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...
by Madison Leyvas | May 6, 2025 | Economic Development Insights
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 | Member Spotlight
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...
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...
