Mesa Air Group, Inc. announced that shareholders approved all proposals presented at the Company’s special meeting of shareholders, including the proposal to adopt the agreement and plan of merger with Republic Airways Holdings Inc. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa Air Group, Inc. is the holding company of Mesa Airlines, a regional air carrier providing scheduled … [More]
Arizona Launches First-in-Nation Broadband Permit Finder to Speed Infrastructure Development
As part of Arizona’s expansive efforts to expand high-speed broadband access statewide, the Arizona State Broadband Office recently launched the Arizona Permit Finder, a first-of-its kind interactive permitting map. The first-in-the-nation Permit Finder seeks to reduce regulatory barriers and accelerate the pace of broadband expansion – supporting new economic opportunities for … [More]
National Financial Advisor Network Launches Platform to Streamline Planning Workflows
Osaic, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, announced today the launch of PlanningHub, a new platform that expands Osaic’s comprehensive suite of financial planning resources and helps advisors navigate the planning process with greater confidence. Backed by Osaic’s scale and modern technology, the platform empowers financial … [More]
GoDaddy Expands AI Footprint with Launch of Agentic Tool for Small Business Automation
GoDaddy launched Airo.ai, a Beta agentic artificial intelligence (AI) website and experience that turns a simple conversation into completed tasks for small businesses. A business owner provides direction and Airo.ai infers the goal. It uses reason to plan and act across GoDaddy products and trusted services. Built on an extensible agent framework and GoDaddy's proprietary … [More]
Historic $35M Gift Elevates ASU’s Supply Chain Program, Department Renamed
Arizona State University announced a historic $35 million gift from the National Association of State Procurement Officials to elevate the role of procurement and strengthen the Department of Supply Chain Management at the W. P. Carey School of Business, which will be renamed the NASPO Department of Supply Chain Management. The gift will support new initiatives, scholarships … [More]
Vacation Rental Management Co. Names New Chief Digital Officer
Casago, a vacation rental property management company known for its locally owned and operated franchise model, is welcoming David Angotti as Chief Digital Officer, a key leadership move that reinforces Casago’s commitment to digital innovation in the short-term rental industry. A key focus for Angotti will be leading the team managing Vacasa.com, which Casago is … [More]
Roosevelt Row Debuts Game-Inspired “Rainbow Road” Residences With Ground-Floor Retail
Intersection Development, in conjunction with Räkkhaus Studio, is excited to announce the completion of its Rainbow Road project located at 1030 N. 1st Ave. in Phoenix. The project’s design incorporates a variety of elements inspired by Nintendo’s video game series Mario Kart’s Rainbow Road track – playful elements, movement, repeating geometric patterns, and color, honed into … [More]
New Neighborhood Debuts in Expansive Buckeye Community
KB Home, one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., announced the grand opening of Mesquite, a new neighborhood of single-story homes within the highly anticipated Teravalis community. The new master plan is located between the stunning High Sonoran Desert landscapes of the White Tank and Belmont Mountains in Buckeye, Arizona, a growing city that offers the perfect blend of … [More]
Chandler Partnership Targets $1M in Annual Savings with New Citywide Solar
Ameresco, Inc., a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, broke ground on transformative Solar Project for the City of Chandler, designed to strengthen energy security, curb rising utility costs, and advance sustainability goals. This project will deploy solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across 22 municipal facilities, creating a municipal blueprint for resilient, … [More]
Governor’s Innovation Awards Spotlight Breakthroughs Powering Arizona’s Tech Economy
The Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority announced the award winners of the 2025 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation, honoring the state’s most impactful technology companies, leaders, educators and rising students. This year’s winners and finalists were celebrated during a Nov. 12 gala at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix, marking another year of extraordinary … [More]
OneAZ Credit Union Receives Final Regulatory Approval to Acquire 1st Bank Yuma
OneAZ Credit Union announced it has received regulatory approval from the National Credit Union Administration to acquire substantially all of the assets and substantially all of the liabilities of 1st Bank Yuma. On November 21st, 1st Bank Yuma will officially become part of OneAZ Credit Union, marking an exciting milestone in OneAZ’s growth and commitment to serving Arizona … [More]
Scottsdale Fintech Firm Launches Mobile App to Expand Automated Trading Access
TruTrade, the leading innovator in automated trading solutions, announces the launch of the TruTrade Mobile Application, which is now available on both iOS and Android platforms. This application empowers traders to oversee and manage their automated trading systems directly from their mobile devices, providing convenience and control. To explore the features of the TruTrade … [More]
FDA Clears Noninvasive Brain-Stimulation Therapy, Driving Valley Health-Tech Sector Growth
Arizona’s healthcare innovation economy is accelerating. The FDA’s recent clearance of transcranial magnetic stimulation for adolescents with major depressive disorder positions the state as a national leader in next-generation mental health technology and opens a new reimbursable market for behavioral health providers statewide. TMS is a non-invasive, non-drug treatment … [More]
Phoenix Design-Build Firm Opens Tampa Office to Anchor East Coast Work
LGE Design Build, an architecture, engineering and construction firm headquartered in Phoenix and Dallas, has officially launched operations in Florida with the opening of its new East Coast office in Tampa. Located at 442 W. Kennedy Blvd., the Tampa office marks a significant milestone in LGE’s strategic national expansion into high-growth markets. The firm enters Florida … [More]
Goodyear Opens 657 Affordable Units Across Two Sites
Dominium, a leading national affordable housing owner, developer and manager, is holding grand openings for 857 units in Goodyear and Marana. Local and state elected officials joined in the festivities for Estrella Springs, 396 units of affordable apartment homes for families, and the adjacent Suncrest Vista, 261 units of affordable senior apartment homes, in Goodyear on … [More]
Labor Quality Tops SMB Concerns as Optimism Edges Down
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2 but remained above its 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index fell 12 points from September to 88, the lowest reading of this year. “Optimism among small businesses declined slightly in October as owners report lower sales and reduced profits,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. … [More]
Study: Generative AI Can Guide Goals, but SMB Strategy Still Requires Human Judgement
A peer-reviewed study in the INFORMS journal Decision Analysis finds that while generative AI can help define viable objectives for organizational and policy decision-making, the overall quality of those objectives falls short unless humans intervene. In the field of decision analysis, defining objectives is a foundational step. Before you can evaluate options, allocate … [More]
Global Asian Culinary Group With Valley Roots Names New Chief Executive
P.F. Chang's announced the appointment of Jim Mazany as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mazany succeeds Brad Hill and will lead the company into its next phase of growth, innovation and global expansion. Mazany is a proven leader in scaling restaurant brands, driving operational excellence, and delivering engaging guest … [More]
