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Celebrating 35 Years of Partnership and Progress

Join us for an unforgettable night of networking and fun

We’re thrilled to commemorate 35 years of strategic collaboration and smart growth, honoring the partners, innovators, creatives and advocates who have shaped Greater Phoenix into a global destination.

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The Future of Finance

September 2024 Report

Explore the future of the finance sector in Greater Phoenix with this comprehensive report on key trends, growth opportunities and how the region’s innovative services are shaping the industry’s evolution.

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The Future of Aerospace & Defence

August 2024 Industry Report

Discover the future of the aerospace and defense sector in Greater Phoenix with this forward-looking report into key trends, growth opportunities and how the region’s strategic location and workforce are shaping what’s ahead.

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Greater Phoenix: An Emerging Bioscience Hub

April 2024 Report

Presented in partnership with CBRE, this report offers a detailed analysis of the region’s bioscience sector, covering topics from local innovation to regional demographics while exploring specialized workforce, education and emerging bioscience corridors.

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Greater Phoenix Economic Monitor

National & regional trends

Instantly assess data about Greater Phoenix’s economic health and explore macro trends using the innovative tool.

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Greater Phoenix A to Z

A podcast on everything Greater Phoenix

Listen to new episodes twice per month to gain insights from local innovators, community leaders and interesting people as they share the stories and ideas that shape this region.

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International Expansion

Scale your business in the U.S.

Greater Phoenix presents incredible opportunities for U.K. and international firms looking to scale and trade in the U.S.

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Greater Phoenix believes in the exponential economic power unleashed when businesses and communities work hand-in-hand to advance opportunity and prosperity. Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is committed to advocating for emerging and established companies and industries, empowering them to strategically adapt, thrive and grow in an ever-evolving marketplace.

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Why Businesses Invest Here

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“One of the key reasons ZorroSign chose Phoenix for our global headquarters is because the Phoenix tech community is so dynamic and aggressively growing. Through our partners, we have already met many people in Greater Phoenix’s tech sector, and strongly suggest any new technology company to engage GPEC to help get plugged in quickly!” Read more

Shamsh Hadi, Co-Founder and CEO, ZorroSign

“After nine previous relocations, my wife and I moved to Mesa in mid-2006 and absolutely love life in Arizona. Having previously grown Ulthera, Inc. from a startup to facilitating the successful sale of the company with 230 employees, I was confident the talent was available locally to allow GT Medical to achieve its growth goals.”

Matthew Likens, President and CEO, GT Medical Technologies

“GPEC has a long history of top-notch talent supported by a strong and unique public/private partnership that has been a model for other communities throughout the country.”

Chris Zaharis, Executive Vice President, Empire Southwest

“In our business, we frequently represent companies who are trying to decide where to locate their facility. I would never go into a meeting with one of these prospects without GPEC as our partner.” …Read more

Cathy Teeter, Managing Director, Advisory & Transaction Services, CBRE
Vivek Kopparthi's company, NeoLight, chose Greater Phoenix to be able to collaborate with ASU, Dignity Health and Honor Health

“It is an extremely exciting time to be part of hyper-developing ecosystem in Phoenix. At NeoLight, we collaborate closely with ASU, Dignity Health and Honor Health – all are massive systems that are pro-technology and pro-innovation. On top of that, Phoenix provides an incredibly supportive community believing in the potential of the entrepreneurs that call it home.”

Vivek Kopparthi, Co-founder and CEO, NeoLight
Anomalie co-founder Calley Means' headshot

“Arizona is such a great place to live and build a business. Growing/vibrant community with a great sense of optimism + ascendance (opposite of California) — and local leaders focused on problem-solving instead of partisanship. Excited to be here and to see so many startups making the move from CA to AZ.”

Calley Means, Co-founder, Anomalie
Ben Hindman, Co-founder & CEO of Splash

“Incredibly diverse, LGBTQ friendly, and a surplus of tech and support talent.”

Ben Hindman, CEO and Cofounder, Splash
Anthony Kennada

“The excitement behind the Phoenix technology scene is contagious… The value proposition of starting and scaling a business in Phoenix is clear and has the attention of our friends in Silicon Valley who are investing their dollars and creating jobs in our community.”

Anthony Kennada, Former Chief Marketing Officer, Gainsight
Chet Keizer, Board of Directors

“The talent in Greater Phoenix is better than expected – quality experience and very strong work ethic.”

Chet Keizer, Director, Adawe Lifeplan Center, Ottawa University
John Zanni, President, Acronis

“Greater Phoenix has a strong talent pool of young, energetic and smart talent. We believe it could be the next Silicon Valley and our Arizona office is another step forward in our company’s larger global growth plans and corporate strategy.”

John Zanni, President, Acronis
Mike Pansini, VP Information Technology, USAA Development Center

We are excited to be in the Phoenix market, further expanding our USAA talent to best design, develop and deliver world-class experiences for our members.”

Mike Pansini, VP Information Technology, USAA Development Center
Ohyama-Akihiro

“GPEC and the City of Surprise have been incredibly helpful in making the process extremely easy in moving our corporate headquarters to Greater Phoenix. They made us feel welcome and really took time to understand our needs.”

Akihiro Ohyama, Chairman, IRIS USA
Richard J. Gray, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Vice President and CEO of Mayo Clinic in Arizona

“We at Mayo Clinic appreciate the terrific work of GPEC in helping the Greater Phoenix region to grow strategically with the right incentives, talent pipeline and local collaborations that make us a competitive choice. We’re happy to be a part of that.”

Richard J. Gray, M.D., Vice President, Mayo Clinic and CEO of Mayo Clinic in Arizona