HOT TOPICS

Fall Market Debuts Alongside Avondale’s Halloween Traditions
From pets and pumpkins to local vendors and Halloween fun, Alamar is filling October with three free events that bring Avondale families, businesses and community partners together. The month-long celebration includes two returning City of Avondale favorites and the debut of Homegrown at Alamar, a new fall signature event inspired by harvest traditions and Alamar’s … [More]

Vintage Travel Inspires Tonight’s Free First Friday at Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix Art Museum will open October with a free First Friday celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, featuring art, live music, hands-on activities and programming inspired by vintage travel, Route 66 and roadside adventures. The evening takes inspiration from the Museum’s current exhibition, Modern Treads: The Discount Tire Poster Collection, which explores … [More]

MIM Brings Brazilian Music and Culture to Phoenix for Two Days
The Musical Instrument Museum will bring the music, movement and culture of Brazil to Phoenix this weekend with Experience Brazil, a two-day celebration featuring live performances, hands-on activities, curator talks and a capoeira workshop. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, at MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix. … [More]

Northrop Grumman Unveils 120,000-SF Expansion at Gilbert Space Campus
Northrop Grumman has opened the new A1 building on its Gilbert campus, expanding its capacity to support critical space missions for national security, civil and commercial customers. The 120,000-square-foot facility adds office space, classified work areas, integration and testing facilities, and mission support space. The investment expands workforce capacity and … [More]

Wrigley Mansion Acquisition Reunites Two Phoenix Hospitality Landmarks
Arizona Biltmore and the Wrigley Mansion are pleased to announce a new chapter in their shared story, with the Wrigley Mansion joining the Arizona Biltmore under ownership by Henderson Park in a joint venture with Western & Southern Financial Group, and funds managed by Hamilton Lane, South Street Partners and Pyramid Global Hospitality. Pyramid Global Hospitality … [More]

Phoenix PR Founder Launches Platform for Businesses to Manage Their Own Publicity
HAÜS OF PR, a new self-service public relations platform created for founders, creators, entrepreneurs, professionals, and growing brands, officially announced its arrival this October. Founded by Kierra Dixson, HAÜS OF PR was created to give brands a more accessible way to understand public relations, develop their stories, prepare for visibility, and take greater … [More]
TOP STORIES

Major Scottsdale Luxury Resort Acquired by Tribal Investment Authority
San Manuel Investment Authority, an unincorporated governmental instrumentality of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, through its affiliated entities, announced its acquisition of Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona. “We are delighted to welcome the staff and guests of Fairmont Scottsdale Princess into the portfolio of luxury non-gaming properties … [More]

Phoenix Pool Supply Giant Files Chapter 11, Targets 90% Debt Reduction
Leslie's, Inc., the largest direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry serving residential customers and pool professionals nationwide, announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement with a group of its existing lenders that lays the groundwork for transactions that will significantly strengthen the Company’s capital … [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]
FEATURED STORIES

The Marketing Accountability Gap Widens with More Spending Producing Less Clarity
Businesses have never had more ways to spend a marketing dollar, or more data supposedly proving those dollars are working. SEO agencies report rankings. Digital firms report clicks and conversions. Social teams measure engagement. PR tracks visibility. Paid media produces attribution dashboards. Now companies are adding another layer as they race to optimize for … [More]

Why Community Service Matters to Phoenix Business Leaders
Leading a company means being pulled in a million different directions — often at the same time. There is never a shortage of urgent, high-priority projects coming across C-suite desks. So how do corporate leaders find time for community service? And how do they make a lasting, impactful commitment to their communities, giving all the competing priorities? Those … [More]

As AI Gains Authority, Businesses Face a Management Test
Most businesses still treat AI governance as an afterthought. The technology gets built or bought, tested, rolled out - and only once something goes wrong, or a regulator comes asking, do questions about oversight and accountability get any real attention. That's starting to change, out of necessity more than choice. ResearchCollab Technologies, an AI consultancy … [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

$1.5M Sprouts Partnership Aims to Transform Arizona’s Local Food Economy
Local First Arizona, nonprofit champion of independent businesses and inclusive economic development, announced a three-year, $1.5M partnership with Sprouts Healthy Communities … [More]

$250K Investment Launches Walmart’s Multi-Year Phoenix Workforce Initiative
Walmart announced a multi-year workforce development grant in Phoenix as part of a broader effort to help workers build skills, connect to quality jobs and advance their careers in … [More]

$1M Gift Helps Nearly Double Healthcare Capacity for Valley’s Unhoused
Circle the City has received a transformational $1 million gift from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to support the completion of its new East Valley Medical Respite Center. … [More]
POSITIONS

Regional President Named to Guide Buckeye’s 37,000-Acre Teravalis
Howard Hughes Communities, the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc., announced the promotion of Kate Kaminski to President of the Arizona Region. Kaminski succeeds … [More]

BMO Taps 25-Year Banking Veteran to Lead Arizona Wealth Management
BMO Wealth Management announced the appointment of Andrew Wojciak as managing director for Arizona, where he will lead the firm’s wealth management business and support its … [More]

Banner Names New Operating and Transformation Chief to Advance Growth
Banner Health announced the appointment of Kevin Manemann as executive vice president, chief operating and transformation officer. The appointment brings meaningful operational and … [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]


















