Arizona’s Unified Economic Development Voice

The mission of AAED is to serve as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development through professional education, public policy, and collaboration.

#GTK Emerging Leader: Eric Prochnow

by | Feb 12, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles | 0 Comments

3 Fun Facts My fiancé and I have been on the jumbotron at many major sporting events, including the 2023 World Series (Go Dbacks!) I can recite most Will Ferrell movies...

#GTK Emerging Leader: Madalaine McConville

by | Jan 7, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles | 0 Comments

3 Fun Facts I grew up in Augusta, Wisconsin—a town of just 1,550 people, with only 30 students in my graduating class. I moved to Arizona a few years ago to attend ASU...

#GTK Emerging Leader: Doug Bach

by | Dec 10, 2024 | Emerging Leaders Profiles | 0 Comments

3 Fun Facts I enjoy black licorice (weird right?!). I’m an avid cyclist. I piloted an aircraft across downtown London England at only 1,500 feet above the ground. What...

#GTK Emerging Leader: Jose Contreras

by | Nov 1, 2024 | Emerging Leaders Profiles | 0 Comments

3 Fun Facts I am a huge fan of cooking shows. I have had several careers over the years including being a licensed investment counselor and a public middle school...

AAED Presents 2024 Golden Prospector Awards

by | Oct 29, 2024 | Media Release | 0 Comments

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (October 29, 2024) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) presented 13 Golden Prospector Awards and seven Awards of Merit to recognize...

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