Chris Camacho’s Next Chapter: From Regional Transformation to Global Innovation at Axon

by Mike Hunter

For nearly two decades, Chris Camacho has been a driving force behind Arizona’s economic renaissance. Rising from business development roles in Yuma to helming GPEC as President & CEO since 2015, he has built a reputation for visionary leadership and formidable achievement. Now, he embarks on a new journey—joining Axon in a senior executive capacity, bringing his deep … [More]

El Mirage Mayor Named MAG Chair

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El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council during the agency’s annual meeting. As the agency’s new chair, Hermosillo said her top priority is ensuring the promises of Proposition 479 become a reality. Mayor Hermosillo, who previously served as MAG Vice Chair, succeeds Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, who … [More]

Fine Dining Concept House Purchases Iconic Scottsdale Property for Signature Restaurant

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Locally and family-owned Prime Steak Concepts is pleased to announce it has acquired the property of the former Chart House on Camelback Lake in Scottsdale, Arizona. Prime Steak Concepts is owned by James Beard-nominated brothers Michael and Jeffrey Mastro, Dennis Mastro and business partner Scott Troilo. Together, the foursome own and operate Dominick’s Steakhouse, Steak … [More]

Developer Acquires 22 Acres in East Valley for Amenity-Rich Rental Community

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TerraLane Communities, a premier developer and operator of high-quality rental neighborhoods and the build-for-rent platform of residential investment firm IHP Capital Partners, has acquired 22 acres in Queen Creek, Arizona for the development of TerraLane at Hudson Station. The new rental community will include 218 homes featuring single-level and two-story townhomes, along … [More]

New Concepts & Key Expansion at Historic Phoenix Retail Landmark

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RED Development revealed a curated mix of concepts coming to Biltmore Fashion Park, including the Arizona debut of design leader Herman Miller, high-end athletic apparel brand Alo Yoga, cult-favorite La La Land Kind Café and a significant expansion for lululemon. Herman Miller will open a 2,060-square-foot showroom next to Ralph Lauren, bringing its globally celebrated … [More]

Arizona Showcases Leadership at International Semiconductor Forum

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To further strengthen economic ties between Arizona and Mexico, Arizona hosted a collaboration forum focused on semiconductor advancement on June 23-24. Held for the first time in the U.S. and Arizona, the U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum: Advancing Subnational Priorities and Strengthening Bilateral Collaboration included a welcome reception on June 23 at Phoenix … [More]

Arizona Leadership Network Launches, New Era for Transformational Leaders

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Arizona has a new home for values-driven leaders ready to grow, connect, and make an impact. The Arizona Leadership Network is proud to announce its official launch—creating a dynamic space for connection, collaboration, and purposeful growth. At its core, ALN is more than a network—it’s a movement. Designed for experienced leaders who are seeking authentic connection, … [More]

Local Fitness Brand Expands with New Queen Creek Property

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Mountainside Fitness, Arizona’s largest locally owned fitness center is proud to announce construction has started on what will be the 22nd location of Mountainside Fitness. Conveniently located across the street from Vineyard Towne Center, at the corner of Gantzel Road and Combs Road, the 22nd location of Mountainside Fitness will be situated at 218 W. Combs Rd., Queen Creek, … [More]

Credit Union Invests $130K in Grants to Strengthen Arizona’s Workforce and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

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OneAZ Credit Union is proud to announce $130,000 in Legacy Grants awarded to three dynamic Arizona nonprofits — JobPath, Change Labs, and Startup Tucson — all dedicated to advancing economic empowerment and entrepreneurship across the state. These grants will fuel programs that help individuals and entrepreneurs overcome barriers, build skills, and create long-term financial … [More]

Arizona among Top 5 States Showing Peak Interest in Startup Events

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Study reveals that Arizona has shown the third-most interest in startup events in the United States. The research by the live event registration & management software company In The Room analyzed startup event data via Eventbrite, calculating upcoming startup events per million residents to identify the states where Americans show the highest interest in entrepreneurial … [More]