With over $34 billion in new investment, nearly 28,000 projected new jobs, and major wins across semiconductors, aerospace, AI, broadband, and more, 2025 delivered a year of record-breaking growth for Arizona. During calendar year 2025, the Arizona Commerce Authority and economic partners successfully won 90 competitive projects from companies that committed to creating 27,749 … [More]
Convention Center Celebrates Banner Year, Looks Forward to 2026
The Phoenix Convention Center & Venues hosted more conventions this year compared to 2024. The Convention Center hosted 70 conventions in 2025, with an estimated 293,300 delegates. “We are proud to continue to grow the number of events we host each year,” said Phoenix Convention Center & Venues Director Jerry Harper. “Each event offers us the chance to create … [More]
Broadband Provider Taps Industry Veteran as Next CEO
Cable One, Inc. announced that James Holanda will join the Company as its next Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors. Holanda is expected to join Cable One no later than March 31, 2026 in order to allow him to complete his prior professional commitments. Holanda will succeed Julia M. Laulis, who retired from her role as Chair of the Board, President, … [More]
Build-to-Rent Developer Bets on Phoenix With New Homes and Scottsdale Office
Sunstone Two Tree, a developer and operator of rental housing communities in high-growth markets across the United States, today announced updates across its Phoenix build-to-rent portfolio. In addition to its existing portfolio of BTR developments in the area, the company is now delivering homes across three new communities in Phoenix. When fully delivered, they will total … [More]
Utility Investment Brings Permanent Water Access to Rio Verde Foothills
EPCOR USA Inc., has delivered on its promise to the Rio Verde Foothills community, construction of a permanent water solution is complete, and a new EPCOR-owned water filling station will open January 1, 2026 at 7 am local time. "Promise made, promise kept," said Shawn Bradford, Senior Vice President of Regulated US Water for EPCOR. "We were asked to step in and solve the … [More]
