by Katie Hurst | Feb 10, 2026 | Other
Kirsten Hall, CEcD, AZED Pro Business Attraction Project Manager City of Surprise Member since 2014 Kirsten Hall is the Business Attraction Project Manager for the City of Surprise Economic Development Dept. She’s been with the City of Surprise since 2021 and has...
by Katie Hurst | Feb 10, 2026 | Other
Heath Anderson, MEd, AZED Pro Outreach and Workforce Development Specialist Western Electrical Contractors Association Member since 2014 Heath Anderson joined the Western Electrical Contractors Association to lead Outreach and Workforce Development for its Arizona...
by Katie Hurst | Feb 10, 2026 | Other
Bryan Seppala, AZED Pro Principal Advisor – Economic Development and Social Investment Resolution Copper Member since 2019 Bryan Seppala is an experienced professional in economic and workforce development, with a background that includes over a decade as Co...
by Katie Hurst | Nov 16, 2025 | Economic Development Insights
If you’ve been following the news, you know that Arizona’s economy is undergoing a massive transformation. It’s no longer just a construction-based economy; it’s now a technology hub with booming demand for semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and...
by Katie Hurst | Nov 4, 2025 | Economic Development Insights
Set against the backdrop of Yavapai County’s historic charm, the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) hosted the 2025 Fall Forum, a three-day gathering of economic developers, policy leaders, and private-sector partners from across Arizona. Themed...
