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.
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2024-2025 Rural Candidates for Board of Directors
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order. Cutter Chamberlain, AZED Pro Economic Development Administrator Town of Prescott Valley Cutter Chamberlain is a well-rounded professional who has experience in Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Sales,...
Metro Candidates for 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order. Heath Anderson, M.Ed, AZED Pro Outreach & Workforce Development Specialist Western Electrical Contractors Association Heath Anderson joined the Wester Electrical Contractors Association to take on their Outreach...
Why a balanced approach to power generation is critical to economic growth
Providing reliable water and power to 2 million people in America’s fifth-largest city isn’t optional – it's critical. It keeps the Valley running, allowing people to run their businesses, live their lives, and power our economy. This past summer, SRP saw...
AAED names four Legislators as 2023 Economic Development Champions
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (February 1, 2024) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) recently presented its 2023 Economic Development Champions Awards, recognizing legislators for their efforts in sponsoring legislation aimed to benefit economic development...
Happy Holidays from AAED!
Happy Holidays from AAED President Skip Becker I wanted to take a moment to thank our Staff, our Board, our Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs, and our Membership. 2023 has been a transition year for us at AAED; we have a new and exciting Executive Director in Katie Hurst...
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AAED is impacting the economic development industry through invaluable initiatives and opportunities for its members statewide.