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Examining the housing market’s impact on the national...

A deeper look into how changes in the housing market impact the economy by Kristen Stephenson In April, GPEC launched the Economic Monitor, a comprehensive web tool designed to provide timely, actionable insights into the state of the economy. Through an exploration of key economic indicators, the Economic Monitor offers a concise picture of health […]

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Understanding how industrial production impacts the...

U.S. Industrial Trends Tracked in Economic Monitor by Kristen Stephenson In April, GPEC launched the Economic Monitor, a comprehensive web tool designed to provide timely, actionable insights into the state of the economy. Through an exploration of key economic indicators, the Economic Monitor offers a concise picture of health at both national and regional levels. […]

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GPEC 201: How Greater Phoenix Economic Council is adapting...

GPEC’s range of services address current and future needs of Greater Phoenix As one of the fastest markets to rebound from recent strains, Greater Phoenix has proven itself resilient. But as the United States continues to balance market challenges with rapid growth, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is aiming to help Greater Phoenix become […]

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Exploring inflation’s impact on the national and...

Greater Phoenix and U.S. Inflation Trends Seen in the Economic Monitor by Kristen Stephenson In April, GPEC launched the Economic Monitor, a comprehensive web tool designed to provide timely, actionable insights into the state of the economy. Through an exploration of key economic indicators, the Economic Monitor offers a concise picture of health at both […]

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Introducing the Economic Monitor and exploring employment...

Kristen Stephenson highlights the employment indicator in the Economic Monitor by Kristen Stephenson On April 17, 2023, GPEC launched the Economic Monitor, a comprehensive web tool designed to provide timely, actionable insights into the state of the economy. Through an exploration of key economic indicators, the Economic Monitor offers a concise picture of health at […]

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Kristen Stephenson shares her favorite things to do in Greater Phoenix.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Kristen Stephenson

Tell us a little about yourself: I have spent most of my life in Greater Phoenix, primarily in the West Valley. My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have two amazing children. I’m an avid knitter but also love to spend time outdoors. I’m also a self-professed “data nerd.” What city or town […]

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Regional Report: 2023 Economic Snapshot

Local analysts discuss current status of Greater Phoenix’s economy The last few years have seen national concern over housing, wages and the overall cost of living, and this won’t change in 2023. However, two decades of intentional improvement in Greater Phoenix talent attraction and economic development have created a more resilient regional economy, and we’re […]

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Regional Report: State of Black Business 2022

Second Black business report provides new data, recommendations for Arizona The second annual State of Black Business Report quantifies more data around Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurship in Greater Phoenix. The Black/African American community is the state’s fastest-growing demographic, with 33% growth from 2010-2020, heightening the importance of investing in the community to allow Arizona to […]

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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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Regional Report: Economic Trends

Regional experts provide Greater Phoenix housing, economic forecast for 2022 With job loss from the COVID-19 pandemic fully recovered in Arizona and unemployment rates near an all-time low, a group of local experts discussed Greater Phoenix housing and land availability, key market strengths and the regional economy as it continues its upward trend early in […]

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