Editorial board | The Republic
Those who recognize the name know what a big deal this is. Those who don’t know the name, well, you owe Arnett a big thank you as well.
Arnett has been the president and CEO of the East Valley Partnership for 13 years, where he was a passionate cheerleader and the leading voice for the region’s economic development. Think of any big announcement in Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert or Tempe in that period, and you’ll find Arnett’s fingerprints.