TUCSON, AZ (July 14, 2026) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) kicked off its new AAED leadership year with its annual Leadership Retreat, held June 24–26, 2026, at the Omni Tucson National Resort.
The retreat brought together AAED’s Board of Directors, committee chairs and volunteer leaders from across Arizona to strengthen relationships, align priorities and prepare for the year ahead.
The event combined strategic planning with team-building activities, giving participants an opportunity to collaborate and reinforce AAED’s mission of advancing economic development throughout Arizona. Discussions centered on implementing the organization’s newly adopted 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, “Leading With Purpose,” and strengthening coordination among AAED’s statewide volunteer leadership team…