Convening the Community
GPEC launched the Convening the Community series in April to create a proactive dialogue about Arizona's economic crisis. Realizing the challenges from an economic development standpoint, GPEC's Board of Directors felt a duty to communicate the seriousness of the problem to the community.
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HORIZON
May 21, 2009
Business and political leaders engage in a lively discussion about strengthening Arizona's economy through smart investments and tax policies that attract and keep high paying jobs in Arizona. Panelists include: Michael Bidwill, GPEC Chairman and Arizona Cardinals President, Barry Broome, CEO and President, GPEC, and Representative John McComish, Majority Leader of the Arizona House of Representatives.
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Convening the Community #3
Arizona Town Hall in Partnership with 3TV May 18, 2009
GPEC joined 3TV in hosting a live Town Hall on Arizona's economic climate and the need to improve our state's competitiveness. View Event Invitation
Guest Speakers:
Angelos Angelou, Principal Executive Officer, Angelou Economics | Michael Bidwill, GPEC Chairman, Arizona Cardinals President | Barry Broome, President/CEO, GPEC | Dr. Michael Crow, ASU President | Mayor Phil Gordon, City of Phoenix | Doug Henton, Chairman/CEO, Collaborative Economics | Candace Wiest, President/CEO, West Valley National Bank
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Convening the Community #2:
Moving Toward Solutions May 12, 2009
Nearly 700 people from 21 states and Canada watched our live video stream from ASU's Decision Theater on Tuesday, May 12 from 8-10:30 a.m. This event was the second in a series of discussions about Arizona's economic climate and the need to improve our state's competitiveness. View Event Agenda
Guest Speakers:
Michael Bidwill, GPEC Chairman, Arizona Cardinals President | Barry Broome, President/CEO, GPEC | Elliott Pollack, CEO, Elliott D. Pollack and Company | Tom Rex, Associate Director, Center for Competitiveness and Prosperity Research at teh W.P. Carey School of Business
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Convening the Community #1
Framing the Issue April 9, 2009
More than 800 community members gathered on April 9, 2009 at Tempe Center for the Arts to hear Governor Jan Brewer and her top advisors participate in a special summit about Arizona's budget crisis.
Guest Speakers:
Arizona House of Representatives Speaker Kirk Adams | Steve Betts, President, SunCor Development Company | Michael Bidwill, GPEC Chairman, Arizona Cardinals President | Arizona Governor Jan Brewer | Barry Broome, President/CEO, GPEC | Arizona Senate President Bob Burns | Dr. Michael Crow, ASU President | Dr. Debra Duval, Superintendent, Mesa Public Schools | Mayor Boyd Dunn, City of Chandler | Dr. Rufus Glasper, Chancellor, Maricopa Community Colleges | Mayor Hugh Hallman, City of Tempe | Eileen Klein, Arizona Governor's Office | Tom Manos, Arizona Governor's Office | Mayor Larry Nelson, City of Yuma | Elliott Pollack, CEO, Elliott D. Pollack and Co.
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