About this episode

Mary Foote discusses Arizona's economic outlook and key indicators affecting businesses.

In this episode, Mary Foote, Director of Arizona’s Office of Economic Opportunity, shares her career path and a clear-eyed read on where Arizona’s economy stands heading into 2026. She breaks down the indicators that best reflect real business conditions—jobs, participation, wages, openings, and new business formation—and what employers are reporting most often, from hiring constraints to cost pressures and uncertainty. The conversation looks ahead to the next 12–18 months, including AI-drive...

People in this episode

Guest: Mary Foote

Topics covered

• Arizona economy
• economic indicators
• business conditions
• hiring constraints
• AI impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arizona’s Office of Economic Opportunity

Places: Arizona

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