by Katie Hurst | Aug 30, 2024 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
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 “fall” into it some other way, through construction, real estate, utilities, or MPA programs. I’m a...
by Katie Hurst | Aug 28, 2024 | Member Spotlight
Alejandro Figueroa Director of Economic Development & Intergovernmental Affairs, Yuma County Where are you originally from? Yuma. I was raised in Mexico the first few years of my life. My dad was a naturalized citizen. I came to the U.S. for middle school on...
by Katie Hurst | Aug 26, 2024 | Economic Development Insights
The United States strategically takes proactive steps to free its critical minerals supply chains from foreign nations and boost domestic mining. Notably, U.S. Representatives have announced the launch of a Critical Minerals Policy Working Group to accomplish this...
by Katie Hurst | Jul 26, 2024 | Member Spotlight
Crisi Clark Economic Development Specialist, Camp Verde Why did you become an AAED member? Crisi joined AAED to advance her career. She started in her role two years ago, and Steve Ayers suggested she join to learn more about economic development. What do you enjoy...
by Katie Hurst | Jul 8, 2024 | AAED News
Our recent AAED Leadership Retreat was a resounding success, marked by strategic discussions, actionable goals, and a renewed commitment to our mission of advancing economic development across Arizona. Held over two days at the Springhill Suites in Cottonwood, the...
