On June 29th, 2016, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, the President of the United States, Barack Obama, and the President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, discussed ways to advance trade and competitiveness, at the 2016 North American Leaders’ Summit. 

Phoenix-area residents might catch a glimpse of Google’s self-driving vehicles being tested on local roadways if they keep an eye out. Just watch for Lexus SUVs with odd-looking equipment attached to the roof that are driving extra courteous.

The PHX East Valley region of Arizona continues to experience significant growth fueled by emerging local business and national corporate relocations. Much of the region’s success is attributed to the investment in infrastructure and the accompanying development.

Pro-business culture, robust infrastructure, skilled workforce, fueling new development and regional growth

Known for its pro-business climate, high quality of life, diversified economy with a skilled workforce, robust infrastructure and public-private collaboration, the PHX East Valley

region continues to experience significant growth fueled by emerging local business and national corporate relocations.

Christophe Guichard and Tshanda Kalombo - From 17 to 19 November 2015, 77 national and regional cluster policy-makers, experts and researchers from both the United States and the European Union gathered in Boston and Washington for a workshop to exchange experiences and best practices on cluster mapping, cluster portals and cluster-based economic development policies.

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Brad McDearman and Ryan Donahue - Economic development organizations often talk of competing for foreign direct investment. But arguably, the best form of FDI requires little competition at all. Instead, firms are drawn to a metro area not by low costs or incentives, but by the region’s unique specializations—including supply chains and customers, skilled workforce, trade relationships, and research institutions.

Arizona State University and Maricopa Corporate College have had roles in bringing more than 8,000 jobs to the Greater Phoenix Region in the past 12 months.

PHX East Valley, Ariz. (Oct. 14, 2015) Comprised of cities such as Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Apache Junction and the Town of Queen Creek.

World-class companies and vibrant recreation make this the fastest growing city in Arizona

Ranked in the top 25 best places to live in the United States and the only Arizona city on the list, Gilbert has proven to be a preferred location to live, work and play.

The first extension of metro Phoenix’s Valley Metro light rail system will arrive in downtown Mesa Aug. 22, six months ahead of schedule and setting a revitalization process in motion, spurring both residential and commercial development activity.