Mesa Air Group and Republic Airways are set to merge, creating Republic Airways Holdings Inc., expected to close by late 2025. Republic shareholders will own most of the combined entity.

Avelo Airlines will start using three of its jets for ICE deportation flights from Mesa Gateway Airport on May 12, with plans to expand its operations and hire local staff.

Axon's CEO Rick Smith threatens to move the company out of Arizona if Senate Bill 1543 doesn't pass amidst a conflict with local group TAAAZE over proposed headquarters development.

Gilbert Town Council expands utility discount program, increasing the monthly discount to $30 and eligibility to 125% AMI, with automatic application for existing participants.

Daphnie Kelly grew her coffee brand, Modern Grind Coffee, to $650,000 in annual revenue by 2024 despite pandemic challenges and recovering from a brain injury.

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.