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$70M Aircraft Conversion Hub Launches with Hundreds of Jobs Planned

Israel Aerospace Industries, Ascent Aviation Services and World Star Aviation announced the commencement of Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions in North America. The first Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft, from World Star Aviation’s portfolio, has arrived for conversion at Ascent’s newly expanded Pinal Air Park campus in Marana, … [More]

$1M Venture Investment Backs Arizona Lab and Hypertension Testing Expansion

Xcellerant Ventures announced a $1 million Fund I investment in Geneticure, a precision medicine pioneer developing tests that predict patient response to hypertension treatments. The capital will accelerate Geneticure's commercial scaling and support a new clinical laboratory in Arizona, expanding the state's thriving life sciences ecosystem. Geneticure utilizes a … [More]

Healthcare Buildouts Drive California Contractor’s Expansion into Phoenix

White Construction, Inc., a commercial general contractor based in Carlsbad, California, is expanding its operations with the recent opening of an office in Phoenix, Arizona. The employee-owned company founded in 1983 has a portfolio of tenant improvement projects in healthcare, retail and office. The company is strategically introducing its specialized expertise in … [More]

Gilbert Factory to Support Next-Generation NVIDIA AI Data Center Rollout

Armada, an SI Infrastructure manufacturer, announced support for the NVIDIA DSX POD reference design. DSX POD enables partners to build standardized, factory-integrated containers for deploying SI capacity faster and at scale. Under the collaboration, Armada and Johnson Controls will engineer, manufacture, integrate, and deploy pre-fabricated SI factories built on the … [More]

Intel’s $32B Arizona Expansion Moves Forward with Next Fab

Intel is moving forward with its Fab 62 semiconductor factory at its Ocotillo campus in Chandler, with construction and manufacturing equipment installation underway and operations expected to begin by the end of 2028. The facility will become the campus’s sixth factory dedicated to high-volume chip manufacturing. Naga Chandrasekaran, executive vice president and … [More]

The Phoenix Symphony Makes a Difficult Business Decision to Protect Its Future

For nearly 80 years, The Phoenix Symphony has been more than an orchestra. It has been a cultural institution, an economic contributor and an important part of the identity of Greater Phoenix. But even the most beloved organizations must confront the financial realities of operating a sustainable business. On October 20, The Phoenix Symphony announced it would … [More]

Phoenix Adds Nonstop Europe Route as Global Investment Grows

America’s Friendliest Airport is continuing to welcome new, international service. German airline Lufthansa announced the start of nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Franz Josef Strauss International Airport in Munich beginning August 3, 2027. This will be the first ever nonstop service between Phoenix and Munich. “The addition of … [More]

Suns and Mercury Plan $60M Downtown Phoenix YMCA with Affordable Housing

The Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Valley of the Sun YMCA announced plans to develop a $60 million state-of-the-art YMCA in downtown Phoenix, expanding access to programs and opportunities for families across central and south Phoenix. The development underscores Mat Ishbia’s continued commitment to investing in the Phoenix community, creating opportunities and … [More]

Arizona Ranks among Nation’s Fastest-Growing Housing Markets

A new study has revealed that Arizona had the sixth-highest percentage increase in housing units between 2020 and 2025. Home services specialists Cinch Home Services analyzed census data to find which states have had the largest percentage increase in housing units between 2020 and 2025. Arizona experienced the sixth-highest percentage increase in housing units … [More]

How Midterm Elections Could Shape Arizona Health Insurance Costs

With the midterm elections approaching, Arizona employers planning their 2027 benefits strategies should account for potential healthcare policy shifts that could influence both their own budgets and employees’ out-of-pocket expenses in the years ahead. For businesses, the challenge is less about predicting which proposals will move into law and more about … [More]

Study Reveals Sharp Work-Life Balance Divide across Valley Cities

New research has revealed the Arizona cities with the best and worst work-life balance, as well as how Arizona compares to each state. The study, conducted by workplace experts OfficeRnD, assessed 1,460 cities in the US with a population of 20,000 or more on six measures of working life. Each place was given an overall score out of 100 based on its average across … [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]