by Madison Leyvas | Jul 30, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts I love to travel – 18 countries visited thus far, many more to go! Acted in a Fox Spanish TV show (even though my Spanish is very limited) I have been directly involved in real estate since 2017. What would you tell your younger self about economic...
by Madison Leyvas | Jul 1, 2025 | Economic Development Insights
Empowering Growth: Flagstaff’s Incentive Programs for Business Expansion, Revitalization, and Job Creation By Creag Znetko, Economic Development Administrator, City of Flagstaff Business Retention and Expansion Incentive The Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)...
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 | Economic Development Insights
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 | Member Spotlight
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...
