AAED’s March Luncheon To Discuss Economic Impact of NCAA Final Four in Arizona

(PHOENIX, Feb. 12, 2016) Dawn Rogers, executive director and CEO of the Phoenix Final Four Local Organizing Committee, will be the keynote speaker at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) March luncheon.  It will be held on March 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. Rogers will discuss how Arizona earned the right to host the NCAA Final Four games in Glendale in April, 2017, and what the economic impact to the state will be.

Jean Moreno, economic development officer for the city of Glendale, will also provide an update on Glendale’s economic development activities.

The cost of the luncheon is $40 for AAED members and guests and $50 for non-members and $55 for late registrants. To register, visit www.aaed.com/events.

The registration deadline is Thursday, Feb. 25 by noon. Vegetarian meals must be requested in advance. For more information, call AAED at (602) 240-AAED (2233), or visit www.aaed.com.

AAED, founded in 1974, has a mission n to serve as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development through an effective program of professional education, public policy, and collaboration.

For more information on AAED, visit www.aaed.com or call (602) 240-2233.