Arizona Commerce Authority

10/25/2026

There’s something especially powerful about rural entrepreneurship!

From Yuma and Douglas to Prescott, Kingman, Casa Grande, Bullhead City, Sierra Vista, and communities across Arizona, entrepreneurs aren’t just building businesses. They’re creating jobs, expanding opportunity, and helping ensure the next generation can build a future in the communities they call home.

We were proud to join Moonshot AZ in celebrating its 25th anniversary and the culmination of this year’s Rural Arizona Pitch Tour.

A special thank you to Scott Hathcock and the entire Moonshot team for their years of leadership, partnership, and commitment to strengthening Arizona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. We also want to congratulate the 20 outstanding businesses that competed and are helping shape the future of Arizona’s rural economy.

Arizona’s economic success extends far beyond our major metropolitan areas. Every day, innovators and entrepreneurs in communities across the state are proving that big ideas can come from anywhere.

Congratulations to the Innovation awardee, MycoEarth Kathryn Crew, the Lifestyle awardee, Green Repack, the Crowd Favorite awardee OncoNexus, and all the finalists!

Moonshot Arizona

10/23/2026

Arizona's advanced manufacturing momentum is helping power America's industrial resurgence.

From semiconductors and aerospace to clean energy and emerging technologies, Arizona is attracting historic investment and creating tens of thousands of high-paying jobs across the state.

Today, average manufacturing wages in Arizona exceed $100,000, creating meaningful opportunities for workers, families, and communities statewide.

During , we're proud to celebrate the manufacturers, innovators, skilled trades professionals, and industry leaders driving Arizona's growth and shaping the future of American industry.

10/22/2026

Congratulations to the Fall 2026 Arizona Innovation Challenge Finalists! These inspiring 15 companies move on to the final judging round.

Analytical Mineset, Axyo, Casera, Gentle Weapons, GrubIQ, Halsten AI, Kogniv, Konnecs Technologies, Manage AI, Optimus OS, Pretorin, Real Talk, ReceiptsHQ, ShadowGen, VelocitiPM

Thank you to our amazing judges: CopperSky Capital, PHX Ventures, PHX FWD, AVC, DCA, Plug and Play Tech Center, The Camelback

10/21/2026

Arizona's economic momentum is powered by people.

Over the past year, Arizona added nearly 7,000 construction workers, growing our workforce by 3.1%, more than 2X the national average. Over the last five years, we’ve added 52,000+ construction jobs, the third-most of any state.

Thank you to everyone helping build Arizona's future, one project at a time. 👷‍♀️🏗️👷‍♂️

10/21/2026

From leading-edge manufacturing and advanced packaging to equipment suppliers, materials, R&D, and workforce development, Arizona is building one of the world's most complete semiconductor ecosystems. Read more about Arizona’s semiconductor advantages: https://www.azcommerce.com/industries/manufacturing/semiconductor-advantages/

10/20/2026

The future of computing is being built in Arizona. Our state's record-setting semiconductor momentum is attracting investment, talent, and innovation that are helping advance emerging fields like quantum computing. Read more via Phoenix Business Journal:

Intel and TSMC’s semiconductor fabrication facilities have transformed Arizona's innovation landscape – with cutting-edge factories producing North America’s most advanced microchips. The next evolution in this journey is going subatomic.

10/20/2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that federal disaster loans are now available to support small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Arizona impacted by flash flooding near Grand Canyon National Park.

This federal declaration follows a request from Governor Katie Hobbs and provides critical economic relief to organizations experiencing losses. Eligible Arizona counties include
Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo, Yavapai

Arizona businesses and nonprofits affected by the flooding are encouraged to review eligibility and submit an application through the SBA Disaster Loan Assistance portal:
Apply here: https://www.sba.gov/disaster/

U.S. Small Business Administration

Small businesses, homeowners, renters, & nonprofits in declared zones can apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans for physical damage or economic injury.

10/20/2026

✈️ Arizona’s aviation future is taking flight.

From Joby Aviation’s Electric Skies Tour to breakthroughs in autonomous flight technology, Arizona continues to lead the way in next-generation aerospace innovation and advanced mobility.

Joby Aviation

10/17/2026

Arizona continues to lead the way in shaping the future of talent and innovation.

We’re proud to share that Sandra Watson will be taking the stage with over 40 speakers at the Tech Talent Summit on November 6 to discuss how high‑performance teams, AI adoption, and a culture of innovation are fueling Arizona’s growth.

This event brings together more than 300 leaders across workforce, technology, and industry to explore new strategies for attracting, developing, and empowering world‑class talent.

Learn more and register:
https://freewayphx.com/tech-talent-summit

10/16/2026

We were honored to welcome a distinguished JETRO delegation to Arizona for a two‑day visit focused on semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, AI, and data centers.

Arizona and Japan share a long-standing partnership built on innovation and a shared commitment to strengthening critical industries. We are grateful to JETRO, the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles, and our state and regional partners for advancing this collaboration.

A special thank you to Consul General Kosei Murota, Governor Hobbs, Representative Tony Rivero, Christine Mackay, and all our distinguished leaders who joined us. We look forward to continued partnership, meaningful connections, and new opportunities between Arizona and Japan.

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