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      A cluster is a regional concentration of related industries that arise out of the various types of linkages or externalities that span across industries in a particular location. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions are designed to enable systemic comparison across regions. View and compare clusters across the U.S.

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      A region is broadly defined as a county, economic area (EA), metro/micropolitan statistical area (MSA), or state. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions use the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis defined economic areas. View and compare regions across the U.S.

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Greater Phoenix Economic Council

A true public/private partnership, GPEC is the regional economic development organization for Greater Phoenix. Working with its 23 member communities, Maricopa County and more than 170 private investors, GPEC attracts quality businesses to this dynamic region. By creating a high-performance economy through capital investments and jobs, Greater Phoenix companies enjoy a business climate where they can compete and thrive in today's global economy. Since 1989, GPEC has worked to achieve an economically sound and sustainable region. For more information, visit www.gpec.org.

Regions: 
Phoenix, AZ Metropolitan Area ,
Phoenix, AZ Economic Area ,
Arizona
Secondary activities: 
Business development ,
Networking ,
Economic analysis ,
Strategy development ,
Initiative management ,
Business attraction/site location ,
International trade promotion ,
Regional promotion
If you work with or invest in companies, which of these company categories are your focus? : 
Start-up companies ,
High-growth companies ,
Mature/steady growth companies
Which sector does your organization belong to?: 
Public-private (such as a private authority set up by and funded by government)
Organization Size: 
$1million-$5 million
Year Organization was Established: 
1989
Website: 
Phoenix Economic Development | Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Organization Type

Regional Partnerships and Initiatives

Contact Info

Matthew Miller

mmiller@gpec.org

Work: +1 602-256-7700
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Fax: +1 602-256-7744

Location

2 North Central Avenue

Suite 2500

Phoenix, AZ 85004

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The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project is led by Professor Michael E. Porter at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School.

This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration.