Greater Phoenix Economic Council

06/12/2026

At NAIOP Arizona Chapter's Energy Economic Forecast today, industry experts discussed Arizona's evolving energy portfolio and powering the state's future.

This important conversation featured: Ted Geisler (President & CEO, Arizona Public Service - APS), Jim Pratt (General Manager & CEO, Salt River Project) and Justin Brown (President & CEO, Southwest Gas Corporation).

06/11/2026

Thank you to our outgoing council chairs for their commitment to advancing Greater Phoenix:
- Outgoing CBC Chair Tonya Lively (Commonwealth Land Title National Commercial Services)
- Outgoing EDDT Chair Jaye O’Donnell (City of Mesa, Arizona Government)

Your leadership has been instrumental in ensuring the future of our region's competitiveness.

06/10/2026

What’s one way Greater Phoenix is responding to the semiconductor boom and the need for certified technicians? TSMC is partnering with universities like Arizona State University , Northern Arizona University and Grand Canyon University to meet the growing need of semiconductors — a need that could create 20,000 jobs in Arizona in the next decade.

Read more about the program from azfamily 3TV CBS 5:

Industry leaders say chipmaking could add more than 20,000 jobs in Arizona throughout the course of the next decade.

06/10/2026

Congratulations to City of Tempe Government-based GammaTile on raising $100M in funding. GT Medical Technologies develops groundbreaking solutions for the treatment of operable brain tumors, highlighting the robust bioscience ecosystem thriving right here in Greater Phoenix.

/PRNewswire/ -- GT Medical Technologies, Inc., a medical device company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with brain tumors, today announced the...

06/10/2026

10 YEARS! 🌟

GPEC’s Senior Data Scientist, Albert Stanton, is a bridge between Greater Phoenix’s AI innovation community and businesses across the region. As part of the Research & Analytics team, he led the creation of the Economic Monitor, a tool that tracks economics health and trends in Greater Phoenix and the United States.

One decade, and a lot of innovation. Congratulations, Albert! 🎉

06/08/2026

"I expected just a hot desert, but Arizona is so much more than I ever imagined."

Meet Marketing & Communications Intern Rajeshwari Kaul! 👋 She is pursuing her Master's in Global Management at Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management after moving to Greater Phoenix last year. In her free time, you can catch her exploring the region's unique landscapes or sharing good local food with friends.

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Learn about what Rajeshwari Kaul, a Marketing & Communications intern at GPEC, appreciates most about Greater Phoenix.

06/07/2026

Happy 72nd birthday to City of Peoria, Arizona Government! Home to Amkor Technology, Inc.'s $7B advanced packaging facility and world-class spring training at the Peoria Sports Complex, the city has grown into a hub for innovation, economic growth and quality of life. Photo credit: City of Peoria

Learn more: https://www.peoriaed.com/ |

06/04/2026

Congratulations, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies! We attended the unveiling of the company's new brand alongside its new headquarters in Phoenix. This investment underscores Honeywell Aerospace's commitment to Greater Phoenix's future as a global hub for aerospace, defense and innovation.

06/04/2026

Exploring Greater Phoenix for your next expansion or relocation? Our AI chatbot by Botco.ai can answer questions about economic conditions, workforce data, operating costs, incentives and infrastructure in real time.

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GPEC is Greater Phoenix's regional economic development organization. We assist those in starting or relocating their bu

06/03/2026

At our State of the Region Ambassador Event, Sylvain Leduc, executive VP and director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco spoke about the economic forces shaping Greater Phoenix's competitiveness.

Thanks to everyone who showed up in-person and virtually for the presentation and panel!