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AAED is Arizona's leading economic development advocacy organization. Learn how you can support this critical effort.
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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 [email protected]
President-Elect: Teri Drew
928.778.1422 or [email protected]
Executive Director: Joyce Grossman
602.240.2233 or [email protected]
Corporate Investment Coordinator: Dee Dee Bark
480.998.1486 or [email protected]
www.aaed.com | 602.240.2233
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