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Gilbert-Based Construction Co. Names President

Gilbert-based construction company, Benson Construction, INC., announced the appointment of Courtney Dunlap as President. In his new role, Dunlap will oversee strategic growth initiatives, operational efficiencies, and client relationship development as the company continues to expand its footprint across the Southwest. As President, Dunlap will focus on enhancing … [More]

Arizona Major Events Host Committee Rebrands, Formalizing Global Event Bid Strategy

Arizona Major Events Host Committee announced it has rebranded as the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, formalizing Arizona’s position as a national and global leader in attracting, planning and hosting world-class events. The Alliance will continue to serve as Arizona’s front door for all major sports, entertainment and commercial events, carrying forward the … [More]

Scottsdale Restaurant Concept Set to Debut Location in Florida

Buck & Rider, the acclaimed seafood-driven concept from Scottsdale, Arizona, announced its first expansion outside of the Southwest. The new location is slated to open in late 2026 in the prestigious Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida. This marks a momentous milestone for the restaurant and its parent company, Hi Noon Hospitality, as they bring their celebrated … [More]

Valley Law-Firm Continues Expansion with Coeur d’Alene Office

Fennemore, one of the fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms in the U.S., is marking another milestone in its 140-year history with two new offices and expanded services in Idaho. The moves underscore the firm’s rapid expansion in high-growth markets where economic and business opportunities are reshaping client needs. “Idaho is a natural next step for Fennemore. It’s one … [More]

Gilbert’s First Garage-Style Apartment Community Debuts with 257-Unit Alta 87

National multifamily developer Wood Partners has expanded its presence in Phoenix with the opening of Alta 87 in Gilbert, Arizona, a suburb southeast of the city. This marks the company's third community in the region and the Town's first with a structured parking garage. Alta 87 is now leasing, offering two months of free rent along with other exclusive … [More]

Carvana Partners with NBA Hall-of-Famer on Marketing

Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, announced a first-of-its-kind integrated brand partnership with basketball Hall of Famer, entrepreneur, and cultural icon Shaquille O’Neal, launching with the debut of the world’s first AI-powered Shaqbot. Designed to make car shopping simpler, easier, and more fun, Shaqbot brings Shaq’s signature … [More]

Arizona Cardinals Pen Multi-Year Partnership with Avnet

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club and Avnet, a global technology solutions leader headquartered in Phoenix, have agreed to a multi-year partnership. This collaboration brings together two Arizona-based organizations that share a commitment to community and education. A significant part of the relationship is investment in initiatives that uplift and empower … [More]

LEGO Selects Tempe to Anchor US Consumer & Shopper Support

The LEGO Group has opened its new Consumer and Shopper Engagement office in Tempe, Arizona with a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of a new base in the Greater Phoenix area. From here, the award-winning CSE team will continue to support LEGO® fans across the United States, answering questions and helping make their building experiences even more … [More]

Black Rock Coffee Bar Listing as “BRCB”, Confirms IPO Pricing

Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. announced the pricing of the initial public offering of 14,705,882 shares of its Class A common stock at a price to the public of $20.00 per share. Black Rock Coffee Bar has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,205,882 shares of its Class A common stock at the initial public offering price, less … [More]

Tokyo Trade Office Aims to Fast-Track Market Access for Arizona Firms

Governor Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority announced the opening of a new Arizona Trade and Investment office in Japan. The new office, a part of the Arizona Commerce Authority, is located in Tokyo, Japan, and will serve as a platform to increase economic collaboration and foreign direct investment opportunities between Arizona and Japan, one of Arizona’s … [More]

CBRE Ranks Tech Talent, Phoenix Lands among Top 20 Markets

Phoenix ranks No. 20 overall in CBRE’s 2025 Scoring Tech Talent report, as tech talent hiring in North America slowed despite strong growth in artificial-intelligence specialty talent, according to a new report from CBRE. Phoenix saw strong tech talent job growth from 2021 to 2024, expanding its tech talent labor pool by 5.6% to 102,540 people. From 2021 to 2023, the … [More]

Canadian Buyers Pull Back from U.S. Market, Trend Aligns with Tariff Timeline

According to the latest report by Redfin, he number of Canadians searching for U.S. homes started dropping significantly in February, when the White House implemented 25% tariffs on imports from Canada. The steepest decline was a 34.2% year-over-year drop in April, the month the Trump administration announced its global tariff policy. The declines have shrunk … [More]

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Business Owners and Operators Need to Know

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law. The sweeping piece of legislation included an array of provisions that impact both individuals and businesses. If you’re a business owner or leader, it’s important to understand what these changes could mean for you. For many businesses, the OBBBA changes how certain expenses are taxed. … [More]

May 2025 Guest Editor: Martha dePlazaola Abbott, Gensler

Office Transformation As the office landscape has permanently changed, the perception of work has changed along with it. Today’s modern office is considered a “lifestyle,” an experience that supports a myriad of workspaces that not only inspire and attract incredible talent but compel them to stay. There is no question that, ultimately, we come to the office to … [More]

Building Arizona: Critical Strengths and Challenges in Our Housing Market

Metro Phoenix is the No. 3 housing market in the United States, according to Greg Vogel, founder and CEO of Land Advisors Organization, who cites data from the U.S. Census Bureau showing single-family and multifamily permits totaled 45,000 for the 12 months through September 2024. Says Laura Ortiz, president of Evergreen Devco, “Demand, from a national perspective, … [More]

6 Downtown Phoenix Buildings to Celebrate during Historic Preservation Month

In a city that’s booming with new developments, the historic places and spaces that are dotted throughout our streets can elicit a sense of mystery, awe and curiosity about days gone by. Downtown Phoenix may be considered a young city, but it’s also home to a number of historic buildings that add character to our streets, and give a glimpse into what life … [More]

Mad Hatter the Musical Premiers This Weekend

Long before Alice, there was the notorious Mad Hatter. Discover the tumultuous tale of his haunting backstory and follow his path to Wonderland, where the secrets of his transformation await in this spellbinding new musical. Audiences at the Herberger Theater Center will be the first to experience this vivid new musical production of Mad Hatter The Musical, which … [More]

THE MOORS at Estrella Mountain Community College Performing Arts Center

Inspired by the letters of Charlotte Brontë, this dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility features two sisters and a dog living out their lives on the bleak English moors, until the arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set them on a strange and dangerous path. Contemporary Queer playwright Jen Silverman has brilliantly crafted characters who each … [More]

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