HOT TOPICS

HR Technology Firm Elevates Veteran Executive to President
PrismHR, a Vensure Employer Solutions company and an HR technology software innovator for service providers across the U.S., announced the promotion of Michael DeLessio to President of PrismHR, effective July 2. DeLessio joined PrismHR in 2013 and most recently served as Chief Administration Officer and Chief of Staff. A seasoned executive with more than two … [More]

Carefree Approves $5M Redevelopment of Historic Mall
During the June 2nd Carefree Town Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-12, a development agreement for Orchard Street Market, which will occupy the space currently known as Los Portales Mall. One of the developers, Ken Martindale of the Martindale Group, made a presentation of the concept to Council and residents that included … [More]

Arizona’s Largest Woman-Founded Law Firm Launches Probate Practice
Rose Law Group pc, Arizona’s largest woman-founded law firm, announced the addition of experienced probate attorney James X. Theut as Chair of the firm’s new Probate Law Department, further expanding the firm’s comprehensive legal services for individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners navigating complex estate and trust matters. Theut's arrival and … [More]

Chandler Office Expansion Marks Next Growth Phase for Wealth Firm
Wilde Wealth Management Group, a locally owned and award-winning financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, celebrated the grand opening of its new Chandler office, located at 3200 W. Ray Road Suite 101 in Chandler, with a ribbon cutting alongside the Chandler … [More]

Longtime Arizona Trades School to Rebrand Under National Name
Tulsa Welding School, a provider of specialized career education, announced the Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), one of Arizona's most respected skilled trades training institutions, will change its name to Tulsa Welding School (TWS) in Arizona, effective July 20, 2026. This move is part of a strategic initiative to unify its campuses under a single national brand … [More]

Arizona Copper Acquisition Would Create Major U.S. Mining District
Faraday Copper Corp. announced it has entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of BHP Group Limited (“BHP”) in respect of the previously announced transaction whereby Faraday will acquire from BHP the San Manuel property “San Manuel”, adjacent to Faraday’s Copper Creek project “Copper Creek”, located in Arizona, USA. Paul … [More]
TOP STORIES

Valleywise Health Board Names New President and Chief Executive
The Maricopa County Special Health Care District Board of Directors announced that it will appoint Michael D. White, MD, MBA, as Valleywise Health’s next President and Chief Executive Officer at a special board meeting on July 8, 2026. Dr. White will assume the role on August 1, 2026. Following a comprehensive national search, the Board determined that Dr. White’s … [More]

Tempe-Based AI Giant to be Acquired in $3.1B Deal
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Cognite Holding B.V., a leading provider of industrial data and AI software, in an all cash transaction valued at $3.1 billion. Industrial AI is shifting from supporting analytics to executing operations, from … [More]

Valley Chip Giant Makes $7B Bet on Next-Gen Computing
onsemi and Synaptics Incorporated announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which onsemi has agreed to acquire Synaptics in an all-stock transaction, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $7 billion. The transaction value reflects a fixed exchange ratio of 1.350 shares of onsemi common stock for each Synaptics share and represents … [More]

Major Arizona Copper Deal Creates North American Mining Giant
Hudbay Minerals Inc. announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (“Arizona Sonoran”) by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement, pursuant to which Hudbay has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Arizona Sonoran, not already owned by Hudbay. Arizona Sonoran is now a wholly-owned … [More]
FEATURED STORIES

Small Business Hiring Stays Flat as Unfilled Openings Rise
NFIB’s June Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.2 in June after measuring 100.3 in May. This is the fourth consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is below the 2025 average of 101.2 but still slightly above the historical average of 100.0. In June, 32% (seasonally adjusted) of small … [More]

How Commercial Real Estate’s Talent Drain Is Hitting NOI
Commercial real estate is bleeding talent. According to industry-standard research by CEL & Associates and the National Apartment Association, annual turnover in property management exceeds 32 percent, a systemic infrastructure failure that drains net operating income (NOI) across both commercial and multifamily portfolios. With property management facing an … [More]

The Hidden $15B Market Powering the Modern Internet
For years, the technology world obsessed over cryptocurrencies, NFTs, SPACs, and AI startups raising hundreds of millions of dollars before shipping a product. Meanwhile, one of the largest infrastructure markets on the internet matured with almost no public attention. The global secondary market for IPv4 addresses is now worth an estimated $15 billion. … [More]
LATEST ISSUE

Data Centers in the Desert: W(h)ater You Worried About?
As data center development expands across the Phoenix region, questions about water use have moved quickly from engineering discussions to the center of public conversation. For an industry built on reliability and efficiency, the challenge is clear: How can digital infrastructure scale responsibly in one of the most water-conscious regions in the United States? Few … [More]

Artificial Intelligence Is Powerful – But It Cannot Replace a Lawyer’s Judgment
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the practice of law. From drafting contracts to analyzing discovery, AI tools can complete in minutes what once took hours. For businesses under pressure to move quickly and control costs, the appeal is obvious. But as powerful as these tools are, they cannot replace one essential component of legal representation: … [More]
LIVE AND LEARN

Passport to Latin American Cuisine at The Mission Gilbert
Nestled in Epicenter at Agritopia, Chef Matt Carter’s acclaimed Latin-inspired restaurant transforms the midday meal into an experience rooted in bold flavor, warm hospitality and connection. What many don’t realize is that The Mission’s celebrated dinner energy carries seamlessly into lunch service, where guests can enjoy the restaurant’s signature sophistication … [More]

Heat-Blocking Technology for Arizona Vehicles and Buildings
As Arizona heads into another summer of triple-digit temperatures, protecting vehicles and homes and workplaces from extreme heat has become less about luxury and more about practicality. That’s according to Rogue Films, a Scottsdale-based company specializing in automotive protection and residential and commercial window tinting. Founder Matthew Stecker says many … [More]

2026 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo
The Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo takes the Taycan formula and makes it more usable without stripping out what gives the car its appeal in the first place. It still has the immediate response and planted feel expected from a Porsche product, but the Cross Turismo body changes the assignment. More rear cargo room, added ride height, and standard all-wheel drive make … [More]
PHILANTHROPY
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Builds on $1M Tradition
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, recently hosted its annual charity golf tournament and raised $1 million for Arizona … [More]
Burch & Cracchiolo Upgrades Teacher Award
The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is proud to announce the next chapter of the “B&C Star Teacher Award” program. After a successful run honoring more than 60 … [More]
OneAZ Strengthens Community
OneAZ Credit Union recently brought together more than 150 business and community leaders in Phoenix for its third annual “Aspirations” event in partnership with Novle, where the … [More]
POSITIONS

Arizona Chamber Taps New Board Chair as Fiscal Year Begins
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has installed Monica Coury, vice president of external affairs at Arizona Complete Health, as chair of its board of directors, as the … [More]

Banner Health Names New Enterprise Growth Chief
Banner Health, one of the nation's few fully integrated nonprofit health systems, announced the appointment of Mark Whalen as executive vice president, chief enterprise growth … [More]

Public Aerospace Giant Names Next CEO
StandardAero, an independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, announced that, after 13 years leading the Company and 45 years in the aerospace industry, … [More]
ACHIEVEMENTS

Civilian Veteran Champion Awards Spotlight Women Driving Veteran Impact
Vanguard Veteran LLC recognizes eleven women as Civilian Veteran Champions for expanding pathways for veterans, transitioning service members, and military families through … [More]
72SOLD Founder Accepts National Appointment
Greg Hague, Phoenix real estate strategist and 72SOLD founder, was recently appointed director of Home Sale Strategy for Compass International Holdings, one of the world’s largest … [More]
Scottsdale Advisor Continues National Streak
Nayan Ranchhod, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, has been named to the 2026 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list published by Forbes. The honor recognizes top … [More]















