Salt River Project and Northern Arizona University are installing new wireless moisture sensors designed by a company called Growvera to improve how wildfire risk is monitored in the Tonto National Forest. This is the first utility installation of this technology in the country. Fuel moisture is one of the most important indicators of wildfire danger, but today it is … [More]
MAG Names New Regional Chair, Other Board Officers
Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council today during the agency’s annual meeting. As the agency’s new chair, Orsborn said his top priority is to ensure strong regional coordination and responsible stewardship of the voter-approved Proposition 479 funding. Mayor Orsborn previously served as MAG Vice … [More]
Beauty Brand Adds Phoenix Franchise as Valley Growth Continues
Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America's original blow dry bar franchise, has signed a franchise agreement in Phoenix, as the brand continues its expansion across North America. This agreement comes at a time when Arizona is recognized as one of the country's fastest-growing states for franchising, making it a strategic market for Blo's continued expansion efforts. Local … [More]
Honeywell Aerospace Completes Spin-Off
Honeywell Aerospace Inc., a leading global tier-1 aerospace and defense supplier of mission critical systems and technologies, today celebrates its first day as an independent, publicly traded company following the completion of its spin-off from Honeywell International Inc. Shares of Honeywell Aerospace will begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market effective at the market … [More]
Three Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask Before Selling
With tariffs, oil price volatility and ongoing geopolitical tensions dominating the news cycle, many business owners are asking the same question: Is now a good time to sell? According to Mark Herbick, founder and CEO of middle-market advisory firm Pursant LLC, the answer depends far less on headlines than most owners assume. “A lot of people think that because of the things … [More]
Raytheon Secures $1.1B Contract to Ramp Missile Production
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $1.1 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles to bolster U.S. military inventory and meet increased demand from allied nations. Under the contract, Raytheon will produce AIM-9X missiles along with associated hardware and software for U.S. and Foreign Military Sales customers. "Our teams have … [More]
Valley Chip Giant Makes $7B Bet on Next-Gen Computing
onsemi and Synaptics Incorporated announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which onsemi has agreed to acquire Synaptics in an all-stock transaction, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $7 billion. The transaction value reflects a fixed exchange ratio of 1.350 shares of onsemi common stock for each Synaptics share and represents an … [More]
ACA Funding Backs Six New Arizona Health Tech Projects
The Partnership for Economic Innovation (PEI), a passionate collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona's economic opportunities, has secured $600k in funding from the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) to support six new health technology projects. Through PEI’s Applied Research Centers, these projects represent the fifth and latest cohort of … [More]
Toll Brothers to Launch Luxury Home Community in Peoria
Toll Brothers, Inc., the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest luxury home community, Toll Brothers at Saddleback, is coming soon to Peoria, Arizona. Located within the Saddleback master plan, this gated community will offer two refined collections of single-story homes and access to exceptional resort-style amenities. Sales are anticipated to … [More]
Canada Reopens Phoenix Office Following Long Hiatus
To further strengthen the growing relationship between Arizona and Canada, dignitaries and leaders from both regions gathered to mark the opening of the new Canada Consulate office in Phoenix with a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception held on June 24, 2026. Governor Katie Hobbs joined Mark Wiseman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States; Sylvie Bédard, Consul General … [More]
Arizona Businesses More Bullish Than National Peers
Nearly 70% of Arizona businesses say they are prioritizing making investments over cutting costs, according to new data released today by Columbia Bank. At the same time, half of Arizona business leaders say they plan to monitor current pressures from tariffs, inflation and rising energy costs for at least six months before making major decisions. The findings are … [More]
‘Job Scrolling’ Emerges as New Workplace Warning Sign
A new workplace behavior is emerging during the workday, one that experts at Careerminds are calling "job-scrolling." The trend comes at a time when 61% of U.S. employees are considering leaving their current job and another 43% say they plan to search for a new position this year. Careerminds analyzed Reddit threads and hundreds of comments where employees openly share their … [More]
Arizona Takes First Steps Toward Its Nuclear Future
Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP) and Tucson Electric Power (TEP) continue to work together to explore adding nuclear generation in Arizona, including through a preliminary siting study now underway. New nuclear generation will take time to develop, which is why it’s essential that Arizona’s leading energy providers begin these initial steps now. APS, SRP … [More]
1.1M SF AI Lease Pushes Glendale Industrial Campus to Full Occupancy
Lincoln Property Company, a global, full-service real estate firm with over $31 billion of assets under management, has executed two full-building leases at its 2.4 million-square-foot Luke Field development in Glendale, Arizona. Totaling over 1.1 million square feet, the commitments bring the Class A, three building, LEED certified logistics campus to 100% occupied. The new … [More]
163-Acre Mesa Mega-Project Pairs Auto Mall with Major Retail Center
Diversified Partners, a Scottsdale-based commercial real estate brokerage and development firm, is advancing Destination at Gateway, a 163-acre power center development located at the new SR-24 interchange at Signal Butte Road in Mesa, Ariz. The project includes two distinct components now available for lease: 24 Auto Row, a purpose-built auto mall development spanning … [More]
Waymo Names Management Firm for Massive Surprise Test Facility
At Waymo's Arizona proving ground, Transportation Research Center engineers, technicians, mechanics and vehicle operators will work alongside leading mobility and technology companies to develop, validate and refine automated driving technologies destined to transform how people and goods move. “This is an important expansion of TRC’s national footprint and a strong … [More]
National Workforce Health Provider Opens First Valley Clinic
Concentra, a national leader of occupational and workforce health services, announced the opening of its first medical center in Goodyear, Arizona, expanding access to occupational health services for employers and employees throughout the West Valley. The new facility is in Pebble Creek Plaza Shops at 2403 North Pebble Creek Parkway, Suite 101, Goodyear, Arizona 85395. The … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Taps New Executive to Lead Community Hospitals
Phoenix Children’s has named Jayson Argyle Senior Vice President of Community Hospitals, a newly established leadership role supporting the continued growth and expansion of Phoenix Children’s community hospital network across Arizona. Argyle, who joined the health system yesterday, will play a critical role in supporting the successful launch of the Women’s and Children’s … [More]
