Strategic Growth GPEC is a high-impact regional economic development organization with a track record of attracting and growing quality businesses for Greater Phoenix, presenting ongoing opportunities to engage firms seeking relocation, expansion, or investment incentives in a robust market.

Partnership Network With 22 member communities, two counties, and 220+ private investors, GPEC offers a broad doorway to multi-stakeholder deals, enabling partners to co-create opportunities in manufacturing, technology, biotech, and services sectors.

Tech & Innovation Recent collaborations around AI, semiconductor manufacturing, biotechnology ecosystems, and university partnerships indicate a strong appetite for tech-driven investment and talent development, aligning with firms seeking R&D labs, campuses, or pilot facilities.

Leadership & Continuity Leadership changes and interim CEO appointments suggest ongoing strategic realignment, creating opportunities to position consulting, market intelligence, and stakeholder alignment services to support their transition and new growth priorities.

Market Positioning GPEC has a proven impact footprint (1,000+ companies, 190k jobs, $69.4B capital) and active international engagement (JETRO, Taiwan startups, etc.), highlighting readiness for global firms seeking aU.S. foothold and favorable regional incentives.