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.

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...

#GTK Emerging Leader: Eric Prochnow

by | Feb 12, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles | 0 Comments

3 Fun Facts My fiancé and I have been on the jumbotron at many major sporting events, including the 2023 World Series (Go Dbacks!) I can recite most Will Ferrell movies...

Buckeye’s Healthcare Attraction Journey: A Strategic Vision for Growth

by | Jan 31, 2025 | Media Release | 0 Comments

As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, Buckeye is experiencing an unprecedented demand for healthcare services. With a young, family-oriented population,...

Member Spotlight: Jazmin Zamudio

by | Jan 31, 2025 | Media Release, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

January 2025 Member Spotlight Jazmin Zamudio Economic Development Director, City of Somerton Can you share with us how you got into Economic Development? Economic...

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AAED is impacting the economic development industry through invaluable initiatives and opportunities for its members statewide.

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