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Greater Phoenix Economic Council
International Trade and Development
Phoenix, AZ 22,491 followers
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About us
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), globally recognized as a top economic development organization (EDO), works to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for the competitiveness of Greater Phoenix. A data-driven regional EDO, GPEC works with 22 member communities, Maricopa and Pinal counties, and more than 220 private investors to accomplish its mission and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 35 years GPEC has fueled the regional economy by helping more than 1,000 companies, creating nearly 190,000 jobs and $69.4 billion in capital investment. For more information about GPEC and how we can assist your businesses, visit www.gpec.org.
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https://www.gpec.org
External link for Greater Phoenix Economic Council
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Phoenix, AZ
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- Economic Development, Business Attraction, Marketing and Communications, Research and Strategy, and Competitiveness
Locations
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2 N Central Ave Suite 2500
Phoenix, AZ 85004, US
Employees at Greater Phoenix Economic Council
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Chris Richardson
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Tobias Lofstrand
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Sheila Kloefkorn
CEO/President, KEO Marketing Inc | Top 100 Global Marketing Leader Helping CEOs remove themselves from marketing and sales so their companies scale…
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Brad Vynalek
Partner, Attorney, Commercial Litigator, and President at Quarles & Brady LLP | Legal Strategist, Innovator and Trusted Business Counselor
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Arizona is among the top 10 states for small business growth, with a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and ideal business environment. OnDeck | #SmallBusiness #AZSmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessGrowth
Arizona among Top 10 states for small business growth - AZ Big Media
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Congratulations to Kiran Avancha, PhD, a valued MDM2 Steering Committee member, for being featured on Becker's Healthcare list of the nation’s top 36 Chief Innovation Officers of 2024! Learn more about Kiran and the other leaders recognized. ⬇️
36 chief innovation officers to know | 2024
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One of the largest and most vibrant startup communities in the U.S., Greater Phoenix's startup and VC landscape is thriving, with top-notch talent attraction, a rapidly growing number of venture funds and extensive entrepreneurial support. More on the region's startup and VC momentum. ⬇️ #AZStartups
Why startups and VCs should bet on Greater Phoenix
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The GITEX GLOBAL/Expand North Star team is coming to Arizona to host a pitch competition and discover the region's most innovative tech startups on January 13! Register for a change to showcase your company: https://lu.ma/vqsvxhub. | GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World | #PitchCompetition #AZStartups
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🚀 Arizona Pitch Competition – Apply Now! Dubai Government is coming to Arizona to host an in-person exclusive Arizona Pitch Competition. Are you a Seed, Series A, or later-stage startup ready to elevate your company? Join us on January 13th, 2024, at Vensure Employer Solutions HQ in Chandler, AZ, for an opportunity to pitch your innovation, attract investors, and secure strategic partnerships. Why Apply? • 🌐 Network with top investors, family offices, and industry leaders. • 🤝 Access exclusive high-level meetings with government officials, accelerators, and incubators. • 🚀 Showcase your company to global stakeholders and potential partners. Previous competitions have led to funding, partnerships, and unmatched exposure. This time, Arizona—a growing hub for tech, innovation, and sustainability—sets the stage. Who Should Apply? If your startup operates in tech, AI, energy, sustainability, drones, fintech, biotech, blockchain, MedTech, or other high-impact industries, this is your chance to shine. Event Details: 📅 Date: January 13th, 2024 📍 Location: VensureHR HQ, Chandler, AZ 🤝 Networking Happy Hour with top investors and ecosystem leaders. How to Apply: Submit your application by January 10th, 2025: ➡️ Apply Here. https://lnkd.in/dJyJJY2f Only 10 startups will be selected to pitch in front of key decision-makers. ➡️ Attendee registration: https://lu.ma/vqsvxhub Tag a founder who should apply and follow us for updates! #PitchCompetition #Startups #Innovation #ArizonaTech #VentureCapital #BusinessGrowth Anthony Kennada Chris Camacho Alex Koupal Jack Selby Jessica Pacheco Christopher Fox Daniela Santangelo Sandra Watson Melissa Lamson Katie Sieker GITEX EUROPE GITEX Impact GITEX AFRICA GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World Expand North Star Zach Ferres Zach Leverenz Donna Kennedy Don Fotsch Andrew Kolikoff Andrew Bart Aaron Bare Forbes Shannon Mark A. Paratore Mike Zayonc Michael Zajas, MRED Geoffrey Ossias Nima Nojoumi Thomas Barr Thomas Schumann VensureHR Canada Vensure Employer Solutions Thomas Rock Lindsay, CPCU Alex Campos Dan Costello Rick Stoddard Jeff Erickson Gavin Christensen
Expand North Star
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We're hiring a Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications to support marketing strategies, drive brand and messaging consistency and more. Pass along this opportunity if you know someone who would be a good fit for this leadership position. #GreaterPHXtogether #Hiring #MarketingandCommunications #EconomicDevelopment
Economic Development Jobs in Greater Phoenix | GPEC
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Happy holidays from our team to yours! We hope your season has been filled with joy. #GreaterPHXtogether
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"I've sailed around the world and there's this culture here that doesn't exist anywhere else." Read Dylan James Seeman's full feature for more on his experience as a Greater Phoenix artist. ⬇️ #AZArt #LocalArt #SupportLocalArt #AZArtists #ArtExhibit #AZArtistFeature #ArtistFeature
Arizona artist spotlight: Dylan James Seeman | GPEC
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It's official: Amkor Technology, Inc. Arizona will receive up to $407M in Chips Act funding to support its planned $2B advanced semiconductor packaging facility in City of Peoria, Arizona, creating over 4K local jobs. U.S. Department of Commerce | #CHIPSAct #Semiconductor #AZSemiconductor #AdvancedManufacturing
Biden-Harris Administration Announces CHIPS Incentives Award with Amkor Technology to Bring End-to-End Chip Production to the U.S.
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