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Arizona artist spotlight: Tiesha Harrison

Meet Phoenix-based artist Tiesha Harrison featured in our Public Art of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? As an artist in Greater Phoenix, I love the vibrant creative community and diverse opportunities for collaboration. Whether it’s exploring local galleries, joining community events, or connecting with other […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Mary Shindell

Meet Phoenix-based artist Mary Shindell featured in our Public Art of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? I love being an artist in Phoenix because the metropolitan area has so much activity involving the creation and enhancement of public spaces. There is an energy that surrounds […]

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Technology-driven Medicare advisor, Chapter, announces...

October 19, 2021

Company to hire up to 50 team members to accelerate growth maximizing Greater Phoenix’s robust talent pool NEW YORK (October 19, 2021) –  Chapter, the leading technology-driven Medicare Advisor that aligns incentives in Medicare plan selection and guides beneficiaries through the enrollment and renewal process, will open a new office in Phoenix creating 50 new […]

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A manufacturing company uses a machine for its work.

Why manufacturing companies thrive in Greater Phoenix

Manufacturing in Arizona Updated: 5/18/2022 In Greater Phoenix, manufacturing companies from around the world take advantage of all that our region has to offer. With more than 3,500 manufacturing companies and about 140,375 employees in the region, Greater Phoenix is a growing hub for manufacturing operations with employment that is expected to increase 8% by […]

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The AZCWR helps fight cybercrime.

Exclusive: An inside look at Arizona Cybersecurity...

Look into a mind of a cyber hacker Updated: 3/31/2021 There are monitors everywhere. Wires are intertwined. Lights are blinking. It’s hard to tell just where that beep is coming from. Huddled at one end of the room is a group of people, ranging from recent college graduates to the more seasoned, all dressed casually […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Rick Dircks

How old are you? 61 How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 42 years What city do you currently reside in? Chandler Did you grow up in Arizona? No Where are you originally from and why’d you decide to move to Arizona? Minneapolis – I came to go to ASU and get out of […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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This quarter we’re excited to highlight Greater Phoenix's nature scenes and diverse architecture in an exhibition themed “Arizona Inhabitants.”

New GPEC art exhibition showcases Arizona’s inhabitants

Every quarter we partner with artists to curate unique, stunning pieces of art to display and have available for purchase at our office. This quarter we’re excited to highlight Greater Phoenix’s inhabitants of our beautiful state – in an exhibition themed “Arizona Inhabitants.” So let’s get to know the artists and find out everything from […]

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Learn more about Sharon Hwang, our chief operating officer, and one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona for 2019 by Az Business and AZRE magazines.

GPEC Chief Operating Officer named one of Most Influential...

Chosen out of nearly 2,000 women, Sharon Hwang, our chief operating officer, has been named one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona for 2019 by AZ Business and AZRE magazines. She was one of 40 candidates selected by the magazines.  Hwang’s excellent work ethic and attention to detail has made us a better economic development organization, and we are thrilled for […]

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