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Ambassador Event: Site Selector Panel
How Greater Phoenix, Arizona and the United States can attract more international investment As the new presidential administration enters office, international companies are looking for answers on how investment in the United States and Arizona may change. Site selectors visiting for the WM Phoenix Open joined the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) for a panel […]
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Snapshot of the Greater Phoenix Job Market
Greater Phoenix performed well in recent years compared to other markets 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 […]
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Arizona artist spotlight: Rae Wilson
Meet Tempe-based artist Rae Wilson featured in our Spirit of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? I find that the most rewarding part of being an artist in Greater Phoenix is knowing that there is still so much room for growth here, and that my […]
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Regional Report: 2025 Economic Outlook
Evaluating Greater Phoenix inflation and housing entering 2025 Over the course of 2024, Greater Phoenix experienced a dip in inflation and continued high employment rates as the economy expanded, backed by new jobs, higher wages and companies growing in the market. The region will aim to carry the momentum of these successes into 2025. Regional […]
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Arizona artist spotlight: Dylan James Seeman
Meet Gilbert-based artist Dylan James Seeman featured in our Spirit of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? All of Phoenix is special, I’ve sailed around the world and there’s this culture here that doesn’t exist anywhere else. It’s tough like the desert and as gentle […]
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Axon HQ project critical for Arizona jobs and economy
Axon’s global headquarters would provide an estimated $40 billion in economic impact By Chris Camacho Greater Phoenix is recognized internationally for its commitment to smart growth and economic leadership. In developing a healthy business ecosystem with qualified talent and a strong quality of life, the region has attracted global companies seeking to create high-wage technology […]
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Ambassador Event: The Future of Global Manufacturing
Greater Phoenix manufacturing leaders discussed workforce, sustainability and infrastructureGreater Phoenix has emerged as a central spoke of the United States’ manufacturing ecosystem since the Great Recession, playing a key role in national reshoring efforts. In the region, manufacturing saw employment growth 3.5 times larger than that of the national average from 2013-23.As companies shift back […]
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Arizona artist spotlight: Goldwoman
Meet Phoenix-based artist Goldwoman featured in our Spirit of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? In addition to the angle of light, big sky, saguaro cacti, red rock formations, myriad hiking trails and continuous sources of inspiration for artistic expression, I feel supported and encouraged […]
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What does a changing Federal Funds rate mean for the...
Exploring the impact of federal rate changes on interest rates and 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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Building the arts and culture ecosystem while leveraging...
Greater Phoenix’s arts and culture industry grows the economy and provides alternative options for wealth planning It has been well-established that arts and culture are significant contributors to a region’s economy. The sector, which added $14.2 billion to the Arizona economy in 2022 — 3% of the state’s GDP — while employing nearly 85,000 people, […]
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