Arizona’s Unified Economic Development Voice

The mission of AAED is to serve as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development through professional education, public policy, and collaboration.

Arizona Association for Economic Development Releases 2025 State of Economic Development Report

by | Aug 5, 2025 | AAED News | 0 Comments

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (August 4, 2025) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has released its fourth annual State of Economic Development Report, providing...

#GTK Emerging Leader: TJ Coulter

by | Jul 30, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles | 0 Comments

3 Fun Facts I love to travel – 18 countries visited thus far, many more to go! Acted in a Fox Spanish TV show (even though my Spanish is very limited) I have been...

#GTK Emerging Leader: Alex Hernandez

by | Jun 9, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles | 0 Comments

3 Fun Facts I was born in Compton, California, a place that continues to be an important part of who I am. I've had the opportunity to meet a few notable NBA players,...

AAED Announces 2025-2026 Officers and Board Members

by | Jun 2, 2025 | AAED News | 0 Comments

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (June 3, 2025) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has welcomed new members to the organization’s Executive Committee and Board of...

AAED CEO Selected as 2025 Flinn-Brown Fellow

by | May 19, 2025 | AAED News | 0 Comments

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (May 19, 2025) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), Arizona’s unified voice for economic development professionals, is pleased to...

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