KNOWLEDGE CENTER
Innovative Projects
Explore how innovative economic development projects are shaping Arizona’s future, from creating high-tech jobs to revitalizing communities. Each of the projects highlighted has won the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED)’s prestigious Golden Prospector Award, which highlights outstanding projects in everything from multimedia promotion and marketing to economic development program and deal of the year.
DEAL OF THE YEAR
2024 Town of Queen Creek & Greater Phoenix Economic Council
LG Energy Solutions – Cylindrical Project
Pima County
Pima County & the American Battery Factory: A Generational Win for Southern AZ
MULTIMEDIA PROMOTION
City of Surprise - #SurpriseLovesIKEA Video Campaign
Gila County - Discover Gila County Video Campaign
MARKETING BROCHURE
2024 Economic Development Profile Brochure
ASU Innovation Zones Brochure
Aerospace Research Campus
Industrial Brochure
WEBSITE
Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)
Economic Monitor Webpage
City of Avondale
Avondale EDGE Website
SPECIAL EVENT
City of Surprise
Future Business Leaders of America Region 4 Competition
City of Tucson
Academy for International Trade Series
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM/PROCESS
2024 Town of Gilbert
Gilbert Resident Career Training Scholarship Program
2024 City of Kingman
Kingman Revitalization Project
2024 Salt River Project (SRP)
Seminar Series for Economic Development Partners