Greater Phoenix Economic Council

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At our State of the Region Amb. Event, Sylvain Leduc, executive VP & director of research at @sffed spoke about the economic forces shaping #GreaterPHX's competitiveness.

Thanks to everyone who showed up in-person & virtually for the presentation & panel! #Economy

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Check out these pieces from our 'A New Way To See #GreaterPHX' gallery.

See the full exhibit! ➡️ https://t.co/4M15zX7TJt | #ANewWayToCity #ArtExhibit

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Our team was proud to volunteer w/ @StMarysFoodBank today.

DYK #GreaterPHX is home to the world's first food bank? Founded in @cityofphoenixaz in 1967, St. Mary's pioneered the modern model of rescuing surplus food from grocery stores & farms to distribute to those in need.

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Today, we got a behind-the-scenes look at one of @NASCAR's premier venues in @AZAvondale. From the racetrack and garage to suites and event spaces, we explored a truly iconic racing location.

A huge thank you to Latasha Causey and Phoenix Raceway team for hosting!

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Arts and culture help a region grow. Our "A New Way To See Greater Phoenix" exhibit opening sparked a meaningful conversation about how arts and culture drive talent, investment and livability across our region.

Read the recap of the panel event here⬇️
https://t.co/Lokfw107dC

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Ranked the 8th-best sports city in the U.S. w/ the highest concentration of sports venues in the world, #GreaterPHX the region is perfect for hosting iconic events like the @SuperBowl, NCAA Final Four & @Fiesta_Bowl. https://t.co/FBVxqN2MrY

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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. https://t.co/VF6j5TIfcj

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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

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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
https://t.co/gFDosg3BAu

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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. https://t.co/TQBPuJ85ca

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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. https://t.co/53kBwl6Ef5

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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 https://t.co/HC09AfGQNx

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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

https://t.co/L1Hmfe5g8u

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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

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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. https://t.co/wnG0eBhuu8

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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: https://t.co/8nDmHLFwxP

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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.

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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.

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“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! https://t.co/X7ekNbmzJR

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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 https://t.co/bpRrXtjHbn