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Green Academy Course - Economic Development in Arizona

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, 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
 TBD

1:05 - 1:15 PM
 Break
1:15 - 2:00 PM 
Become an Economic Development Advocate
Thomas Maynard, SVP of Business Development | GPEC


This course is hosted by the Professional Education Committee.

Thank you to our classroom sponsor!

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Tower at Rio
2323 W 14th St Fifth Floor, Room 515
Tempe, AZ 85281 United States
Event Contact
Juliana Scobey, AZED Pro
(602) 240-2233 ext. 4
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) (MST)
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