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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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Regional Report: 2024 Economic Snapshot

Arizona’s resiliency in 2023 sets the stage for moderate 2024 growth The economy in 2023 exceeded the expectations of many as growth continued in the United States through a variety of measurements including Growth Domestic Product (GDP) increase, inflation decrease and a healthy jobs level. Arizona and Greater Phoenix found prosperity with industrial growth tied […]

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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Howard Schlossberg

Tell us a little about yourself: I am a retired Professor of Journalism and still-working sportswriter, DJ. What city or town do you live in? Phoenix Where are you originally from and what brought you to Greater Phoenix? I was born and raised in Brooklyn. Adult life in Chicago. Bought a house here to mix […]

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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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Arizona artist spotlight: Mary Shindell

Meet Phoenix-based artist Mary Shindell featured in our Public Art of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? I love being an artist in Phoenix because the metropolitan area has so much activity involving the creation and enhancement of public spaces. There is an energy that surrounds […]

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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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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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