Meet Katie Hurst, new executive director for AAED
In September, the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) selected Katie Hurst as its new executive director. AZRE magazine sat down with Hurst to learn more about her career path…

In September, the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) selected Katie Hurst as its new executive director. AZRE magazine sat down with Hurst to learn more about her career path…
Pickleball pandemonium is sweeping the country, with local sports stars Larry Fitzgerald and Devin Booker signing on as owners of Arizona’s Major League Pickleball franchise. Parks around the Valley are…
A bird’s eye view of Greater Phoenix today reveals a much-changed metropolitan area since the turn of century. New freeways, homes and businesses populate Arizona’s major population center, despite the economic…
On July 23, Elon Musk announced that the popular social media site Twitter — which he purchased for $44 billion in October 2022 — was being rebranded as X. This…
When COVID-19 made being in an office unsafe, many employees found themselves in a novel working environment — their spare room, couch or kitchen table. As the public health crisis…
Over the past few years, construction businesses in Arizona have been busy breaking ground and cutting ribbons. But that storm of activity — along with national economic trends — has…
Maricopa County continues to be a hotspot for population growth, with the U.S. Census Bureau reporting that the county remained the largest-gaining in the nation in 2022, adding 56,831 residents…
Renting an apartment in Greater Phoenix has become an increasingly costly endeavor since the onset of the pandemic. Zillow reports that as of July, the typical monthly rent in Phoenix…
As of this writing, the Arizona State Legislature has yet to adjourn sine die, but just because the session isn’t over doesn’t mean that all problems affecting residents and businesses…
On Aug. 10, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema spoke to members of the Greater Phoenix Chamber about her recent legislative accomplishments and the importance of bipartisanship to getting things done in Congress. Arizona,…
Located in the northwest region of Greater Phoenix, the City of El Mirage is home to approximately 35,000 people living within its 10-square-mile boundary. While El Mirage may be small…
On Aug. 3, commercial real estate leaders gathered for the 9th annual AZRE Forum to share their thoughts for a mid-year industry update. Sandra Watson, president and CEO of Arizona…