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There has been a lot of doom and gloom this year. But in Phoenix, rather than closing its borders, they are inviting tech companies to do business in what is affectionately called the connected place. As a result, Phoenix is thriving. Earlier this year, seven software-as-a-service (Saas) companies selected by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) participated in a virtual trade mission with designated experts from London and Greater Phoenix to discuss key market entry strategies in the UK as an initial starting point into Europe. Greater Phoenix is now home to more than 350 Saas companies and is one of the country’s fastest-growing software and IT hubs. The Metro Phoenix Export Alliance (MPEXA) Global RISE, a program of GPEC and funded by JPMorgan Chase, also supports Greater Phoenix-based companies seeking to grow their business by engaging in the global marketplace. RISE stands for Resources, Innovation, Strategies, and Execution. The local companies were selected earlier this year, and we’re schedul