FUJIFILM Corporation will expand its semiconductor materials business by enhancing production facilities for copper interconnect CMP slurries at the FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc. production site in Mesa, Arizona. Fujifilm will also establish new production facilities capable of multi-product manufacturing of CMP slurries for diversified semiconductor manufacturing … [More]
Scottsdale Based AI Firm Secures $6M in Seed Funding
Dapta, an AI sales agent for small-and-medium sized businesses (SMBs) designed to convert inbound leads faster, announced $6 million in seed investment funding led by Chingona Ventures, with participation from Crew Capital, Broom Ventures, and Cometa VC. Previous pre-seed investors 500 Global and Fen Ventures also participated. Dapta’s AI sales agent, Dapti, instantly … [More]
700-Location Burger Chain Continues Arizona Expansion with New West Valley Location
Shake Shack will expand its West Valley presence with a new restaurant at Verrado Marketplace in Buckeye on Tuesday, October 20. Located at 1505 N. Verrado Way, Suite 102, the opening continues the company’s growth in Greater Phoenix, a market it entered a decade ago. Shake Shack opened its first Arizona restaurant at Scottsdale Fashion Square in February 2016, followed by … [More]
Arizona Semiconductor Giant Expands Space and Defense Capabilities with Acquisition
Microchip Technology Incorporated, a broadline supplier of semiconductors committed to making innovative design easier through total system solutions, announced that it has acquired VORAGO Technologies, Inc., a privately held provider of radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant microcontrollers and microprocessors, based in Austin, Texas. Terms of the transaction were not … [More]
Scottsdale Gutter Home Services Enters Canada in First International Expansion
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters, a leading gutter contractor franchise and part of the Evive Brands family, announced today its expansion into Canada, marking the brand's first international market and creating new franchise opportunities for Canadian entrepreneurs. Established in 1999 and franchising since 2015, The Brothers That Just Do Gutters has grown to more than 450 … [More]
Arizona Defense Giant Continues Contract Run with $6.3B Missile Deal
Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a five-year contract, with two additional option years, valued up to $6.3 billion for the production and sustainment of Standard Missile-3 Block IB (SM‑3 IB) interceptors. The contract, which is part of the recent landmark agreements between Raytheon and the Department of War, supports urgent replenishment of missile defense inventory … [More]
Defense Electronics Manufacturer Adds 50,000 SF to Phoenix Production Hub
Mercury Systems, Inc., a global leader in aerospace and defense electronics, celebrated the expansion of its Phoenix production facility, adding 50,000-square-feet of manufacturing space that allows the company to increase production capacity and accelerate delivery timelines through vertical integration to support critical U.S. and international defense programs. As the … [More]
Arizona-Founded Italian Dining Chain to Open 247-Seat Chandler Restaurant
North Italia will officially open in Chandler on Wednesday, November 11. The regionally and nationally celebrated Arizona-born concept, is returning to its roots and bringing its signature Italian fare, value-packed happy hour, and vibrant hospitality, a little closer to home for East Valley residents. While North Italia has grown into a beloved dining destination nationwide, … [More]
New Taiwan Office in Phoenix Strengthens $21.2B Trade Relationship
Arizona and Taiwan celebrated another significant milestone in their expanding partnership as the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office officially opened its new office in Phoenix, Arizona. Governor Katie Hobbs joined leaders including Dr. Chia-Lung Lin, Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs; TECO Phoenix Director General Kevin Chiao; Ingrid Larson, Managing Director, American … [More]
500,000-SF Phoenix Hub to Anchor Distributor’s Western Expansion
S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, announced plans to open a new 500,000-square-foot distribution center in the Phoenix metro area, marking the latest step in the company’s ongoing investment to expand and modernize its North American footprint. Slated to begin operations in late summer 2027, the fully automated facility will expand S&S’s … [More]
