Chris

Camacho

Greater Phoenix Economic Council

President & CEO

Chris Camacho serves as president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), one of the longest-standing public-private partnerships for economic development across the country. As chief executive, Chris leads the development and execution of the region’s strategic economic strategy, oversees domestic and international business development, and ensures the market position remains competitive through coordination with partner organizations, private sector leaders, and municipal and state leadership. He has led the attraction of more than 460 companies during his tenure, creating nearly 85,000 jobs and $24 billion in capital investment. Some notable projects include TSMC, Apple, Silicon Valley Bank, Microsoft, GoDaddy, Yelp, Amazon, Garmin, General Motors, ElectraMeccanica, Zoom, HelloFresh, and headquarters including Benchmark Electronics, Carlisle Companies and Rogers Corporation. In October 2021, Chris led GPEC to being recognized as the top economic development organization globally by the International Economic Development Council a year after being named the top EDO in the U.S. in 2020.

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Greater Phoenix: A Global Destination for Industrial Innovation

Greater Phoenix is home to an ever-expanding ecosystem of semiconductor manufacturing and its supply chain. Long-term strategic planning of resources at the state and regional level have supported this growth, ensuring that adequate water and nation-leading grid reliability meet the needs of industry. Paired with a robust workforce and an educational system anchored by Arizona State University and the Maricopa County Community College District, the region has the requisite labor force to meet the needs of key industry sectors. Greater Phoenix is a top global destination for businesses and uniquely positioned to seize the momentum of technological innovation and advanced industry to support future development.

Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Established in 1989, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) actively works to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for the competitiveness of Greater Phoenix. As the regional economic development organization, GPEC works with 22 member communities, Maricopa County and almost 200 private investors to accomplish its mission, and serve as a strategic partner to companies worldwide as they expand or relocate. Consistently ranked as a top national economic development organization, GPEC’s approach to connectivity extends beyond the fabric of the community. Known as The Connected Place, Greater Phoenix is in a relentless pursuit of innovative and entrepreneurial technology-focused companies that are committed to changing the game. As a result, over the past 32 years GPEC has fueled the regional economy by helping more than 895 companies, creating more than 163,000 jobs and $33.4 billion in capital investment.

 

Telephone: 602.256.770

Email: info@gpec.org

Website: www.gpec.org