by Katie Hurst | Aug 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
August 2024 Member Highlight Alejandro Figueroa Director of Economic Development & Intergovernmental Affairs, Yuma County Where are you originally from? Yuma. I was raised in Mexico the first few years of my life. My dad was a naturalized citizen. I came to the...
by Katie Hurst | Aug 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Katie Hurst | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
The City of Tempe Economic Development Department is proud to be an AAED Premier Partner. Our team has some new faces, so it’s time we reintroduce ourselves! Mike DiDomenico, Director Mike joined the City of Tempe as the Director of Economic Development in 2023,...
by Katie Hurst | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
July 2024 Member Highlight Crisi Clark Economic Development Specialist, Camp Verde Why did you become an AAED member? Crisi joined AAED to advance her career. She started in her role two years ago, and Steve Ayers suggested she join to learn more about economic...
by Katie Hurst | Jul 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Our recent AAED Leadership Retreat was a resounding success, marked by strategic discussions, actionable goals, and a renewed commitment to our mission of advancing economic development across Arizona. Held over two days at the Springhill Suites in Cottonwood, the...
by Katie Hurst | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
June 2024 Member Highlight Marie Laughner Deputy Economic Development Director – Strategic Initiatives, City of Mesa How long have you been an AAED member? On and off since 2002! But consistently since 2018. What do you enjoy most about being an AAED member?...
