GMBA to Host Second 2026 Infrastructure Forum in Maricopa
GMBA to host second 2026 Economic Forum on infrastructure in Maricopa
The Greater Maricopa Business Alliance will host the second event in the 2026 GMBA Economic Forum Series, focusing on infrastructure in Western Pinal County. The session is scheduled for June 26, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Global Water in Maricopa, Arizona.
Infrastructure isn’t just roads and power lines. The event notes that transportation networks, utilities and broadband form the foundation of economic success, influencing how quickly businesses grow and communities thrive. Participants will hear updates, plans and opportunities shaping Western Pinal County’s future.
Confirmed participants include:
- Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) – regional transportation projects and priorities
- City of Maricopa — representing multiple state and regional transportation boards
- Global Water Resources – sustainability, service capacity, and future growth planning
- Salt River Project (SRP) and Arizona Public Service (APS) – energy reliability and long-term infrastructure investment
- Cox Communications and Ponderosa Broadband – connectivity and digital access in growing corridors
- Electrical District #3 – local power distribution and rural service expansion
The session will highlight upcoming projects, planned investments and the partnerships that support growth. Participants will explore how infrastructure decisions connect to business expansion, housing development and workforce accessibility.
Key takeaways
- Learn about major transportation and utility initiatives coming to the region.
- Understand the challenges and opportunities of growth from the providers’ perspective.
- Engage directly with infrastructure leaders about collaboration and community impact.
- Discover how investment in infrastructure drives business retention and attraction.
Presented by the Greater Maricopa Business Alliance Government Affairs Committee. Building Business. Building Impact. Building Communities.
The event is part of the Quarterly Economic Forum and features SRP. SRP is listed among sponsors, with Invenergy named a Platinum Sponsor. The forum uses the motto “Connect. Learn. Lead.”
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