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.

Evaluating data resources in economic development

by | Apr 1, 2025 | Media Release | 0 Comments

Data is at the heart of economic development. It enables practitioners and decision-makers to craft strategies that drive business attraction, workforce development and...

Member Spotlight: Nancy Sanders

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March 2025 Member Spotlight Nancy Sanders Program Director – Maricopa Small Business Development Center, Maricopa Community Colleges Where are you originally from? I...

#GTK Emerging Leader: Johnny Young

by | Mar 31, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles | 0 Comments

3 Fun Facts I am irrationally terrified by crocodilians. Steve Irwin is still my hero. My home is currently out-numbered pets to people due to the stray cat &...

The first half of the 2020s brought tremendous growth to Arizona. Will it last?

by | Feb 25, 2025 | Media Release | 0 Comments

The opening years of the decade marked a time of change in Arizona’s economy. The COVID-19 pandemic dumped cold water on the office market as companies scrambled to...

Member Spotlight: Eric Sterner

by | Feb 25, 2025 | Media Release | 0 Comments

February 2025 Member Spotlight Eric Sterner Principal and Co-Founder, LAST Architects What inspired you to become an architect, and how did you decide to start your own...

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