“West Valley – Full Speed Ahead” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) June luncheon.   It will be held on July 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix.

The speakers will be Greg Byres, multi-modal planning director for the Arizona Department of Transportation, and Bob Hazlett, senior engineering project manager for the Maricopa Association of Governments. 

The pair will share insight into how transportation and other infrastructure improvements are helping shape the economic development efforts in the West Valley.

The cost of the luncheon is $45 for AAED members, $65 for non-members and $75 for late registrants. To register, visit www.aaed.com/event/july10.  The registration deadline is Thursday, July 5 at noon. Vegetarian meals must be requested in advance. For more information, call AAED at (602) 240-AAED (2233), or visit www.aaed.com.

AAED, founded in 1974, has a mission to serve as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development through an effective program of professional education, public policy and collaboration.