Janay Arenas, Chair of the Pima County Small Business Commission, spoke before the Board of Supervisors to urge public support for local businesses during Small Business Saturday on November 30.

Pima County officials met with over 75 Japanese businesses to strengthen economic ties and explore trade opportunities, facilitated by the Arizona Commerce Authority and Japanese organizations.

Startup Tucson celebrated its latest Pre-Accelerator Program graduates with a Startup Showcase, with businesses like Micha's Wellness Bar and The Attunement Collective winning top honors.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired, leading to a temporary dual leadership and an increase in stock value. The company faces challenges, including job cuts and financial losses.

NineteenTwenty, a Phoenix-based convertible clothing company, secured a $250,000 investment for a 25% stake from Shark Robert Herjavec on "Shark Tank."

Interest rates cut by the Federal Reserve could benefit small businesses and pork producers, leading to optimism for easier loans and continued profitability in 2025.

Stax.ai, an Arizona-based AI startup, has raised $7 million to expand its workflow automation tools for retirement TPAs, reflecting a tech industry trend towards AI and automation efficiency.

A Canadian developer plans a 510-unit apartment complex in Buckeye, Arizona, while the $275 million Verrado Marketplace breaks ground, promising retail, dining, and jobs with sustainable features like solar power.

Developers secured a rezoning and development agreement for the VAI Resort in Glendale after a ballot measure on a $20 minimum wage was defeated. The resort, set to open by 2025, will feature hotels, venues, and the first Mattel Adventure Park.

September home price growth slows in the Phoenix area, with national trends showing a cooling housing market, influenced by inflation and market disparities.

The new Tru hotel and Home2 Suites by Hilton open in Phoenix's midtown, offering 207 rooms and amenities to serve the local healthcare and educational community.

Boeing is cutting 184 jobs at its Mesa, Arizona facility, part of a wider 10% workforce reduction. This follows financial challenges and production issues, not related to a recent labor strike.

JX Advanced Metals USA opens a new manufacturing center in Mesa to produce sputtering targets for the semiconductor industry, with full production expected by early 2025.