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Arizona Delegation Heads to Korea to Build on $7B Semiconductor Investment

With surging economic momentum and record foreign direct investment, the Arizona Commerce Authority in partnership with the City of Peoria, Amkor, GPEC, and Opus, will lead an economic development delegation visit to the Republic of Korea on August 12-August 14, 2026. During the visit, the delegation will meet with leaders across government, business, and academia … [More]

Arizona Launches $1M Revolving Loan Fund for Brownfield Redevelopment

The Arizona Finance Authority announced the launch of a new Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Program designated for projects focused on cleanup activities for environmentally contaminated sites. Funding for the program has been provided through a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which will be loaned to qualifying applicants to … [More]

Phoenix-Born Wellness Dining Concept Continues National Expansion

True Food Kitchen, the chef-crafted restaurant and lifestyle brand known for its fresh ingredient-forward menu and full-day dining experience opened its doors at 1755 29th St, Suite 1080 in Boulder's Twenty Ninth Street Shopping Center. The Boulder location marks the brand's 46th restaurant nationwide and its second in Colorado, following its original Cherry Creek … [More]

Stalled Downtown Mesa Development Reborn as 76-Room Hyatt Hotel

Downtown Mesa welcomed its newest hotel with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 233 E. Main St. The 233 Suites, a 76-room boutique hotel operating under the Unscripted by Hyatt brand, anchors one of the city's most anticipated redevelopment projects alongside Crust Simply Italian, Bombolino's Cafe and The Nightingale speakeasy plus 13,000 square feet of new class A office … [More]

New Chandler Build-to-Rent Project Opens as Demand Outpaces Expectations

Porter Kyle, a Scottsdale-based vertically integrated Build-to-Rent developer and general contractor, announced the grand opening of The Wayne, a 100-unit BTR townhome community in Chandler, Ariz. Residents are moving in and the clubhouse and first four buildings at the community have been transitioned to Mark-Taylor for ongoing lease-up and property … [More]

$110M Contract Awards Push Massive Arizona Copper Mine Forward

Resolution Copper has awarded approximately $110 million in contracts to Major Drilling America Inc. and Redpath USA Corporation to advance exploration and underground development at the proposed Resolution Copper mine in Arizona. The contracts represent major early commitments under the approximately $500 million investment program announced following completion of … [More]

Raytheon Secures $745M Deal to Produce Missile Interceptors in Arizona

Raytheon, an RTX business, has received a $745 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency for the production and sustainment of Standard Missile-3 Block IIA (SM‑3 IIA) interceptors. "SM-3 Block IIA is a cornerstone of regional defense, giving the U.S. and allied partners greater reach, accuracy and confidence against evolving threats," said Barbara … [More]

$2.2B Acquisition to Create 6th Largest Homebuilding Giant in the U.S.

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. and Beazer Homes USA, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Dream Finders will acquire Beazer in an all-cash transaction at an enterprise value of approximately $2.2 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Beazer shareholders will receive $33.50 in cash for each share of Beazer common stock, … [More]

Dutch Bros to Acquire up to 65 Salad and Go Locations

Dutch Bros Inc., one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. quick-service beverage industry, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the real estate and related site assets of up to 65 Salad and Go locations across Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas. The closing is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2026 and is subject to applicable … [More]

Salad and Go Abruptly Closes All Restaurants Following Chapter 11 Filing

Salad and Go announced that it has filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. All Salad and Go locations will close permanently, with final guest service on Aug. 5, 2026. Salad and Go was founded in 2013 on a simple belief: that everyone … [More]

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Small Businesses Prepare to Hire at Fastest Pace in Nearly Four Years

NFIB’s July Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index rose after four consecutive months of decline, registering 102.1 in July after measuring 100.2 in June. The current reading is above the 2025 average of 101.2 and the historical average of 100.0. In July, 36% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not … [More]

Arizona Sees 51% Increase in Job Losses over Two Decades

New research reveals which states have seen the biggest increase in businesses cutting jobs since 2000, with only three states actually seeing a reduction in the number of job losses since 2000. The study, conducted by DOKKA, an accounting automation software company, tracked the number of private sector establishments losing jobs from the BLS Business Employment … [More]

What Great Managers Do Before Problems Escalate

I have spent more than 25 years training managers at companies like Pfizer, Deloitte and Amway, and if I had to name the one skill that separates managers who grow from managers who stall, it would be this: the willingness to have the conversation they are dreading. Every manager has one. The team member who keeps missing deadlines. The high performer whose … [More]

Data Centers in the Desert: W(h)ater You Worried About?

As data center development expands across the Phoenix region, questions about water use have moved quickly from engineering discussions to the center of public conversation. For an industry built on reliability and efficiency, the challenge is clear: How can digital infrastructure scale responsibly in one of the most water-conscious regions in the United States? Few … [More]

Artificial Intelligence Is Powerful – But It Cannot Replace a Lawyer’s Judgment

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the practice of law. From drafting contracts to analyzing discovery, AI tools can complete in minutes what once took hours. For businesses under pressure to move quickly and control costs, the appeal is obvious. But as powerful as these tools are, they cannot replace one essential component of legal representation: … [More]

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Passport to Latin American Cuisine at The Mission Gilbert

Nestled in Epicenter at Agritopia, Chef Matt Carter’s acclaimed Latin-inspired restaurant transforms the midday meal into an experience rooted in bold flavor, warm hospitality and connection. What many don’t realize is that The Mission’s celebrated dinner energy carries seamlessly into lunch service, where guests can enjoy the restaurant’s signature sophistication … [More]

Heat-Blocking Technology for Arizona Vehicles and Buildings

As Arizona heads into another summer of triple-digit temperatures, protecting vehicles and homes and workplaces from extreme heat has become less about luxury and more about practicality. That’s according to Rogue Films, a Scottsdale-based company specializing in automotive protection and residential and commercial window tinting. Founder Matthew Stecker says many … [More]

2026 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo

The Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo takes the Taycan formula and makes it more usable without stripping out what gives the car its appeal in the first place. It still has the immediate response and planted feel expected from a Porsche product, but the Cross Turismo body changes the assignment. More rear cargo room, added ride height, and standard all-wheel drive make … [More]