HOT TOPICS

Dual-Brand 174 Room Hotel Opens at Mesa’s Gallery Park
The City of Mesa, Hilton and VIVO Development Partners have celebrated the Ribbon Cutting of the new dual-brand Tempo by Hilton Gallery Park and Homewood Suites Phoenix/Mesa Airport, adding 174 hotel rooms and a new hospitality destination to Gallery Park in southeast Mesa. Located at 5057 South Power Road, within Mesa's growing Gateway Area, the four-story … [More]

L.A. Real Estate Lender Leases 9,365 SF for New Tempe Headquarters
CBRE arranged a 9,365-square-foot office lease at Horizon Bay in Tempe, Arizona, for landlord Silver Creek Development. Dunmor, a technology-enabled private real estate lender, will occupy one of four speculative office suites under construction on the west wing of the property's second floor and plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to … [More]

How the Valley Said Yes to Development and No to Traffic Delays
For the last 40 years, the Valley has experienced significant population growth. Development continues today, with major economic investments across the region. Add in new housing developments across the Valley, and it would be easy to think commute times would also skyrocket. The Maricopa Association of Governments has led multimodal transportation planning … [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]

William Shatner Partners with Scottsdale Hearing Aid Co. on New Campaign
Audien Hearing announced a partnership with legendary actor William Shatner, launching "Boldly Hear What's Next," a campaign built on a shared belief: getting older shouldn't mean getting less out of life. For generations, Shatner has inspired people to imagine what's possible. At 90, he traveled to space himself. At 95, he's still creating, exploring and asking … [More]

Arizona-Founded Gluten-Free Brand Grows from Food Truck to 212 Target Stores
Heavenly Hunks, the Minnesota-based maker of soft-baked oatmeal cookie “hunks” available in approximately 16,000 retail locations nationwide, announced its first expansion beyond cookies with the launch of Dupe Loops, a mini donut brand now available at 212 Target stores across 16 states and on Target.com. The launch represents an important milestone for Heavenly … [More]
TOP STORIES

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]
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

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]

Scottsdale Developer Behind Major Valley Communities Elevates New CEO
Harvard Investments announced a planned leadership transition that reflects the company's long-term commitment to thoughtful succession, organizational stability, and continued … [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]

















