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For the sixth consecutive year, Arizona has earned a Golden Shovel Award from Area Development Magazine. The publication recognizes states that demonstrate exceptional success in attracting major economic development projects. Drawing on data submitted by state...

Superior Mayor Mila Besich recently joined Mike Broomhead of KTAR News 92.3 to discuss the impact of the Resolution Copper Mine (RCM) on the Town of Superior. With exposure across national television, syndicated radio shows and multiple podcasts, Mike Broomhead is a respected and influential...

For a second consecutive year, the Town of Superior, AZ, has been named one of the “Best Managed Cities in Arizona” by Business View Magazine. This well-deserved recognition serves as an important and ongoing validation of the vision, dedication, hard work and deep commitment of the Superior...

Mayor Mila Besich of the Town of Superior has been named the distinguished recipient of the 2026 Rural Hero Award. This award, created by the Arizona Center for Rural Leadership (CENTRL), recognizes individuals who are not Project CENTRL alumni but have made exceptional contributions...

The Superior Town Council has unanimously approved a major water agreement with Resolution Copper, securing a long-term commitment of more than $20 million for water mitigation efforts aimed at safeguarding and improving the community’s water future. The agreement is the product...

For the 2026 season, the Kendrick Family Field Program, in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, supported Superior Little League by fully funding and implementing a new scoreboard and field improvements, resulting in a rehabilitated, high-quality facility for the...

Superior Mayor Mila Besich was a featured speaker at the Phoenix Global Forum, held on May 13 at the Phoenix Convention Center. This important annual event, now in its third year, discussed emerging industries (energy, advanced manufacturing, advanced air mobility...

The International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) Economic Development Week celebrates the immeasurable impact economic development organizations and professionals have in their communities. This year, May 4-8 marks Economic Development Week and has an added importance...

For the fifth time, Arizona State University (ASU) has earned a place among the top 10 universities worldwide for U.S. utility patents on the National Academy of Inventors’ annual Top 100 Worldwide Universities list. ASU ranked No. 9 globally for the third straight year and climbed one spot...