Retiring W. L. Gore President and CEO Terri Kelly on how bureaucracy-free business works

In recognition of her proven performance over 35 years at the global materials science company perhaps best known for its GORE-TEX fabrics products, the school honored her with the 2018 Executive of the Year Award.

W. L. Gore & Associates CEO Terri Kelly named W. P. Carey 2018 Executive of the Year

In recognition of her proven performance at the global materials science company perhaps best known for its GORE-TEX fabrics products, the school will honor her at a luncheon at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort on April 12.

People and place: QuikTrip’s winning culture combination

The convenience store has been ranked one of the best places to work for its diversity, giving back, managers, and more. Its President and CEO Chet Cadieux shares why at the Economic Club of Phoenix Luncheon on Feb. 22, 2018.

Economic Club of Phoenix: Hear from leaders of some of the world’s most influential companies

The Economic Club of Phoenix (ECP) speaker series — hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business — is celebrating its 33rd anniversary and has become the pre-eminent Arizona forum for the exchange of ideas about business and the economy.

Millennials and baby boomers: Both vital to Valley of the Sun

The latest local population numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau came out in December, receiving little coverage due to post-holiday timing.

Adding love and expertise to help improve people's lives

The first Economic Club of Phoenix Luncheon of 2018 features Kate Farms Chairman and Co-CEO Brett Matthews, who shares how he's helping the company with heart bring essential, ready-to-use, plant-based nutrition to those with medical needs.

Qualcomm's Irwin M. Jacobs: Technologies that changed our lives

Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs, the founding chairman and CEO Emeritus of Qualcomm Incorporated, was named the W. P. Carey School Executive of the Year by the Dean's Council on April 19, 2012, at the Economic Club of Phoenix Luncheon.

Beyond phones to a mobile internet of things

On March 18, 2014, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse briefed members of the Economic Club of Phoenix on the advances in wireless technology that are launching the internet of things.

Arizona job and population growth slow but steady in 2018

W. P. Carey economist Lee McPheters said at the 54th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon that the state must invest in infrastructure to support the expansion.

Customer service is the real disruption in used-car sales, Carvana CEO says

Attention-grabbing 'car vending machines' save money and drive interest, Ernie Garcia III said at the Economic Club of Phoenix Luncheon hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business on Nov. 1, 2017.