Cyclic Materials, the advanced recycling company creating a circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical materials, announced it has invested over $20M in its first commercial facility, located in Mesa, Arizona. The new state-of-the-art facility will be the company’s first global REE recycling operation focused on the separation of permanent magnets … [More]
TSMC and TSMC Arizona Have Outlined a Blueprint for Achieving Net-Zero Emissions
TSMC and TSMC Arizona marked Earth Day by announcing its commitment to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi,) underscoring its dedication to addressing the pressing challenges of climate change. In line with SBTi, TSMC is collaborating with partners to achieve its environmental sustainability goals, embarking on an ambitious and comprehensive carbon reduction path … [More]
New Partnership to Enhance Solutions for Data Center AI Performance
Air2O, an expert in advanced thermal management systems, and Liquid Load Banks, a leading provider of comprehensive testing solutions designed to fully commission electrical and cooling infrastructure, announced a partnership that will enable the companies to deliver comprehensive solutions for mission-critical data centers in the AI era. Intensifying … [More]
TSMC to Scale Up to a GIGAFAB Cluster in Arizona
TSMC, the Arizona semiconductor fabrication facility, provided new information regarding their investment in TSMC Arizona. “With the strong collaboration and support from our leading U.S. customers and the U.S. Federal, State and City governments, we recently announced our intention to invest an additional $100 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the United … [More]
24% of Americans Are Scrapping Plans to Make a Major Purchase Like a Home or Car Due to Tariffs
Nearly one in four (24%) U.S. residents are canceling plans to make a major purchase, such as a home or a car, because of President Trump’s new tariff policies, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. An additional one in three (32%) are delaying plans to make a major purchase. That’s according to a Redfin-commissioned survey … [More]
TSMC Manufacturing Partnership Achieves First Product Silicon Milestone
AMD announced its next-generation AMD EPYC™ processor, codenamed “Venice,” is the first HPC product in the industry to be taped out and brought up on the TSMC advanced 2nm (N2) process technology. This highlights the strength of AMD and TSMC semiconductor manufacturing partnership to co-optimize new design architectures with leading-edge process technology. It also marks a … [More]
Sustainable HVAC Co. Opens Manufacturing Facility, Boosting Data Center Cooling Solutions
XNRGY Climate Systems, a leader in innovative and sustainable HVAC solutions, announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility within the Gateway East development in Mesa. The 275,000-square-foot facility, which begins production on May 1, 2025, marks a significant milestone in XNRGY's commitment to supporting the booming data center market and driving … [More]
Lucid to Acquire Select Facilities and Assets of Nikola
Lucid Group, Inc., maker of the world’s most advanced electric vehicles, announced it has reached an agreement to acquire select facilities and assets in Arizona previously belonging to Nikola Corporation, subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The transaction does not include the acquisition of Nikola’s business, customer base, or … [More]
Federal Cuts Put Arizona at Risk
After helping win $116 million for rural and tribal communities, Local First Arizona now fights to protect it
An innovative grant assistance center launched by Local First Arizona has helped rural communities, Tribal Nations and nonprofits across the state win more than $116 million in grant funding. But recent federal government grant cancellations and illegal funding freezes threaten to crush new jobs and economic revitalization that Arizona communities were counting on. The … [More]
74% of Import-Reliant U.S. Companies Plan to Hike Prices in Response to New Tariffs
Most increases expected by mid-2025; companies also freezing hiring, delaying raises, and cutting jobs
A new survey from ResumeTemplates.com finds that nearly three-quarters (74%) of U.S. companies that rely on imports plan to raise prices following the sweeping tariffs announced by President Trump on April 2, 2025. The survey, which polled 735 business leaders, indicates that most price hikes will take effect before the end of Q2 — and that consumers aren’t the only ones likely … [More]
Small Business Optimism Slips
Main Street continues to ank taxes as a top business issue
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined by 3.3 points in March to 97.4, falling just below the 51-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index decreased eight points from February’s second highest reading to 96. “The implementation of new policy priorities has heightened the level of uncertainty among small business owners over the past few months.” said NFIB Chief … [More]
Mesa Air Group to Merge, Creating New Regional Airline
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and Mesa Air Group, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge and create a leading publicly-traded regional airline company in an all-stock transaction. Upon closing, the combined company will be renamed Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and is expected to remain NASDAQ-listed under the new ticker symbol … [More]
Small Businesses Actively Hiring for Current Vacancies
Labor quality remains a challenge for small businesses as job openings persist
NFIB’s March jobs report found that 40% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in March, up two points from February. A seasonally adjusted net 12% of owners plan to create new jobs in the next three months, down three points from February. The last time hiring plans were this low was in April 2024. “With qualified workers in … [More]
Insatiable Demand Keeps Metro Phoenix Third in U.S. Data Center Absorption
In a year where data centers faced their toughest power challenges yet, the industry didn’t just survive – it thrived. JLL’s new North America Data Center Year-End 2024 Report reveals a sector charging full speed ahead, with metro Phoenix remaining a top choice based on its location, infrastructure and cost. The market’s current inventory of 804 MW is also about to skyrocket, … [More]
Spring Inventory Blooms, but Buyers Remain Cautious amid Economic Uncertainty
The U.S. housing market saw signs of continued recovery this spring, with more homes hitting the market and total inventory rising for the 17th straight month, according to the March Housing Trends Report from Realtor.com®. However, rising price drops and slipping pending home sales suggest that buyers are proceeding with caution, likely due to current economic unknowns and … [More]
Senator Sinema Lands Post at Government Relations and Public Affairs Practice in DC
Global law firm Hogan Lovells announced that former Senator Kyrsten Sinema has joined the firm’s Global Regulatory & IP practice group in the Washington, D.C. office. Senator Sinema’s Chief of Staff Daniel Winkler will also be joining the firm as a policy advisor. “I am thrilled to welcome Senator Sinema to the firm,” said Hogan Lovells CEO Miguel Zaldivar. “Hogan Lovells … [More]
Arizona’s International Trade Reaches Record Levels
Growing international partnerships lead to historic job numbers, investment in Arizona
International trade and investment continue to fuel new economic opportunities across Arizona, new data shows. Arizona’s international trade reached a record $74.4 billion in 2024, Governor Hobbs announced during her International State of the State Address on Thursday. Exports by Arizona companies rose to $32.2 billion, an 11.6% increase from 2023, and more than five times … [More]
Phoenix Opens ‘Flagship’ Housing Facility
The City of Phoenix, RPM Team and Sprung Structures are announced the grand opening of the Phoenix Navigation Center – the City's flagship and largest housing facility, designed to provide immediate and transitional solutions for people experiencing homelessness. "This center will have ample space for people to live and work on the things they need to work on to end their … [More]
