Business & Financial Services

PHOENIX, AZ (February 13, 2026) – Tech talks at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff. STEM pitches in Yuma. A sunrise hike at Phoenix Mountain preserve. An AI discussion in Cottonwood’s wine country; patient-centered health discussions in Tucson.  These experiences—and more—are being featured at the inaugural Arizona Tech Week, taking place April 6-12, 2026. The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced the launch of the highly anticipated event calendar, featuring over 100 events statewide. Arizona Tech Week will convene innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, influencers, and industry leaders to foster collaboration and connection, showcasing Arizona’s leadership as a global innovation hub. Arizona Tech Week is supported by Platinum Sponsors Honeywell Aerospace and IdealabAZ, and Gold Sponsor Western Alliance Bank. 

MESA, AZ (January 29, 2026) – Hadrian, the advanced manufacturing company building AI-powered factories for America, today celebrated the opening of Factory 3 (F3), a large-scale manufacturing and software hub in Mesa, Arizona. Hadrian has invested $200 million in the 290,000-square-foot facility, which will bring over 350 new jobs to the community in early 2026. Hadrian executives were joined by state, federal, and local elected officials including Governor Hobbs, City of Mesa leadership, and partners including the Arizona Commerce Authority to celebrate the project at a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the significant impact it will have on the local and state economy. Factory 3 features state-of-the-art manufacturing systems, autonomous production workflows, and deep integration of AI and robotics to accelerate throughput and enhance quality.