As the Paris Air Show kicks off, Arizona’s premier aerospace and defense (A&D) attractiveness is once again on the global stage. Home to some of the world’s largest A&D companies, innovative startups, and next-generation technologies and manufacturing, Arizona is at the forefront of the aerospace and defense industry. Over the last five years, Arizona has attracted … [More]
Arizona Wins Fifth Consecutive Award Recognizing Best-in-Class Economic Momentum
In recognition of yet another banner year for economic development wins, Arizona today received a prestigious “Gold Shovel” award from Area Development Magazine in the 5-8 million state population category, marking the state’s fifth consecutive gold shovel. The Shovel Awards recognize states that “garnered large job-creating and investment projects through innovative policies, … [More]
Fast Casual Chicken Franchise Continues Expansion
Slim Chickens, a leader in the “better chicken” segment of fast-casual restaurants, will continue expansion of its 100% all-natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor in Arizona, with its newest opening at 14765 W. McDowell Rd. in Goodyear on June 16th. Franchising is nothing new to Lucas Barnett, as he is a second-generation franchisee who grew up working in his family’s … [More]
10 Hottest U.S. New Home Markets Revealed, Metro Phoenix High on List
Since 2005, Zonda's BUILDER has revealed the largest U.S. new-home markets through its Local Leaders list, which includes the top 10 builders within each. BUILDER's 50 hottest home building markets in 2025 went live. This year the list is dominated by Texas, Arizona, Georgia, and Florida in the top eight spots. The Sunbelt continues to have a strong presence on Local Leaders … [More]
Arizona Sees First Test Flight of Honeywell’s Autonomous Helicopter
Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, marking a major milestone in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program. This flight demonstrates the feasibility of uncrewed, autonomous aircraft capable of operating in contested environments without an onboard pilot or … [More]
Auto Dealership Brings Jobs, Investment in West Valley
Yates Mitsubishi, the newest addition to the Yates Buick GMC legacy, has officially broken ground in Goodyear and is slated to open to the public in early 2026. The full-service dealership represents a major investment in the West Valley, bringing new jobs, increased commerce, and affordable automotive options to a rapidly growing community. Under the leadership of Dealer … [More]
Flagship Longevity & Wellness Studio Launching in Scottsdale
bluSONIL, a new longevity, wellness, and regenerative aesthetics studio, will open its flagship location at Scottsdale Quarter this October. The concept fuses evidence-based medical innovation with hospitality-driven experiences, redefining how clients age and live beautifully. Founded by husband-and-wife team Brett and Colleen Lewis, bluSONIL combines wellness and … [More]
Chandler-Based Aviation Supply Co. Celebrates Quarter Century of Growth
AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. From modest beginnings, AvAir has expanded into an industry leader. Founded in 2000, AvAir has had significant growth across all channels and services. Today, the company works with more than 3,100 customers in 127 countries with a team that has continually grown in both … [More]
Palo Verde Celebrates 40 Years of Providing Reliable Power to the Southwest
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]
