Quality of Life

What's unique about Greater Phoenix is how different each of our communities are, yet still so connected. Every city seems to have its own personality, even though they are no more than 20 minutes away from another!

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Julia Tatom

What is your first and last name? Julia Tatom How old are you? 20 What current city do you reside in? Tempe, Arizona How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 20 years (my entire life) Did you grow up in Arizona? Yes Why’d you decide to stay? I decided to stay because I received […]

View Post » What do you love most about living in Greater Phoenix? Seeing the growth and diversification of our economy over the last 25+ years. We are now a true national competitor for diverse industry and corporate HQ location.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Don Helton

What is your first and last name? Don Helton How old are you? Old enough to say… I know a thing or 2, because I’ve seen a thing or 2! What current city do you reside in? Phoenix How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 28 years Did you grow up in Arizona? No […]

View Post » The many grass-roots organizations that fight to ensure Phoenix and Arizona can move forward in inclusive, equitable ways.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Kathy Nakagawa

What is your first and last name? Kathy Nakagawa How old are you? 54 What current city do you reside in? Phoenix How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? I’m a native Arizonan! I grew up in Tempe, moved away for college and graduate school, and returned in 1997 to take a job at […]

View Post » What do you love most about living in Greater Phoenix?Our quality of life. After living in other metropolitan areas, I enjoy the ease of living in Arizona.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Jeremy Rodrigues

What is your first and last name? Jeremy Rodrigues How old are you? 36 What current city do you reside in? Mesa How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 3 years Did you grow up in Arizona? No Where are you originally from and why’d you decide to move to Arizona? I am originally […]

View Post » Greater Phoenix is a friendly place to live. Each year it keeps growing and adding new interesting amenities that lifts the quality of life.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Jessica Morin

What is your first and last name? Jessica Morin How old are you? 27 What current city do you reside in? Mesa How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 27 years Did you grow up in Arizona? Yes Why’d you decide to stay? Lifestyle, Family/Friends, Affordability (can own a home), Job Opportunities What college/university […]

View Post » Phoenix is becoming more of a culinary and cultural destination than ever before. The unique experiences offered are now competitive with major markets like LA and NYC.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: David Ralls

What is your first and last name? David Ralls How old are you? 42 What current city do you reside in? Chandler How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 22 years Did you grow up in Arizona? No Where are you originally from and why’d you decide to move to Arizona? I grew up […]

View Post » The ability of so many diverse people working together and also sustained fearless, flexible leadership in Greater Phoenix, Arizona.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Flare Elliot

What is your first and last name? Flare Elliot How old are you? 70 years old! (How did that happen?? lol!) What current city do you reside in? Phoenix How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 3 years Did you grow up in Arizona? No Where are you originally from and why’d you decide […]

View Post » Greater Phoenix is 4.7 million people strong. And it is the contributions of each and every one of us that make Greater Phoenix so great. The region’s motivation to innovate. Your passion for place. Your love for community. Join us in sharing a piece of your story and celebrating the place we each call home.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Vicente Reid

What is your first and last name? Vicente Reid How old are you? 32 What current city do you reside in? Phoenix How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? 30 years Did you grow up in Arizona? Yes Why’d you decide to stay? Family and wanting to make Phoenix the best version of itself […]

View Post » To remember and honor those legends, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is featuring artwork that depicts Arizona’s story, encouraging local artists to illustrate the journey of those that came before.

Greater Phoenix artists illustrate Arizona’s rich...

In a region so focused on innovative technology and expansive growth, it’s not often we step back, and take a moment to reflect on the culture engrained within our society today. Long before a population of 4,737,270, Greater Phoenix’s history belonged to a people who paved the way for Arizona’s development, passing down their traditions, […]

View Post » What I began to like the most about living in Greater Phoenix was the quality of life. We have more sunshine than other metro areas in the country, a low cost of living and so many ways to enjoy our amazing region.

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Brita Nelson

June 2018 marked my four-year anniversary of living in Greater Phoenix. Every year around this time I reflect on my reasons for making the move across the country and how much my life has changed for the better, thanks to the people I’ve met and the place I now call home.  I grew up in […]

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