Maricopa County ranked first in the nation for economic growth, driven by a strong increase in jobs and business investment over the past year.

Arizona sees increased venture capital investment in Q2 / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno)

According to PitchBook's Venture Monitor report, Arizona companies closed 32 deals in the second quarter, raising a total of $360.5 million, compared with 38 deals in the second quarter of 2023, raising $181.4 million.

Flagstaff, Yuma ranked among nation's “hidden gems” for startups / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno)

Flagstaff and Yuma have both registered as “hidden gem” cities for entrepreneurs looking to launch their companies away from the country's typical hot spots, with a new report ranking Flagstaff No. 2 and Yuma No. 37 among the country's lesser-known startup destinations.

Study predicts Gen X will have higher cancer rates than previous generations / today

Dr. Madappa Kundlanda, a gastrointestinal oncologist and chief of the division of hematology and oncology at Banner MD Anderson, talks about a new study that suggests people of Gen X are expected to have more cases of cancer than baby boomers.

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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September 12: Arizona Alzheimer's Disease Consortium 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting
September 16: Women in Leadership: Biotech and Beyond
September 18: 2024 AZBio Awards
September 18-19: 2024 White Hat Investor Conference
September 20: Patient testimonials