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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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...
#GTK Emerging Leader: Ashley Mazariegos
3 Fun Facts I was born and raised on the sunny shores of Santa Barbra, California. I'm pretty good at Connect Four. Every other week I spend my evenings teaching and connecting with kids ages three to twelve at my church. What's a recent economic development/career...
AZRE Nov/Dec Issue: The New AAED
In the November/December 2023 issue, AZRE Magazine sat down with several members of AAED's Board of Directors and staff to discuss the future of the organization. The supplement includes: An interview with AAED's 2023-2024 Executive Committee reflecting on the...
Arizona Association for Economic Development Presents 2023 Golden Prospector Awards
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (November 1, 2023) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) presented 11 Golden Prospector Awards and 11 Awards of Merit to recognize excellence, innovation, and creativity in economic development at its annual Fall Forum held last week...
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