Building Arizona’s Economic Development Community
AAED serves as the unified voice for responsible economic development through education, advocacy, and statewide collaboration.
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PHOENIX, ARIZ. (September 29, 2026) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) presented 9 Golden Prospector Awards and 16 Awards of Merit to recognize...
Building Connections That Last How accelerators can create pathways into regional economies By Eric Moreno, Director of Knowledge Enterprise Health Partnerships,...
3 Fun Facts I enjoy learning about the stories behind projects. Not just what is being built, but why it matters to the people who will use it. I truly love to travel....
July 2026 Member Spotlight Marissa Garnett Economic Development Project Manager, Town of Queen Creek Where are you originally from and what brought you to Arizona? I'm...
3 Fun Facts At home, I have a rockstar wife and a crazy, entertaining 2-year old son with our second on the way this December! I love sports – I used to play baseball,...
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AAED is impacting the economic development industry through invaluable initiatives and opportunities for its members statewide.
