Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Check out our new climate tech report to learn what keeps Greater Phoenix at the forefront of climate and clean technology — driven by innovative programs, forward-thinking policies, strategic collaborations and a robust VC ecosystem. ?? #GreaterPHXtogether #Sustainability #ClimateTech #ClimateTechReport

Greater Phoenix ranks #3 in the U.S. for industrial development, with 17.7M sq. ft. under construction — adding to the region's reputation as an industrial powerhouse. | #PhoenixGrowth #IndustrialBoom

SVP Thomas Maynard participated on a panel at the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations (PCFR) International State of the State Summit to discuss the critical role of semiconductor value chains and how Greater Phoenix is leading this global industry. Laura Franco French, M.S. Zachary Holman Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University Theo Peters Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco | #Semiconductors #International #GlobalCollaboration

The leadership and insights of our Board of Directors are essential in guiding our priorities throughout the year. Today, our board members came together for a productive annual planning retreat to strategize the next steps of the region's evolution. Thank you to our BoD, led by Executive Committee Officers Chair Derrick Hall, Vice Chair Tammy McLeod, PhD, Secretary Brad Vynalek and Treasurer Ron Butler. #GreaterPHXtogether

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for an insightful day on Arizona’s Economic Development during the Green Academy Course! From exploring the state’s key economic drivers to strategic planning and advocacy, we covered essential topics shaping our communities. Special thanks to our speakers for sharing their expertise: ? Brad Smidt (Greater Phoenix Economic Council) on Arizona’s economic past, present, and future ? Harry Paxton (City of Buckeye) on key players in economic development ? Doreen Cott & Jennifer Lindley (Town of Queen Creek Economic Development Department) on strategic planning essentials ? Dylan Frye & Austin B. (FIRST THINGS FIRST) on becoming an economic development advocate We appreciate the engaging discussions and look forward to continuing these conversations. What was your biggest takeaway from today? Let us know! #ArizonaEconomy #EconomicDevelopment #AZEDPro #AAED #AZEconDev

We look forward to welcoming a delegation of life science startups from Taiwan to Greater Phoenix ahead of the BIO International Convention in June alongside the American Institute in Taiwan, the Taiwan Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries Promotion Office (BPIPO) and Startup Island TAIWAN. This opportunity will connect companies with leading U.S. medical institutions to learn about the market and discover opportunities for expansion. Register??? ?https://lnkd.in/gUxSAf5H?| #BioTech #MedTech #LifeSciences #GlobalCollaboration #Startups

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our climate technology Ambassador event! A panel of experts from CarbonCapture Inc., the Law Office of Michelle De Blasi, the ASU Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory and Pangaea Ventures explored key trends, emerging opportunities, infrastructure needs and policies shaping the sector's future in Greater Phoenix. Speakers included: – Adrian Corless (Carbon Capture) – Michelle De Blasi (Law Office of Michelle De Blasi) – Gary Dirks (ASU Global Futures Laboratory, ASU LightWorks) – Chris Erickson (Pangaea Ventures) – Chris Camacho (moderator) Read more in our new report: https://lnkd.in/gKG6fXFk | #GreaterPHXtogether #Sustainability #ClimateTech #ClimateTechReport

When businesses support local art, they strengthen culture, community and the economy. Inspired by GPEC’s rotating local art exhibit, Goodmans is showcasing local talent in its newly remodeled showroom, demonstrating how creativity and commerce intersect. Read more on how businesses can drive economic impact while supporting local art. #CreativeEconomy #BusinessAndArt #EconomicGrowth #AZArt #SupportLocalArt

Maricopa Community College District, supported by MDM2, has applied for the National Science Foundation (NSF) ExLENT Program to boost innovation, build a diverse workforce pipeline and expand advanced manufacturing in Arizona’s medical device sector. Learn more????Glendale Community College West Pharmaceutical Services Arizona Commerce Authority Arizona BioIndustry Association (AZBio) City of Phoenix | #Bioscience #Manufacturing #Innovation #WorkforceDevelopment

The State of Black Arizona’s new Volume V Progress Metrics Dashboard is a powerful step toward advancing equity and opportunity across our region. This tool delivers real-time data on key factors like education, economic opportunity, healthcare, infrastructure and civic life — providing insights to drive meaningful, data-backed progress for Black Arizonans. #SBAZ #CommunityProgress #DataDrivenChange #EconomicOpportunity #StateofBlackArizona