What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Andrew Goodwin...

Where do you currently work and what is your job title? I am President of PPS, originally knows as Professional Piping Systems. Tell us about your company: PPS began its journey by providing 24-hour emergency welding services and specialized in pipeline welding and fabrication. As time progressed, PPS assembled a highly skilled team, enabling the […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Tristan Brown

Tell us a little about yourself: I am a graduate of Arizona State University who received a B.A. in political science as well as film and media studies before spending a few years working in the podcasting industry. Originally from New Jersey, Phoenix has been my home since 2005. What city or town do you […]

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The impact of the federal funds rate on the economy

The federal funds rate has a rippling effect on all segments of the economy by Kristen Stephenson Last year, 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 […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Shloka Shetty

Tell us a little about yourself: I’m an undergraduate student pursuing B.S. in Business Data Analytics and Computer Information Systems at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. I am originally from Mumbai, India and relocated to the U.S. for my studies! What city or town do you live in? Tempe. Where do you currently work […]

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Ambassador Event: Addressing Housing Supply in the...

Housing supply directly impacts a region’s growth potential and competitiveness, serving as a key driver for quality of life and affordability of a region. To this end, it is a topic the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) continually monitors. On Jan. 30, GPEC hosted the Addressing Housing Supply in the Region Ambassador Event in which […]

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Analyzing how personal income impacts the economy

Personal income data offer clues to Americans’ financial health and future consumer spending by Kristen Stephenson Last year, 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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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Collin McClintock

Tell us a little about yourself: I grew up in Greater Phoenix and have lived here since. I received my bachelor’s degree in 2021 from Arizona State University and am currently working on receiving a master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Planning. What city or town do you live in? Tempe. Where do you currently […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Ryan Miller

Tell us a little about yourself: I am an undergraduate student at Arizona State University studying Economics and Supply Chain Management. I am originally from Houston, Texas. I have lived in Arizona for about two years. What city or town do you live in? Tempe. Where are you originally from and what brought you to […]

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Gross Domestic Product Economic Monitor

Understanding Gross Domestic Product

GDP is a significant indicator of economic health by Kristen Stephenson Earlier this year, 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 […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Elitsa Southern

Tell us a little about yourself: My background is a mix of academia, research and experience in various non-profit organizations, government and private entities for the development of cultural and educational initiatives. I have lived in different places around the world, including Scotland, England, Romania, Bulgaria and California! My name – Elitsa – means Christmas […]

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