Salt River Project’s first owned and operated solar facility, the 55-megawatt (MW) Copper Crossing Energy and Research Center (CCERC) PV Solar Project, is now serving customers. In addition to providing enough solar energy to power 11,000 Arizona homes for a year, the CCERC PV Solar Project is helping SRP teams research the effectiveness of advanced solar technology. The … [More]
Recent Aircraft Incidents Put Focus on FAA’s Phoenix Airspace Update
The Federal Aviation Administration will host four virtual public workshops in May as part of the Phoenix Area FAA Modernization Project. The project is led by the FAA and proposes new and updated satellite‑based flight procedures to enhance safety and improve the efficiency of airspace serving Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and surrounding airports. The virtual … [More]
TSMC Reports 35.1% YoY Revenue Growth in First Quarter
TSMC announced consolidated revenue of NT$1,134.10 billion, net income of NT$572.48 billion, and diluted earnings per share of NT$22.08 for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Year-over-year, first quarter revenue increased 35.1%, while net income and diluted EPS both increased 58.3%. Compared to fourth quarter 2025, first quarter results represented an 8.4% increase in … [More]
Luxury Homebuilder Debuts New Models in San Tan Valley
Toll Brothers, Inc., one of the nation's leading luxury home builders, announced the opening of two brand-new model homes at Toll Brothers at Ladera Trails in San Tan Valley, Arizona. A model grand opening event will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 31380 N Crown King Lane. The event will feature tours of the professionally designed Manchester Modern … [More]
AI-Powered Wealth-Tech Firm Closes $65 Million Series B
Wealth.com, the AI-powered platform modernizing how wealth management firms deliver estate and tax planning, announced it has raised $65 million in an oversubscribed Series B round. New investors included Titanium Ventures, Pruven Capital, The K Fund and Dynasty Financial Partners, with participation from existing investors including Charles Schwab, GV, Citi Ventures, 53 … [More]
Greater Phoenix Housing Market Gains Ground in March
Greater Phoenix home sales posted a notable increase in March, signaling continued market resilience, even as broader economic and geopolitical uncertainty persisted. Phoenix REALTORS data shows closed sales rose 10% month over month and 4.6% year to date compared to 2025. “The March data reflects a market where buyers and sellers are still finding ways to get deals done,” … [More]
Arizona Small Businesses Gain Permanent 20% Tax Deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 706,640 small businesses in Arizona now that it has been made permanent. The report also details several other federal tax relief … [More]
Historic Downtown Phoenix Building Reopens after Major Renovation
Aardex, a Denver-based development firm, announced the completion of major renovations at One West Madison, a historic adaptive reuse project in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The fully modernized, 27,000-square-foot building is now move-in ready, offering restaurant or commercial space in one of the city's most active and visible locations. Originally constructed … [More]
Growing East Valley Airport Hub Breaks Ground on First Hotel
SkyPlus Hotel Corporation celebrated the groundbreaking of a new dual-branded Wingate by Wyndham and Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham hotel at SkyBridge Arizona, marking the first hospitality development on the SkyBridge property. The ground-up hotel development is located at 6639 S. Sossaman Road in Mesa, near Mesa Gateway Airport. It is designed to serve business travelers, … [More]
Spec Industrial Project in Glendale Targets Advanced Manufacturing Demand
Opus announced that it has broken ground on 59Bell Technology Park, a 57,520-square foot Class A speculative industrial development in Glendale, Arizona. Designed to serve companies within the semiconductor and advanced technology supply chain, the building will offer a three-phase 3,000-amp electrical service – a power capacity more commonly found in much larger … [More]
Nation’s First K-12 Semiconductor Training Cleanroom Opens in Phoenix
Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), a public career and technical education school district, is expanding Arizona’s workforce pipeline with the opening of the nation’s first K-12 CTE advanced manufacturing cleanroom at its Northeast Campus in north Phoenix. Designed to replicate real-world semiconductor and advanced manufacturing environments, the cleanroom anchors … [More]
Homebuilder Debuts Two New Communities in West Valley
Mattamy Homes, the largest family‑owned homebuilder in North America, celebrated the grand opening of two new communities in the Phoenix area on Saturday. Homebuyers and community members gathered at White Tank Vistas in Waddell and Baker Farms in Phoenix to tour model homes during Brunch & Browse themed events. Each event welcomed approximately 75 to 100 guests and … [More]
Arizona Utility Cooperative Names Industry Veteran CFO
Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) announced the selection of Jasin Glasner as its next chief financial officer, effective May 11, 2026. Glasner succeeds Peter Scott, who is retiring after 15 years of dedicated and exemplary service to the Cooperative. Glasner brings more than 20 years of industry experience in finance and accounting, much of that time in key … [More]
Arizona, Taiwan Investor Network Sign Deal to Expand Market Access
To strengthen economic and international ties between Arizona and Taiwan, Arizona will host a visiting delegation of 30 Taiwanese investors and higher education leaders representing sectors including semiconductors, medical biotechnology, aerospace, and artificial intelligence on April 13-17. Led by Johnny Tsai, President, Taiwan Aeon Corporation, the delegation will visit … [More]
Regional Bank Expands Commercial Banking into Phoenix
Valley Bank announced the organic expansion of its relationship-focused commercial banking operations into the Phoenix, Arizona market. Phoenix is already the home of Valley’s tax credit advisory affiliate, Dudley Ventures, and this effort will further strengthen Valley’s presence in one of the country’s fastest‑growing markets. With this expansion, Valley now operates in 6 of … [More]
Delta Dental Funds New AI-Powered Oral Health Initiative at ASU
Arizona State University and Delta Dental of Arizona are partnering to create the Student-centered Medical Instruction and Learning in Oral Health powered by Artificial Intelligence, known as SMILE-AI, at the Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering. The initiative, made possible through a $578,947 investment by the Delta Dental of … [More]
380-Unit Luxury Apartment Project Breaks Ground in Chandler
Stillwater Capital and financial partners Origin Investments and Eagle Realty Group are announcing the commencement of construction on The Ellison, a 380-unit luxury multifamily community located in one of the Phoenix Valley’s most dynamic and sought-after markets. Units in The Ellison will be available for lease in 2028. The Ellison kicks off the development of The District … [More]
Small Business Optimism Dips in March
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time the Optimism Index fell below its historical average was April 2025. The Uncertainty Index rose 4 points from February to 92, well above its historical average of 68. “The 20% Small Business Deduction and other supportive small business tax … [More]
