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Economic developers have fostered an attractive business environment enticing companies to the Phoenix Metro region. This business focus has stimulated population growth and job recovery. These factors and others are driving regional CRE momentum. Local leadership comes together to discuss their perspective from the top of the Phoenix Metro market.

The Phoenix Metro is a prime location for many reasons, making it an increasingly hot spot for investment. How have corporate relocations to the Phoenix Metro impacted the investment community? What are some of the most notable transactions of late? What are the success stories of the biggest dealmakers? Hear from top brokers as they discuss the art of the deal, investment in 2014, and their outlook for 2015.