Recent News About Arizona Association for Economic Development

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AAED names Ignite Brand Marketing as 2017 sponsor

Ignite Brand Marketing, a woman-owned small business, is this year’s sponsoring organization for the Phoenix-based Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED).

Scottsdale's Rob Millar receives Certified Economic Developer designation

The city of Scottsdale's economic development manager has received the designation of International Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), according to a press release.

AAED promotes Flagstaff’s educational, cultural, business interests

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) is promoting the city’s educational, cultural and business interests in addition to its well-known scenery and recreational opportunities.

Almark to build new facility in Yuma

Food manufacturer Almark Foods is planning to build a 120,000-square-foot, $27.5 million facility on 17 acres in Yuma, slated to open next year.

City Bakery expands operations into Mesa

Artisanal breads and pastries by wholesaler City Bakery are now manufactured at the Denver-based company’s newest outlet in Mesa, a location specifically chosen by the company’s owners.

Retro co-working space for Arizona entrepreneurs opens

Arizona State University (ASU) Scottsdale Innovation Center has created a retro co-working space dubbed SkySong.

Greater Phoenix Economic Council campaign focuses on internet of things

The Arizona Association for Economic Development recently posted an article on its website about the efforts the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and it plans for the Phoenix area. 

Arizona Association for Economic Development priorities showing early success, executive director says

Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) 2016 policy priorities to expand economic development to make Arizona more competitive is well underway, AAED Executive Director Joyce Grossman recently told Arizona Business Daily.