Greater Phoenix Economic Council

The Economic Monitor has been recognized with a @bizfacilities EDO Award! 🎉 Our upgraded Monitor delivers daily updates on regional, state & national indicators, w/ interactive graphs & an AI-powered summary that puts #GreaterPHX's data into perspective. businessfacilities.com/presenting-the…

Thank you to @arizonapbs for taking our Certified Ambassadors behind the scenes for a tour today! As we explored their recording & production spaces, we learned about their workforce initiatives, original programming & partnership w/ @ASU. #AZPBS

European investment in Phoenix transforms the region into a global hub for semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and high-tech innovation. Here's a look. #phoenix #phoenixeconomy #arizonaeconomy #GPEC azbigmedia.com/business/europ…

Water security underpins #GreaterPHX's competitiveness. AZ, CA & NV's new agreement for Colorado River conservation provides stability for Lower Basin communities, businesses & industries while setting precedent for cooperative planning w/ the Upper Basin. gpec.org/news/press-rel…

7 #GreaterPHX communities made the @usnews Best Places to Live list! ⭐ @GilbertYourTown, @cityofchandler, @TownofQC, @PeoriaAZ, @scottsdaleazgov, @AZsurprise & @goodyearazgov earned top rankings based on job market, value, quality of life & desirability. bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2…

Since 2015, 142 European companies have expanded to #GreaterPHX, investing $8.1B & creating 15K jobs. At our latest Ambassador Event, leaders from ASM, @ASMLcompany & @kudelski explored what's driving that momentum. ⬇️ #International gpec.org/blog/ambassado…

Happy 114th birthday, @cityofchandler! ⭐ Founded in 1912, the city has evolved from agricultural roots into a national hub for innovation & tech. Chandler is home to global semiconductor leaders like @intel, @MicrochipTech, @NXP & more! @ChandlerEconDev chandleraz.gov/business/econo…

Thanks to those who attended the opening of 'A New Way To See #GreaterPHX'! The evening featured a panel w/ voices from Art State AZ, Eros Works & @dbgphx on how art drives the economy & shapes how the region is experienced locally & globally. #ANewWayToCity

Congrats to @scottsdaleazgov-based @equipifi on raising $34M to scale its flexible payment infrastructure for banks & credit unions! The round was led by @leftlanecap w/ continued participation from investors including @phxventures. equipifi.com/seriesb?hsCtaA…

GREATER PHOENIX IS… Technology. 💡 #GreaterPHX is a proving ground for innovation, w/ 135K+ tech jobs, $1.2B+ in annual VC investment & major expansions from @amazon, @Apple, @Google, @intel, @Microsoft, @Waymo & more. See the @PHXSkyHarbor mural: gpec.org/news/press-rel…

Manager Julie Ries attended @WebSummit in Vancouver this week, one of the largest tech conferences in the world. W/ deep showcases in AI, climate tech & clean energy innovation, the conference reinforced #GreaterPHX's connections to the global startup innovation ecosystem.

We welcomed @biotech_gov to #GreaterPHX for a biotech, national security & regional innovation summit. The event featured panels on public-private partnership, venture funding & workforce in the age of AI & tours of regional assets like @PHXBioCore, @ASUBiodesign & @MayoClinicAZ.

“This isn’t a normal economic development campaign" @chrismackayaz joined @stnphx to talk about #ANewWayToCity. Thanks to our founding members: @AZRegents, @apsFYI, @Dbacks, Carlisle, @Carvana, Copper Sky Capital, @SRPconnect & Player 15 Group! stntv.com/community-impa…

Regional branding is critical to competitiveness. SVP of Research & Analytics Kristen Stephenson explores how #ANewWayToCity is working to shift the perception of #GreaterPHX in a new piece for @_AAED. ⬇️ #ANWTC #EconDev aaed.com/the-importance…

#ANewWayToCity is changing the way the world sees #GreaterPHX. From semiconductor leaders & AI startups to beloved music venues & best-in-class restaurants, the platform tells the region's story through the people & businesses shaping it. @axios ⬇️ axios.com/local/phoenix/…

Looking for a hands-on opportunity to be a part of #GreaterPHX's growth? We're seeking an intern to support our Research & Analytics team by analyzing economic data, tracking industry trends & more. ⬇️ gpec.org/careers/resear…

Congrats to @CityofPhoenixAZ-based Basata on raising $21M to scale its AI-powered healthcare operations platform! The company deploys AI agents that automate administrative workflows for healthcare providers. @phxventures thesaasnews.com/news/basata-ra…

#EconDev reaches its full potential when quality of life is at the center of the work. #GreaterPHX's 22 communities each bring something unique, creating a blend of lifestyle, culture & opportunity across the region. ⬇️ @IEDCtweets | #EconDevWeek gpec.org/living-here/?u…

GREATER PHOENIX IS… Sustainable. 🌱 Ranked the No. 6 U.S. metro for sustainability w/ one of the nation’s highest EV adoption rates, #GreaterPHX is leading the transition to a more resilient future. See the full @PHXSkyHarbor installation: gpec.org/news/press-rel…

Congrats to United Foods International on the grand opening of its second #GreaterPHX manufacturing facility! 🎉 The new 126k-sq.-ft. facility in @cityofphoenixaz will more than double UFI's production in AZ. gpec.org/news/press-rel… | #International