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Central Phoenix Restaurant Property Changes Hands

Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of an Original ChopShop property, a 2,847-square-foot single-tenant retail asset located in central Phoenix. “Midtown and central Phoenix are undergoing a significant transformation as … [More]

Insurance Co. Acquires Surety Platform in Growth Push

CopperPoint Insurance Company, a leading Arizona-based specialty provider of workers' compensation and commercial insurance solutions, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire General Indemnity Group (GIG) and its subsidiaries, including United Casualty & Surety Insurance Company (UCS), industry-leading surety placement platform BOSS Bonds, and … [More]

Black Rock Expands Valley Footprint with Two New Shops

Black Rock Coffee Bar, the Oregon-born boutique coffee company known for its specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and popular Fuel® energy drinks, is expanding its footprint in the Valley with two new locations opening this week. The first store, located at 16 W McKellips Rd will officially open in Mesa on Wednesday, May 20th. A Tempe location at 2030 E Elliot … [More]

BTR Community Debuts 229 Homes in San Tan Valley

NexMetro Communities, a national leader of cottage-style build-to-rent (BTR) home neighborhoods, is opening Avilla Bella Camino, a new 229-home luxury rental community on 22 acres in San Tan Valley. The community is currently pre-leasing and will open to the public later this quarter. Located near the intersection of Gantzel Road and Bella Vista Road, the gated … [More]

Scottsdale Snack Chain Hits 500-Store Milestone

Wetzel's Pretzels has marked a major company milestone with the successful celebration of its 500th store opening in Porter Ranch, CA. Bringing together community members, guests, and brand partners to honor a defining moment in the company's continued national growth. The Porter Ranch location was energized with a celebratory atmosphere featuring store … [More]

Greater Phoenix Leadership Elects New Board Chair, Officers

Greater Phoenix Leadership, announced the election of Simer S. Mayo (pictured) as Chair of the Board for a two-year term spanning 2026 to 2028. Exiting as Chair is Ken Van Winkle, Vice Chair of Womble Bond Dickinson, who served in the role from 2024 to 2026. Ken Van Winkle has been a member of GPL since 2009 and joined the board of directors in 2015. During his … [More]

Buckeye Mega Site Hits Market with $1B Economic Promise

The Phoenix office of JLL announced that it will market Grand View Arizona, an infrastructure-rich, fully entitled, 2,500-acre mega site in Buckeye, Arizona – ranked one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. over the last decade. With the scale to accommodate large-scale, sophisticated manufacturing uses, the project is projected to become a leading employment … [More]

UFC, WWE and PBR Events Head to Arizona Under New Multi-Year Deal

TKO Group Holdings, Inc., together with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, announced a multi-year agreement that will stage a series of premier UFC, WWE, PBR, and Zuffa Boxing events in Arizona. The seven-event agreement will span three years and feature some of TKO’s most high-profile live events, creating new opportunities for fans to experience UFC, WWE, … [More]

Nuclear Startup Expands into Phoenix with CLO Appointment

NuCube Energy, Inc., a developer of high-temperature modular microreactors, announced the establishment of its initial on-the-ground presence in Phoenix and the appointment of Michael Green as Chief Legal Officer. The expansion follows NuCube's recent award under the U.S. Department of Energy Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) program, and builds on … [More]

SRP Inks Deal to More Than Double Solar Capacity

Salt River Project announced an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to develop 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation by the end of 2034, or enough capacity to power 595,000 Arizona homes. The solar development agreement will support SRP’s plan to more than double the capacity of its power system by 2035 while maintaining reliability and affordability and … [More]

Farm Losses Mount as Natural Disasters Impact Key Regions

A new study on behalf of Trace One has identified the U.S. counties and states with the largest agricultural losses due to natural disasters. High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages. However, an increasingly critical driver of food … [More]

Federal Reclassification Reshapes Risks for Medical Marijuana Businesses

Through June 22, 2026, state-licensed medical marijuana licensees have a short window to register with the DEA to handle medical marijuana under the new federal Schedule III framework. To register or not to register? That is the question. Following the April 23, 2026, federal rescheduling order, DEA is calling on state-licensed medical marijuana cultivators, … [More]

Small Business Lending: A Guide to Applying for a Loan

The truth about bankers is that we love nothing more than helping people turn their dreams into reality. We entered this line of work to help others reach their financial goals and find their individual path to success. For many, that means opening and running a successful business. For business owners who are ready to take their company to the next level, we’ve … [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]

JINYA Ramen Explodes with Diversity

“Irasshai!” There’s no mistaking the hospitality as every guest is welcomed with this Japanese greeting upon entering the restaurant. And the “Arigato” when they leave expresses appreciation for their visit. That’s only to be expected. After all, opening a ramen bar was the expressed dream come true for Daradee Olson, who fell in love with the dish in its many … [More]

Assets … Risk … Catch the New CAPTCHA Scam?

We’ve all seen those “CAPTCHA” boxes that ask us to click on pictures of traffic lights or crosswalks to prove we aren’t a robot. Scammers are using a convincing CAPTCHA scam to trick us into handing over the keys to our computers. Usually, a security check just asks us to click a button. However, in this new “bait-and-switch” scam, the webpage says there’s an error … [More]

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 SUV

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC remains one of the clearest examples of what the midsize luxury SUV segment is supposed to do. It has real power, substantial interior space, and the kind of road presence buyers in this category still expect, but it does not try to turn itself into something more extreme than it needs to be. The turbocharged inline-six gives it … [More]