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Historic Downtown Phoenix Building Reopens after Major Renovation

Aardex, a Denver-based development firm, announced the completion of major renovations at One West Madison, a historic adaptive reuse project in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The fully modernized, 27,000-square-foot building is now move-in ready, offering restaurant or commercial space in one of the city's most active and visible locations. Originally … [More]

Growing East Valley Airport Hub Breaks Ground on First Hotel

SkyBridge Arizona celebrated the groundbreaking of its first on-campus hotel development at SkyBridge Mesa, adding a hospitality component to a development that has already delivered more than 800,000 square feet of leased aeronautical and industrial space at one of the country's fastest-growing aviation corridors. The ceremony will take place at the project site off … [More]

Spec Industrial Project in Glendale Targets Advanced Manufacturing Demand

Opus announced that it has broken ground on 59Bell Technology Park, a 57,520-square foot Class A speculative industrial development in Glendale, Arizona. Designed to serve companies within the semiconductor and advanced technology supply chain, the building will offer a three-phase 3,000-amp electrical service – a power capacity more commonly found in much larger … [More]

Nation’s First K-12 Semiconductor Training Cleanroom Opens in Phoenix

Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), a public career and technical education school district, is expanding Arizona’s workforce pipeline with the opening of the nation’s first K-12 CTE advanced manufacturing cleanroom at its Northeast Campus in north Phoenix. Designed to replicate real-world semiconductor and advanced manufacturing environments, the cleanroom … [More]

Homebuilder Debuts Two New Communities in West Valley

Mattamy Homes, the largest family‑owned homebuilder in North America, celebrated the grand opening of two new communities in the Phoenix area on Saturday. Homebuyers and community members gathered at White Tank Vistas in Waddell and Baker Farms in Phoenix to tour model homes during Brunch & Browse themed events. Each event welcomed approximately 75 to 100 guests … [More]

Arizona Utility Cooperative Names Industry Veteran CFO

Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) announced the selection of Jasin Glasner as its next chief financial officer, effective May 11, 2026. Glasner succeeds Peter Scott, who is retiring after 15 years of dedicated and exemplary service to the Cooperative. Glasner brings more than 20 years of industry experience in finance and accounting, much of that time in … [More]

National Homebuilding Giant to Establish Headquarters in Tempe

KB Home, one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the U.S., announced it is relocating its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to the Phoenix metro area. Beginning in spring 2027, KB Home will establish its new headquarters in Tempe, Arizona, bringing executive leadership and key corporate functions together in a more central location that will … [More]

Arizona Governor Appoints Two to Board of Regents

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced that Dr. Michele Halyard and Steve Peru have been appointed to the Arizona Board of Regents. “On behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents, we appreciate Gov. Hobbs’ selection of two highly respected leaders in Dr. Halyard and Mr. Peru,” said ABOR Chair Doug Goodyear. “Their complementary backgrounds will add important perspective to … [More]

Leadership Transition at Bashas’ Parent Company Adds New Executive Roles

The Raley’s Companies announced the departure of President & CEO Keith Knopf (left), and the appointment of Owner & Chairman Mike Teel (right) as CEO, a role he previously held prior to Knopf’s joining the company. “After eleven fulfilling years of service, I have reached a natural inflection point, and having achieved significant milestones, chosen at this … [More]

$7B Halo Vista Project Breaks Ground Near TSMC

Mack Real Estate Group and McCourt Partners hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the start of construction at Halo Vista, a landmark 2,300-acre master-planned development in North Phoenix. Situated immediately adjacent to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) campus, Halo Vista is designed to be a premier global hub for science, innovation, and … [More]

Arizona Small Businesses Gain Permanent 20% Tax Deduction

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 706,640 small businesses in Arizona now that it has been made permanent. The report also details several other federal tax … [More]

Small Business Optimism Dips in March

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time the Optimism Index fell below its historical average was April 2025. The Uncertainty Index rose 4 points from February to 92, well above its historical average of 68. “The 20% Small Business Deduction and other supportive small … [More]

Corporate Giving Takes Spotlight as BestCompaniesAZ Marks 25 Years

As BestCompaniesAZ celebrates its 25th anniversary, we are reflecting on the partnerships, people, and purpose that have defined our journey as a leader in recognizing Arizona’s best employers and workplace cultures. For 25 years, BestCompaniesAZ has had the privilege of honoring organizations that lead with integrity, invest in their employees, and give back 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]

Tomu San Sushi Sets a New Standard in DC Ranch Dining

At the hour when calendars fill and decisions get made, a new kind of lunch scene is unfolding at Market Street at DC Ranch. Tomu San Sushi, the latest concept from Kaufman Hospitality, reads the room. Built for a midday crowd that moves fast but expects more, the restaurant positions itself between a reset and a power move: a place where deals, debriefs and … [More]

2026 Polestar 3

Polestar 3 fits into the same midsize electric SUV conversation as the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and Cadillac Lyriq, but it approaches the segment with a more restrained hand. It is quick, especially in dual-motor form, but the point is less about turning the vehicle into a performance statement and more about giving a large luxury SUV enough power to feel … [More]

Modern Messaging: Business Texting without the Friction

As businesses increasingly rely on direct, real-time communication, SMS has emerged as a practical channel for customer engagement rather than a secondary tool. For many organizations, the priority is not a complex communications stack but a reliable messaging that integrates easily into existing workflows and scales with demand. Sendblue is built around that … [More]