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Arizona’s $34 Billion Question: The Reality Behind the Headline (Part 1 of 2)

Arizona’s $34 Billion Question: The Reality Behind the Headline (Part 1 of 2)

Arizona announced $34B in projects in 2025—but there's a massive gap between headlines and operation. Here's the strategic playbook for business leaders. ...more

Arizona Business Ecosystem ,Infrastructure

April 28, 20264 min read

Phoenix Industrial Real Estate Surge: The Halo Vista Effect

Phoenix Industrial Real Estate Surge: The Halo Vista Effect

The $7B Halo Vista development signals Phoenix's industrial boom, driven by semiconductor supply chain growth and record international investment. ...more

Arizona Business Ecosystem ,Infrastructure

April 14, 20264 min read

Maricopa County's AI Data Center Bet: The Campus Coming to Tonopah

Maricopa County's AI Data Center Bet: The Campus Coming to Tonopah

Arizona's proposed AI data center campus near Tonopah received county zoning approval — approved for up to 9 buildings and 2.25M square feet. Here's the story. ...more

Arizona Business Ecosystem ,Technology & Digital Transformation Workforce Development & Empowerment &Infrastructure

March 31, 20266 min read

Pima FIT Lab: Arizona's Workforce Future Takes Shape

Pima FIT Lab: Arizona's Workforce Future Takes Shape

Pima Community College's new FIT Lab represents a state-backed workforce bet on Southern Arizona. Here's why it matters for employers and economic development. ...more

Workforce Development & Empowerment ,Infrastructure

March 26, 20263 min read

TSMC's Arizona Bet: What the Operational Progress Means for the Supply Chain

TSMC's Arizona Bet: What the Operational Progress Means for the Supply Chain

TSMC's Arizona fab shows operational progress — what this means for Arizona's supply chain and your business opportunities. ...more

Government Relations & Public Affairs ,Technology & Digital Transformation Workforce Development & Empowerment &Infrastructure

March 17, 20264 min read

RTA Next: What Pima County's $2.67 Billion Transportation Win Means for Business

RTA Next: What Pima County's $2.67 Billion Transportation Win Means for Business

Pima County voters approved $2.67B for transportation infrastructure. What the RTA Next win means for businesses evaluating Southern Arizona. ...more

Arizona Business Ecosystem ,Infrastructure

March 13, 20263 min read

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