Junior Achievement of Arizona announced that Thunderbirds Charities has awarded a $100,000 grant to support JA BizTown, a hands-on program that helps 4th through 6th graders learn economic and workplace skills through classroom lessons and experiences designed to teach skills for future success. “The need for real-world education is growing as we see strong current and … [More]
Arizona Sends 100 Leaders to Taiwan in Major Semiconductor Push
Building on record international activity and engagements with Taiwan, the Arizona Commerce Authority is leading a semiconductor‑focused delegation visit to Taiwan from August 31 through September 4, 2026. The delegation includes more than 100 representatives from local government, economic development, education, workforce and industry partners, and community … [More]
Tempe Nonprofit Behind $20M in Community Giving Elects New President
The Tempe Diablos announced that they have elected Arnold Mejia as the organization’s new president, succeeding Vince Vasquez, who served as president for the past year. Mejia brings decades of leadership, financial expertise and community service experience to the role. An Arizona native, he attended the University of Arizona, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business … [More]
