Where Innovation Grows: Inside Mesa’s Small Biz Ecosystem
How Kelley Keffer and Mesa Business Builder Are Cultivating Growth from the Ground Up
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June 2025
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Arizona Summer Moves: Tax Tips for Buying or Selling a Home in 2025
With the Arizona heat in full swing and the real estate market still buzzing, summer is a prime time to buy or sell a home. But beyond negotiating offers and scheduling inspections, smart tax planning can save you thousands when the transaction closes.
Avoid These 5 Mid-Year Tax Mistakes Arizonans Often Make
As we reach the halfway point of the year, most Arizonans are focused on sunshine and travel plans. Taxes, understandably, aren’t top of mind. But summer is actually one of the most important times to pause, reassess, and get ahead of potential issues that could become costly headaches by next spring.
The Business Builder: How Mesa is Fueling a Small Biz Renaissance
What does it take to build an entire ecosystem that helps small businesses not just survive—but thrive? In this episode, we sit down with Kelley Keffer, a 20-year veteran in entrepreneurship and economic development, and the powerhouse behind Mesa Business Builder. From wet labs to tuition-free business training to podcasting studios built by the city itself, Kelley reveals how Mesa is rewriting the playbook for small business support.
Show Low’s Economic Rise: How Show Low Is Shaping the Next Era of Economic Growth
From business incubators to retail booms and workforce housing, this small mountain city is proving that innovation doesn't only happen in metro centers.
Mid-Year Reset: Clear the Clutter, Clear Your Mind
We’ve officially hit the halfway mark of the year and if you're anything like most people, your goals and routines might have drifted a bit since January. The good news? Now is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and refresh your space… and your mind.
Arizona Ascent Announces Editorial Partnership with Silicon Oasis
Arizona Ascent is proud to announce its official editorial partnership with Silicon Oasis Magazine—an ambitious new media platform dedicated to elevating Arizona’s fast-growing startup and tech ecosystem.
Crash Course: Why Arizona Drivers Need an Advocate After an Accident
Why are Arizona's roads among the most dangerous in the country—and what can you actually do about it? Shane Looney, co-founder of Valley Insurance Collision Experts (VICE), joins us to unpack the shocking stats and reveal how VICE is changing the collision experience for Arizona drivers.
Small City, Big Vision: How Show Low Is Redefining Growth in Arizona
What does it look like when a rural city bets big on entrepreneurship, workforce housing, and regional collaboration? In this episode, we head to the White Mountains to sit down with Steve North, Economic Development Director for the City of Show Low.
Buyer Secured: DeGeorge Partners Closes $8,995 Million Dollar Sale in Scottsdale’s 85255
In a market marked by longer timelines and shifting prices, DeGeorge Partners represented the buyer in one of 85255’s premier luxury closings—proving strategy matters more than ever.
