by Madison Leyvas | Jun 9, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts I was born in Compton, California, a place that continues to be an important part of who I am. I’ve had the opportunity to meet a few notable NBA players, including Elfrid Payton, Avery Bradley, and Marc Gasol. One of my most memorable experiences...
by Madison Leyvas | Jun 4, 2025 | Media Release
Goodyear’s Downtown Vision Realized: A Civic Square with Global Reach By Kendra Hoffman, Business Development Manager, City of Goodyear When Goodyear, Arizona opened Civic Square at GSQ in August 2022, it brought to life a community dream of establishing a downtown....
by Madison Leyvas | Jun 4, 2025 | Media Release
May 2025 Member Spotlight Kelly Halsted Project Manager – City of Buckeye Where are you originally from? I grew up on the western coast of Iowa – Council Bluffs. How did you come to work in the economic development profession? I started my career by working for...
by Madison Leyvas | May 6, 2025 | Media Release
The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Accelerating Economic Development Lessons from Arizona State University, whose economic impact on the state is $32 billion. By Kimberly Hanes, Associate Director, Economic Development and Innovation Zones, Arizona State...
by Madison Leyvas | May 6, 2025 | Media Release
April 2025 Member Spotlight Joel Millman Interim Director – Pinal County Economic and Workforce Development Department Where are you originally from? Born in New Your City, raised in a small town north of the city – Pearl River. How long have you been an AAED...
