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GridStor closes US$220 million financing for 400MWh Arizona BESS

Image: Announced 21 September, GridStor closed the US$220 million tax equity bridge, construction, and term debt financing agreement with financial partners ING Capital LLC, KeyBank N.A., and Zions Capital Markets, to complete development of the 400MWh White Tank BESS project. Image: GridStor ene...

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GridStor closes US$220 million financing for 400MWh Arizona BESS

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ASU’s London Expansion Builds a New Talent Bridge to Arizona

Oct 7, 2026

Image: InBusiness PHX inBusinessphx Michael Goodwin was less than a minute into his remarks when he made clear to the audience of 300 or so gathered for the opening of ASU London, a new independent, U.K.-degree-awarding higher education provider founded by ASU, exactly why they were th...

Surprise City Council approves flexible setbacks for battery storage facilities after unanimous vote

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Video image: ABC15 ABC15 SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Surprise City Council unanimously approved new setback rules for battery energy storage systems Tuesday night, opting for a flexible approach that city leaders say balances safety concerns with growing energy needs. Rather than establi...

Arizona Defense Manufacturer Raytheon Secures $20.7B Missile Production Contract

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Image: InBusiness PHX inBusinessphx Raytheon, an RTX business, will accelerate production of AMRAAM missiles to record-setting levels under the terms of a five-year multi-year contract with two option years valued up to $20.7 billion awarded as part of the Department of War’s Arsenal...

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Image: Avnet CEO Phil Gallagher at the company’s new headquarters in Tempe. Jim Poulin | Phoenix Business Journal Phoenix Business Journal When Avnet Inc.⁠ CEO Phil Gallagher walks down the halls of Avnet’s new Tempe headquarters, he sees a modern open office space that foster...

ASU extends nation-leading innovation streak to 12 years as Arizona schools see rankings shift

Oct 5, 2026

Image: Arizona State University remains the nation’s most innovative school, according to U.S. News & World Report. File Photo Phoenix Business Journal Phoenix Business Journal Arizona State University and the University of Arizona tied with 10 other schools at No. 121 in the ...

Comcast Business Guest Blog: The 2026 Comcast Business Cybersecurity Threat Report

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Pima Community College: Where Southern Arizona’s Workforce Begins

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Image: Pima Community College Pima Community College Pima Community College is working alongside industry partners to build the talent, training, and technology infrastructure Southern Arizona’s growing economy needs.  Southern Arizona’s economy is evolving, and Pima Community Col...

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Sep 29, 2026

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