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 | 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 | 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 | Jan 31, 2025 | Economic Development Insights
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, Buckeye is experiencing an unprecedented demand for healthcare services. With a young, family-oriented population, the need for comprehensive medical care has never been greater. From outpatient facilities and...
by Katie Hurst | Sep 20, 2024 | Economic Development Insights
Like the rest of the nation, Arizona is in the middle of a childcare crisis. Unable to find or afford quality child care is an obvious problem for working parents. Did you know that it’s also a problem for businesses? In Arizona, on average, businesses lose $2,020 per...
by Katie Hurst | Aug 26, 2024 | Economic Development Insights
The United States strategically takes proactive steps to free its critical minerals supply chains from foreign nations and boost domestic mining. Notably, U.S. Representatives have announced the launch of a Critical Minerals Policy Working Group to accomplish this...
