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Ambassador Event: State of the Region with the Federal...
Federal Reserve EVP Sylvain Leduc discussed how the fed balances inflation and employment across economic uncertainty Approaching the midway point of 2026, the national economy is feeling the impacts of a variety of sources: Some, like developments in AI and advanced technologies, have added optimism to continued growth and investment. Others, like oil price increases triggered by the conflict in Iran, have raised inflation and uncertainty. On June […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Rajeshwari Kaul
Tell us a little about yourself: I’m originally from India and came to the U.S. in August 2025 to pursue my Master’s in Global Management at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University. This was my first time ever traveling outside of India and I came here with big dreams, a lot […]
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How Greater Phoenix Is Building a World-Class Biosciences...
Greater Phoenix has become one of the nation’s most compelling destinations for biosciences and healthcare innovation and the numbers are starting to reflect it. From medical device manufacturing and cell and gene therapy to clinical trials and workforce development, the region is building the infrastructure, talent and collaborative ecosystem that make it one of the […]
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Ambassador Event: A New Way to See Greater Phoenix...
Greater Phoenix's arts and culture ecosystem serves as a crucial economic engine boosting livability and enabling business growth Art has the power to transform communities. That sentiment was on full display at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s (GPEC) opening for its A New Way To See Greater Phoenix art exhibit, where a panel of local […]
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Ambassador Event: European Insights
European investment has increased in Greater Phoenix as advanced industrial strengths have aligned Greater Phoenix’s emergence as a top market for international business has been driven in part by the coordination with European countries, trade groups and businesses over the past decade. Since 2015, there have been 142 expansions of European companies into Maricopa and […]
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Why Greater Phoenix is a Top Aerospace and Defense...
Greater Phoenix has grown into one of the nation’s leading aerospace and defense hubs. Anchored by legacy industry leaders and fueled by next-generation innovation, the region is shaping the future of aerospace through advanced manufacturing, military partnerships, autonomous aviation and space exploration. Here’s why Greater Phoenix continues to stand out as a top aerospace and […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Evan Rao
Tell us a little about yourself: I am an undergraduate student in urban planning at ASU, and will be continuing at ASU for a master’s degree in planning. I am a native of Tempe and enjoy experiencing the local arts and the outdoors. What city or town do you live in? Tempe Where do you […]
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Arizona Artist Spotlight: The Joy of Showing Up with...
Meet Greater Phoenix-based artist Mike Margolis, featured in GPEC’s Color, Cloth & Culture exhibit Some phrases carry more than their words. “Are you going on Sunday?” sounds like a simple question, but said with the right grin, in the right company, it means something else entirely. You have to see this. That a nod to […]
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Arizona Artist Spotlight: Designing with Purpose with...
Meet Greater Phoenix-based designer and eco-tailor Jadestorm Shamsid-Deen, featured in GPEC’s Color, Cloth & Culture exhibit Most garments come with a label. Jadestorm Shamsid-Deen’s comes with a philosophy. As the founder and inventor behind SWIYYAH®, a Phoenix-based sustainable fashion brand, Jadestorm has spent years rethinking what fabric can be, what it should do, and what […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Angie Wolford
Tell us a little about yourself: I’m a native to Arizona and have loved living here. It is a beautiful state and I love all the hiking trails that is has to offer. I’m always up for trying new foods and Phoenix has an endless variety of restaurants. What city or town do you live […]
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