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New Neighborhood Debuts in Expansive Buckeye Community

KB Home, one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., announced the grand opening of Mesquite, a new neighborhood of single-story homes within the highly anticipated Teravalis community. The new master plan is located between the stunning High Sonoran Desert landscapes of the White Tank and Belmont Mountains in Buckeye, Arizona, a growing city that offers the perfect … [More]

Chandler Partnership Targets $1M in Annual Savings with New Citywide Solar

Ameresco, Inc., a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, broke ground on transformative Solar Project for the City of Chandler, designed to strengthen energy security, curb rising utility costs, and advance sustainability goals. This project will deploy solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across 22 municipal facilities, creating a municipal blueprint for … [More]

Governor’s Innovation Awards Spotlight Breakthroughs Powering Arizona’s Tech Economy

The Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority announced the award winners of the 2025 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation, honoring the state’s most impactful technology companies, leaders, educators and rising students. This year’s winners and finalists were celebrated during a Nov. 12 gala at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix, marking another year of … [More]

OneAZ Credit Union Receives Final Regulatory Approval to Acquire 1st Bank Yuma

OneAZ Credit Union announced it has received regulatory approval from the National Credit Union Administration to acquire substantially all of the assets and substantially all of the liabilities of 1st Bank Yuma. On November 21st, 1st Bank Yuma will officially become part of OneAZ Credit Union, marking an exciting milestone in OneAZ’s growth and commitment to serving … [More]

Scottsdale Fintech Firm Launches Mobile App to Expand Automated Trading Access

TruTrade, the leading innovator in automated trading solutions, announces the launch of the TruTrade Mobile Application, which is now available on both iOS and Android platforms. This application empowers traders to oversee and manage their automated trading systems directly from their mobile devices, providing convenience and control. To explore the features of … [More]

FDA Clears Noninvasive Brain-Stimulation Therapy, Driving Valley Health-Tech Sector Growth

Arizona’s healthcare innovation economy is accelerating. The FDA’s recent clearance of transcranial magnetic stimulation for adolescents with major depressive disorder positions the state as a national leader in next-generation mental health technology and opens a new reimbursable market for behavioral health providers statewide. TMS is a non-invasive, non-drug … [More]

Carvana Partners with Stanford Athletics

Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling cars online, announced a multi-year partnership with Stanford Athletics, the nation's all-time leader in NCAA team championships. As the Official Auto Retailer of Stanford Athletics, Carvana will bring its customer-first, tech-driven approach to the Cardinal campus, celebrating Stanford’s legacy of athletic … [More]

Honeywell Prepares to Spin Off Aerospace Segment, Names CEO

Honeywell announced the appointment of Jim Currier as President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Aerospace, which will become an independent, publicly traded company following its planned spin-off expected to be completed in the second half of 2026. Honeywell also announced that Craig Arnold has been selected to serve as Chairman of the Honeywell Aerospace … [More]

Phoenix Names Community and Economic Development Director

The City of Phoenix announced the appointment of Ryan Touhill as the new Community and Economic Development Director; Touhill brings nearly two decades of experience in local government and economic development, most recently serving as Director of Arlington Economic Development (AED) in Virginia. There, he led the creation and implementation of AED’s Strategic Plan … [More]

327-Unit Wellness Living Community Breaks Ground at PV Mall

Life Time, a healthy lifestyle brand, and RED Development, broke ground on Life Time Living Paradise Valley. The new luxury residential project will be adjacent to the 92,000-square-foot Life Time Paradise Valley athletic country club, currently under construction and scheduled to open in the first half of 2026. Together, the Life Time development will bring the … [More]

Labor Quality Tops SMB Concerns as Optimism Edges Down

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2 but remained above its 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index fell 12 points from September to 88, the lowest reading of this year. “Optimism among small businesses declined slightly in October as owners report lower sales and reduced profits,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill … [More]

Study: Generative AI Can Guide Goals, but SMB Strategy Still Requires Human Judgement

A peer-reviewed study in the INFORMS journal Decision Analysis finds that while generative AI can help define viable objectives for organizational and policy decision-making, the overall quality of those objectives falls short unless humans intervene. In the field of decision analysis, defining objectives is a foundational step. Before you can evaluate options, … [More]

Manufacturing Momentum: Arizona’s Historic October

Manufacturing Month 2025 marked a milestone moment for Arizona, showcasing the state’s rapid rise as a national leader in advanced manufacturing. From record-breaking events and major investments to new partnerships and workforce expansions, Arizona’s manufacturing ecosystem was on full display. Arizona continues to outpace the nation in manufacturing growth: … [More]

May 2025 Guest Editor: Martha dePlazaola Abbott, Gensler

Office Transformation As the office landscape has permanently changed, the perception of work has changed along with it. Today’s modern office is considered a “lifestyle,” an experience that supports a myriad of workspaces that not only inspire and attract incredible talent but compel them to stay. There is no question that, ultimately, we come to the office to … [More]

Building Arizona: Critical Strengths and Challenges in Our Housing Market

Metro Phoenix is the No. 3 housing market in the United States, according to Greg Vogel, founder and CEO of Land Advisors Organization, who cites data from the U.S. Census Bureau showing single-family and multifamily permits totaled 45,000 for the 12 months through September 2024. Says Laura Ortiz, president of Evergreen Devco, “Demand, from a national perspective, … [More]

6 Downtown Phoenix Buildings to Celebrate during Historic Preservation Month

In a city that’s booming with new developments, the historic places and spaces that are dotted throughout our streets can elicit a sense of mystery, awe and curiosity about days gone by. Downtown Phoenix may be considered a young city, but it’s also home to a number of historic buildings that add character to our streets, and give a glimpse into what life … [More]

Mad Hatter the Musical Premiers This Weekend

Long before Alice, there was the notorious Mad Hatter. Discover the tumultuous tale of his haunting backstory and follow his path to Wonderland, where the secrets of his transformation await in this spellbinding new musical. Audiences at the Herberger Theater Center will be the first to experience this vivid new musical production of Mad Hatter The Musical, which … [More]

THE MOORS at Estrella Mountain Community College Performing Arts Center

Inspired by the letters of Charlotte Brontë, this dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility features two sisters and a dog living out their lives on the bleak English moors, until the arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set them on a strange and dangerous path. Contemporary Queer playwright Jen Silverman has brilliantly crafted characters who each … [More]

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