On Feb. 23, Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), spoke to members of Valley Partnership about the ACA’s successful economic development efforts, the billions of…
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) announced its much-anticipated annual golf tournament, the 1972 Groovy Golf Tournament, taking place on March 29, 2024. Ranking Arizona: Top 10 public golf courses…
During her 2023 International State of the State address, Gov. Katie Hobbs highlighted Arizona’s No. 1 national ranking in foreign direct investment (FDI) for the second year in a row,…
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) announced its milestone 50th-anniversary celebration during the upcoming Spring Conference. Themed “Navigating the Next 50 Years: Stand Tall, Be Strong, Lead the Way,”…
The Arizona Legislature gaveled into its regular session on Monday, January 8, 2024. As 2024 is an election year, legislators expect a shorter session, leaving more time to campaign for…
Arizona is the nation’s sixth-largest state by area and offers residents a varied geography to enjoy, such as the world’s largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the north and the…
The City of Mesa garnered two honors as the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) presented its annual Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) Awards at the spring conference in…
Continuing the late Arizona Senator John McCain’s legacy, Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act to support the Rio Reimagined Project by authorizing the Urban Waters Federal…
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) honored three legislators at the Wesley Bolin Plaza at the Arizona State Capitol on Monday for their commitment and support in growing Arizona’s…
The pandemic’s effects on global supply chains exposed vulnerabilities that have caused a reconsideration of the United States’ reliance on overseas goods. This shifting of tectonic plates, as Chris Camacho,…
Arizona drew the eyes of the world in 2022 as businesses made record investments and high-tech industries surged. “Made in Arizona” became an oft-repeated slogan with manufacturing breakthroughs across industries…
Ever since the Great Recession exposed the weaknesses of Arizona’s economy, leaders have made a concerted effort to diversify the types of businesses operating in the state. That endeavor has…
