Presentation for GPEC 6.15.26

Apache Junction
City Council
JUNE 15, 2026
602.256.7700 /// gpec.org

About GPEC
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ABOUT GPEC
Over the last 36 years, GPEC has fueled
the regional economy, racking up some
impressive stats along the way.
GPEC by the Numbers
1,075+
Regional Locates
197K+
New Jobs
$76.5B
Capital Investment
Photo Credit: Visit Phoenix
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GPEC Services
Perform annual operating cost
comparisons across major markets.
Analyze real estate, labor, utilities,
taxes and incentives.
Evaluate project’s economic
impact and community benefit.
Prepare geospatial analysis.
Provide current wage rates, labor
force and skill levels based on
occupation and industry.
Analyze labor force availability
data and create custom drive
time analysis.
Connect with local employers for
HR insight.
Introduce your company to
community college, university and
key workforce assets.
Coordinate with state and local
regulatory authorities.
Connect you to business leaders
within the region.
Aggregate a comprehensive listing of
value-based assets, unique buildings
and shovel-ready sites.
Provide easy property search by size,
location, price, zoning and more.
Draft a press announcement and
coordinate quotes from key
stakeholders on behalf of the client. 
Distribute announcement to media
outlets.
Support and coordination for ribbon
cutting and grand opening events.
Operating Cost Comparison
Economic Impact Analysis
Regional Labor Market Data
Connectivity To Key Resources
Site Selection Assistance
Public Relations Assistance
ABOUT GPEC
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GPEC & City of 
Apache Junction
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Apache Junction Community Benefits Report
Revenue Return
28:1
(5-Yr Trend)
Return on Investment
$28
of direct revenue for
every $1 invested
in new consumer spending
generated by new Apache
Junction jobs and employed
Apache Junction residents 
$63.8M
$3.2M
in new Apache
Junction direct
revenues ​
682
new jobs for Apache
Junction residents from 
region-wide locates​
Funding Request for FY27
Funding Request for FY26
AZ Office of Economic 
Opportunity 2025 Population
$20,392
$22,004
Apache Junction Investment
AZ Office of Economic 
Opportunity 2024 Population
GPEC & CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
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FY26
FY25
5-Year Total
Payroll Generated ($M)
$409.23
$572.02
$2,690.30
Jobs
6,295
7,206
39,522
High-Wage Jobs
2,602
4,983
21,339
Average Salary
$65,009
$79,381
$68,070
Qualified Prospects
226
264
1,268
Assisted Locates
37
54
232
Capital Investment ($M)
$2,163.77
$7,208.72
$45,278.30
Results through regional success
Notable Locates
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GPEC & CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
Apache Junction Community Benefits Report

City of Apache Junction & GPEC Partnership
Competitive Intelligence
GPEC offers the City of Apache Junction access to the following
unique tools and expertise:​
Comprehensive demographic, labor, targeted industry
information and marketing assistance​
MetroComp operating cost-comparison software for 
       50 markets ​
Greater Phoenix Consensus Impact Model analysis​
Community spotlights in GPEC’s newsletters & social media
Customized research requests​
$45.27B
in capital investment
232
locates in Greater Phoenix GPEC has
assisted in the last five years, including
39,522
jobs and
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GPEC & CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION

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Action Plan &
Strategic Plan

FY26-FY28 Vision
Be the leading market for high-value
investments and growth for local, national
and international businesses with an eye
to the industries of the future, enabling
smart growth and advancing prosperity
for the people of Greater Phoenix.
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Strategic
Plan Goals
FY26-28
F I S C A L  Y E A R
FY27 Action
Plan Strategies
& Tactics
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Strategic
Plan Goals
FY26-28
F I S C A L  Y E A R
FY28 Action
Plan Strategies
& Tactics
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Strategic
Plan Goals
FY26-28
F I S C A L  Y E A R
FY26 Action
Plan Strategies
& Tactics
FY26-28 Strategic Plan Goals
Build an internationally
recognizable regional brand as a
market uniquely positioned for
high-impact industries and
growth driven by innovation.
Advance the region through
future-focused investments and
infrastructure, robust support for
the startup ecosystem, and best-
in-class support for expanding
and relocating firms.
Ensure GPEC is nimble in
executing its mission as
markets, technologies and the
region continue to evolve.
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
ACTION PLAN FY27
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Thank You
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