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• How Prop 418 and 419 will shape Southern Arizona’s infrastructure - Read Article

  How Prop 418 and 419 will shape Southern Arizona’s infrastructure

  2026-01-03T14:25:00-07:00

  Lawmakers are tasked with the difficult responsibility of balancing the interests of their various constituencies when evaluating the hundreds of bills introduced in each legislative session. Many elected officials are…

  
• Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman: ‘Our city is open for business’ - Read Article

  Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman: ‘Our city is open for business’

  2025-12-29T16:00:14-07:00

  As Mesa’s Mayor, I have the privilege of helping guide our community into an extraordinary chapter of prosperity. Our city is now part of a globally competitive region, home to…

  
• Is Arizona still the copper mining state? Surveys say yes - Read Article

  Is Arizona still the copper mining state? Surveys say yes

  2025-12-21T13:05:00-07:00

  A fourth annual survey, released in partnership by the Arizona Mining Association and the University of Arizona School of Mining Engineering & Mineral Resources, highlights the economic importance of the…

  
• Here’s how economic development hinges on relationships - Read Article

  Here’s how economic development hinges on relationships

  2025-12-02T05:50:00-07:00

  Reviewing the raw numbers of square footage built and dollars spent on new projects across the state in recent years may leave a false impression that economic development is easy.…

  
• How 3 economic development professionals created their careers - Read Article

  How 3 economic development professionals created their careers

  2025-11-22T12:00:00-07:00

  A career in economic development is diverse and ever changing. It takes a high level of professionalism and communication, but also a little bit of expertise in a range of…

  
• Prescott is seeing an increase in its labor force - Read Article

  Prescott is seeing an increase in its labor force

  2025-09-08T08:00:00-07:00

  In June, the non-seasonally adjusted civilian labor force in the Prescott MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) increased by 1,325, or 1.3% compared to the previous year. April and May did not…

  
• Arizona job creation hits record 24,285 in 2025, fueled by $31B in investment - Read Article

  Arizona job creation hits record 24,285 in 2025, fueled by $31B in investment

  2025-09-06T10:05:00-07:00

  Following an unprecedented streak of record-setting years, Arizona’s job creation record in 2025 reached new heights. In the 12-month Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) that ended June 30, the Arizona Commerce…

  
• Ag-to-urban bill overhauls Arizona’s groundwater policy - Read Article

  Ag-to-urban bill overhauls Arizona’s groundwater policy

  2025-07-22T11:00:00-07:00

  Gov. Katie Hobbs last month signed SB 1611, enacting the most significant overhaul of Arizona’s groundwater policy in decades. The bipartisan “ag-to-urban” bill enables the conversion of irrigated farmland into…

  
• Pinal County: How a rising region continues to climb - Read Article

  Pinal County: How a rising region continues to climb

  2025-07-22T10:50:00-07:00

  In recent years, Pinal County has established itself as one of Arizona’s most productive regions, welcoming a wave of new residents, businesses and major industrial investments while still honoring the…

  
• How West Valley shows unmatched growth and business potential - Read Article

  How West Valley shows unmatched growth and business potential

  2025-07-22T10:30:00-07:00

  The Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC), in partnership with CBRE, released the “Why West Valley” report—an in-depth analysis showcasing the region’s rapid economic growth, expanding workforce, and exceptional advantages for business…

  
• Here are the policy issues affecting the development community - Read Article

  Here are the policy issues affecting the development community

  2025-07-19T09:35:00-07:00

  With the closing of the 2025 Legislative Session, many important policy issues impacting the development community have been debated and considered and fewer have been passed and signed into law.…

  
• How rural communities in Arizona are planning for growth - Read Article

  How rural communities in Arizona are planning for growth

  2025-06-11T10:35:00-07:00

  Casa Grande. Coolidge. Kingman. Douglas. These communities are often considered rural, yet each is strategically positioned and poised to play a significant role in Arizona’s economic growth over the coming…