Why Maricopa County was ranked No. 1 for economic development / Phoenix Business Journal
Maricopa County has been ranked No. 1 in the country for economic growth in the past year for its substantial surge in jobs and investment from businesses.
Arizona sees uptick in venture capital investments during Q2 / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno)
Arizona companies inked 32 deals totaling $360.5 million in the second quarter, compared to 38 deals and $181.4 million raised in the second quarter of 2023, according to PitchBook’s Venture Monitor report.
Flagstaff, Yuma rank among nation’s ‘hidden gems’ for startups / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno)
Flagstaff and Yuma have been registered as “hidden gem” cities for entrepreneurs looking to launch companies away from the usual national hot spots, with Flagstaff landing at No. 2 among the nation’s under-the-radar startup destinations and Yuma ranked No. 37, according to a new report.
Study predicts Gen X will get cancer at a higher rate than previous generations / KJZZ
Dr. Madappa Kundranda, a GI medical oncologist at Banner MD Anderson and chief for the Division of Hematology and Oncology, talks about a new study that finds members of Gen X are projected to have more instances of cancer than the baby boomer generation.
StartupAZ selects 12 companies for 2024 Founders Collective Launch Cohort / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno)
StartupAZ, an organization that supports the state’s innovation ecosystem, has selected 12 companies for its 2024 Founders Collective Launch Cohort.
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