Date/Time
8/1/2025
Date and Time TBD
Date and Time TBD
Event Registration
Event Type(s)
GBMA Events
Civic Events
Civic Events
Event Description
Economic growth doesn’t just happen — it’s cultivated through vision, collaboration, and smart investment. The third event in the 2026 GMBA Economic Forum Series brings together the region’s top economic development leaders and partners to discuss how Maricopa and Western Pinal County are positioning themselves for sustainable expansion, business attraction, and vibrant commercial growth.
From industrial recruitment and retail development to the policies that make investment possible, this forum connects business owners, investors, and community leaders with the people driving Arizona’s economic engine.
Confirmed Presenters Include:
Christian Price, Economic Development Director, City of Maricopa — on local initiatives and new business attraction
Joel Millman, Economic Development Manager, Pinal County — on county-wide strategies and industry partnerships
Robert Theobald, Senior Vice President, Arizona Commerce Authority — on state resources and competitive growth programs
Commissioner Leah Marquez Peterson, Arizona Corporation Commission — on energy policy, business licensing, and infrastructure readiness
Brady Murray, Maricopa Real Estate Company — on commercial and retail development trends and the process for business space in Maricopa
This dynamic discussion will explore how collaboration between city, county, and state entities — paired with local business engagement — creates the conditions for economic success. Attendees will gain practical insights on navigating development processes, identifying incentives, and preparing for the next wave of regional opportunity.
Key Takeaways:
Understand local, county, and state priorities for economic growth
Learn about available incentives and site-selection tools for new and expanding businesses
Explore commercial real estate trends and permitting processes in the Maricopa area
Build connections with leaders shaping Arizona’s economic future
Presented by the Greater Maricopa Business Alliance Government Affairs Committee
Building Business. Building Impact. Building Communities.
From industrial recruitment and retail development to the policies that make investment possible, this forum connects business owners, investors, and community leaders with the people driving Arizona’s economic engine.
Confirmed Presenters Include:
Christian Price, Economic Development Director, City of Maricopa — on local initiatives and new business attraction
Joel Millman, Economic Development Manager, Pinal County — on county-wide strategies and industry partnerships
Robert Theobald, Senior Vice President, Arizona Commerce Authority — on state resources and competitive growth programs
Commissioner Leah Marquez Peterson, Arizona Corporation Commission — on energy policy, business licensing, and infrastructure readiness
Brady Murray, Maricopa Real Estate Company — on commercial and retail development trends and the process for business space in Maricopa
This dynamic discussion will explore how collaboration between city, county, and state entities — paired with local business engagement — creates the conditions for economic success. Attendees will gain practical insights on navigating development processes, identifying incentives, and preparing for the next wave of regional opportunity.
Key Takeaways:
Understand local, county, and state priorities for economic growth
Learn about available incentives and site-selection tools for new and expanding businesses
Explore commercial real estate trends and permitting processes in the Maricopa area
Build connections with leaders shaping Arizona’s economic future
Presented by the Greater Maricopa Business Alliance Government Affairs Committee
Building Business. Building Impact. Building Communities.
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Contact Person
Greater Maricopa Business Alliance, Chamber of Commerce
(phone: 520-705-2532)
(phone: 520-705-2532)
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