Category: Economy
GPEC: Plans To Revive The Economy
Look past the Valley’s long, slow climb out of a difficult recession to the next 10, 20, even 100 years and you see a potential hotbed of wealth and productivity: a regional economy that has diversified from its traditional reliance … Continue reading
Arizona Tourism Industry Has A Billion-Dollar Impact On Economy
Economic engine: Arizona tourism industry packs an economic punch of $17.7 billion yearly Tourism is one of the largest industries in Arizona, but it isn’t just about hotels and golf courses. Its direct economic impact of $17.7 billion has helped … Continue reading
Civil Discourse: What, How And Why Now?
It seems to be the topic of many conversations these days. But what is civil discourse, and how can we achieve it? More importantly, why has the call become increasingly louder for a concerted effort to find a different way … Continue reading
GPEC Leads Cooperative Effort To Draw More ‘Clean Tech’ Industry To Arizona
Insight into innovation: GPEC leads cooperative effort to draw more ‘clean tech’ industry to Arizona Green technology is still a relatively small part of Arizona’s economy, but its potential for growth is a bright spot on the state’s horizon. “At … Continue reading
GPEC’s Barry Broome Outlines Plan To Attract More High-Paying Jobs
Roadmap for the future: GPEC President Barry Broome outlines plan to attract more high-paying jobs, keep the ones we have The Greater Phoenix Economic Council ( GPEC ) is beginning 2012 with an updated roadmap, the first leg of a … Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson, Russo And Steele Draw Visitors, Pump Money Into Valley Economy
Economic Engines: Classic car auctions — Barrett-Jackson and Russo and Steele — draw visitors, pump money into Valley economy If Steppenwolf was performing in the Valley this month, the band might want to tinker with the lyrics to “Born to … Continue reading
Economic Forecast: Arizona, U.S. to Show Improvement in 2012
Improvement in both the Arizona and U.S. economies can be expected next year, but full recovery is still a few years away. That’s according to experts who spoke Wednesday at the 48th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon, co-sponsored by ASU’s W.P. Carey … Continue reading
Gilbert’s Strategic Economic Development Plan To Focus On Science, Technology
Economic Development Plan The Gilbert, Ariz., Economic Development Office (EDO) is actively developing a strategic plan to attract companies and researchers from around the world to its community. Operating under a mandate from its town council, the EDO organized citizen … Continue reading
Coalition For Affordable Solar Energy Concerned Arizona Jobs At Stake
The Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy (CASE) and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) are concerned that jobs will be lost in Arizona due to the SolarWorld anti-trade petition. Arizona is the third-largest employer in solar-related fields in America with … Continue reading
Corporate Giving More Discriminating, But Still Charitable
Like the economy, a dip in corporate giving appears to have bottomed out, but that charitable landscape has changed both for givers and receivers. Corporations are re-evaluating which not-for-profit organizations they support, and in some cases businesses are providing more … Continue reading
Black Friday Deals And Cyber Monday Madness
It’s all about Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals this Thanksgiving, but what about deals before Black Friday? Plenty of retailers, such as Target, Toys ‘R’ Us and Amazon.com, have already kicked off the holiday season with incredibly low prices … Continue reading
Arizona Forward Hopes To Preserve Parks, Open Land
As one of the earliest pioneers of sustainability in the Valley, Valley Forward has had an Arizona presence for 42 years. The organization’s focus on land use and open space, air quality, water, energy and transportation has grown immensely since … Continue reading
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