by Madison Leyvas | Oct 7, 2026 | Economic Development Insights
Only 17% Built Out and Already Impossible to Ignore By Justin Susan, Marketing Coordinator, City of Buckeye For more than two decades, the northeast corner of Interstate 10 and Verrado Way was defined by what had not yet been built. The vacant land sat at the entrance...
by Madison Leyvas | Oct 7, 2026 | Member Spotlight
October 2026 Member Spotlight Fernando Garcia Executive Vice President, International Trade & Investment, Arizona Commerce Authority Where are you originally from? I’m originally from San Luis, Arizona, a border community in southwestern Arizona. Growing up along...
by Madison Leyvas | Sep 1, 2026 | Economic Development Insights
Building Connections That Last How accelerators can create pathways into regional economies By Eric Moreno, Director of Knowledge Enterprise Health Partnerships, Arizona State University In economic development, relocation announcements are exciting to celebrate. They...
by Madison Leyvas | Sep 1, 2026 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts I enjoy learning about the stories behind projects. Not just what is being built, but why it matters to the people who will use it. I truly love to travel. So much in fact, I lived in Prague for one year! I love to cook ~ specifically the deliciously...
by Madison Leyvas | Aug 4, 2026 | Member Spotlight
July 2026 Member Spotlight Marissa Garnett Economic Development Project Manager, Town of Queen Creek Where are you originally from and what brought you to Arizona? I’m originally from Maine, and came to Arizona, sight unseen, for grad school, to get a Masters in...
