This week we talked with Maria Laughner, deputy economic development director of the City of Tempe. Tempe is a dynamic, ever-evolving city. With nine innovation hubs, a powerhouse university, the first carless multi-family housing project and a plan to refresh the historic Mill Avenue, Tempe is not slowing down. Join the conversation and learn how Laughner's city continues to be the epicenter for innovative development in the Valley.

In Part 2 of the East Valley Expansion episode, we continue the conversation with economic specialists Jordan Rose from Rose Law Group and Jimmy Lindblom from Willmeng. We take a deeper dive into our discussion about rapid growth and economic development and how Arizona is positioning this unique, sought-after region amid an unprecedented industry boom.

Join is in part 1 of our sixth episode talking about the East Valley! We hear from two economic development experts about one of the fastest growing regions in Arizona. Rose Law Group's very own Jordan Rose and Willmeng's Jimmy Lindblom come together to discuss growth, development and the balancing act between public and private perception of expansion. Rose brings her 23-years of expertise in municipalities, land use and zoning to address the growing pains and successes in places like Pinal County. Lindblom comes to us wearing both his Willmeng and East Valley Partnership hats, talking about how government and community entities find common—and not so common—ground during rapid, regional expansion. Tune in, hear from the experts, you won't want to miss it!

In recognition of Women in Construction Week, tune in for a special session with three dynamic leaders ready to share their expertise, experiences and insights on what the future holds for women in construction. In the first half of the episode, we sit down with the vice president of SSC Underground, Michelle Walker, and president and founder of W&W Structural, Jodi Malenfant to talk about what motivates their leadership in the industry. The second half, we hear from Tiffany Sharp, principal of Sharp Construction and co-founder of Girls Can Build, an Arizona initiative that is introducing young girls to careers in the trades and empowering them to be bold to build.

Join us as we sit down with Suzanne Kinney, president and CEO of the Arizona Chapter of NAIOP to discuss its public policy advocacy for its members and the CRE industry. Suzanne Kinney understands the importance of representing the various interests of a 1,000 member association as she navigates the Arizona Legislature. Learn about NAIOP Arizona’s 2023 legislative agenda and how they include coverage of local, national and global business priorities.

In Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Morgan R. Olsen, the Executive VP, Treasurer, and CFO at Arizona State University, we examine the increasing collaborations between ASU and the industry and how they are fueling not only innovation, influence, and property development, but also nurturing a skilled pool of talent to meet the demands of a thriving, dynamic economy.