Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) announced the selection of Jasin Glasner as its next chief financial officer, effective May 11, 2026. Glasner succeeds Peter Scott, who is retiring after 15 years of dedicated and exemplary service to the Cooperative. Glasner brings more than 20 years of industry experience in finance and accounting, much of that time in key … [More]
Arizona, Taiwan Investor Network Sign Deal to Expand Market Access
To strengthen economic and international ties between Arizona and Taiwan, Arizona will host a visiting delegation of 30 Taiwanese investors and higher education leaders representing sectors including semiconductors, medical biotechnology, aerospace, and artificial intelligence on April 13-17. Led by Johnny Tsai, President, Taiwan Aeon Corporation, the delegation will visit … [More]
Regional Bank Expands Commercial Banking into Phoenix
Valley Bank announced the organic expansion of its relationship-focused commercial banking operations into the Phoenix, Arizona market. Phoenix is already the home of Valley’s tax credit advisory affiliate, Dudley Ventures, and this effort will further strengthen Valley’s presence in one of the country’s fastest‑growing markets. With this expansion, Valley now operates in 6 of … [More]
Delta Dental Funds New AI-Powered Oral Health Initiative at ASU
Arizona State University and Delta Dental of Arizona are partnering to create the Student-centered Medical Instruction and Learning in Oral Health powered by Artificial Intelligence, known as SMILE-AI, at the Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering. The initiative, made possible through a $578,947 investment by the Delta Dental of … [More]
380-Unit Luxury Apartment Project Breaks Ground in Chandler
Stillwater Capital and financial partners Origin Investments and Eagle Realty Group are announcing the commencement of construction on The Ellison, a 380-unit luxury multifamily community located in one of the Phoenix Valley’s most dynamic and sought-after markets. Units in The Ellison will be available for lease in 2028. The Ellison kicks off the development of The District … [More]
Small Business Optimism Dips in March
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time the Optimism Index fell below its historical average was April 2025. The Uncertainty Index rose 4 points from February to 92, well above its historical average of 68. “The 20% Small Business Deduction and other supportive small business tax … [More]
