Category: Community News
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The Precision Revolution: Insights from Dr. George Poste on the Past, Present, and Future of Precision Medicine
Every diagnosis is personal—a unique molecular fingerprint telling the story of your body. Precision medicine offers hope by honoring that individuality, designing care made just for you. Yet, unlocking the full potential of your molecular fingerprint remains a challenge—one that continues to drive innovation, turning complexity into clarity and hope. Dr. George Poste was recently named…
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Thomas Maynard Appointed Interim CEO of GPEC
Search committee names organization’s Senior Vice President, Business Development as temporary leader The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) announced today it has appointed Thomas Maynard as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective August 2, as recommended by the board-led search committee and approved by executive committee members, following the tenure of Chris Camacho as President and…
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Meet the Flinn Scholars joining NAU’s Class of 2029
Two of Arizona’s best and brightest are headed to Flagstaff this fall to become Lumberjacks—Cianna Brooks and Grace Smithson. The two top achievers are part of the 20-person class of 2025 Flinn Scholars, a coveted merit-based award that covers eight semesters of tuition, fees, housing and meals and even provides funds for study abroad and professional development. Brooks…
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Arizona Wins Fifth Consecutive Gold Shovel Award Recognizing Best-In-Class Economic Momentum
TSMC’s third fab expansion wins “Manufacturing Project Of The Year” PHOENIX, AZ (June 18, 2025) – In recognition of yet another banner year for economic development wins, Arizona today received a prestigious “Gold Shovel” award from Area Development Magazine in the 5-8 million state population category, marking the state’s fifth consecutive gold shovel. The Shovel Awards recognize states that…
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Phoenix Children’s Expands Expert Neonatal Care to Three HonorHealth Hospitals
New collaboration brings comprehensive pediatric care closer to home for Valley families PHOENIX June 16, 2025 – Phoenix Children’s announces a new collaboration with HonorHealth to bring the pediatric health system’s expert neonatology care closer to families throughout the Valley. Beginning today, Phoenix Children’s Division of Neonatology will expand its physician services to provide neonatal care in three…
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Wexford Science & Technology Launches Pre-Leasing for 800 PBC
Builds on Momentum of PBC, ASU Health With 850 PBC Nearing Full Capacity Wexford Science & Technology, LLC, a leading developer of innovation-centric Knowledge Communities across the country, is pleased to announce the launch of pre-leasing for 800 PBC, the newest purpose-built laboratory and innovation building on the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC). This 200,000-square-foot facility…
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PCA Quarterly Meeting and Downtown Development Tour
Photo By: Zee Peralta
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Medical Nutrition alum uses the power of food to help children with autism
After over 20 years of specializing in children’s nutrition and neurological disorders, Medical Nutrition alum Julie Matthews has published her second book, The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan in March 2025. Her goal? To tailor guidance to the unique and varied experiences and needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Matthews worked alongside James Adams, who founded ASU’s Autism/Asperger’s Research Program, to…
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Mayor Gallego Delivers 2025 State of the City Address
Mayor Kate Gallego today delivered her annual State of the City address, sharing that amid the “chaos and confusion coming from our government in Washington,” Phoenix and its City Council are “leading with competence and collaboration.” Gallego said the approach is working. “We’ve created more jobs, and good jobs—the kind that change lives,” she said. …
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Phoenix City Council Expands Enhanced Municipal Services District to Strengthen Innovation and Growth
The expansion integrates the northern portion of the Phoenix Bioscience Core, enhancing support for research, education, and economic development in the heart of Arizona’s innovation hub. PHOENIX (March 28, 2025) – Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI) and the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Departmentare excited to announce the expansion of the Enhanced Municipal Services District (EMSD), effective January…
