momentum, No. 3 in personal income growth and No. 5 in job growth. The […]

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Lauren Patheal said she decided to stay in Greater Phoenix for the beautiful weather and environmental attributes, restaurant and retail options, and reasonable cost of living.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Lauren Patheal

What is your first and last name?   Lauren Patheal How old are you?   I’m 32 years old. What current city do you reside in?   I currently live in North Central Phoenix. How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix?   I’m a proud, second-generation native Arizonan. Why did you decide to stay?   The Greater Phoenix […]

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Why'd you decide to stay in Greater Phoenix? Isaac Arce said he decided to stay for the wealth of opportunity in the state and low cost of living.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Isaac Arce

What is your first and last name?   Isaac Arce  How old are you?   24  What current city do you reside in?   Tempe  How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix?   20 years     Why’d you decide to stay?   I decided to stay because of the wealth of opportunity within the state. The relatively low cost of […]

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Jennifer Anderson, executive vice president for Wells Fargo Commercial Banking, shares her leadership journey and how she grows a strong team in the region.      

Q&A on workforce development with Jennifer Anderson,...

As executive vice president for Wells Fargo Commercial Banking, Jennifer Anderson knows how to tap into the Greater Phoenix talent pool. In this Q&A, Jennifer shares her leadership journey and how she grows a strong team in Greater Phoenix.       Q: You were born and raised in Phoenix. Why do you stay?  Jennifer Anderson: I […]

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Meet Shmoop: Silicon Valley EdTech startup that relocated...

As a region, we’re on a relentless pursuit of innovation and technology, and companies here are committed to changing the game. It’s all about people, place and tech in Greater Phoenix. Learn why Shmoop chose this region to build their EdTech company.  What city in Arizona is your company located in?  Scottsdale  Tell us about your company: Shmoop offers hundreds […]

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Emailage is redefining digital identity. Despite immense pressure from their investors and from Silicon Valley to move, they choose to stay in Arizona.

Meet Emailage: Chandler-based, award-winning tech company

A conversation with Rei Carvalho, Emailage’s chief executive officer and founder  Tell us about your company:  Rei Carvalho: Emailage is redefining digital identity. We harness the power of the email address to help our customers balance effective fraud detection with great customer experience. Companies across the globe use our predictive scoring on transactions of all types. Our […]

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Greater Phoenix is a top market in the nation to locate, relocate or expand your finance and insurance business operations.

Invest in success: 3 reasons why financial services...

Greater Phoenix is home to a dynamic and growing finance and insurance cluster. In fact, it is the sixth largest in the nation. Many of the leading financial services and insurance firms employ hundreds to thousands of individuals in our region including American Express, Charles Schwab, State Farm Insurance, Aetna, and more.   Here are the top three reasons why financial services and insurance companies, like the ones […]

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Many employers in Greater Phoenix are starting to ask how they can not only provide jobs for the workforce but how to ensure that their employees feel valued and are prepared for jobs that don’t exist yet.

Employment, education experts explore the future of...

How Greater Phoenix can better prepare students, job seekers for careers Greater Phoenix is a top region to build a business and find employment because of its pro-business climate, talented pipeline, and accessibility to multiple consumer bases. As the region grows and adopts new technology, many employers are starting to ask how they can not […]

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Greater Phoenix offers the right resources, is surrounded by other top markets and has a talented workforce to grow businesses in the U.S.

3 Reasons why international companies thrive in Greater...

How do international companies scale and access a new customer base? A great strategy many companies have found success with is expanding their operations abroad. Companies like Kudelski Security and Acronis are two examples of businesses that have expanded to Greater Phoenix, United States and found success. This region presents incredible opportunities for international companies looking […]

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