Event archives
4/4/2024
2024 Executive of the Year Award
David Jackson
3/21/2024
1/18/2024
10/5/2023
5/2/2023
Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon
Dennis Hoffman, Lee McPheters, Mark Stapp
Predicting Arizona's 2024 economy
2/14/2023
10/25/2022
9/27/2022
8/23/2022
5/4/2022
Arizona economy bullish — but shadowed by national, global woes
4/21/2022
3/23/2022
Read the ASU News article: The business of baseball
2/23/2022
11/10/2021
9/22/2021
Read the ASU News article: Teamwork, innovation led to game-changing saliva tests at ASU
5/6/2021
Download the event slides here
Read the recap here
4/22/2021
2/18/2021
1/13/2021
12/1/2020
ASU/PNC Bank Economic Forecast Luncheon
Mary C. Daly (Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco), Stuart G. Hoffman (The PNC Financial Services Group), Bart Hobijn and Lee R. McPheters (W. P. Carey School of Business)
ASU forecast: Arizona, U.S. could be back near economic normal in 2021
11/3/2020
Jerry Coleman, Co-founder and former co-CEO Offerpad6 lessons for turning challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities
10/22/2020
D. Christian “Chris” Koch, Chairman, President and CEO, Carlisle Companies IncorporatedToday’s leaders need clarity the most, 2020 Executive of the Year says
9/9/2020
Girish Rishi, CEO, Blue YonderEconomic minute: 7 evolving COVID-19 situations
Going into the wild Blue Yonder with Girish Rishi
1/16/2020
J.K. Symancyk, President and CEO, PetSmartPetSmart CEO shares thoughts on exciting and dynamic time in retail
11/13/2019
Michael Spangenberg, Co-Founder, State Forty EightCo-founder of State Forty Eight talks about representing Arizona
W. P. Carey School honors State Forty Eight for excellence in entrepreneurship
5/2/2019
Annual Economic Outlook LuncheonDennis Hoffman, Lee McPheters, Mark Stapp
Annual Economic Outlook: Thriving and likely to flourish into 2020
Test your economic smarts
Predicting Arizona's 2020 economy
4/4/2019
Doug Parker, Chief Executive Officer, American AirlinesA beacon of reliability in the commercial aviation industry
American Airlines CEO talks about Boeing 737 Max 8, possible cancellations
2/5/2019
Michelle Cirocco, Chief Social Responsibility Officer, TeleverdeA corporate conscience: Good for the community and company
1/15/2019
Lois E. Krahn, MD, Interim CEO, Mayo ClinicWho pays for health care innovation?
12/7/2018
Spirit of Enterprise AwardTomas Gorny, CEO, Nextiva
The people behind the most accurate economic forecasts
Nextiva CEO accepts prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award
11/15/2018
Jim Fish, President and CEO, Waste ManagementWaste Management reduces and reuses, while looking to the future
The question du jour about GDP growth
5/3/2018
Annual Economic Outlook LuncheonDennis Hoffman, Lee McPheters, Mark Stapp
Annual Economic Outlook: Rosy and no recession in sight
How much do you know about the Valley of the Sun?
4/12/2018
Terri Kelly, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.2018 Executive of the Year
2/22/2018
Chet Cadieux, President and CEO, QuikTrip CorporationPeople and place: QuikTrip's winning culture combination
1/18/2018
Brett Matthews, Chairman and co-CEO, Kate Farms, Inc.Adding love and expertise to help improve people’s lives
11/1/2017
Ernie Garcia, III, Chairman and CEO, CarvanaCustomer service is the real disruption in used-car sales, Carvana CEO says
10/3/2017
Ken Lamneck, President and CEO, InsightHelping businesses run smarter
5/9/2017
Annual Economic Outlook LuncheonDennis Hoffman, Lee McPheters, Mark Stapp
Get the economic outlook: national, statewide, local real estate
4/19/2017
Edward J. "Joe" Shoen, Chairman and CEO, U-Haul International2017 Executive of the Year
3/29/2017
Mark Emmert, President, The NCAAThe Value of College Sports
1/26/2017
Dr. David Jacofsky, Chairman and CEO, The CORE InstituteHigh Tech Healthcare Strategy
11/10/2016
Tony Sarsam, Chief Executive Officer, Ready Pac Foods, Inc.Why Companies That Put Employees First Prosper
Tis the season for Economic Projections
10/26/2016
Jason Clemens, Executive Vice President, The Fraser InstituteLessons for the U.S. from Canadian reforms
Headwinds for the next president
5/11/2016
Annual Economic Outlook LuncheonDennis Hoffman, Lee McPheters, Elliott D. Pollack
This is the boom: Economists deliver 2016 outlook
4/21/2016
John Hammergren, Chairman, President and CEO, McKesson CorporationExecutive of the Year: McKesson CEO John H. Hammergren
2/16/2016
Hilary Schneider, President and CEO, LifeLockIdentity protection versus identity management
1/28/2016
Harvey Kanter, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Blue NileBlue Nile diamonds: Trust and authenticity
Delivering great brand experiences to differentiate
11/10/2015
Susan Salka, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director, AMN Healthcare10/8/2015
Cliff Burrows, Group President, U.S. and Americas, StarbucksStarbucks: Humanity infuses corporate success
Phoenix Business Journal – Some Starbucks stores in Arizona will start serving alcohol; group president speaks in Phoenix
9/24/2015
Kickoff EventB. Ravikumar, Professor of Economics
India: The emerging economic giant
Arizona business leaders gain insight on India's economic growth
5/6/2015
Annual Economic Outlook LuncheonLee McPheters, Dennis Hoffman, Michael Orr
2015 Economic Outlook: Is Arizona's Groundhog Day finally over?
Arizona economy figures to keep slow gains in 2015
4/8/2015
Christopher Mapes, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc.A Century of Success: Lincoln Electric's Long Vision
3/5/2015
Elizabeth Crain, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Moelis & CompanyA firsthand perspective on the IPO experience
2/12/2015
Michael Tipsord, Vice Chairman, President and COO, State Farm Insurance CompaniesState Farm: Helping People Manage Life's Risks
The Arizona Republic – State Farm Exec: Transit helped Tempe get $600M hub
1/14/2015
Walter Robb, Co-CEO, Whole Foods MarketStraight talk from Whole Foods CEO
Why Whole Foods' CEO isn't worried about Sprouts
11/13/2014
Kevin Knight, CEO, Knight TransportationKnight Transportation CEO Says Growing a Business Requires Sacrifice
10/9/2014
Ray Anderson, Vice President for University Athletics and Athletics Director, Arizona State UniversityASU Athletic Director Ray Anderson on the Importance of Image in Sports
Ray Anderson: Athletics Boosting Financial Game
9/24/2014 Kickoff Event
Thomas Bates, Department Chair, FinanceJeffrey Cunningham, Professor of Practice, Management
Obama Administration Moves to Discourage Companies from Moving Overseas
5/8/2014
Annual Economic Outlook LuncheonLee McPheters, Dennis Hoffman, Michael Orr
KnowWPC – The Economy: For Arizona and the nation, more of the same
4/17/2014
Executive of the YearJim Davidson, Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Managing Director
Silver Lake Partners
KnowWPC – KnowWPC – KnowWPC – Silver Lake’s Jim
The Arizona Republic – Tech executive urges Phoenix crowd to ruthlessly pursue sensible investments
3/18/2014
Dan Hesse, Chief Executive Officer, Sprint CorporationKnowWPC – Beyond Phones to a Mobile Internet of Things
The Arizona Republic – Sprint CEO Talks Technology in Tempe
2/13/2014
Punit Renjen, Chairman of the Board, Deloitte LLPKnowWPC – Deloitte chairman describes culture of exceptionalism
The Arizona Republic – Build relationships before profit, Deloitte executive says
1/23/2014
Edward J. “Joe” Shoen, CEO, U-Haul InternationalWhat's driving CEO pay sky high?
11/19/2013
Dan Burns, CEO, Athletes’ PerformanceJohn Stobo, Managing General Partner, ABS Capital
KnowWPC – Athletes’ Performance revolutionizes training
10/3/13
Beth Bierbower, President of the Employer Group Segment, HumanaKnowWPC - Undercurrents of Change in the U.S. Health Care Industry
9/19/2013 Kickoff Event
Mary Jo Bitner, Professor and Executive Director, Center for Services Leadership5/16/2013
Annual Economic Outlook LuncheonLee McPheters, Dennis Hoffman, Michael Orr, Robert Mittelstaedt
KnowWPC - Arizona’s Pace Slow, but Still Faster than U.S.
KnowWPC - What Do You Know About Economics?
4/25/2013
Executive of the YearJosue Robles, President and Chief Executive Officer
USAA
KnowWPC - USAA CEO is Executive of the Year
3/19/2013
Douglas Davis, Vice President and General ManagerArizona Fab/Sort Manufacturing Site
Intel Corporation
KnowWPC – Intel's Doug Davis Addresses Economic Club of Phoenix
2/12/2013
Charles Redfield, Exec. Vice President of MerchandisingSam's Club
KnowWPC- The Realities of Global Business
The Arizona Republic - Sam’s Club Executive Getting Company to Think Globally
1/23/2013
Derrick Hall, President & CEOThe Arizona Diamondbacks
KnowWPC- Derrick Hall: Hitting a Home Run for Fans
11/08/2012
William Toler, CEO of Advance Pierre FoodsMatthew Wilson, Managing Director of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
KnowWPC- AdvancePierre: Case Study in Successful Restructuring
10/11/2012
Dan HarkinsOwner & CEO
Harkins Theatres
KnowWPC – Harkins Theatres: The Back Story of a Successful Family Business
Phoenix Business Journal -- Economists Predict 2013 GDP Growth of Just 1.4 Percent
5/15/2012
Annual Economic Outlook LuncheonLee McPheters, Dennis Hoffman, Michael Orr, Robert Mittelstaedt
Economic Improvement: Long Road Ahead
Economics 101: What's Your Grade
Housing, Experts Maintain Postive Outlook
Outlook on Jobs Remains Steady
KAET Horizon video clip
Phoenix Business Journal articles
(Phoenix Business Journal - article 1)
(Phoenix Business Journal - article 2)
KPHO TV Channel 5
KJZZ Radio
Rebound in Progress, But Still Years from Full Economic Recovery
Economy Looking Up, Say 3 ASU Economists
State Regaining Jobs, But Local Picture Remains Mixed
4/19/2012
Irwin M. JacobsCo-founder
Qualcomm Inc.
KnowWPCareyarticle and podcast “Technologies that Changed Our Lives”
Phoenix Business Journal article
The Arizona Republic article
03/13/12
Doug ParkerChairman and CEO
US Airways
KnowWPCarey article
The Arizona Republic article
The Arizona Republic Economic Minute article
KPHO Channel 5 Phoenix, AZ article
AZ Family KTVK Channel 3 article
02/02/2012
Curtis R. FrasierGeneral Counsel, Upstream Americas
Head of Legal in USA
Shell Oil Company
KnowWPCarey article
Downtown Devil article
01/11/2012
Hamish BrewerPresident and CEO
JDA Software
The Arizona Republic
KnowWPCarey article
11/10/2011
Chris CooksonPresident of Sony Pictures Technologies
Former President of BP Asia-Pacific & BP China
Downtown Devil article
KnowWPC Article
10/6/2011
Gary DirksDirector of ASU Lightworks
Former President of BP Asia-Pacific & BP China
Knowledge @ W. P. Carey article
Dean Robert Mittelstaedt's Economic Minute
9/20/2011
Kickoff EventRussell Owens of Fox Restaurant Concepts
Dan Harkins of Harkins Theaters
"Dinner and a Show" - KnowWPC article
"Economic Club of Phoenix Speaker Series Kicks Off" - State Press article
5/5/2011
Annual Economic Outlook LuncheonLee McPheters, Dennis Hoffman, Robert Mittelstaedt
"Mid-year Economic Outlook: Slow Growth" - Knowledge @ W. P. Carey article
"What Do You Know? Annual Arizona Economics Quiz"
"Economic Outlook Luncheon: 2 more years of slow growth, then economic boost - ASU News article
"ASU economists predict brighter future for Arizona" - The Arizona Republic article
"Economist: Arizona will add 300,000 jobs by 2015" - AzCapitolTimes.com article
4/14/2011
Richard C. AdkersonPresident and CEO
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
3/15/2011
Elinor Ostrom2009 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences
Arizona Republic Article
Knowledge@W. P. Carey Article and Audio
2/17/2011
Tod C. HolmesExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Republic Services
Podcast Audio Feed
1/13/2011
William F. Glavin, Jr.Chairman, President and CEO
OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
Arizona Republic Article