Lunch & Learn: Building Stronger Partnerships Across Economic Development, Planning, and Development

Description

Join APA Arizona and AAED's Emerging Leaders for a collaborative and engaging Lunch & Learn featuring a dynamic panel of economic developers, planning professionals, and developers.

This session will explore how these three critical fields intersect, and more importantly, how they can work together more effectively to create stronger, more successful communities. Panelists will share real-world insights, challenges, and strategies for improving collaboration and becoming better partners across disciplines.

Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your understanding, this event is especially valuable for emerging leaders interested in the intersection of planning, economic development, and real estate development.

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect with professionals who are shaping Arizona’s communities.

Speakers: 

• Harry Paxton, CEcD, Economic Development Deputy Director, City of Buckeye 
• Mike Czechowski, CEcD, Senior Project Manager, City of Tucson 
• Tom Drzazgowski, Deputy Director of Development Services, Pima County 
• McKay Stevens, Development Principal, Bourn Companies
  Moderated by Thomas Lampo, Planner/Associate, Norris Design

The Zoom link will be sent out to those registered prior to the event. 

This event is hosted by AAED and APA Arizona.