With surging economic momentum and record foreign direct investment, the Arizona Commerce Authority in partnership with the City of Peoria, Amkor, GPEC, and Opus, will lead an economic development delegation visit to the Republic of Korea on August 12-August 14, 2026. During the visit, the delegation will meet with leaders across government, business, and academia sectors, … [More]
Arizona Launches $1M Revolving Loan Fund for Brownfield Redevelopment
The Arizona Finance Authority announced the launch of a new Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Program designated for projects focused on cleanup activities for environmentally contaminated sites. Funding for the program has been provided through a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which will be loaned to qualifying applicants to conduct … [More]
Phoenix-Born Wellness Dining Concept Continues National Expansion
True Food Kitchen, the chef-crafted restaurant and lifestyle brand known for its fresh ingredient-forward menu and full-day dining experience opened its doors at 1755 29th St, Suite 1080 in Boulder's Twenty Ninth Street Shopping Center. The Boulder location marks the brand's 46th restaurant nationwide and its second in Colorado, following its original Cherry Creek outpost, and … [More]
Raytheon Secures $745M Deal to Produce Missile Interceptors in Arizona
Raytheon, an RTX business, has received a $745 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency for the production and sustainment of Standard Missile-3 Block IIA (SM‑3 IIA) interceptors. "SM-3 Block IIA is a cornerstone of regional defense, giving the U.S. and allied partners greater reach, accuracy and confidence against evolving threats," said Barbara Borgonovi, … [More]
Tempe-Based Chip Equipment Co. Reshapes Leadership for Next Growth Stage
Amtech Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of equipment and consumables enabling AI semiconductor device packaging and advanced substrate fabrication, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Guy Shechter as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 13, 2026. Mr. Shechter also has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Concurrently, Bob Daigle, … [More]
