2018 Economic Forecast Luncheon: Speakers unveil what's in store for the year ahead
After reaching record highs, is the U.S. stock market overvalued? How will proposed policy changes impact trade and taxes? What’s driving economic growth in Arizona and what does it mean for jobs, wages, and housing going forward?
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.
Wage battle: How Phoenix restaurants are faring a year after minimum wage increase
Research Professor of Economics Lee McPheters deciphers the positive 2017 numbers and explains why he doesn't expect a negative effect on business in the future.
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.
Arizona's minimum wage just increased by 50 cents
Research Professor of Economics Lee McPheters forecasts the effect of Arizona's minimum wage increase on its state economy.
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.
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.
What in the Sam Hill are cows doing on Sand Hill Road?
Due to California's land regulations, they're grazing on the most expensive grass in the United States.
WalletHub's eight financial predictions for 2018
WalletHub's editors reached out to Director of the JPMorgan Chase Economic Outlook Center Lee McPheters to get his forecast on next year's gross domestic product (GDP), the stock market, home prices, and employment.
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.