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National Staffing Giant Expands in Phoenix to Meet Demand for Financial Talent

Beacon Hill announced the expansion of its accounting, finance, and banking staffing practice in Arizona with the launch of Beacon Hill Financial in Phoenix and the appointment of Stacy Boase as Division Director. The expansion builds upon Beacon Hill's existing presence in Arizona through Beacon Hill Technologies and Beacon Hill Life Sciences, further … [More]

ASU Opens Faster Path to Teacher Certification as Schools Face Staffing Shortages

Arizona State University is launching its first three-year bachelor's degree programs, giving education students the option of an accelerated curriculum for certain paths while maintaining the academic quality and clinical preparation expected of an ASU education. Developed by the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, the programs are … [More]

$1B Peoria Community Breaks Ground on $10M Recreation Hub

Saddleback, the $1 billion, 5,300-acre master-planned community under development in Peoria, announced construction is officially underway on Basecamp, its $10 million signature destination designed to serve as the social and recreational hub of the community. Slated to open in summer 2027, the approximately 16-acre site will feature an expansive collection of … [More]

25K-SF Class A Industrial Project Comes Online in Chandler’s Industrial Core

Opus announced the completion of Envision 56, a modern Class A speculative industrial development near the intersection of North 56th Street and West Chandler Boulevard in Chandler, Arizona. The 125,258-square-foot development consists of a 37,289-square-foot building and an 87,969-square-foot building, both designed specifically for small and midsized users seeking … [More]

Record $170M Deal Trades 1.1M SF of Glendale Industrial Space

Lincoln Property Company, a global, full-service real estate firm with over $31 billion of assets under management, announced the sale of the final two Class A industrial buildings at its award-winning Park303 logistics park. Purchased by a leading global investment manager, the transaction achieved the highest two-building industrial sale price in Arizona history. … [More]

Entrepreneurship Foundation Offers Arizona Business Owners a Shot at Growth Funding

State Forty Eight Foundation will open its applications for its annual grant program on Sept. 27, 2026, providing eligible Arizona entrepreneurs with an opportunity to receive funding to support the growth and success of their businesses. As part of the application process, eligible business owners must attend at least one day of the 2026 Entrepreneur Speaker Series, … [More]

16 Women Leaders Named for Their Achievement, Annual Event Announced

Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine is proud to announce its 2026 Women of Achievement honorees, an extraordinary group of women whose leadership, professional accomplishments and commitment to community are helping shape Arizona’s future. The 2026 Women of Achievement will be honored at the magazine’s signature Women of Achievement Luncheon on Friday, October 23, … [More]

Acquisition Expands Nation’s Largest Mortgage Brokerage to $14.15B in Annual Volume

NEXA Lending announced its acquisition of UMortgage, bringing one of the country's most recognized independent brokerages into the NEXA organization and aligning two prominent leaders around a shared belief: everything starts with the loan officer. UMortgage founder and CEO Anthony Casa will join NEXA as an Executive Partner, allowing him to continue leading, … [More]

Arizona Faces 760K-Acre-Foot Colorado River Cut under New Federal Guidelines

The Department of the Interior issued the 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines and the Record of Decision for the Post-2026 Colorado River Operations Final EIS, establishing a 10-year Decision Framework with a broad operational range that will be used to develop future operational guidelines for Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Together these decisions provide for reliable … [More]

Cox Communications Acquired in Landmark National Deal

Charter Communications, Inc. has announced that it has completed its previously announced transaction with Cox Communications and the acquisition of Liberty Broadband Corporation. These transformative transactions create the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with seamless connectivity and video … [More]

Make Your Benefits Investment Count: Close the Employee Knowledge Gap

New research published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, in collaboration with Lincoln Financial, finds that many benefits-eligible employees remain financially vulnerable to unexpected medical expenses despite having access to at least some employer-sponsored benefits. The research also finds that employees reported markedly greater interest in voluntary … [More]

Four Strategies for Managing Long Sales Cycles

Most people haven’t ever run a marathon. But many salespeople run them every day — the long sales cycle. Salespeople love the quick win — that satisfying moment when a prospect becomes a customer in a matter of days or weeks. Sometimes, it’s even the fabled “one call close.” But what about those industries, or even those times, where the sales cycle stretches into … [More]

The ‘Loyalty Payroll’: Why Small Businesses Are Delaying AI

AI may promise lower costs, faster output and leaner teams, but small-business owners are not rushing to replace trusted employees with software. A new study of 3,022 small-business owners by Careerminds, a global workforce solutions provider, found that 67% believe AI could already perform a meaningful portion of the work handled by at least one employee. Applied to … [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]