Greater Phoenix A to Z

Join host Casey Gilchrist and respected guest Anthony Sharett as they explore the vital efforts to advance equity and support for Black business owners. This episode features a special appearance by Teniqua Broughton, CEO of the State of Black Arizona, who shares her insights on the current growth and opportunities in our community.
Tune in as Casey and Anthony break down the systemic challenges faced by minority-owned businesses involving capital access and discuss the impactful steps Pathward® is taking to drive progress and foster inclusivity within the financial sector.
About Anthony Sharett - As President of Pathward®, N.A., Anthony oversees the organization which supports individuals and small to medium-sized businesses through its national bank charter, offering solutions across Banking as a Service (BaaS) and Commercial Finance. He is a recognized champion of diversity and inclusion and has held leadership roles with the Leadership Council for Legal Diversity and the ABA’s Consumer Financial Services’ Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Sharett also serves on various advisory boards and was named one of Phoenix's Most Admired Leaders in 2023.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthonysharett
Website: Pathward.com
Black Chamber of Arizona: blackchamberaz.com
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: azhcc.com
About Teniqua Broughton - Executive Director of the State of Black Arizona, Teniqua helps advance the organization’s mission of using data to drive community action and partnerships. Through her work in DEI, leadership development and community empowerment, she has earned multiple accolades including ASU's 2021 MLK Community Servant-Leader Award and Phoenix Business Journal’s Most Admired Leader.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/teniqua-broughton/
About Casey Gilchrist - Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, Casey moved to Greater Phoenix in January of 2022 to join the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and now serves as the Vice President of International Business Development.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/caseygilchrist

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What a conversation! Host Casey Gilchrist is joined by David Shilliday, Vice President and General Manager of Urban Air Mobility and Unmanned Aerial Systems at Honeywell, and GPEC's Thomas Maynard to talk about flying electric vehicles, also known as electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOL). Maybe not The Jetsons (YET), but we're not far away as this technology is evolving fast, and much of that evolution is taking place right here in Greater Phoenix.

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Roosevelt Row harnessed its history while prioritizing local growth to become one of Greater Phoenix's most popular neighborhoods. Now an example of planning perfection, Cindy Dach and Ruben Alonzo join Tim Bourcet to share stories on how Roosevelt Row has evolved into what it is today.

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Greater Phoenix is home to a diverse population of entrepreneurs, leaders and thinkers. Shifting demographics in this region have helped to elevate its industries and accelerate growth. The fourth episode of Greater Phoenix A to Z, is all about Black excellence. Host Casey Gilchrist is joined by GPEC Research Analyst Fiona Onyango, State of Black Arizona Executive Director Teniqua Broughton, Thinkzilla Consulting Group CEO Velma Trayham, Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton, and Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey, to discuss the importance of a diverse workforce, managing through adversity and being 'one of'.

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From a morning cup of coffee and the commute into work to connecting with loved ones across the country over the phone or on a flight, chips quietly impact every aspect of life. Greater Phoenix is a leading market for developing this global technology, with legacy contributors like Intel and the world's largest chip producer TSMC both making multi-billion dollar investments in the region over the last five years. GPEC Vice President of International Development Sean Fogarty and Vice President of Business Development Samantha Pinkal join Greater Phoenix A to Z host Tim Bourcet for a conversation around semiconductors — a key component to chip manufacturing — and the importance of this Greater Phoenix industry. Tim is also joined by Joe Russell, Legislative Assistant for Senator Mark Kelly, discussing the CHIPS and Science Act, and how that will create growth opportunities in Greater Phoenix.

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