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The electric vehicle maker joins a growing field of companies testing and deploying autonomous vehicles in the Phoenix area.
Tesla gains robotaxi approval in Arizona
The electric vehicle maker joins a growing field of companies testing and deploying autonomous vehicles in the Phoenix area.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The electric vehicle maker joins a growing field of companies testing and deploying autonomous vehicles in the Phoenix area.
The city had expected homebuilders to try to pounce on this prime state trust land.
Phoenix shells out millions to buy state land
The city had expected homebuilders to try to pounce on this prime state trust land.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The city had expected homebuilders to try to pounce on this prime state trust land.
After years of financial struggles and delisting threats, Mesa Air Group shareholders approved a merger that ends the company's Phoenix era, with the CEO who has led the airline since the late 1990s receiving over $7 million as part of his exit package.
Mesa Air execs get golden parachutes in merger deal
After years of financial struggles and delisting threats, Mesa Air Group shareholders approved a merger that ends the company's Phoenix era, with the CEO who has led the airline since the late 1990s receiving over $7 million as part of his exit package.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
After years of financial struggles and delisting threats, Mesa Air Group shareholders approved a merger that ends the company's Phoenix era, with the CEO who has led the airline since the late 1990s receiving over $7 million as part of his exit package.
Axon's planned headquarters campus in Scottsdale will be slimmed down as a result of the key compromise.
Axon exec opens up after $1.3B HQ compromise
Axon's planned headquarters campus in Scottsdale will be slimmed down as a result of the key compromise.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Axon's planned headquarters campus in Scottsdale will be slimmed down as a result of the key compromise.
In this edition of The Playbook, we look at a defense mechanism employees are using as AI concerns mount, along with a surging small-business metric and more.
A demographic shift is reshaping the nation's workforce
In this edition of The Playbook, we look at a defense mechanism employees are using as AI concerns mount, along with a surging small-business metric and more.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In this edition of The Playbook, we look at a defense mechanism employees are using as AI concerns mount, along with a surging small-business metric and more.
This exclusive club has new memberships available — but it will cost you.
Golf memberships available at luxury community
This exclusive club has new memberships available — but it will cost you.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This exclusive club has new memberships available — but it will cost you.
The East Valley city joins Denver as one of only two Western cities to crack the top 10, while Scottsdale landed at No. 12 in the nationwide analysis of 50 cities.
Tempe ranks among top business travel cities
The East Valley city joins Denver as one of only two Western cities to crack the top 10, while Scottsdale landed at No. 12 in the nationwide analysis of 50 cities.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The East Valley city joins Denver as one of only two Western cities to crack the top 10, while Scottsdale landed at No. 12 in the nationwide analysis of 50 cities.
A San Antonio insurance company is setting up its first Arizona location with a big Chandler lease, and the firm has ambitious hiring plans that will unfold over the next few years.
Insurance firm plans major Arizona expansion
A San Antonio insurance company is setting up its first Arizona location with a big Chandler lease, and the firm has ambitious hiring plans that will unfold over the next few years.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A San Antonio insurance company is setting up its first Arizona location with a big Chandler lease, and the firm has ambitious hiring plans that will unfold over the next few years.
The first phase of The Parque development would bring hundreds of residential units and nearly 700,000 square feet of commercial space to North Scottsdale Road, with developers indicating they're eager to break ground as soon as they receive final approval.
Billion-dollar Scottsdale project nears approval
The first phase of The Parque development would bring hundreds of residential units and nearly 700,000 square feet of commercial space to North Scottsdale Road, with developers indicating they're eager to break ground as soon as they receive final approval.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The first phase of The Parque development would bring hundreds of residential units and nearly 700,000 square feet of commercial space to North Scottsdale Road, with developers indicating they're eager to break ground as soon as they receive final approval.
Lucid recently expanded its credit facility with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to $2 billion and is banking on new partnerships to reshape its financial model, but analysts remain concerned about the company's ongoing need for capital.
EV maker's shares hit record low
Lucid recently expanded its credit facility with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to $2 billion and is banking on new partnerships to reshape its financial model, but analysts remain concerned about the company's ongoing need for capital.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Lucid recently expanded its credit facility with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to $2 billion and is banking on new partnerships to reshape its financial model, but analysts remain concerned about the company's ongoing need for capital.
The reality TV host who's currently managing $150 million in renovation projects in Seattle is bringing his home-flipping business to the Phoenix area, and he's planning to document his learning curve — including his mistakes — on camera.
'Zombie Flips' TV show targets Valley
The reality TV host who's currently managing $150 million in renovation projects in Seattle is bringing his home-flipping business to the Phoenix area, and he's planning to document his learning curve — including his mistakes — on camera.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The reality TV host who's currently managing $150 million in renovation projects in Seattle is bringing his home-flipping business to the Phoenix area, and he's planning to document his learning curve — including his mistakes — on camera.
Longer trips to the office have become more common in many metros, and Phoenix is no exception.
Valley commute times follow US trend
Longer trips to the office have become more common in many metros, and Phoenix is no exception.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Longer trips to the office have become more common in many metros, and Phoenix is no exception.
After years of troubling rumors and news, Turf Paradise has opened its 70th season.
New owners aim to revive racing venue
After years of troubling rumors and news, Turf Paradise has opened its 70th season.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
After years of troubling rumors and news, Turf Paradise has opened its 70th season.
Billions in small business funding hitting 'pivotal' moment in 2026.
Billions in small-business funding hitting 'pivotal' moment in 2026
Billions in small business funding hitting 'pivotal' moment in 2026.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Billions in small business funding hitting 'pivotal' moment in 2026.
Matt Carter is betting that Gilbert diners are hungry for something beyond typical Sonoran Mexican food, and he's bringing new flavors to prove it.
Acclaimed chef expands beyond Scottsdale
Matt Carter is betting that Gilbert diners are hungry for something beyond typical Sonoran Mexican food, and he's bringing new flavors to prove it.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Matt Carter is betting that Gilbert diners are hungry for something beyond typical Sonoran Mexican food, and he's bringing new flavors to prove it.
About 272 acres in a fast-growing area of the city are going up for auction, with a starting bid of $42,050,000.
Retail developer eyes West Valley state land
About 272 acres in a fast-growing area of the city are going up for auction, with a starting bid of $42,050,000.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
About 272 acres in a fast-growing area of the city are going up for auction, with a starting bid of $42,050,000.
AI glasses are coming to the workplace. So are risks.
AI glasses are coming to the workplace — along with some legal risks
AI glasses are coming to the workplace. So are risks.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
AI glasses are coming to the workplace. So are risks.
The government shutdown is over, but that doesn't mean business is back to normal. We identify the challenges and some potential workarounds as part of this week's coverage in The National Observer.
Government reopening doesn't mean things are back to normal
The government shutdown is over, but that doesn't mean business is back to normal. We identify the challenges and some potential workarounds as part of this week's coverage in The National Observer.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The government shutdown is over, but that doesn't mean business is back to normal. We identify the challenges and some potential workarounds as part of this week's coverage in The National Observer.
The University of Arizona's naming rights deal for its football stadium in Tucson is even pricier than the $50 million deal inked by Arizona State in 2023 with a credit union.
U of A agrees to stadium naming rights deal
The University of Arizona's naming rights deal for its football stadium in Tucson is even pricier than the $50 million deal inked by Arizona State in 2023 with a credit union.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The University of Arizona's naming rights deal for its football stadium in Tucson is even pricier than the $50 million deal inked by Arizona State in 2023 with a credit union.
Brookfield Asset Management has acquired the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown from Blackstone Group, marking a significant transaction in a Phoenix hospitality market that has seen limited activity over the past year.
Arizona's largest hotel sells
Brookfield Asset Management has acquired the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown from Blackstone Group, marking a significant transaction in a Phoenix hospitality market that has seen limited activity over the past year.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Brookfield Asset Management has acquired the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown from Blackstone Group, marking a significant transaction in a Phoenix hospitality market that has seen limited activity over the past year.
A "cutting-edge" development sells for $26.8 million in Gilbert.
Gilbert industrial building sells for $26.8 million
A "cutting-edge" development sells for $26.8 million in Gilbert.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A "cutting-edge" development sells for $26.8 million in Gilbert.
The New Jersey-based company is investing millions to upgrade its Arizona fab with high-speed testing equipment while mapping out a three-year development plan for a larger facility.
Chip manufacturer eyes major expansion
The New Jersey-based company is investing millions to upgrade its Arizona fab with high-speed testing equipment while mapping out a three-year development plan for a larger facility.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The New Jersey-based company is investing millions to upgrade its Arizona fab with high-speed testing equipment while mapping out a three-year development plan for a larger facility.
Castelion is building a rocket manufacturing facility in New Mexico. It's unclear what that means for its Arizona proposal.
Castelion announces site for rocket factory
Castelion is building a rocket manufacturing facility in New Mexico. It's unclear what that means for its Arizona proposal.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Castelion is building a rocket manufacturing facility in New Mexico. It's unclear what that means for its Arizona proposal.
More homes will hit the market in 2026. But don't expect prices to drop.
More homes will hit the market in 2026. Here's the pricing outlook.
More homes will hit the market in 2026. But don't expect prices to drop.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
More homes will hit the market in 2026. But don't expect prices to drop.
Most small businesses are underinsured. That can pose big risks.
Another high-stakes insurance crisis is looming for businesses
Most small businesses are underinsured. That can pose big risks.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Most small businesses are underinsured. That can pose big risks.