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FPT Guest Blog: Closing the Gap: Unifying the Fragmented Journey from Digital Click to Physical Keys

Picture a car shopper in Scottsdale on a Tuesday night. On her laptop, she uses the dealership’s digital retailing tools to configure a mid-size SUV, calculate a monthly payment, value her trade-in, and book a Saturday test drive. By every digital measure, she is a high-intent, sales-ready lead. Then Saturday arrives. She walks onto the lot, and the salesperson greets her as a tot...
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Virginia clean energy firm plans 350-megawatt solar plant near Buckeye

Phoenix Business Journal A private clean energy firm is planning a major solar project on state-owned land near Buckeye, amid a flurry of similar projects in various stages of development in the West Valley and further south in Pinal County. Charlottesville, Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy applied for a 30-year commercial lease for a 3,897-acre site where it wants to build a 350-megawat...
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Tesla buys 90% of a 509 MW Arizona solar and storage project

electrek Tesla has signed a long-term deal to buy 90% of the output of Project Sterling, a big solar and battery plant going up in Arizona. The project pairs 509 MW of solar with a 360 MW battery, and it’s being built by ContourGlobal, the power producer owned by private equity firm KKR. It’s expected online in 2028. Neither company disclosed financial terms. ContourGlobal will keep ...
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Aurora Launches Second-Generation Driverless Trucks in U.S. to Meet Customer Demand

Aurora News Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR), the leader in self-driving freight, has launched its second-generation driverless trucks. Aurora plans to deploy the new fleet across its commercial network, which currently encompasses 10 driverless routes throughout the U.S. Sun Belt, to serve additional customers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:�...
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Why Blue Canoe Has Supported the Arizona Technology Council Since 2012

Blue Canoe Marketing Blue Canoe’s booth at the 2026 Arizona Aerospace Summit Arizona has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing technology and advanced manufacturing hubs, driven by continued investment in semiconductors, aerospace, renewable energy, healthcare technology, and scientific innovation. Organizations like the Arizona Technology Council have played an importa...
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Intel posts $16.1B in quarterly sales, strongest revenue growth in more than 15 years

Pheonix Business Journal  Intel on Thursday put a big number behind the vibes and not-quite-firm reports that had fueled optimism about its turnaround hopes in the past year. The chipmaker reported second quarter sales of $16.1 billion, up 25% year over year and well above its guidance and consensus estimates around $14.3 billion. The results arrived after tech stocks, including I...
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Obodo Energy Partners named a 2026 Top Solar Contractor

Obodo Energy Partners News Obodo Energy Partners is recognized on the 2026 Top Solar Contractors List for its continued work delivering solar and clean energy solutions across Arizona. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — With 2026 proving to be a milestone year for many in the United States, Solar Power World has released the 15th anniversary edition o...
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Honeywell Aerospace Completes Spin-Off

InBusiness PHX Honeywell Aerospace Inc., a leading global tier-1 aerospace and defense supplier of mission critical systems and technologies, today celebrates its first day as an independent, publicly traded company following the completion of its spin-off from Honeywell International Inc. Shares of Honeywell Aerospace will begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market effective at the ma...
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SRP, NAU Partner to Pilot New Wildfire Monitoring Technology

InBusiness PHX Salt River Project and Northern Arizona University are installing new wireless moisture sensors designed by a company called Growvera to improve how wildfire risk is monitored in the Tonto National Forest. This is the first utility installation of this technology in the country. Fuel moisture is one of the most important indicators of wildfire danger, but today it i...
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Raytheon Secures $1.1B Contract to Ramp Missile Production

InBusiness PHX Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $1.1 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles to bolster U.S. military inventory and meet increased demand from allied nations. Under the contract, Raytheon will produce AIM-9X missiles along with associated hardware and software for U.S. and Foreign Military Sales customers. “Our teams have str...
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TSMC, Amkor Strike 10-Year Arizona Packaging Deal

inBusiness PHX Image: inBusiness PHX Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Amkor Technology, Inc.  announced a 10-year agreement to foster a strong partnership that will enhance advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities in Arizona, strengthening and accelerating investment in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain ecosystem. The agreement establishes a collaboration framework ...
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SRP Partners with Google on Grid-Scale CO2 Battery Storage

inBusiness PHX Image: inBusiness PHX Energy Dome, a leading provider of innovative capacity solutions for utilities and AI infrastructure, and Salt River Project, a not-for-profit public power utility serving the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, announced an agreement to add a 19 megawatt (MW), 10-hour carbon dioxide-based (CO2) battery system to the grid. The project is planned to be c...
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protosEQ Guest Blog Post: The Business Impact of Assessment Profiles: Because Guessing Is a Bold Strategy

protosEQ Most organizations say people are their greatest asset. Then they hire, promote, develop, and retain those people using gut instinct, résumé polish, interview charm, and the occasional “they just felt like a good fit.” That’s adorable. Also expensive. Assessment profiles have become a serious tool for businesses that want to understand how people actually operate. Tools l...
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Yuma receives federal grant to explore new ag-tech innovation hub

NBC 11 News A major investment in agricultural innovation could soon help position Yuma as a global leader in ag-tech development. The Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture, in partnership with the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation and the University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center, has received a $300,000 federal planning grant to study the creation of a new agr...
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Get UnLooped Guest Blog: Tucson’s Talent Shortage Is Exposing a Deeper Problem

By Mick Pennington Ask leaders in Tucson’s aerospace, defense, optics, and precision manufacturing sectors what’s standing between them and growth, and you’ll hear the same answer. Not enough skilled people. They’re right. A machinist, optical technician, quality lead, or manufacturing engineer can’t be replaced with a job posting and three weeks of onboarding. The...
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Arizona to lead Southwest regional hub for chip industry workforce consortium

Lawrence Semiconductor process specialist Aaron Rooks at their Tempe company’s facility. Jim Poulin | Phoenix Business Journal Phoenix Business Journal The Arizona Commerce Authority will lead a new regional consortium for microelectronics education and workforce development. The SEMI Foundation on Tuesday announced the launch of NNME Southwest, which serves Arizona, Southern Califo...
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UA partners with defense group to tackle rising security threats

Arizona Republic The University of Arizona is partnering with a missile defense advocacy organization to help address some of the United States’ most pressing national security needs. As technology and threats against the U.S. continue to advance and adapt, the U.S. needs to be able to develop solutions faster, said David Hahn, the dean of the College of Engineering at the university. “The ...
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Arizona ranks No. 2 in US for new energy storage capacity added this year

Phoenix Business Journal Superstition Energy Storage Facility in Gilbert. | SRP | Phoenix Business Journal Arizona is proving to be a national leader in utility-scale energy storage capacity, with the second-highest amount installed so far this year and one of the highest amounts in total. A report released earlier this month from the Solar Energy Industries Association, or SEIA, along wit...
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Aurora Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

Aurora News Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) today announced its first quarter 2026 results. Aurora’s shareholder letter and financial results are available on its investor relations website at ir.aurora.tech. “We are hitting a new gear – we are on the cusp of launching a new platform and are on track to put hundreds of driverless trucks on the road this year,” said Chris...
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Building a sustainable future for Casa Grande

A capstone team poses with their clients after presenting their project to the city of Casa Grande. From left to right: City Council member Matt Herman, Sawyer Routt, Tracy Alt, Annika Rynders-Kamstra, Mayor Lisa Navarro Fitzgibbons, Jenny Marquez, Deputy City Manager Steven Weaver, and Planning Director Dan Coxworth. Courtesy photo ASU Arizona State University Nestled between Phoenix and ...
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How clean energy can help businesses cut running costs

AZ Big Media Running a business comes with plenty of unavoidable costs, from staffing and stock to equipment, transport, heating, lighting, and technology. However, one area where many businesses can take more control is energy. With prices continuing to put pressure on margins, clean energy is no longer just an environmental choice. For many organizations, it is becoming a practical way ...
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Arizona’s energy leaders agree — unleash clean energy, strengthen the grid

(Diogo Miranda / Pexels) Arizona Capitol Times One of the fastest-growing states in the nation, Arizona is undergoing a tech-driven economic boom, with major investments from chip manufacturers, electric vehicle factories and digital data companies transforming it into a global hub for high-tech industry. This economic engine is bringing high-quality jobs and investment to our communities...
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Efficiency Arizona Issues 1,000th Rebate, Adds New Participating Retailer to Program

Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency Average participating household has saved over $7,000 on energy-efficiency home upgrade costs Phoenix, AZ – Today, the Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency announced its Efficiency Arizona program has provided its 1,000th rebate for highly efficient appliances and HVAC equipment. The program is available to income-eligible Arizona house...
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Shaping Federal Policy to Power Arizona Innovation: Highlights from the Arizona Technology Council’s 2026 DC Fly-In

In April, the Arizona Technology Council returned to Washington, D.C., for its annual DC Fly-In, bringing together Council leadership, members and national partners for a powerful agenda of policy engagement, collaboration and advocacy on behalf of Arizona’s fast-growing technology ecosystem. AZTC’s 2026 DC Fly-In Delegation: Arizona Technology Council Staff: Steven G. Zylstra, President a...
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Phoenix Solar Co-op Aims to Cut Energy Costs

Signals AZ Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced the launch of the Phoenix Solar Co-op to help Phoenix-area residents go solar together. The solar co-op is an opportunity for local homeowners and small businesses to learn about solar energy and if it is right for them. “Going solar is a way to get ahead of rising energy costs,” said Jess White, Solar United Neighbors...
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Lucid names new CEO

Image: Courtesy Lucid. 2024 LM Gravity at Super Charger Station inBusiness PHX Lucid Group Inc. has named a new leader, secured additional investment and expanded its robotaxi partnership with Uber and Nuro, the electric vehicle maker announced Tuesday. California-based Lucid (Nasdaq: LCID), which manufactures its vehicles south of Phoenix in Casa Grande, appointed Silvio Napoli as chief...
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Nation’s First K-12 Semiconductor Training Cleanroom Opens in Phoenix

Image: inBusiness PHX inBusiness PHX Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), a public career and technical education school district, is expanding Arizona’s workforce pipeline with the opening of the nation’s first K-12 CTE advanced manufacturing cleanroom at its Northeast Campus in north Phoenix. Designed to replicate real-world semiconductor and advanced manufacturing enviro...
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Intel joins Terafab project as chipmaker seeks manufacturing comeback

Phoenix Business Journal Intel Corp. is joining Elon Musk’s long-shot effort to build advanced semiconductors for Tesla Inc., SpaceX and xAI, marking an unexpected alliance as the chipmaker works to reclaim its standing in a fiercely competitive industry. California-based Intel, which has major chip factories in Arizona, said Tuesday it will help the so-called Terafab project “ref...
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New solar farms in Cochise County bring renewable energy to over 90,000 homes across the state of Arizona.

Apache Solar II, a large-scale solar and battery energy storage project in Cochise County, officially entered commercial operation Dec. 5, adding renewable capacity to ED3’s system. [Image: ED3] inBusiness PHX TEP and Arizona Electric Power Cooperative are changing how they collect power by building new solar farms in Cochise County. Combined, the companies are bringing renewable energy ...
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ASU Breaks Ground on Downtown Phoenix Health Headquarters

Image: inBusiness PHX inBusiness PHX General contractor McCarthy Building Companies, with its design partners, CO Architects and DFDG Architects joined university and state leaders to break ground on Arizona State University’s new Health Headquarters building in downtown Phoenix. The approximately 175,000-square-foot, five-story facility being constructed in the downtown Phoenix...
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Five Arizona Utilities Fund Grants for Communities Impacted by Coal Transition

inBusiness PHX Five organizations serving Arizona communities impacted by the transition away from coal-fired power plants will receive grant funds to support their local economies from the Utility Grant Funding Program. The program is jointly funded by Arizona Public Service, Salt River Project and Tucson Electric Power and provides critical support to develop new, sustainable eco...
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Six Arizona entrepreneurs named to Inc.’s Female Founders 500 Including Vivian Valenty from VB Cosmetics

Vivian Valenty, the founder of the quick-drying nail care system Dazzle Dry is one of six Arizona women who made the 2026 Inc Female Founder 500 list. Jim Poulin | Phoenix Business Journal inBusiness PHX   Several Valley women made the 2026 Inc. Female Founders 500 list. Six Arizona honorees were on The 500 list, which was announced earlier this month. Some were additionally r...
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Phoenix Commits $50M to ASU Health, Expanding Bioscience Core

Image: inBusiness PHX inBusiness PHX Mayor Kate Gallego and the City Council approved a $50 million investment into ASU Health, which will house ASU’s John Shufelt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering on the Phoenix Bioscience Core in downtown. The Council’s vote—a unanimous one—pledges an additional $38 million from the City’s Sports Facility, Biosciences, and Touri...
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Phantom Space acquires Utah thermal tech firm to speed orbital data center

Phantom Space Corp. plans to accelerate development of its rocket launch vehicle after acquiring assets and intellectual property from Vector Launch Inc. Image: Phantom Space   Phoenix Business Journal Phantom Space Co. has made another key acquisition that the Tucson-based company says will speed up development of an orbital data center system it is building. With the acquisition ...
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