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Town of Gilbert 1st Arizona Economic Development Organization To Be Accredited By IEDC

  The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced that the Town of Gilbert has been recognized as the first Arizona economic development organization, the second municipality and one of just … CONTINUE READING

Arizona Association for Economic Development Presents Annual EDDE Awards

  The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) announced the recipients of its annual Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) awards. The awards were presented during an evening awards dinner … CONTINUE READING

For More Than 30 Years, Arizona Chapter of SMPS Has Been Helping Build Relationships

  This year marks the 31st anniversary of the founding of the Arizona Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), a community of marketing and business development professionals … CONTINUE READING

Valley Partnership: President’s Message

25 Years of Commitment Beginning at the end of 2011, I was charged with the responsibility of reviewing the 25-year history of Valley Partnership in anticipation of the yearlong celebration … CONTINUE READING

Valley Partnership’s Extreme Backyard Makeover

Valley Partnership’s annual community project transforms a Maggie’s Place facility with a backyard makeover. If there is one thing that every house should have it’s a dream backyard. Even on … CONTINUE READING

Valley Partnership: Partners 2012

Six partners tell why they chose to be involved with Valley Partnership and why they stay. Markham Contracting Mike Markham Jr., vice president and chief operating officer at Markham Contracting, … CONTINUE READING

Valley Partnership: 25 Years of Exemplary Leadership

Behind every great organization are great leaders. And Valley Partnership is no exception. With the Valley-based development group celebrating its 25th anniversary, AZRE magazine posed the following question to its … CONTINUE READING

Valley Partnership: Chairman Q & A – Rick Hearn

Rick Hearn joined the Valley Partnership Board of Directors in 2005 and has been an integral part of its leadership team, culminating with the chairmanship in this, the 25th anniversary … CONTINUE READING

Valley Partnership Former Chairmen Discuss Phoenix Development – Part 1

Valley Partnership is celebrating 25 years as Metro Phoenix’s premier advocacy group for responsible development. In looking back – and also looking ahead – AZRE magazine brought together six former … CONTINUE READING

Valley Partnership Past Chairmen Discuss Phoenix Development – Part 2

Valley Partnership is celebrating 25 years as Metro Phoenix’s premier advocacy group for responsible development. In looking back – and also looking ahead – AZRE magazine brought together six former … CONTINUE READING

Working Internationally: Designs on the International Market

AIA Arizona members are bringing their skills to the global stage by working internationally. From Tucson to Phoenix, the rush and excitement of working internationally has hit Arizona architectural firms. … CONTINUE READING

AIA Arizona: Sharing Success

AIA Arizona members thriving and forging ahead with diverse projects. Despite tough economic times, there are innovative architectural firms and members of AIA Arizona that are thriving and pushing ahead … CONTINUE READING