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National Restaurant Expansion Brings Acclaimed Indiana Concept to PV

Huse Culinary, an Indianapolis-based restaurant and retail food group, is excited to announce the official opening of Harry & Izzy’s in Paradise Valley on Wednesday, Aug. 26, marking the brand’s first location outside of Indiana. Located at the reimagined PV, formerly Paradise Valley Mall, the modern American grill concept will bring its signature blend of … [More]

Valley Mental Health Provider Bolsters Leadership for Next Phase of Growth

Roya Health, the greater Phoenix area's integrated behavioral health practice dedicated to children and families, announced the appointment of three senior executives to its clinical and operational leadership team: Dr. Diana Medina as Chief Psychologist, Dr. Shalini Tharani as Chief Medical Officer, and Wendy Reid as Director of Operations. The appointments mark a … [More]

Global Telecom Giant Acquires Chandler Chip Manufacturing Campus

Nokia has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NXP Semiconductors’ Chandler manufacturing campus as part of a broader expansion of its U.S.-based optical component production capacity. Subject to regulatory approvals, Nokia will initially lease manufacturing space within a portion of the Chandler facility beginning in early 2027. The company plans to convert … [More]

Arizona Legal Powerhouse Expands into Idaho with Strategic Combination

Fennemore, one of the nation's fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms, will combine with Boise-based McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey, a business law firm with strengths in construction, real estate, employment law, and commercial litigation, effective Sept. 1, 2026. The planned combination will significantly grow Fennemore’s presence in Idaho, adding 13 legal professionals … [More]

$100M Arizona Facility to Shape Kimberly-Clark’s Next Generation of Products

The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the City of Yuma and the Arizona Commerce Authority, announced that Kimberly-Clark Corporation is building one of its newest U.S. facilities in Yuma, Arizona, a 50,000-square-foot pilot facility representing a capital investment of over $100 million. The project is well under construction and … [More]

NYSE-Listed Building Technology Giant Completes Spinoff

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a leading global developer and manufacturer of critical control and sensing solutions for residential end markets, announced the completion of its spin-off of ADI Global Distribution Inc., establishing Resideo as a pure-play building technologies company. Resideo will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol … [More]

Dutch Bros to Acquire up to 65 Salad and Go Locations

Dutch Bros Inc., one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. quick-service beverage industry, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the real estate and related site assets of up to 65 Salad and Go locations across Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas. The closing is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2026 and is subject to applicable … [More]

Salad and Go Abruptly Closes All Restaurants Following Chapter 11 Filing

Salad and Go announced that it has filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. All Salad and Go locations will close permanently, with final guest service on Aug. 5, 2026. Salad and Go was founded in 2013 on a simple belief: that everyone … [More]

Phoenix Named Permanent Home of SEMICON West

SEMI, the global industry association serving the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, announced that Arizona will become the long-term home of SEMICON West, with a new annual spring schedule beginning March 30–April 1, 2027, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. SEMICON West made a record-setting debut in Arizona … [More]

Prominent Valley Casino Operator Makes Historic CEO Appointment

Salt River Community Gaming Enterprises announced the appointment of Patricia Tate as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026. An enrolled member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Tate becomes the first woman and first enrolled tribal member to serve as CEO of the Gaming Enterprises. She steps into the organization’s top … [More]

Arizona Sees 51% Increase in Job Losses over Two Decades

New research reveals which states have seen the biggest increase in businesses cutting jobs since 2000, with only three states actually seeing a reduction in the number of job losses since 2000. The study, conducted by DOKKA, an accounting automation software company, tracked the number of private sector establishments losing jobs from the BLS Business Employment … [More]

What Great Managers Do Before Problems Escalate

I have spent more than 25 years training managers at companies like Pfizer, Deloitte and Amway, and if I had to name the one skill that separates managers who grow from managers who stall, it would be this: the willingness to have the conversation they are dreading. Every manager has one. The team member who keeps missing deadlines. The high performer whose … [More]

Their Take: Arizona Employers Could Feel Ripple Effects of Immigration Enforcement

a Intensified immigration enforcement would not create more job opportunities for U.S.-born Arizonans. It would eliminate thousands of them while weakening businesses, household finances, and local economies across the state, according to a new analysis from the Immigration Research Initiative. The analysis models the effects of ICE arresting 1% of immigrants … [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]

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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]