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California Manufacturer Opens Largest Plant in Casa Grande–Eloy Growth Corridor

The City of Eloy celebrated the ribbon cutting of Freeberg Industrial Fabrication's new 160,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, a site that more than doubles the company’s total footprint. The event brought together leadership from Freeberg, Eloy City Council and Chamber of Commerce, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council … [More]

Builder Behind Major Valley Industrial Projects Expands Tempe Operations

Alston Construction, a privately held national general contractor marking its 40th anniversary this year, announces the relocation of its Arizona Business Unit to a new Tempe office. Alston's Arizona team now operates out of 2190 E. Elliot Road, Suite 330, Tempe, AZ 85283, serving developers, owners and tenants across one of the country's most active construction … [More]

Multifamily Operator Takes In-House Training National with 460-Plus Course Launch

Mark-Taylor Consulting officially launched The Academy, a national training and workforce development platform providing skills-based instruction, professional development and industry-recognized certifications. Built from more than four decades of multifamily operating experience, The Academy brings Mark-Taylor’s established internal training model to the broader … [More]

Global Real Estate Partnership Enters Phoenix Market with Surgery Center Acquisition

Lincoln Property Company, a global, full-service real estate firm with over $31 billion of assets under management, and PGIM, the global investment management business of Prudential Financial Inc., today announced the acquisition of Surgery Center of Gilbert, located in metro Phoenix’s East Valley submarket. The purchase represents Lincoln and PGIM’s first … [More]

Six New Leases Expand Retail and Dining at Goodyear’s 150-Acre GSQ

Six new leases signed at GSQ mark the latest step forward for the 150-acre mixed-use development as it continues to build out Goodyear's emerging town center. The newest leases introduce more dining, retail and beauty concepts to the West Valley. Sephora and J.Crew Factory Outlet will open next to each other in 2027, each occupying 5,000 square feet. The global … [More]

What’s on the Menu at Omni Tempe for Arizona Restaurant Week

Neighborhood Services Bar + Restaurant at Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU will offer a three-course prix-fixe dinner during Arizona Restaurant Week, September 18–27. Priced at $55 per person, the menu will be available nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. The Restaurant Week menu draws on American comfort food, with a starter, entrée and dessert. Offerings include the Lil Wedge Salad … [More]

Sprouts Anchors National Growth with New Headquarters and Flagship Store in Phoenix

Wespac Construction has completed the new Sprouts Farmers Market support office and flagship store at CityNorth in Phoenix, delivering a long-term home for one of Arizona’s most recognized public companies and adding a new public destination to the fast-growing North Phoenix district. The project totals approximately 186,000 SF at 20555 N. 55th St., near the Loop … [More]

Phoenix Legal Heavyweights to Unite, Creating 800-Person Firm

Fennemore, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms, and Gallagher & Kennedy, an Arizona-based business law firm with decades of experience serving businesses, organizations and individuals throughout Arizona and New Mexico, will merge effective Dec. 1, 2026. The combination will bring together two firms with deep roots in Phoenix and longstanding … [More]

Amkor Expands Arizona Investment to $12B, Nearly Tripling Cleanroom Capacity

Amkor Technology, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services, announced phase 2 of its Arizona Advanced packaging and test campus. Driven by strong customer commitments that have surpassed the 33,000 square meters of cleanroom capacity planned for phase 1, the phase 2 expansion is expected to add 60,000 square meters and bring the … [More]

CAP Readies $12M Legal War Chest as Colorado River Conflict Escalates

The Board of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District voted to authorize the district to act swiftly to protect its water users as the legal circumstances surrounding future Colorado River operations continue to develop. The authorization is a procedural step required under Arizona law and allows CAWCD, which operates the Central Arizona Project, to protect … [More]

How Arizona Utilities are Planning for a Future with Less Colorado River Water

With federal cuts reducing Arizona’s Colorado River allocation by 27 percent each year through 2028, many people are coming to us concerned and asking: “Will I still have water?” “Will my tap run dry?” “What should we do?” The short answer is that Arizona faces serious long-term water challenges, but these cuts do not mean customers should expect their taps to … [More]

How Digital Wallets Are Modernizing Business Payments

Digital wallets have changed how consumers pay for goods and services, and similar technology is now moving into business payments. For finance and accounts payable (AP) teams, the appeal is clear: digital wallets can make commercial card tools easier to issue and use while helping reduce manual work, improve controls and support faster, safer payments. In a … [More]

Why Manufacturing’s AI Future Depends on Frontline Adoption

As the shift towards smart manufacturing accelerates, more companies are implementing AI solutions to streamline core manufacturing processes, with AI-powered defect detection standing out as one of the most popular use cases in the industry. Nonetheless, achieving true efficiency of defect detection in smart manufacturing requires more than just installing AI-enabled … [More]

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]

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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]