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...
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...
