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Christian Price Receives AZED Pro Designation from Arizona Association for Economic Development

Christian Price Receives AZED Pro Designation from Arizona Association for Economic Development

 |  Nov 29, 2022

(MARICOPA, Ariz. — Nov. 29, 2022) — Christian Price, president and CEO of Maricopa Economic Development Alliance (MEDA) earned an AZED Pro designation from The Academy of Arizona, the formal education program of the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED). To earn an AZED Pro certification, economic development professionals must complete seven courses including: Economic Development […]

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Arizona Association for Economic Development Presents Annual EDDE Awards

 |  Oct 29, 2020

(PHOENIX – Oct. 29, 2020) – The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has announced the recipients of its annual Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) Awards. The prestigious EDDE Awards honor individuals and companies that have made significant contributions to the advancement of the organization and to economic growth within the state of Arizona.  […]

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CHASSE Building Team Awarded 2020 Tempe Large Business of the Year

CHASSE Building Team Awarded 2020 Tempe Large Business of the Year

 |  June 29, 2020

(Tempe, Ariz. – June 29, 2020) – CHASSE Building Team, located at 230 S. Siesta Lane in Tempe, has been awarded the 2020 Tempe Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year.  Barry Chasse, founder of CHASSE Building Team (CHASSE), accepted the honor on behalf of the company during the Tempe Chamber State of the […]

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Arizona Association for Economic Development Recognizes National Economic Development Week, May 4-9

Arizona Association for Economic Development Recognizes National Economic Development Week, May 4-9

 |  Apr 30, 2020

(PHOENIX  – April 30, 2020) – The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), along with the International Economic Development Council, is recognizing National Economic Development Week from May 4-9. The week recognizes the contributions of positive economic development with a concerted effort to explain the role of the profession in the local community.  It also […]

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Carrie Kelly joins the Arizona Association for Economic Development  as Executive Director

Carrie Kelly joins the Arizona Association for Economic Development as Executive Director

 |  Apr 28, 2020

(PHOENIX – April 28, 2020) – The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) announced today that Carrie Kelly has been hired as executive director. In her new role, Kelly will oversee AAED’s mission to serve as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development. In addition, Kelly will implement programs of professional education, public policy […]

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‘The Cactus League’s Impact on Arizona’ Will Be The Topic  At The Arizona Association for Economic Development’s Phoenix Luncheon

‘The Cactus League’s Impact on Arizona’ Will Be The Topic At The Arizona Association for Economic Development’s Phoenix Luncheon

 |  Jan 8, 2020

(PHOENIX – Jan. 8, 2020) – “The Cactus League’s Impact on Arizona” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) February luncheon.  It will be held on Feb. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. Bridget Binsbacher, executive director of the Cactus League Baseball […]

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AAED’s November Northern Arizona Symposium To Focus On Sustainable Economic Development

AAED’s November Northern Arizona Symposium To Focus On Sustainable Economic Development

 |  Oct 15, 2019

(CAMP VERDE, Ariz. – Oct. 15, 2019) – The Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) November Northern Arizona Forum will focus on sustainable economic development.

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‘Strengthening Your Economic Development Toolbox’ To Be Discussed At AAED’s 2019 Fall Forum

‘Strengthening Your Economic Development Toolbox’ To Be Discussed At AAED’s 2019 Fall Forum

 |  Sep 19, 2019

(PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Sept. 19, 2019) – The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) will hold its Fall Forum to discuss “Strengthening Your Economic Development Toolbox,”  Oct. 23-25 at the Prescott Resort in Prescott.

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‘Managing The Decision Process During Leadership Change’ Will Be The Topic  At Arizona Association For Economic Development’s January Luncheon

‘Managing The Decision Process During Leadership Change’ Will Be The Topic At Arizona Association For Economic Development’s January Luncheon

 |  Dec 10, 2018

(PHOENIX – Dec. 10, 2018) – “Managing The Decision Process During Leadership Change” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) January Phoenix luncheon.   It will be held on Jan. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. The speakers will be Mesa Vice Mayor […]

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AAED To Hold Tribal Symposium ‘Beyond Traditional Economic Patterns’

AAED To Hold Tribal Symposium ‘Beyond Traditional Economic Patterns’

 |  July 9, 2018

(PAYSON, Ariz. – July 9, 2018) –  The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) will hold a Tribal Symposium, “Beyond Traditional Economic Patterns.”   The symposium will be held Aug. 30 from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mazatzal Hotel, Highway 84, Mile Marker 251, in Payson. J.D. Colbert, president and CEO of Holisso Hakv, […]

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‘West Valley – Full Speed Ahead’ Will Be The Topic At Arizona Association For Economic Development’s July Luncheon

‘West Valley – Full Speed Ahead’ Will Be The Topic At Arizona Association For Economic Development’s July Luncheon

 |  June 15, 2018

(PHOENIX – June 14, 2018) – “West Valley – Full Speed Ahead” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) July luncheon.   It will be held on July 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. The speakers will be Greg Byres, multi-modal planning director […]

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“Pinal County – Story Of Success” To Be Topic At Arizona Association For Economic Development’s July Luncheon

“Pinal County – Story Of Success” To Be Topic At Arizona Association For Economic Development’s July Luncheon

 |  June 11, 2018

(TUCSON, Ariz. – June 11, 2018) – “Pinal County – The Story of Success” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED)’s next Southern Arizona luncheon, Wednesday, July 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Arizona Inn, located at 2200 E. Elm St., in Tucson. Tim Kanavel, economic development […]

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