by Madison Leyvas | Apr 1, 2025 | Economic Development Insights
Data is at the heart of economic development. It enables practitioners and decision-makers to craft strategies that drive business attraction, workforce development and competitiveness. Our industry relies on data to illustrate opportunities, identify trends and...
by Madison Leyvas | Apr 1, 2025 | Member Spotlight
March 2025 Member Spotlight Nancy Sanders Program Director – Maricopa Small Business Development Center, Maricopa Community Colleges Where are you originally from? I hate to admit this, but Southern California. I grew up in Los Angeles and spent time living in...
by Madison Leyvas | Mar 31, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts I am irrationally terrified by crocodilians. Steve Irwin is still my hero. My home is currently out-numbered pets to people due to the stray cat & litter I’m fostering! Plenty of kitten videos to share, though! What would you tell your younger self...
by Madison Leyvas | Feb 25, 2025 | Economic Development Insights
The opening years of the decade marked a time of change in Arizona’s economy. The COVID-19 pandemic dumped cold water on the office market as companies scrambled to write remote work policies. Retail locations suffered as people turned to delivery apps and online...
by Madison Leyvas | Feb 25, 2025 | Member Spotlight
February 2025 Member Spotlight Eric Sterner Principal and Co-Founder, LAST Architects What inspired you to become an architect, and how did you decide to start your own business? My path to architecture was far from conventional. Growing up, I was drawn to two...