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Four Ways Greater Phoenix is shaping the Future of...
1. Venture Capital Investment Greater Phoenix has experienced a surge in venture capital funding in recent years. According to PitchBook, investments grew 146% from 2014 to 2024, outpacing peer markets such as Austin (86%), Atlanta (58%) and Miami (55%) — a standout performance amid a broader national decline in the 2020s. So far in 2025, […]
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Arizona artist spotlight: Such Styles
Meet Phoenix-based artist Such Styles featured in GPEC’s Perspectives of Greater Phoenix Exhibit For Phoenix native Such Styles, art is just as much a creative outlet as it is a way of life. The artist has spent decades transforming the city’s walls into vibrant canvases, mentoring young artists and shaping the region’s visual identity through […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Mona Zakkour Jradeh
Tell us a little about yourself: I was born and raised in Lebanon. I moved to the U.S. three years ago, specifically to Phoenix. Although it was difficult to leave a green country for what I initially saw as just a desert, Phoenix has become a city I now associate with comfort and safety. What […]
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Introducing the Economic Monitor 2.0
by Kristen Stephenson As a research-driven economic development organization, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) constantly monitors metrics and data to understand the changing landscape and health of our regional and national economies. In this blog series, Kristen Stephenson, GPEC’s Senior Vice President of Research & Analytics, takes a deep dive into how economic indicators work […]
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Eikon Labs: Building the Future of Tech with Purpose...
Founded by Anebi Agbo, Eikon Labs is a technology firm shaping the future of Arizona’s innovation landscape. Specializing in custom software development, cybersecurity, systems design and digital transformation, the company partners with organizations across sectors to modernize infrastructure and unlock new value through cutting edge solutions. With a focus on excellence and inclusion, the company […]
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Recapping the Future of Industry report series
GPEC evaluated eight key industries that will affect the future of Greater Phoenix’s marketplace What does the future hold for industries in Greater Phoenix? How can regional leaders build upon today’s strengths and invest in the proper infrastructure to promote opportunities within these ecosystems? Those are questions the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) set out […]
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Ambassador Event: International Trade & Policy
How relationships with Canada, Mexico and China will affect Greater Phoenix in 2026 and beyond Given Greater Phoenix’s emergence as an international hub for business, the region must be cognizant of global activity impacting the economies of the United States and Arizona. After a decade and a half of strategic foreign direct investment (FDI) growth […]
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ATL Wings: Success Built on Passion and Resourcefulness
Mike and Cianna Kirksey opened the first ATL Wings location in Chandler, Ariz. in 2012 with the mission to redefine how wings are made and served. The duo recognized most restaurants treated wings as an afterthought and designed their concept to showcase wings as the centerpiece. With recipes rooted in flavor, culture and love, ATL […]
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Rachel Frazier Johnson Law: Empowering Communities...
Founded in 2013, Rachel Frazier Johnson Law has become a trusted legal firm in Greater Phoenix, offering estate planning, family law and personal injury services with a strong commitment to cultural responsiveness and community empowerment. Led by attorney Rachel Frazier Johnson, the firm combines legal excellence with a deep understanding of the financial, cultural, and […]
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Black Russian Label: Fashioning Success
Drawing from the culture and textures of her homeland of Accra, Ghana, and her Nigerian and Russian heritage, Joanna de’Shay founded Black Russian Label (BRL) in 2013. The brand designs upscale clothing for the global, chic woman who is empowered by her individual style and unafraid to make a statement. Based in Greater Phoenix, de’Shay […]
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