by Madison Leyvas | Jan 7, 2026 | Economic Development Insights
Supporting child care and early childhood programs is smart business Child care isn’t just a family issue—it’s a business issue with financial implications. On average, Arizona businesses lose $4.7 billion annually due to child care complications through reduced...
by Madison Leyvas | Jan 6, 2026 | Member Spotlight
January 2026 Member Spotlight Marc Valenzuela Senior Economic Development Project Manager at Salt River Project Where are you originally from and what brought you to Arizona? I grew up in a super small town in the Imperial Valley of California, in an agricultural...
by Madison Leyvas | Nov 3, 2025 | Economic Development Insights
Why Alert the Power Utility About Your Project? Avoid surprises and setbacks, and learn how SRP supports new developments from day one. By Karla Moran, Senior Manager of Economic Development, Salt River Project As the saying goes, “Rome was not built in a day.” Many...
by Madison Leyvas | Nov 3, 2025 | Member Spotlight
November 2025 Member Spotlight Katherine Anderson Career Navigator, Title I-B, American Job Center at Yavapai College Where are you originally from and what brought you to Arizona? I was born in Anaheim, California and moved to San Diego when I was a toddler. We were...
by Madison Leyvas | Oct 13, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts I’ve been to 20 of 30 MLB ballparks (Camden Yards is my favorite so far). My wife owns a small business here in the West Valley. I am adopted. What would you tell your younger self about economic development? I would tell my younger self how rewarding a...
