A study ranks Chandler and Phoenix among Arizona's top cities for small business. Despite high real estate costs, the region thrives with attractions, arts, and a growing tourism sector.

Residents of Surprise voiced their preferences for local shopping and dining in the 2025 Retail Survey, expressing satisfaction with existing local businesses and desire for larger chains like IKEA and Whole Foods.

Gilbert's Town Council has raised wastewater rates to cover infrastructure maintenance costs, with an increase of $29.26 monthly for residents starting April, while Environmental Compliance fees remain unchanged.

23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid decreased demand and a data breach. The company's future and customer genetic data protection are uncertain as it seeks a new buyer.

Pima Federal Credit Union gains regulatory approval to acquire Republic Bank of Arizona, marking PFCU's expansion into Maricopa County with a $1.5 billion asset portfolio.

Buc-ee's expansion faces delays with Ohio and Arizona locations postponed until 2026 due to legal issues and unspecified setbacks.

Virgin Galactic is starting the assembly of its Delta SpaceShip at a Mesa facility, targeting private astronaut flights by fall 2026. The company is also planning research flights for summer 2026 and aiming to increase flight frequency thereafter.

Verde Investments, owned by Ernest Garcia II, completed the $24M purchase for the Fiesta Mall site in Mesa, Arizona, planning a significant mixed-use project with 4,000 homes and commercial space.

Buc-ee's has delayed the opening of its Goodyear, Arizona location to June 2026, though specific reasons for the postponement were not disclosed. The store will offer its usual amenities, including fueling stations and Texas-style food.

Arizona set a record in 2024 with 1,793 MW of new solar capacity, totaling 9.5 GW, and now powers 1.3 million homes. It's second in residential solar installations, but faces policy challenges that may impact future growth.

Arizona's wearable tech sector received a $4.2 million investment for research projects, involving the ACA and private sector contributions. This supports advancements in areas such as health monitoring and sustainable tech.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's passenger growth has decelerated in early 2025, despite robust numbers in 2024 and expanded airline services.

SmartRent restructures its sales team and focuses on SaaS after Q4 revenue falls. Despite a revenue drop, its SaaS revenue grew by 19%. The CEO remains confident in the firm's strategic shift.