PHX East Valley Partnership

What PHX East Valley Partnership does

PHX East Valley Partnership is a non-partisan, non-profit regional coalition founded in 1980 and headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, that represents nine communities (Apache Junction, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe, Maricopa County, and Pinal County) across the Phoenix East Valley. Its purpose is to provide a unified regional voice for business, education, government, and civic leaders to compete for state-level funding and to advocate on transportation, economic development, workforce, education, and quality-of-life priorities, building on legislative successes such as Proposition 300 (1985) and Proposition 400 (2004). The organization operates no technology products and earns revenue primarily through six tiers of annual membership dues (ranging from $400 for non-profit individuals to $10,000 for Corporate Champion members), supplemented by event sponsorships tied to four signature annual gatherings: Breakfast with the Governor, the Annual Board & Membership Meeting, the APS Statespersons' Luncheon, and the SRP Thought Leader Forum. Its membership base spans flagship employers (Intel, Boeing, Apple, Google, Meta, Waymo, Banner Health, LG Energy Solutions, Northrop Grumman, Virgin Galactic), the state's largest university (Arizona State University) and community college system (Maricopa County, ~200,000 students annually), municipal governments (Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert), and infrastructure partners (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, APS). With 11-50 staff, the Partnership distributes value through direct membership sales, a monthly newsletter (Onward & Upward), a media partnership with AZBigMedia, and an annual regional profile publication used for economic development prospect outreach.

Name

PHX East Valley Partnership

Legal name

PHX East Valley Partnership

Website

https://phxeastvalley.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PHX East Valley Partnership is a non-profit regional coalition founded in 1980, headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, that advocates for East Valley communities by unifying business, education, government, and civic leaders through tiered memberships and signature events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Economic Development Advocacy

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional/Field Leadership Meetings (Territory/Market Summits) (THAHAMAK), Conference Communications, Marketing & Community Engagement (THAHACAN)

Keywords

• Regional economic development
• Business coalition advocacy
• Membership organization
• Workforce development
• Regional networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from organizations across multiple tiers including corporations, non-profits, educational institutions, government entities, and individuals. Membership benefits scale with tier level, including board seats, event access, and marketing recognition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PHX East Valley Partnership is a non-profit regional coalition that sells tiered annual memberships to corporations, educational institutions, government entities, non-profits, and individuals in the Phoenix East Valley of Arizona. Members receive escalating benefits including Board/Management Council seats, premium event access, logo recognition, committee participation, and a unified advocacy voice on regional transportation, education, workforce, and economic development issues. The organization complements memberships with signature networking events, a monthly newsletter, and regional profile publications to promote the East Valley as a destination for corporate investment and talent.

Product overview

PHX East Valley Partnership is a regional economic development coalition and advocacy organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of organizational membership programs, signature networking events, advocacy services, and economic development resources for the Phoenix East Valley region. The membership tiers include Corporate Champion ($7,000-$10,000/year), Corporate Partner ($4,000/year), Associate Partner ($2,000/year), Non-Profit Organization ($1,500/year), Individual ($500/year), and Non-Profit Individual ($400/year). Signature events include Breakfast with the Governor (January), Annual Board & Membership Meeting (May/June), APS Statespersons' Luncheon (Early Fall), and SRP Thought Leader Forum (Fall). The organization also publishes monthly newsletters (Onward & Upward) and regional profile documents. No technology products, software platforms, or digital tools are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Champion & Governmental Partner Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 300 people move to Greater Phoenix each day
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Intel CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntel is a Corporate Champion member and has invested over $50 billion in Arizona over four decades, including a $20 billion expansion with two new chip factories in Chandler representing the largest private investment in Arizona history.
• The Boeing CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoeing is a Corporate Partner operating Phantom Works and a 155,000-square-foot, $150 million Advanced Composite Fabrication Center in Mesa for future combat aircraft.
• AmazonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmazon operates facilities across Chandler, Mesa, and Tempe, including a 1.2 million square foot distribution center in Mesa, the largest in the nation, bringing 800+ jobs.
• Arizona State UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerASU is a key Education Partner with major presence including the Polytechnic Campus at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and the new Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center in downtown Mesa.
• Arizona Public Service CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPS is a Corporate Champion member and Executive Vice President Jacob Tetlow serves on the Partnership's leadership, contributing to regional energy and infrastructure advocacy.
• Banner HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanner Health is a Corporate Champion member with extensive healthcare operations across the East Valley including Banner Ocotillo Medical Center and Banner Ironwood Medical Center.
• Dignity HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDignity Health is a Corporate Champion member with President and CEO Mark Slyter noting the partnership as vital to regional economic vitality and quality of life.
• LG Energy SolutionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLG Energy Solutions is investing $5.5 billion in a battery manufacturing plant in Queen Creek, the largest stand-alone battery complex in North America, creating thousands of jobs.
• MetaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeta (Facebook) is expanding its Mesa data center to over 2.5 million square feet with total investment exceeding $2 billion, its first major Arizona investment.
• WaymocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaymo is a Corporate Partner expanding autonomous ride-hailing service between Sky Harbor and the East Valley, with Amanda Ventura Zink representing Waymo on the Partnership's Board.
• Maricopa Community College DistrictflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaricopa Community Colleges is one of the largest community college systems in the nation serving approximately 100,000 students annually across 10 colleges, with Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo serving as Secretary on the Partnership's Board.
• Phoenix-Mesa Gateway AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is a key infrastructure partner contributing over $2 billion annually to Arizona's economy, with J. Brian O'Neill serving as Executive Director on the Partnership's Board.
• Willmeng ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWillmeng Construction is a Corporate Champion member with Jimmy Lindblom serving as Past Chair on the Partnership's Board, and noting the organization as an asset to communities.
• City of MesaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Mesa is a Government Partner with Mayor John Giles noting the Partnership's role in addressing issues affecting communities and celebrating regional successes.
• City of ChandlercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Chandler is a Government Partner, home to major corporate operations including Intel, Microchip Technology, NXP Semiconductors, and General Motors.
• Town of GilbertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTown of Gilbert is a Government Partner and has received AAA credit ratings from all three major rating agencies, named 'Best City for Business in Arizona' by Arizona Chamber of Commerce.
• Virgin GalacticflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirgin Galactic is establishing spaceship manufacturing facilities in Mesa, representing the emerging aerospace economy in the East Valley.
• Northrop GrummancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthrop Grumman operates in Chandler, Gilbert, and Mesa, testing modules for NASA Gateway lunar mission in Gilbert, part of the region's growing aerospace and defense sector.
• Okland ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOkland Construction is a Corporate Champion member contributing to regional development projects including the Gateway to Gilbert Heritage Park project.
• Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPEC is an Affiliate Member working on economic development attraction for the greater Phoenix region including the East Valley communities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dallas Regional Chamber: Multi-county chamber serving the Dallas region with a CEO-led membership model and regional advocacy. Directly comparable in scale, governance, and product mix to PHX East Valley.
• Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC): Regional economic development organization for the greater Phoenix area. Already operates as an Affiliate Member of PHX East Valley Partnership; serves overlapping business-attraction and corporate-expansion mandates across Maricopa County and shares many of the same corporate champions.
• Phoenix Chamber of Commerce: The principal metro-level chamber serving Phoenix businesses. Operates a tiered membership model, advocacy function, and signature events similar to PHX East Valley, but for the broader Phoenix metro rather than the East Valley subregion.
• Metro Atlanta Chamber: Regional chamber for metro Atlanta offering tiered corporate membership, economic-development programming, and signature leadership events. Comparable mix of dues-funded advocacy and event-driven engagement.
• San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation: Regional economic development corporation for San Diego County, focused on business attraction, retention, and policy advocacy. Mirrors PHX East Valley's mix of corporate membership, site-selector marketing, and convening role.
• Greater Houston Partnership: Houston's regional chamber/economic development hybrid, funded through corporate memberships at six-figure tiers. Compares closely on the business-attraction, regional-marketing, and civic-leadership convening model PHX East Valley operates.
• Bay Area Council: Bay Area business leadership organization with a CEO-led membership model and regional advocacy on housing, infrastructure, and economic competitiveness. Comparable governance structure (CEO-led, tiered corporate membership) and similar role as the region's collective policy voice.
• Silicon Valley Leadership Group: Regional coalition of Silicon Valley employers that convenes CEOs and university leaders to advocate on housing, transportation, and workforce policy. Closest structural analog to PHX East Valley: large-employer convening model with paid membership and legislative advocacy focus.

Regional players

• Tucson Metro Chamber: Chamber of commerce serving the Tucson metro. Same membership-and-advocacy model as PHX East Valley but covers a different Arizona region; useful peer for benchmarking dues structures and event formats within the same state.

Broad incumbents

• Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Statewide business association that aggregates regional chambers and corporate members across Arizona. Operates a broader legislative advocacy portfolio than PHX East Valley and competes for statewide policy influence on tax, workforce, and infrastructure issues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EVPartnership
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/phxeastvalley
• Facebookfacebook.com/PHXEastValleyOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-valley-partnership

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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