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.
L&N Nails: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
TSMC Commits Another $100 Billion to Arizona, Lifting Total Investment to $265 Billion
The chipmaker's latest commitment adds four advanced fabs in Phoenix and pushes its total Arizona investment to $265 billion, cementing the state as the nation's advanced-semiconductor hub.
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.
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.
US Beauty Award Unveils High-Level Jury Panel to Strengthen Independent Beauty Standards
US Beauty Award has announced its High-Level Jury Panel, bringing together specialists across artistry, hospitality, customer psychology, brand strategy and salon operations to support an independent and professional evaluation framework.
Pressured to Upgrade, Then a Rushed Job: Respecting the Client's Package at Gilbert Nail Lounge
A fictional case study for salon owners: how pressuring a client to upgrade, then turning rude and rushing the work after she declined, produced a premium-priced pedicure that came out worse than a basic one.
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.
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.