With the global commercial drone market projected to grow from roughly $30 billion in 2024 to more than $54 billion by 2030, Rapid Drone is making its official debut as a specialized aerial intelligence and drone services provider, not a drone manufacturer. Entering the market at a moment of accelerating adoption and rising expectations for safer, smarter field operations, the … [More]
Valley Primary Care Footprint Consolidates with 11 Clinic Acquisition
HonorHealth, a Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, has finalized the acquisition of 11 Evernorth Care Group locations from Cigna Healthcare of Arizona. This milestone expands convenient access points to high-quality care and reinforces HonorHealth’s commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered … [More]
Business Travel Gets a Boost Under IRS’s 2026 Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026, while the mileage rate for vehicles used for medical purposes will decrease by half a cent, reflecting updated cost data and annual inflation adjustments. Optional standard mileage rates are used to calculate the deductible costs … [More]
Arizona Issues Employer-Focused Heat Safety Guidelines Ahead of Summer
Governor Katie Hobbs announced that the Workplace Heat Safety Task Force has issued its final recommendations to protect Arizona workers from heat-related risks. These recommendations, published by the Industrial Commission of Arizona, follow the Governor’s Executive Order earlier this year to establish the Task Force. The task force, composed of leaders from the private … [More]
Arizona’s 2025 Economic Year In Review
With over $34 billion in new investment, nearly 28,000 projected new jobs, and major wins across semiconductors, aerospace, AI, broadband, and more, 2025 delivered a year of record-breaking growth for Arizona. During calendar year 2025, the Arizona Commerce Authority and economic partners successfully won 90 competitive projects from companies that committed to creating 27,749 … [More]
Convention Center Celebrates Banner Year, Looks Forward to 2026
The Phoenix Convention Center & Venues hosted more conventions this year compared to 2024. The Convention Center hosted 70 conventions in 2025, with an estimated 293,300 delegates. “We are proud to continue to grow the number of events we host each year,” said Phoenix Convention Center & Venues Director Jerry Harper. “Each event offers us the chance to create … [More]
Broadband Provider Taps Industry Veteran as Next CEO
Cable One, Inc. announced that James Holanda will join the Company as its next Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors. Holanda is expected to join Cable One no later than March 31, 2026 in order to allow him to complete his prior professional commitments. Holanda will succeed Julia M. Laulis, who retired from her role as Chair of the Board, President, … [More]
Build-to-Rent Developer Bets on Phoenix With New Homes and Scottsdale Office
Sunstone Two Tree, a developer and operator of rental housing communities in high-growth markets across the United States, today announced updates across its Phoenix build-to-rent portfolio. In addition to its existing portfolio of BTR developments in the area, the company is now delivering homes across three new communities in Phoenix. When fully delivered, they will total … [More]
Utility Investment Brings Permanent Water Access to Rio Verde Foothills
EPCOR USA Inc., has delivered on its promise to the Rio Verde Foothills community, construction of a permanent water solution is complete, and a new EPCOR-owned water filling station will open January 1, 2026 at 7 am local time. "Promise made, promise kept," said Shawn Bradford, Senior Vice President of Regulated US Water for EPCOR. "We were asked to step in and solve the … [More]
Publicly Traded Valley Tech Firm Appoints New CFO
Universal Electronics Inc. announced that it has appointed Wade M. Jenke as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Jenke will report to Richard Carnifax, UEI’s COO and Interim CEO. Sui Man Ho (a.k.a. Raymond Ho), the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, will continue to serve as the Company’s Senior Vice President of Finance. As Chief Financial Officer, … [More]
