HOT TOPICS

Arizona Takes First Steps Toward Its Nuclear Future
Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP) and Tucson Electric Power (TEP) continue to work together to explore adding nuclear generation in Arizona, including through a preliminary siting study now underway. New nuclear generation will take time to develop, which is why it’s essential that Arizona’s leading energy providers begin these initial steps now. … [More]

1.1M SF AI Lease Pushes Glendale Industrial Campus to Full Occupancy
Lincoln Property Company, a global, full-service real estate firm with over $31 billion of assets under management, has executed two full-building leases at its 2.4 million-square-foot Luke Field development in Glendale, Arizona. Totaling over 1.1 million square feet, the commitments bring the Class A, three building, LEED certified logistics campus to 100% … [More]

163-Acre Mesa Mega-Project Pairs Auto Mall with Major Retail Center
Diversified Partners, a Scottsdale-based commercial real estate brokerage and development firm, is advancing Destination at Gateway, a 163-acre power center development located at the new SR-24 interchange at Signal Butte Road in Mesa, Ariz. The project includes two distinct components now available for lease: 24 Auto Row, a purpose-built auto mall development … [More]

Waymo Names Management Firm for Massive Surprise Test Facility
At Waymo's Arizona proving ground, Transportation Research Center engineers, technicians, mechanics and vehicle operators will work alongside leading mobility and technology companies to develop, validate and refine automated driving technologies destined to transform how people and goods move. “This is an important expansion of TRC’s national footprint and a … [More]

National Workforce Health Provider Opens First Valley Clinic
Concentra, a national leader of occupational and workforce health services, announced the opening of its first medical center in Goodyear, Arizona, expanding access to occupational health services for employers and employees throughout the West Valley. The new facility is in Pebble Creek Plaza Shops at 2403 North Pebble Creek Parkway, Suite 101, Goodyear, Arizona … [More]

Phoenix Children’s Taps New Executive to Lead Community Hospitals
Phoenix Children’s has named Jayson Argyle Senior Vice President of Community Hospitals, a newly established leadership role supporting the continued growth and expansion of Phoenix Children’s community hospital network across Arizona. Argyle, who joined the health system yesterday, will play a critical role in supporting the successful launch of the Women’s and … [More]
TOP STORIES

Arizona Healthcare Giant Announces CEO Transition
HonorHealth announced that Chief Executive Officer Todd LaPorte (left) will transition from his role in March 2027 following more than a decade of transformative leadership. The HonorHealth Board of Directors has named John Neil, MD, MMM (right), current Executive Vice President, Chief Physician Executive and Chief Strategy Officer, as his successor. As part of a … [More]

TSMC, Amkor Strike 10-Year Arizona Packaging Deal
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Amkor Technology, Inc. announced a 10-year agreement to foster a strong partnership that will enhance advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities in Arizona, strengthening and accelerating investment in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain ecosystem. The agreement establishes a collaboration framework for TSMC to … [More]

Desert Financial Taps Veteran Banking Executive as CFO
Desert Financial Credit Union has named Jamie Britton as its new chief financial officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership to the organization. “Desert Financial Credit Union’s tireless commitment to membership and giving back is an inspiring reminder of the important role credit unions can play in the communities we serve,” … [More]

Knight Transportation Co-Founder Announces Retirement from Industry Giant
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. announced that Kevin P. Knight, one of the founders of Knight Transportation, former Chief Executive Officer from 1994 to 2014 and Executive Chairman of the board of directors, is retiring from the Company. This milestone follows a long and distinguished career including consequential leadership roles at each of Swift … [More]
FEATURED STORIES

Phoenix Construction Momentum Builds as Supply Tightens Across Sectors
Phoenix’s construction market continued to gain momentum throughout Q2 2026, driven by sharpening industrial fundamentals, accelerating tenant improvement activity and a tightening supply picture across retail and office, even as tariff-driven cost pressures on metals and long-lead electrical equipment require early procurement planning, according to LGE Design … [More]

Identifying the Right AI Use Cases and Capitalizing on Them
AI adoption rates have grown dramatically in recent years, and today this growth continues. According to McKinsey’s 2025 survey, 88% of respondents stated that they already use AI in at least one business function, up from 78% the year before. However, most companies adopting AI struggle to achieve strong ROI and sustained business value. In the 2025 study by BCG, 60% … [More]

Immigration Site Visits: What Your Team Needs to Know
Immigration-related site visits are a routine but important part of employment-based immigration compliance. Depending on the program, a government officer may seek to verify information in an immigration filing, confirm the worksite, review employment records, or ask limited questions about a sponsored employee’s job duties, wage, schedule, or reporting structure. … [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
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Builds on $1M Tradition
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, recently hosted its annual charity golf tournament and raised $1 million for Arizona … [More]
Burch & Cracchiolo Upgrades Teacher Award
The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is proud to announce the next chapter of the “B&C Star Teacher Award” program. After a successful run honoring more than 60 … [More]
OneAZ Strengthens Community
OneAZ Credit Union recently brought together more than 150 business and community leaders in Phoenix for its third annual “Aspirations” event in partnership with Novle, where the … [More]
POSITIONS

Banner Health Names New Enterprise Growth Chief
Banner Health, one of the nation's few fully integrated nonprofit health systems, announced the appointment of Mark Whalen as executive vice president, chief enterprise growth … [More]

Public Aerospace Giant Names Next CEO
StandardAero, an independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, announced that, after 13 years leading the Company and 45 years in the aerospace industry, … [More]

Arizona Tech Firm Names Interim CEO as Board Begins Search
Verra Mobility Corporation, a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced that Jon Keyser, who has served as the Company's Chief Transformation Officer and … [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]


















