Economic Development and Developers in the News #124
Econ dev news from 92 economic development executives and organizations in 28 states and Canada.
Welcome to the 124th weekly edition of Economic Development and Developers in the News.
Today's issue contains news from 92 economic development executives and organizations in 28 states and Canada.
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Alaska
Bill Popp announced his immediate departure as President and CEO of the Anchorage Economic Development Corp, earlier than previously mentioned. Why? He's running for mayor of Anchorage.
Arizona
Fernando Garcia is the new Senior Vice President & Team Leader of International Trade & Investment at the Arizona Commerce Authority.
Maria Laughner has joined the Mesa Economic Development Office as their new Deputy Economic Development Director of Strategic Initiatives.
