The life of one of the nation’s largest power producers began nearly 60 years ago. Around the time the Apollo 11 spaceflight landed two astronauts on the moon, some dreamers in Arizona were considering a nuclear power facility. APS led a group to study the viability of meeting the power needs of Arizona and the Southwest with nuclear energy. Two years later, five utilities in … [More]
Phoenix Children’s and HonorHealth Partner on Neonatal Care
Phoenix Children's announces a new collaboration with HonorHealth to bring the pediatric health system's expert neonatology care closer to families throughout the Valley. Beginning, Phoenix Children's Division of Neonatology will expand its physician services to provide neonatal care in three HonorHealth facilities: the Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at … [More]
Phoenix to Host SEMICON West 2025 for the First Time, Showcasing Arizona’s Critical Role as a Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub
SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced strategic partnerships for this year's SEMICON® West with Alliance Sponsors Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and Visit Phoenix. These collaborations reflect a shared commitment to accelerating Arizona's semiconductor … [More]
Boxing Franchise Brings New Owner to Scottsdale
KickHouse Scottsdale, the boutique-style kickboxing studio located at 7904 E. Chaparral Rd., #104, is under new ownership. Brittney and Johan Izigzon moved to Scottsdale and purchased the franchise with the mission to be active, hands-on owners and further develop the tight-knit community that sets KickHouse apart from other boutique fitness studios. “I believe in KickHouse … [More]
The Cautionary Tale of Skype’s Rise and Fall: What Other Businesses Can Do to Avoid the Same Fate
Skype, the platform once synonymous with video calls, just shocked the world by shutting down after 22 years. How is it possible that a once-dominant business — with more than 300 million users at its peak — could fail? “If it can happen to Skype, it can happen to any business that stops innovating or becomes invisible,” observes Jason Kocina, Media Relations Agency’s … [More]
Community Bank Names Regional President for Arizona and New Mexico
Sunflower Bank is pleased to announce that Josh Wilson has joined the bank as Regional President for Arizona and New Mexico. In this role, Wilson has oversight of local leadership to support management and growth of these regions. Sunflower Bank is an $8.2 billion bank with a model of delivering relationship-driven financial services with local decision-making to communities … [More]
Collaboration Funds Grant to Improve Arizona Driver Safety
The Arizona Board of Regents and the state’s public universities are partnering with the Arizona Department of Transportation to understand challenges involving inexperienced drivers and improve transportation safety. The collaboration funded by an ABOR Regents’ Grant will have the potential to mitigate risks associated with inexperienced drivers on roadways. The grants pair … [More]
Their Take: Growth Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Answer
Arizona has experienced a bonanza of population and job growth over the last five years, and it's transforming our economy in exciting ways. Since 2020, roughly 100,000 people have moved to our great state every year, according to the Common Sense Institute. The momentum shows no signs of slowing. From major manufacturing to high-tech and corporate relocations, job growth has … [More]
Employee Benefits Symposium Brings Key Findings in Talent Retention
More than 400 business leaders, HR professionals, and C-suite executives gathered at the Arizona Biltmore for the 12th Annual Arizona Employee Benefits Benchmarking, Healthcare & HR Symposium, hosted by Benefit Commerce Group , an Alera Group company. The symposium unveiled the results of BCG’s 2025 Arizona Employee Benefits Benchmarking Survey, which highlights local … [More]
Multi-National Heavy Equipment Co. to Expand Arizona Dealership Network
In alignment with Komatsu’s mining strategy of delivering high customer satisfaction and supporting business growth through successful partnerships, the company has transitioned ownership of six independent Core Machinery dealerships to Komatsu-owned dealers in the Southwestern United States. Three former Core Machinery locations in California (Bakersfield, Mojave and Perris), … [More]
