Arizona State University Opens New Engineering Innovation Hub
ASU's Tempe campus opened a new hub dedicated to student engineering projects.
Finance & Economy
Markets, banking, and the economic pulse of Arizona.
Desert Ridge Bank Reports Record Small-Business Lending in Q2
A Phoenix-based bank says small-business loan volume hit an all-time high last quarter.
Old Pueblo Credit Union Surpasses $2 Billion in Assets
A Tucson credit union reached a new milestone in total assets this quarter.
Camelback Capital Partners Closes $50M Growth Fund
A Scottsdale investment firm closed a new fund aimed at Southwest expansion-stage companies.
Business Leaders
Founders and executives shaping the Grand Canyon State.
Saguaro Robotics Founder Named Regional Entrepreneur of the Year
A Tucson robotics founder was honored as the region's entrepreneur of the year.
Camelback Wellness Group CEO Steps Down After a Decade at the Helm
The longtime CEO of a Scottsdale wellness company announced her retirement.
Desert Silicon Works Founder Opens Second Fabrication Facility
A Mesa tech manufacturer's founder cut the ribbon on a second local facility.
Beauty & Wellness
Desert spas, skincare, and wellness trends from the Southwest.
The $264 Wake-Up Call: How Hidden Fees and a Public Meltdown Cost a Salon Its Reputation
A fictional case study for salon owners: how an undisclosed surcharge matrix, a defensive front desk, and a heated public argument turned one appointment into a five-star reckoning.
Ocotillo Spa Debuts Desert Clay Facial Line
A Scottsdale spa introduced a new facial line built around desert clay sourced regionally.
The Five-Star Work and the Awkward Ask: How Pressuring a Client to Review Mid-Service Undercut a Flawless Manicure at Dior Nails Bar
A fictional case study for salon owners: how pushing a client to post a review while her nails were still drying — plus card-free payment and a miscalculated discount — turned genuinely loved work into a lukewarm write-up.
Education
Schools, universities, and learning across Arizona.
University of Arizona Breaks Ground on Data Science Building
UArizona broke ground on a new building dedicated to its data science programs.
Northern Arizona University Expands Online Degree Programs
NAU is expanding its slate of online degree offerings for working students.
Phoenix Union High School District Pilots Four-Day Week
Two campuses in the Phoenix Union district are testing a four-day school week.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and health care news statewide.
Sonoran Regional Hospital Expands Emergency Department
A Tucson hospital completed an expansion of its emergency department.
Camelback Health Partners Opens New Urgent Care Clinic
A Scottsdale health network opened a new urgent care location.
Mesa Family Health Network Adds Pediatric Specialty Clinic
A Mesa clinic network added a new specialty clinic focused on pediatric care.