‘Financial Services: Phoenix Metro Leading The Way In Job Growth’ Will Be The Topic At Arizona Association For Economic Development’s March Luncheon

(PHOENIX – Feb.21, 2019) – “Financial Services: Phoenix Metro Leading the Way in Job Growth” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) March luncheon.   It will be held on March 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix.

John Thomason, executive vice president at Bank of the West, Gay Meyer, assistant vice president of human resource operations at USAA, and Michele White, senior vice president at Voya Financial, will share their insight into the financial service industry’s impact on economic development in the region.   The trio will also discuss the decision-making process used by Fortune 500 companies on whether or not to relocate to the Phoenix area.

The cost of the luncheon is $45 for AAED members, $65 for non-members and $75 for late registrants. To register, visit www.aaed.com/event/march12.    The registration deadline is Thursday, March 7 at 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 to serve as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development through an effective program of professional education, public policy and collaboration.