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Tech Parks Arizona is earning national recognition as one of the country’s top innovation districts!

With a $2.6 billion annual economic impact, Tech Parks Arizona continues to play an important role in attracting businesses, creating quality jobs and supporting Tucson’s economic growth.

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Tech Parks Arizona Recognized Among Nation’s Top Innovation Districts - Real Estate Daily News TUCSON, Ariz. (Oct. 6, 2026) - Tech Parks Arizona has been recognized as one of the nation's leading innovation districts in a new national report from the

Arizona businesses are embracing AI at a faster pace than anywhere else in the country!

According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, leads the nation in reported business use of artificial intelligence — a strong sign of the innovation happening across our state.

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Arizona leads nation in reported business AI use - AZ Big Media Arizona businesses are embracing AI at a faster rate than businesses in any other state, according to a new analysis.

Arizona continues to grow!

New projections show Arizona’s population reaching nearly 9.8 million by 2060 — an increase of more than 2 million residents. The growth will continue to shape demand for housing, infrastructure, services and development across the state.

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Here is Arizona's projected population by 2060 - AZ Big Media Arizona’s population is projected to grow by more than 2 million people over the next 35 years. Here is a look at the numbers.

The City of Tucson is working on PermitReady Tucson, a new initiative aimed at reducing permitting delays and creating a more streamlined process for commercial projects.

A more efficient permitting process can help move projects forward and support continued investment and development across Tucson!

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PermitReady Tucson Aims to Reduce Delays in Commercial Permitting - Real Estate Daily News TUCSON, ARIZONA (September 16, 2026) — PermitReady Tucson aims to help commercial developers identify potential problems in permitting more efficiently.

The University of Arizona has once again been named one of The Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges,” with strong marks for quality of life, accessibility of professors, academics and entrepreneurship. Great to see the U of A continuing to strengthen our community and region!

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U of A named a 'Best College' by The Princeton Review The U of A is featured in "The Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition," published by The Princeton Review.

Exciting recognition for Arizona’s culinary scene! Our state earned 19 selections in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest, including seven Bib Gourmand honors—the most of any state in the region. Another great example of why Arizona continues to be such an attractive place to live!

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Arizona earns 19 Michelin Guide selections in inaugural Southwest Guide - AZ Big Media The Arizona dining scene shines as 19 restaurants are selected for the first-ever MICHELIN Guide Southwest. Here they are.

Congratulations to the University of Arizona Center for Innovation on being recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the nation’s top business incubators! A well-deserved recognition that highlights the innovation and entrepreneurship happening right here in Southern Arizona.

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TIME Magazine Names The University of Arizona Center for Innovation Among Top Business Incubators - Real Estate Daily News Tucson, Ariz. (August 19, 2026) - The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) was recognized as one of America's Best Incubators & Accelerators

131 Arizona companies made the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.

A great recognition of Arizona’s entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and economic impact!

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131 Arizona companies make the 2026 Inc. 5000 list - AZ Big Media Here are the 131 Arizona-based companies that earned rankings on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, with their ranking, industry and hometown.

Exciting to see named the #1 Engineering Hub in the Southwest by Livability.com! This recognition reflects the incredible growth, innovation and opportunities happening in this community.

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Marana Named Top Engineering Hub in the Southwest by Livability.com The Town of Marana has been recognized by Livability.com as one of the Best Cities for Engineers in 2026, earning distinction as the No. 1 engineering hub in the Southwest among small- to mid-sized communities.

A new national ranking scored 50 U.S. cities in 2026 and named the No. 1 city for office investing!

The ranking evaluated factors including rental income, office job growth, available inventory and building quality.

This recognition highlights the continued opportunity in Southern Arizona and the strength of our market for businesses, investors and developers.

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