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AAED serves as the unified voice for responsible economic development through education, advocacy, and statewide collaboration.
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July 2026 Member Spotlight Marissa Garnett Economic Development Project Manager, Town of Queen Creek Where are you originally from and what brought you to Arizona? I'm...
3 Fun Facts At home, I have a rockstar wife and a crazy, entertaining 2-year old son with our second on the way this December! I love sports – I used to play baseball,...
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (June 2, 2026) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) is pleased to announce its 2026–2027 Executive Committee and Board of Directors,...
June 2026 Member Spotlight Tammy McLeod, Ph.D. President and CEO, Flinn Foundation Where are you originally from and what brought you to Arizona? I grew up in Colorado...
The importance of perception: Passing the blind test and the brand test By: Kristen Stephenson, Senior Vice President of Research & Analytics, Greater Phoenix...
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