Green Academy Course - Economic Development in Arizona
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) (MST)
Description
Courses do sell out so please reserve your space early!
This course overviews Arizona's economic development and key economic drivers. Topics covered are Arizona's leading industries, legislative processes, rural and tribal economic development, strategic planning, and best practices.
| 9:30 - 10:00 AM | Registration & Networking |
| 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Arizona's Economic Drivers: Past, Present & Future Brad Smidt, CEcD, SVP of Business Development | GPEC |
| 10:50 - 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00 - 11:30 AM | Guess Who! Getting to Know Economic Development Players Harry Paxton, Economic Development Deputy Director | City of Buckeye |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 12:00 - 1:05 PM | Strategic Planning Essentials Doreen Cott, Economic Development Director | Town of Queen Creek Jennifer Lindley, AZED Pro, Downtown Development Manager | Town of Queen Creek |
| 1:05 - 1:15 PM | Break |
| 1:15 - 2:00 PM | Become an Economic Development Advocate Dylan Frye, Legislative Specialist | First Things First Austin Bates, Legislative Coordinator | First Things First |
This course is hosted by the Professional Education Committee.
Thank you to our classroom sponsor!
Acknowledgment
By interacting with the Arizona Association of Economic Development (AAED) or its agents, attending its events, or using its materials, you acknowledge and grant full permission for AAED to use your likeness, information, photographs, recordings, or other forms of media in its publications without payment or further consideration. You understand that all media produced by AAED, its agents, or contractors will become the property of the AAED and authorize them to edit, exhibit, publish, or distribute it for any lawful purpose. You waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product where your likeness appears.
2323 W 14th St Fifth Floor, Room 515
Tempe, AZ 85281 United States
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