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Exploring the effects of the Business Confidence Index
The business confidence index tracks output growth and turning points in economic activity 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 […]
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CHIPS Act Webinar: Funding for smaller-scale supply...
The third CHIPS Act NOFO funds materials or equipment facilities with investment under $300 million On September 28th, the Department of Commerce (DOC) released the CHIPS and Science Act funding opportunity for smaller-scale supply chain projects and businesses. Applicants seeking to construct, expand or modernize materials or manufacturing equipment facilities with a capital investment under […]
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Exploring the effects of the Consumer Confidence Index
Consumer confidence provides insight into future economic conditions 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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Vitalant unveils new national office in Scottsdale;...
October 26, 2023Vitalant commemorates 80-year anniversary with HQ ribbon-cutting SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Vitalant, a national nonprofit blood services provider founded in Arizona 80 years ago this month, commemorated its milestone anniversary and the ribbon-cutting for its new national office in Scottsdale on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The celebration signifies a new chapter in the organization’s […]
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The Future of Healthcare Innovation in Greater Phoenix
Leaders convened to share progress and drive collaboration within region’s bioscience industry The bioscience ecosystem of Greater Phoenix is at an inflection point with recent designations of new industry hubs, such as Phoenix Bioscience Core and Mayo Discovery Oasis, highlighting the region’s concentration of talent, pro-innovation environment and central location. In response to the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s […]
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Ambassador Event: The Impact of Prop 400
Half-cent sales tax paving the way for innovation, consumer choice in Greater Phoenix Over the last 40 years, the half-cent sales tax for transportation has helped Greater Phoenix evolve into the metro it is today. The tax revenue has built commuter and travel lines, connected cities, and laid the transportation foundation for businesses to flock […]
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Arizona artist spotlight: Raymond Francis John
Meet Phoenix-based artist Raymond Francis John featured in our exhibit Greater Phoenix Pastimes What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? Besides all of the great subject matters…Location, weather and proximity to Arizona and Southwestern Art Festivals. What role do you think arts and culture plays in our community as a […]
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Understanding how unemployment impacts the economy
Workforce availability is an important 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 […]
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Ambassador Event: Dispelling the Myths of Arizona’s...
Reviewing facts and misconceptions of Arizona water Though Greater Phoenix is situated in a desert, the region was cultivated carefully throughout generations with access to water in mind. Indigenous tribes created agricultural-based civilizations around the areas where the three main rivers converge. Construction on the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canals began before Arizona even earned […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Kalia Pang
Tell us a little about yourself: I’m a third-generation Phoenix native and I love Arizona and its beautiful, varied landscape. I have seen Greater Phoenix change a lot in my lifetime! I think the 51 is one of the best highways in the world, and I fondly remember being incredibly amused by the Squaw Peak […]
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