Arizona’s economy continued to demonstrate resilience in the first quarter of 2026, with total nonfarm employment increasing by about 15,500 jobs and the state ranking third nationally in percentage job growth, according to the Spring 2026 Arizona Economic Update. The report tracks labor market conditions and key economic indicators across the state, putting the data into … [More]
Cactus Bowl Returns to Tempe amid Chase Field Renovations
The Cactus Bowl – college football's only postseason game between the Big Ten and Big 12 Conferences – enters an exciting next chapter of its history in Arizona, with a refreshed approach that includes a new name, new logo, new venue, new television network and enhanced fan experience. Fiesta Sports Foundation operates the Cactus Bowl as part of its year-round slate of … [More]
Amazon Partners with Iconic Arizona Grocer to Offer Same-Day Delivery
Amazon and Bashas', a trusted Arizona grocer since 1932 and subsidiary of The Raley's Companies, announced the launch of grocery delivery and pickup at four Bashas' store locations in Phoenix, Tempe, Tucson, and Scottsdale. Customers can now shop approximately 15,000 Bashas' grocery items on Amazon.com and the Amazon shopping app – including fresh produce, bakery items, deli … [More]
Scottsdale Lakefront Property Set for Major Mixed-Use Revamp
Diversified Partners, a real estate brokerage and development firm, has officially closed on the landmark Scottsdale waterfront property that will become The Lakefront at Scottsdale, a mixed-use redevelopment designed to revitalize one of the area’s most recognizable lakefront sites. The Lakefront represents the revitalization of a landmark waterfront site in Scottsdale, … [More]
Private Valley Fire Department Builds Response Model for Energy, Data Projects
The state of Arizona has become one of the nation's most concentrated buildout zones for utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hyperscale data centers — and the fire and safety demands that come with those facilities are unlike anything conventional fire departments are equipped to handle. Rural Metro Fire Central Arizona is positioning itself as the … [More]
