National general contractor, JE Dunn Construction, has identified Phoenix as a strategic growth market for its Advanced Facilities Group (AFG), citing surging demand for mission critical, semiconductor and industrial facilities. To spearhead regional growth and further expand its semiconductor and industrial capabilities in the Southwest, the company has hired veteran Dave … [More]
State’s First-Ever Decentralized Tech Conference Set to Showcase Arizona’s Technology Leadership
With billions in new investment, a surge of startups and venture activity, and a deep pool of skilled talent, Arizona's innovation economy is scaling fast — and the world is taking notice. Governor Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority, in partnership with the Arizona Venture Alliance, announced Arizona Tech Week, the state’s first-ever decentralized tech conference. The … [More]
Scottsdale Hearing Aid Co. Announces Expansion with Major Retail Partnership
Audien Hearing, the No. 1-selling over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid brand, announced that its flagship Atom One and Atom Pro 2 hearing aids will be available in Walgreens stores, as well as on walgreens.com and in the Walgreens app, this month. The rollout marks Audien's entry into retail pharmacy, advancing its mission to make hearing support more affordable and accessible … [More]
$1B Mixed-Use Development in the Heart of Gilbert Receives Planning Approval
The Ranch, a landmark $1 billion mixed-use development in the heart of Gilbert, Arizona, has officially received final entitlement approval from the Planning Commission on August 6, 2025. With this critical milestone achieved, permitting and construction can now commence on the transformative project poised to redefine the region's landscape and economy. Led by development … [More]
Valley to Supply Key Components for Apple, Texas Instruments in New Partnership
Applied Materials, Inc. is working with Apple and Texas Instruments (TI) to bolster the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in the United States. Applied is supporting Apple’s partnership with TI, announced today, by supplying American-made chipmaking equipment from Austin, Texas to TI’s U.S. factories. Austin is home to Applied’s largest manufacturing and logistics … [More]
