‘Urban vs. Rural Development:  Challenges and Opportunities’ will be the topic at Arizona Association for Economic Development’s May Luncheon

(PHOENIX – April 15, 2019) – “Urban vs. Rural Development:  Challenges and Opportunities” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) May luncheon.  It will be held on May 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix.

Jackob Andersen, president and CEO of Saint Holdings, and Matt Jensen, development partner with The Boyer Company, will share their insights into the challenges and opportunities of development in urban and rural communities.

Christine Mackay, community and economic development director for the city of Phoenix, will moderate their discussion.

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/may14.   The registration deadline is Thursday, May 9 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.

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