AAED Corporate Investment Opportunities

Arizona’s Premier Economic Development Association

3033 North Central Avenue, Suite 615Phoenix, AZ 85012

www.AAED.com

602.240.2233

Arizona’s only statewide economic development association since 1974

Comprised of over 400 members led by a 25 person board of practitioners and private sector leaders from around the state

Leading policy advocate for legislation that advances economic development opportunities

Who We Are

Board• Phoenix Metro (5)• Tucson Metro (4) • Non-Metro (4)• At Large (4)• Advisory (5)• Commerce Authority (1)

Committees• Government Affairs• Public Relations• Education• Events• Tribal• Workforce• Business Retention

Governance Structure

Executive Committee

1. The leading advocate for responsible economic development for the state of Arizona.

2. Advance the competitive position of Arizona through the expansion of new and existing industries that create employment opportunities

Purpose

2010 Highlights

Effort: Championed efforts to mobilize support for the Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Program

Results (Since 2010): • 14 new companies relocated manufacturing, R&D and corporate HQ operations to Arizona

• 6,300 net new jobs

• $1.82B in capital investment

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Advocacy

2011 Highlights

Effort: Supported HB 2001, the Governors’ Competitiveness Package, to improve Arizona’s competitive position in attracting and retaining industry

Results: • Corporate income tax reduction

• Quality Jobs Tax Credit

• 100% Sales Factor

• Reinstatement of Job Training

• Property Tax Reform

• $25M Deal Closing Fund

• Formation of Arizona Commerce

Authority

Advocacy

Key Programs

•Serving over 1,500 practitioners and private sector partners within 12 months

•Practitioner Professional Education Certification in partnership with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)

•Tribal Economic Development Forum

Education

Key Programs

•Workforce Symposium

•Governor’s Statewide Economic Development Conference

•Arizona Economic Development Academy (Launched in 2011)

•AAED Spring Conference

Education

• Monthly Lunch Programs

• Quarterly Roundtables

• Spring Conference

• Governor’s Conference

• Symposiums

• Monthly Mixers

Professional Networking

Involvement

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Premiere Sponsors

Patron Sponsors

Partners

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For more information, please contact:

Board President: Chris Camacho

602.262.8619 or ccamacho@gpec.org

President-Elect: Teri Drew

928.778.1422 or tdrew@nacog.org

Executive Director: Joyce Grossman

602.240.2233 or joyce@aaed.com

Corporate Investment Coordinator: Dee Dee Bark

480.998.1486 or deedee@aaed.com

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