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Arizona Targets Growth in $42M Export Market with Dominican Republic Partnership

To strengthen economic and international ties between Arizona and the Dominican Republic, Arizona hosted a visiting delegation of government and business leaders on August 24 and 25, 2026. The delegation marked the first visit to Arizona by key leaders from the Dominican Republic. Led by Eduardo Sanz Lovatón, Minister of Industry, Trade and MSMEs of the Dominican … [More]

Mesa-Based Automotive Network Expands to Nearly 100 Arizona Locations

Sun Auto Tire & Service announced the acquisition of Klipper Automotive, a trusted automotive repair business serving across the greater Tucson market. The acquisition further expands Sun Auto's presence in one of its largest and fastest-growing markets, bringing the company's Arizona footprint to nearly 100 locations statewide operating under a portfolio of … [More]

Desert Ridge Leases 33.5K SF in Major Retail Expansion

Desert Ridge Marketplace, an Arizona shopping, dining and entertainment destination, is welcoming three highly anticipated national retailers to its dynamic tenant mix: Gap Factory, Ann Taylor Factory, and Sierra (formerly Sierra Trading Post). Together, the new stores will bring over 30,000 square feet of fashion and value-focused retail to the North Phoenix … [More]

70K-SF Entrepreneurial Hub Opens in Phoenix

FlexEtc will open a 70,000-square-foot entrepreneurial community in East Phoenix on September 1, bringing its flexible coworking and co-warehousing model to Arizona for the first time. Located at 4114 E. Wood St., FlexEtc Phoenix combines warehouse space, professional workspace and a collaborative business community within a single facility. Memberships start at $650 … [More]

$25M Flagship Anchors Orthopedic Group’s Valley Expansion

OrthoArizona, the largest physician-led orthopedic group in the Southwest, opened another flagship location: a $25 million, 50,000-square-foot orthopedic center at 9070 W. Glendale Ave., adjacent to Westgate and State Farm Stadium. The Glendale center combines comprehensive musculoskeletal care, an on-site ambulatory surgery center, physical therapy and advanced … [More]

Jetset and Inked Cement Scottsdale Roots with New Corporate Headquarters

Phoenix-based interior architecture and design firm Phoenix Design One has completed a new corporate headquarters for Jetset Magazine and Inked Magazine. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the project marks a significant local investment for both national media brands as they continue grow their presence among high-end national and global audiences. Located at 15220 N. … [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]

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]

APS Draws a Line on Arizona’s Data Center Boom: Growth Must Pay for Growth

Arizona Public Service President and CEO Ted Geisler outlined APS’s Pledge for Responsible Energy Growth this week as part of broader remarks shared with Arizona community leaders gathered for the 2026 League of Arizona Cities & Towns Conference. The pledge reaffirms APS’s longstanding principles for protecting customers while serving new companies and industries … [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]