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Four GPEC staff members pose with a plaque distinguishing the organization's as IEDC's top EDO in the U.S.

IEDC names Greater Phoenix Economic Council a top economic...

September 20, 2023

International Economic Development Council recognizes GPEC with third EDO of the Year award, cross-border collaboration efforts PHOENIX (Sept. 20, 2023) – On Tuesday, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) was named a top economic development organization in the United States (population 500k+) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). It is the third time in […]

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GPEC Ranked No. 1 Regional Economic Development Organization...

September 18, 2023

PHOENIX (Sept. 18, 2023) – Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) ranks as the No.1 regional economic development organization (EDO) in the country, according to a new survey of site selectors released today at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Dallas.  Conducted by Development Counsellors International (DCI) every three years, the “Winning Strategies […]

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International Economic Development Council announces...

February 7, 2022

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has announced the roster of Economic Development leaders that will serve on the organization’s Marketing Advisory Committee in 2022. Colleen Schwab, Chief Performance Officer, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), will serve as Chair on the Marketing Advisory Committee (MAC). “I’m humbled and honored to lead the talented IEDC Marketing […]

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IEDC Names Greater Phoenix Economic Council The Top...

October 5, 2021

International Economic Development Council awards GPEC EDO of the Year for innovation and impact, representing the best of economic development and leadership PHOENIX (Oct. 5, 2021) – Today, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) was named the top economic development organization globally (population 500k+) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). GPEC President & CEO, […]

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Located in the heart of the fifth largest city in the nation, Phoenix's Innovation District, PHX Core, is a community of pioneers, collaborators and disruptors.

Ambassador event: PHXCore walking tour

Located in the heart of the fifth largest city in the nation, Phoenix’s Innovation District, PHX Core, is a community of pioneers, collaborators and disruptors. With over 130 startup and creative companies, 6 million-square-feet of research and academic facilities, and more than 13,000 higher education students, PHX Core is helping the region become a hub […]

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Economic development helps build our economy, works to improve well-being, and enhance quality of life for communities across the nation.

Economic development and its impact on Greater Phoenix

It’s Economic Development Week and we are excited to team up with local community leaders to celebrate how far we have come as an organization and a state recognizing the positive impact that economic development has on Greater Phoenix.  Economic development helps build our economy, works to improve well-being and enhances quality of life for […]

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GPEC has had the honor of being named a top economic development group by Site Selection Magazine for three years in a row.

GPEC named top economic development organization for...

Site Selection announces 2019 Mac Conway Awards The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) has been named a recipient of the 2019 Mac Conway Awards for Excellence in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine, a national publication geared toward site selectors and those in the decision-making process for expansions and relocations. The Mac Conway Awards, named […]

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Economic development helps to build our economy and works to improve well-being and enhance quality of life for communities across the nation

Economic development explained: what it means and why...

It’s National Economic Development Week and Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is excited to team up with local community leaders to celebrate this profession and the positive impact that economic development has on the Greater Phoenix region. Today, economic development helps to build our economy and works to improve well-being and enhance quality of life […]

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