With rapid momentum across Arizona’s dynamic aerospace and defense ecosystem, Airbus, a global aerospace and defense leader, and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), hosted Airbus Supplier Day on June 12, 2026. Governor Katie Hobbs joined Robin Hayes, Chairman and CEO of Airbus in North America; Sharon Green, CEO of Unical; Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona … [More]
SRP Partners with Google on Grid-Scale CO2 Battery Storage
Energy Dome, a leading provider of innovative capacity solutions for utilities and AI infrastructure, and Salt River Project, a not-for-profit public power utility serving the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, announced an agreement to add a 19 megawatt (MW), 10-hour carbon dioxide-based (CO2) battery system to the grid. The project is planned to be co-located on the site of … [More]
Western Alliance Taps CEO as Board Chairman
Western Alliance Bancorporation the parent company of Western Alliance Bank, announced that Kenneth A. Vecchione, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective as of June 10, 2026. Mr. Vecchione succeeds Bruce Beach, who will continue to serve as a Director and return to the role of Lead Independent Director, which he … [More]
8-Court Indoor Pickleball Club Opens in Cave Creek
The Picklr, North America’s fastest-growing and largest indoor pickleball franchise, announced that its newest Arizona club, Picklr Cave Creek, is set to celebrate its grand opening this weekend. Designed to elevate the indoor pickleball experience, this Picklr location will feature 8 indoor premium courts, including 1 championship-size indoor court with premium outdoor-style … [More]
Luxury Brokerage Clears $1B in Sales in Record Time
RETSY, Arizona’s exclusive Forbes Global Properties brokerage, announced that it surpassed $1 billion in 2026 sales volume as of June 1, marking the second consecutive year the firm has reached the milestone on an accelerated timeline. The company previously crossed $1 billion in annual sales on July 31, 2025, and has continued to gain momentum as an independently owned luxury … [More]
Identifying the Right AI Use Cases and Capitalizing on Them
AI adoption rates have grown dramatically in recent years, and today this growth continues. According to McKinsey’s 2025 survey, 88% of respondents stated that they already use AI in at least one business function, up from 78% the year before. However, most companies adopting AI struggle to achieve strong ROI and sustained business value. In the 2025 study by BCG, 60% of … [More]
