WESTMARC

The West Valley's public, private and educational sector partnership.
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WESTMARC is committed to our members’ success and to our mission of enhancing economic development and promoting quality of life in the West Valley.

05/29/2026

Cheers to everyone who joined us for May's Hot Topic: Workforce Ready! We appreciate the great conversation and engagement around aligning education and talent seekers to support the future of the West Valley workforce.

A special thank you to our sponsors, the City of Peoria and Estrella Mountain Community College, for helping make this event possible. Your support allows us to continue bringing together leaders and decision-makers to drive meaningful change.

See you in August for our next Hot Topic!

05/28/2026

It's another beautiful morning at Peoria's Rio Vista Recreation Center for this month's WESTMARC Hot Topic breakfast!

We have a high-powered and insightful panel diving into the West Valley Workforce and how we can align the education and curriculum processes with the needs of our West Valley businesses and talent seekers.

Thank you to all of our attendees and to our sponsors, City of Peoria, Arizona and Estrella Mountain Community College for making today's discussion possible!

05/27/2026

💡DID YOU KNOW?💡

WESTMARC's Legislative Breakfast is Non-Partisan! We invite legislators from both sides of the aisle to collaborate on this important day of policy updates. We leave room for all in attendance to celebrate progress for the state of Arizona and the West Valley and offer insights into key policy wins, ongoing challenges, and lessons learned from the 2026 session.

Register Today!
https://www.westmarc.org/2026_legislative_breakfast

📅July 9th, 2026
⏰️8-10:30am
📍Buckeye City Hall East - The Landing

05/25/2026

Today, WESTMARC joins our West Valley community and the nation in pausing to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Wishing our members, partners, and West Valley neighbors a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

📜Introducing the 2026 Legislative Breakfast 📜

Our next signature event is on the horizon 🌅Join WESTMARC for an annual forum convening regional leaders and policymakers to reflect on the outcomes of Arizona’s most recent legislative session. Featuring leaders from diverse perspectives, we will face emerging issues and future priorities shaping Arizona’s economic competitiveness, infrastructure, and quality of life.

🗓️July 9th, 2026
⏱️8-10:30am
📍Buckeye City Hall East - The Landing

Register Today! 👉️ https://www.westmarc.org/2026_legislative_breakfast

05/20/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Register! ⏰⁠Our next Hot Topic is a week away!

Featuring:
✨️Moderator Trevor Stokes - Pathway2Careers
Dr. Ed Slover - GCU
Rey Rivera - Estrella Mountain Community College
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Don’t miss the May Hot Topic—a dynamic discussion on how K-12, higher education, and employers are collaborating to prepare students for careers in healthcare, IT, and skilled trades.
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📅 Date: May 28, 2026⁠
⏰ Time: 8:00am-10:00am⁠
📍 Location: Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd. Peoria, AZ 85381 ⁠
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Seats are limited, and registration closes soon!⁠
👉 https://www.westmarc.org/hot-topics-may

05/19/2026

🩺Keynote Announcement! 🩺Heading up our programming for the 2026 Healthcare Summit is our keynote speaker: Meaghan Kramer, Senior Policy Advisor for the Office of Governor Katie Hobbs

Join us for a discussion on the future of healthcare in Arizona and the nation that will cover affordability, Medicaid reform & a new era of AI integration. Join regional leaders, healthcare professionals, policymakers, innovators, and community stakeholders to take on long‑term wellness for our growing region.

🗓️June 12th, 2026
⏰️8am-12pm
🗺️Midwestern University

Register Today! https://www.westmarc.org/2026-healthcare-summit

05/18/2026

Get Ready! Best of the West nominations open June 1st 💫

Soon you'll be able to submit the shining stars that you think are driving the West Valley forward in the following categories:

⭐️Economic Engine
⭐️Excellence in Education and Workforce Development
⭐️Excellence in Innovation
⭐️Quality of Life Enhancement

Start gathering your photos, stories, and glowing reviews for your favorite West Valley movers and shakers. Stay tuned for more resources on how to better refine your submissions coming soon!

05/15/2026

A HUGE thank you to all of our incredible attendees and sponsors for making the Economic Development Summit a success yesterday!
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Your support helped bring together leaders, innovators, and partners from across the West Valley for a day of meaningful conversations around transportation, power, and the future of our cities.⁠
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Because of your partnership, WESTMARC continues to create gatherings that inspire collaboration and drive progress. We truly appreciate your commitment to strengthening our community.⁠
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We couldn’t have done it without you—thank you!⁠
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05/13/2026

👩🏻‍🏫Join us for May's Hot Topic: Workforce Ready: Aligning Education with Industry Needs👩🏻‍🏫

A special thank you to our sponsors, the City of Peoria and Estrella Mountain Community College, for helping make conversations like this possible. Their support fuels meaningful dialogue and impactful connections in our region.

Interested in getting your organization in the room and in front of key leaders? Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Elevate your visibility, connect with decision-makers, and be part of the momentum shaping our communities.

📩 Visit https://www.westmarc.org/sponsor-a-hot-topic/ or contact Emily Striffler at [email protected] to learn more and secure your sponsorship!

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