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Future Cities, ReimaginedSustainability, Equity, and Smart Design
So go downtownThings will be great when you’re downtownNo finer place for sure, downtownEverything’s waiting for you-Downtown by Petula Clark Whether you love or loathe urban living, creating cities...

Technology Takes Centre StageThe Evolution of the Modern Festival
From intimate neighbourhood gatherings to sprawling multi-day festivals, today’s mobile events are a seamless blend of creativity, coordination, and technology. From rock and reggae music festivals...

The Power of Partnership in Arizona’s EconomyArizona Association for Economic Development (AAED)
On June 1, 2025, Jennifer Lindley officially assumed the presidency of the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED). From the start, she and CEO Katie Hurst have been laying the...

A Sun-Drenched Community Looks AheadPima County, Arizona
Pima County is a sun-drenched region in southern Arizona boasting a strong economy, a long history, leading academic institutions, a wide array of outdoor recreational opportunities, and an...

Building a Modern City from the Ground UpCity of Maricopa, Arizona
In the vast desert landscape south of Phoenix, one of Arizona’s youngest cities is making an outsized impression in the world of economic development. The City of Maricopa, officially incorporated...

Wild West Roots, Modern-Day DevelopmentCity of Prescott, Arizona
160 years after his death, Abraham Lincoln is remembered as a humanitarian, a visionary, and one of the most forward-thinking politicians in American history. The 16th President of the United States...
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Claire’s seeks creditor protection in U.S., Canada
Officials with Claire’s Holdings LLC have announced that the company has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and Canada as the accessories and cosmetics retailer explores a path forward in...
Canola farmers feeling impact of Chinese tariffs
Canola farmers in Saskatchewan are feeling the impacts of a 75.8 percent Chinese tariff on Canada that came into effect, as the two countries continue to hash out their economic disagreements...