Who Joined as PCA Members from July thru September 2023!

PCA hits 300 Members! In addition to our recent 40th Anniversary celebration, the other big news was that we passed the long-awaited benchmark of more than 300 Members in our roster. ??

As our Immediate Past Chair, Mo Stein, remarked during our event at Arizona Center recently, our diversifying membership has grown in ways unimaginable four decades prior.

This roundup of those who joined in the last several months represents a Member base that promises to make our organization even stronger in the years ahead. ??

To another 40 Years of Impact!

New Members from July through September 2023: Arizona Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Inc. , Arizona Coyotes Foundation, Arizona Educational Foundation , Brownstone Spa AZ, GPECC - Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce , HopeKids , Intersection Development , Kiterocket , Nina A. , The Phoenix Theatre Company , Sounds of Autism, inc , Stardust & Sage , Tap That Downtown, Thompson Parking & Mobility Consultants

??: Why did you/your company become a Member?

??: GPECC - Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce would like to coordinate with our fellow member organizations to give our Members a more prominent voice and to work together to make Phoenix a better place for our community.

??: Tap That Downtown that Downtown believes a thriving #DTPHX benefits everyone, from residents and businesses to visitors. A shared vision of building a more dynamic and sustainable Downtown aligns perfectly with our vision. Together, we can make a more significant impact on our community's development.

??: Kiterocket was a Member, pre-COVID, and have re-joined. We like involvement in local initiatives and want to get to know local businesses in the area. We are headquartered here, so it makes perfect sense to help support the area’s ongoing development.

??: Sounds of Autism, inc became a Member because of a 12-year collaboration with Brandon Ramsey . He wanted to help us grow within Phoenix and the surrounding area, and this would be a great opportunity to begin that process.

??: What are your goals for the membership?

??: Arizona Educational Foundation ' vision is “giving Arizona public education the shine it deserves.” Being part of PCA keeps us connected to the needs, successes, and unique challenges experienced by urban schools, educators, and administrators who serve them. ?

??: We strive to enhance the quality of life throughout Arizona, supporting organizations and programs that promote access to education, health and wellness, and economic advancement for underserved and diverse communities.

??: HopeKids ' goal is to partner with like-minded businesses, organizations, and nonprofits that hope to impact the lives of children with life-threatening?medical conditions positively.

??: How do you hope to impact and engage with the community?

??: ARIZONA COYOTES FOUNDATION wants to expand and integrate our Community Impact programs into the Phoenix community. Our programs are robust and broad across various areas, including early childhood literacy, entrepreneurship, youth development, DEI, and youth hockey development.

??: HopeKids always aims to impact the lives of children and families with our programming and positively impact the communities we serve. Connecting with other Members allows more people to hear about our incredible services for families with a child with a life-threatening illness. Further, we look forward to inviting others in the Downtown Community to volunteer, hosting a hope-filled event, or sponsoring an event.?

???: Each of Intersection Development 's projects is more than just space to live, work, or serve food and drinks. Each project is an environment of its own, a place and space for people, art, culture, and entertainment to connect and create unique shared experiences!

??: We have liked our collaborations with various groups in the PCA (such as their affiliate, Downtown Phoenix Inc. ) and help to support their efforts. We want to actively participate in the many initiatives that PCA drives to help support Downtown’s success.

??: Autism is the largest diagnosis in the US, and it’s just as big in AZ.?Our At-Risk population is growing, but the support and resources are very behind.? We work daily to seek out safe, vetted solutions for our families in need.? With our networking efforts, we can offer our families, community, Responders, and Educational leaders solutions when they support families in need.

??: What attracted your company to Downtown Phoenix?

???: Phoenix is still a very young city creating its name. With that, there is a great priority?on maintaining the culture community and growing local talent. Downtown is a very focused area fostering creativity, innovative design, and crafting connective environments!

??: We first located here in the Warehouse District back in 2006. We loved the vibe. We’re now in the very cool Luhrs Tower building. We love being part of this community and appreciate all the changes to happen during our time in and around this area.