Greater Phoenix Economic Update

GBTA Arizona
March Education Meeting
March 18, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

FOGO DE CHÃO
6300 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
https://fogodechao.com/location/scottsdale/
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Ingressos:
$65.00 member Ticket
$75.00 after 05:00 pm March 17

$80.00 Non-Member/Guest
$90.00 after 05:00 pm March 17

Join us for the Greater Phoenix Economic Update, a must-attend event for industry leaders, professionals, and decision-makers. Don’t miss out on this highly anticipated, insightful, and informative session featuring local experts.

Seize this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry peers. Bring your clients, colleagues, and boss for a comprehensive update on the Greater Phoenix economic landscape.

Secure your spot now for a meeting that promises to shape your business perspective!

Eric Kerr, Vice President of Insights and Development
Visit Phoenix

Eric tracks the visitor industry’s impact on the local economy and the impact of the Visit Phoenix programs on the area hotel market. He also contributes to business-development strategies across all functional areas of Visit Phoenix.

Since joining Visit Phoenix as an intern in 2006, Kerr has acquired a broad range of work experience in communications, media relations, marketing, government affairs, research and tourism advocacy. He is an active member in the Travel and Tourism Research Association and serves on the board of the Western Chapter of the Travel and Tourism Research Association.

Thomas Maynard, Senior Vice President of Business Development
Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Thomas Maynard, the GPEC Senior Vice President of Business Development, has been with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council since August 2013. Thomas co-manages the Business Development team and oversees GPEC’s international business attraction efforts. Over the years, Thomas has worked with hundreds of companies evaluating Greater Phoenix, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups.
Thomas has served as an Honorary Commander from 2022-2024, a unique program that pairs community members with leaders from Luke AFB. He also serves on NAIOP’s Developing Leader Steering Committee.
Thomas was named to the 2020 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers and was recognized a 40 under 40 Economic Developers Class of 2021. Thomas is an Arizona native, grew up in Tucson and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in journalism with a focus in public relations.

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