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.

AAED Presents 2024 Golden Prospector Awards

by | Oct 29, 2024 | Media Release | 0 Comments

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (October 29, 2024) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) presented 13 Golden Prospector Awards and seven Awards of Merit to recognize...

#GTK Emerging Leader: Ryan Wissmann

by | Aug 30, 2024 | Emerging Leaders Profiles | 0 Comments

3 Fun Facts I have a master’s degree in economic development. From my time in the profession, it’s very common that outside of the Southeastern part of the U.S., people...

#GTK Emerging Leader: Claire Bruns

by | Jul 8, 2024 | Emerging Leaders Profiles | 0 Comments

3 Fun Facts I am an Arizona native. I played on the GCU Women’s Softball Team. I love to bake. What's a recent economic development/career win you experienced? A key...

AAED Announces New Officers and Board Members for 2024-2025

by | Jul 1, 2024 | Media Release | 0 Comments

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (July 1, 2024) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has announced its new officers for 2024-2025. The Executive Committee includes...

#GTK Emerging Leader: Fiona Onyango

by | Jun 8, 2024 | Emerging Leaders Profiles | 0 Comments

3 Fun Facts I was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. My favorite podcast is ‘This is Uncomfortable’- The show is about life, culture, and society. If I were to be...

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