Business & Financial Services

PHOENIX, AZ (March 27, 2026) – Amid record international investment and trade, Arizona welcomed leaders from around the world for the 21st Annual International State of the State on March 26. Highlighting Arizona’s strong international partnerships and central role in the global economy, Governor Hobbs delivered a keynote address to over 300 attendees, including dignitaries from more than 40 countries. In recent months, Arizona has signed new multi-national agreements, expanded trade offices, and opened new doors for collaboration in research, workforce development, and innovation. Arizona has also emerged as the No. 1 state in the nation for foreign direct investment. To further Arizona’s international momentum, state leaders–led by the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations and the Arizona Commerce Authority–hosted an International State of the State Forum, showcasing Arizona’s premier investment environment, international partnerships, and global leadership. 

PHOENIX, AZ (March 26, 2026) – Mack Real Estate Group (MREG) and McCourt Partners hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the start of construction at Halo Vista, a landmark 2,300-acre master-planned development in North Phoenix. Situated immediately adjacent to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) campus, Halo Vista is designed to be a premier global hub for science, innovation, and community. The $7 billion project, described as a "city within a city" and projected to be a major catalyst for regional growth, has an important role in one of the most significant economic drivers in Arizona’s history. The master plan for the site encompasses nearly 30 million square feet of mixed-use capacity, including industrial, manufacturing, office, retail, residential, and educational uses.