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State of AZ Economic Development Report
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) is thrilled to present the 2024 State of Economic Development Report! This pivotal document, compiled from the responses of 100+ economic development professionals across the state, provides readers with a well-rounded understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Key highlights include:
- Demographic Details: Use data such as employee tenure and the typical career path to gain insights into the professionals behind the projects.
- Current Challenges & Trends: See the movement of top issues over the past three years and how they break down by community size.
- Budget Insights: Breakdown of budget changes over the years and what that could mean for future economic development work.
- Strategy & Partnerships: Learn where practitioners are focusing their efforts and the top organizations they’re targeting for collaboration.
- Political Impact: Dig into economic developers’ primary political roadblocks and differences in the data based on community size.
Don’t miss out on this essential resource! Empower your organization with the knowledge and insights to thrive in 2024 and beyond.