HOT TOPICS

Halloween Fun Gives Way to Día de los Muertos at Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo is marking the season with two family events, pairing an evening of Halloween activities with a Sunday celebration of Mexican tradition, music and remembrance. Spooky Safari concludes Friday, October 30, with trick-or-treating, face painting, an hourly costume parade, games and entertainment from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests can visit candy stations and … [More]

‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Sets Sail at Symphony Hall with Live Orchestra
The Phoenix Symphony is bringing Captain Jack Sparrow’s adventures to Symphony Hall this Halloween weekend with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert, running October 30 through November 1. The film, starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, will be accompanied by a live orchestral performance of the score by Klaus Badelt … [More]

Live Music and Howl-Ween Fun Take over Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden is closing out October with Strange Garden Spooky Week, featuring live music, seasonal displays and a Halloween morning outing for dogs and their owners through Saturday, October 31. Visitors can explore a pumpkin tree, gourd towers, festive garlands and handcrafted botanical wreaths. After dark, glowing pathways, seasonal botanical … [More]

Global Brokerage Adds Phoenix Data Center Team Led by Veteran of $12B in Deals
Cushman & Wakefield has strengthened its data center capabilities with the addition of specialized advisory experts led by Mark Bauer, an industry veteran with nearly three decades of experience in data center real estate and digital infrastructure strategy. As Executive Vice Chairman, Bauer joins Cushman & Wakefield’s Phoenix office with Managing Director … [More]
TOP STORIES

Aerospace Giant Commits $500M to New Tempe Manufacturing Facility
Honeywell Aerospace announced a major expansion of its manufacturing facilities, strengthening the company's ability to meet growing demand across current and next-generation commercial aviation and defense programs. The new $500 million, 300,000-square-foot Tempe, Arizona facility will include an integrated digital production system, modular robotics, automated … [More]

Intel’s $32B Arizona Expansion Moves Forward with Next Fab
Intel is moving forward with its Fab 62 semiconductor factory at its Ocotillo campus in Chandler, with construction and manufacturing equipment installation underway and operations expected to begin by the end of 2028. The facility will become the campus’s sixth factory dedicated to high-volume chip manufacturing. Naga Chandrasekaran, executive vice president and … [More]

The Phoenix Symphony Makes a Difficult Business Decision to Protect Its Future
For nearly 80 years, The Phoenix Symphony has been more than an orchestra. It has been a cultural institution, an economic contributor and an important part of the identity of Greater Phoenix. But even the most beloved organizations must confront the financial realities of operating a sustainable business. On October 20, The Phoenix Symphony announced it would … [More]

Phoenix Adds Nonstop Europe Route as Global Investment Grows
America’s Friendliest Airport is continuing to welcome new, international service. German airline Lufthansa announced the start of nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Franz Josef Strauss International Airport in Munich beginning August 3, 2027. This will be the first ever nonstop service between Phoenix and Munich. “The addition of … [More]
FEATURED STORIES

Rethink Who Owns Your Contract Workforce before the Gaps Become Risks
One in four enterprise organisations lack full alignment between HR and Procurement when making contingent workforce decisions, raising concerns that fragmented responsibilities could undermine efforts to build more agile, cost-effective workforces, according to new global research from People2.0. The study of 700 senior HR and Procurement decision-makers across … [More]

Businesses Risk Losing Critical Skills as AI Takes on More Work
Dayforce, Inc., a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today released findings from its 17th Annual Pulse of Talent report, Fast now, fragile later, revealing a growing tension between the pursuit of efficiency today and the workforce capabilities organizations will need tomorrow. The survey of 6,909 workers, managers, and … [More]

Arizona Ranks among Nation’s Fastest-Growing Housing Markets
A new study has revealed that Arizona had the sixth-highest percentage increase in housing units between 2020 and 2025. Home services specialists Cinch Home Services analyzed census data to find which states have had the largest percentage increase in housing units between 2020 and 2025. Arizona experienced the sixth-highest percentage increase in housing units … [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

Scottsdale Firefighters Team with Fate Brewing for Charity Beer Debut
Members of Scottsdale Firefighters Local 5050 have teamed up with Fate Brewing to create a special beer that will make its debut Sunday, Nov. 8, at Heroes & Hops, a community … [More]

$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]
POSITIONS

National HR Technology Firm Names ASU Educator Chief AI Officer
PrismHR, the HR technology software innovator for service providers across the U.S., announced the appointment of Sami Mian, Ph.D., to Chief AI Officer. In this role, Dr. Mian will … [More]

Valley Landscape Contractor Names COO to Lead Broader Service Expansion
Fairco has appointed Robert Clinkenbeard as chief operating officer to lead the company’s strategic direction as the family-owned landscape development company expands its … [More]

Major Phoenix Pool Builder Names Residential Construction Leader for Next Growth Phase
Shasta Pools, Phoenix Metro’s most recognized pool builder, named Vic Harshman as Head of Residential Construction. Harshman joins the new leadership team with more than three … [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]
















