PHX East Valley Partnership

Congratulations, Dan!

Interested in learning about the Central Arizona Project? Then make plans to attend CPA University’s free Deeper Dive Virtual Learning from 9-10:30 a.m. on Feb. 25. You’ll leave with a greater understanding of CAP’s financial governance, budget process, rates and rate setting, and more. For details and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/gdZctDP7.

Congratulations to the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, which climbed to No. 2 nationwide in online programs, according to rankings released earlier this week by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings are determined by student engagement, faculty credentials and training, student excellence and other factors. https://lnkd.in/gNHR2x4u.

One of the best economies in the nation? That’s true for Greater Phoenix, according to the Milken Institute’s annual?Best-Performing Cities report (https://lnkd.in/gPCJHMYQ). The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area ranked 23rd out of 200 cities for total economic performance based on 13 different metrics, including the impact of high tech, labor market and access to economic opportunities. https://lnkd.in/g_kaAD5J.

During the Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s 35th anniversary, its leaders reflected on where they would like to take the organization, which covers 20-plus jurisdictions, in the future. Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/gxsWyUT7.

Thanks to the #phxeastvalley “Education Think Tank” for gathering & PHX East Valley Partnership Mike Hutchinson for organizing along with Chairs Maricopa Community Colleges Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo & Gilbert Public Schools Superintendent Shane McCord; Triadvocates LLC John Kelly provided legislative updates and keynote presenter Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, Dean, Carole Basile discussed teaching & learning models for the future. Arizona State University, Mesa Community College, Higley Unified School District, Mesa Public Schools, FIRST THINGS FIRST +

Two East Valley cities are getting federal support for bridges, power, water and other infrastructure needs. The City of Tempe will receive $25 million?(https://lnkd.in/gv-gavfk) through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for construction of a pedestrian bridge that will create regional pathways leading to key points of interest. Separately, Gilbert, Arizona will receive $3 million under the Inflation Reduction Act for water technology, infrastructure and conservation. More: https://lnkd.in/g2rWzq_9

Newly elected Mayor Gerry M. Friedel will deliver the Town of Fountain Hills State of the Town Address from 8-9 a.m. tomorrow?(Jan. 29). The mayor will highlight the town’s progress during the past year and share goals for 2025. To RSVP, visit https://lnkd.in/g7SbSdGz. There is no charge to attend.

The #PHXEastValleyPartnership has released its 2025 Legislative Priorities. Take a look at what we’ll be advocating for on behalf of East Valley businesses and residents this year.

Nurse practitioners, IT managers, physician assistants and software developers: These are among the 2025 Best Jobs (https://lnkd.in/gK8CjPUU), according to U.S. News & World Report. The rankings include the best jobs in 17 categories and in industries ranging from business and creative services to health care and technology. Take an in-depth look at the rankings here: https://lnkd.in/gz2xstGR.