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Cancelled – “Focused On Workforce” Will Be The Topic At The AAED’s April Symposium

This event has been cancelled.

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) will hold a workforce symposium, “Focused on Workforce,” on April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. 7th St. in Phoenix.

Trevor Stokes, president of Regional Analysis Partners, will provide the keynote address during lunch. He will share his insight on how education and workforce development are becoming drivers for our state and share examples of best practices from across the country that align talent development with economic development. Dawn Grove, chair of Workforce Arizona Council, will also lead a session to share the state of the workforce in Arizona and address the state’s 2020-2024 Workforce Plan.

There will also be a panel discussion in which Jennifer Mellor, chief innovation officer for the Greater Phoenix Chamber, Brian Seppala, economic development analyst  at Resolution Copper, and Katherine Pappas, director of workforce strategy at Partnership For Economic Innovation, will discuss “Mining For Talent in the 2020s,” which will cover innovative ways to address and solve recruitment issues and how to “mine” our future workforce.

The symposium will also feature a panel discussion, “Home is Where the Workforce Is,” with Sebra Choe, consultant with the town of Camp Verde workforce housing initiatives, Jeff Hays of USDA Rural Development’s Arizona rural home loan programs, and Sheree Bouchee, affordable housing advocate for the city of Phoenix Housing Department.  The panel will explore creative workforce housing initiatives and programs to house the future workforce.

The cost of the symposium is $75 for AAED members and $100 for non-members if registered by noon on April 8.  Late registration is $125.  To register, visit http://www.aaed.com/event/april14. 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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‘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 (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 Association, Inc., along with Tammy Carr, principal of Mortenson, will share their insights and provide information on how the Cactus League has benefited all communities in Arizona.

James Smith, CEcD, economic development director of the Town of Fountain Hills, will moderate the discussion, which will touch on the Cactus League’s strength as an economic driver for tourism, development and construction in Arizona and how communities – even if they do not have a team – can maximize these benefits.

The cost of the luncheon is $50 for AAED members, $65 for non-members and $75 for late registrants. To register, click here.  The registration deadline is Thursday, Feb. 6 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.

Four Southern Arizona City/Town Managers to Speak At Arizona Association for Economic Development’s January Luncheon

Four southern Arizona city/town managers will speak at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) January luncheon.  Mary Jacobs, town manager for the town of Oro Valley, Jamsheed Mehta, town manager for the town of Marana, Kelly Udall, town manager for the town of Sahuarita, and Michael Ortega, city manager for the city of Tucson, will address “Southern Arizona Year in Preview: ‘ED Talks.”  The luncheon will be held on Jan. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Arizona Inn, located at 2200 E. Elm St. in Tucson.

The panel will share their insight and discuss plans and opportunities for economic development in metro Tucson for the upcoming year.

The cost of the luncheon is $50 for AAED members, $65 for non-members and $75 for late registrants. To register, click here.  The registration deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 15 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.

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

(PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Sept. 20, 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.

The conference is recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a professional development event that counts toward the recertification of Certified Economic Developers (CEcD).

Among the educational sessions at the conference will be:

  • “Repurposing Big Box Stores”
  • “Activating Opportunity Zones in Rural America”
  • “Retail Realities”
  • “Foreign Trade Zones as an Economic Tool”
  • “Using Storytelling to Grow a Community”
  • “Measurements to Strengthen Economic Development”
  • “What’s New in the UAV World?”
  • “Data for Economic Development Success: Where to Find It”

Additionally, AAED will present its annual Golden Prospector Awards honoring successful economic development programs from around the state.

To see the various costs of the conference and to register, visit AAED’s events page.

For more information, call AAED at (602) 240-AAED (2233), or visit www.aaed.com.   Vegetarian meals must be requested in advance.

AAED, founded in 1974, has admission 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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‘Workforce Forges Ahead’ Will Be The Topic At The Arizona Association for Economic Development’s September Luncheon

(TUCSON, Ariz. – Aug. 27 pima, 2019) – “Workforce Forges Ahead” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) Southern Arizona September luncheon.  It will be held on Sept. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Arizona Inn, 2200 E. Elm St. in Tucson.

The speakers will be Amanda Abens, dean of workforce development at Pima Community College; Greg Wilson, dean of applied technology at Pima Community College; and Arnold Palacios, director of employment and training at Pima County Community Services.  The trio will share their insights about workforce attraction, development and retention in Southern Arizona. They will also discuss the work being done in this area through collaboration and partnerships.

The cost of the luncheon is $50 for AAED members, $65 for non-members and $75 for late registrants. To register, visit www.aaed.com/event/sept25.  The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 20. 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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‘Real Estate Focus:  What’s Ahead in 2020’ Will Be The Topic At the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s August Luncheon

(PHOENIX – Aug. 2, 2019) – “Real Estate Focus:  What’s Ahead in 2020”” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) August luncheon.  It will be held on Aug. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix.

Phil Breidenbach and Rob Martensen, executive vice presidents with Colliers International, and Nate Nathan, president of Nathan & Associates, will share insights and provide their outlooks into what to expect in the real estate market in the coming year.

The cost of the luncheon is $50 for AAED members, $65 for non-members and $75 for late registrants. To register, visit www.aaed.com/event/aug13.    The registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 8 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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AAED July Luncheon, “What’s On The Horizon For The Real Estate Market”

A look at what’s on the horizon for the southern Arizona real estate market will be the topic at the next Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) Southern Arizona luncheon, Wednesday, July 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Arizona Inn, located at 2200 E. Elm St., in Tucson.

The speakers will be Barbie Reuter, board chair of the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce, Matt Siegel, managing director for CBRE, and Alan Tanner, partner at Bourn Companies, LLC.

The trio will share their insights about trends in commercial and industrial markets and how those trends impact southern Arizona communities’ abilities to attract and retain businesses.

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/july24.

The registration deadline is Thursday, July 18 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 to serve as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development through an effective program of professional education, public policy, and collaboration.

AAED July Phoenix Luncheon,“The Boeing Story in Arizona”

“The Boeing Story in Arizona” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) July luncheon.  It will be held on July 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix.

Gina Horne, chief financial officer and director of finance for BDS Attack Programs at Boeing, will lead a discussion about the company’s presence in Arizona.

As part of AAED’s Economic Development Legend Series, Boeing executives will share the story of their investment in Arizona, what initially attracted them to the state and why they continue to expand here.

The cost of the luncheon is $50 for AAED members, $65 for non-members and $75 for late registrants. To register, visit www.aaed.com/event/july9.    The registration deadline is Thursday, July 4 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.

AAED’s Northern Mayoral Arizona Economic Update

Mayor Coral Evans of Flagstaff

Five mayors from across northern Arizona will speak at the upcoming Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) Northern Mayoral Arizona Economic Update.

Mayors Coral Evans of Flagstaff, Levi Tappan of Page, Sandy Moriarty of Sedona, Thomas McCauley of Winslow and Charles German of Camp Verde will share their economic plans for the future.

The cost of the symposium is $50 for AAED members and $65 for non-members if registered by noon on June 18.  Late registration is $75.  To register, visit aaed.com/events.  For more information, call AAED at (602) 240-2233, or visit www.aaed.com. Vegetarian meals must be requested in advance.