greater phoenix economic council

2019 was a year to remember: looking back to look forward

As this year ends, we not only want to look back on the economic development accomplishments that occurred in Greater Phoenix, but also look forward to what we can accomplish together in the new decade.   The past year has been one to remember. There were many regional successes, but here are four that top the list:  In July, we closed […]

View Post » 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 more about Qwick’s story from their Co-Founder and CEO, Jamie Baxter. 

Meet Qwick: On-demand staffing as a service platform...

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 more about Qwick’s story from their Co-Founder and CEO, Jamie Baxter.  Tell us about your company:  Jamie Baxter: Qwick is an on-demand staffing as a service platform that […]

View Post » Two 150-acre properties within the Surprise-based Southwest Railplex Industrial Park, Cactus Commerce Center and Summit Business Park, have earned BNSF Railway Company’s Certified Sites designation, and are now part of a limited inventory of certified rail-served sites across the country. 

BNSF railway certification earned in Surprise, Arizona

The historical significance of rail for Arizona communities has been tremendous. Dating back to the late 1800s, rail helped put Arizona on the map and serve as the most innovative way for goods to be transported. As towns were built along common rail stops, Arizona became a key player in the growth of the national […]

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Front, a Sequoia Capital-backed SF company, expands...

December 4, 2019

Front ranked #1 in Fortune and Great Place to Work’s 2019 Best Small Workplaces list PHOENIX, AZ (December 4th, 2019) — Front, the company replacing corporate email with an inbox built for teamwork, will create up to 50 new jobs in Greater Phoenix in 2020, its inaugural year in the region. With offices in San […]

View Post » Why did you choose Greater Phoenix? Great science and people, wonderful community, and an opportunity to help create a viable and sustainable ecosystem for therapeutics in the biomedical arena.  

Meet Kalos Therapeutics: Phoenix-based biomedical company

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 more about Kalos Therapeutics’ story from their CEO and Co-Founder George Colberg.  Tell us about your company:  George Colberg: Kalos Therapeutics, Inc. is pioneering the first nontoxic therapy to treat primary tumors and metastasis. Kalos can […]

View Post » I am very proud to call Greater Phoenix home and happy to help make this area a great place to live, work and play!

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Holly Schor

What is your first and last name?   Holly Schor How old are you?   44 What city do you currently reside in?   Downtown Phoenix How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix?   Since 2001  Where are you originally from and why’d you decide to move to Arizona?   I am originally from the Bay Area and moved to […]

View Post » "It takes a village and we've proven to be a hardworking community," says Co-founder of Arizona Blockchain Initiative Melissa Armas. "I believe this is the right place to grow and build something better together."

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Melissa Armas

What is your first and last name?   Melissa P. Armas  How old are you?  46  What city do you currently reside in?  Phoenix  How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix?  Seven and a half years  Where are you originally from and why’d you decide to move to Arizona?  I grew up in Caracas, Venezuela, […]

View Post » Phoenix is no longer a one-trick pony. With an abundance of opportunity, mentorship and rate of expansion, we are eliminating glass ceilings all while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and quality of life. 

Meet Phoenix Relocation Source

A local venture for businesses, people moving to Greater Phoenix A conversation with Phoenix Relocation Source Founder and Team Lead Jonas Funston  Tell us about your company:  Jonas Funston: Phoenix Relocation Source is a service-based, residential real estate-backed venture with an emphasis on relocation services that serves the entire Metro Phoenix area. The epicPHX Real Estate Group and our team […]

View Post » As a technology hub, Greater Phoenix is not a marketing strategy. This region is actively creating opportunities for the families and businesses that call this region home.

Read between the data: Greater Phoenix is a fast-growing...

By Chris Camacho, GPEC president and CEO Greater Phoenix has received a significant amount of attention lately for our emergence as a fast-growing technology and innovation hub. Part of that recognition included Inc. hosting its annual conference at J.W. Marriott in Phoenix. The magazine, known for its yearly list of the country’s fastest-growing companies, also recently […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Serena Remy

What is your first and last name?   Serena Remy How old are you?   27 What current city do you reside in?   Phoenix How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix?   25 years Why’d you decide to stay?   Arizona is gorgeous and full of opportunity! It took me moving away briefly to realize how much […]

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