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Long-Awaited One Camelback Begins Pre-Leasing in Uptown Phoenix
One Camelback, the landmark glass tower at Central Avenue and Camelback Road, has long been one of Uptown Phoenix’s most recognizable silhouettes. Now, the building is entering its next chapter as Kinella Capital, LLC, led by developer TK Stratton, launches the official One Camelback availability website, giving prospective residents their first complete look at … [More]

New Café Aims to Raise the Bar on Healthy Dining in Tempe
Buffables Café, located at 1325 W. University Dr., is set to open this June with the mission of redefining and improving upon the concept of healthy dining as the community knows it. Buffables is the brainchild of Craig and Grant Logan, brothers and entrepreneurs whose passion for healthy cooking, eating and living inspired them to create a “healthier version of a … [More]

Top-Rated Bakery Brand Invests $750K in New PV Flagship
Too Sweet Cakes, the women-owned bakery brand named one of the top six cake shops in the U.S. by USA Today, will open its first flagship store at PV, the $2 billion redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, this October. The 1,800-square-foot location represents a $750,000 investment, marking the company's fourth retail store and its first space designed with … [More]

PetSmart Celebrates 40 Years of Growth from Phoenix Roots
For 40 years, PetSmart has been dedicated to doing anything for pets. That commitment has made PetSmart the go-to destination for today's pet parent. From adoptions and birthday parties to holiday celebrations and everyday moments in between, PetSmart has been there as pets evolved from backyard companions to full-fledged family members with holiday cards and social … [More]

Honeywell Rebrands Automation, Aerospace Businesses ahead of June Split
Honeywell announced the new brand identities for its automation and aerospace businesses ─ Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace. These will become two independent, publicly traded companies on June 29, 2026, when Honeywell spins off its Aerospace business. Honeywell's current brand value is estimated at $18 billion and has been synonymous with delivering … [More]

Startup Cup Highlights Arizona Universities’ Push to Turn Innovation Into Enterprise
On stage at Arizona State University’s SkySong campus, student entrepreneurs presented their market-ready business ventures, showcasing how Arizona’s public universities are helping students turn innovation into enterprise. Some pitched new approaches to improving health care delivery, and others shared their ideas to improve sustainability or new ways to use … [More]
TOP STORIES

Berkshire Hathaway Strikes $8.5B Deal for Scottsdale Homebuilding Giant
Taylor Morrison Home Corporation and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. jointly announced that they have reached a definitive agreement for Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Taylor Morrison for $72.50 per common share in cash, representing a total equity value for Taylor Morrison of approximately $6.8 billion and total enterprise value of approximately $8.5 billion. The acquisition … [More]

Lower Basin States Strike Water Deal Backed by Phoenix Business Leaders
Leaders from the Greater Phoenix business and economic development community are applauding a landmark three-state agreement between Arizona, California, and Nevada to proactively reduce water consumption from the Colorado River. This collaborative proposal, aimed at conserving an additional 3.2 million-plus acre-feet of water through 2028, demonstrates that the Lower … [More]

Global Semiconductor Services Firm Adds 67 Acres to Peoria Site
Amkor Technology, Inc. reinforced its commitment to expanding Advanced semiconductor packaging and test capabilities in the United States through continued investment in its Arizona manufacturing footprint. Located within Peoria’s Innovation Core, Amkor’s campus is being developed on a 104-acre site designed to support large-scale, leading-edge semiconductor … [More]

Dignity Health to Open 300K-SF Campus at Cardinals’ North Phoenix HQ
Dignity Health announced a first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art medical campus at the corner of Scottsdale Road and Loop 101 in North Phoenix—the future site of the Arizona Cardinals' new performance and business headquarters. Last September, the Cardinals announced the purchase of a 217-acre property at that location, where the team's 30-acre performance … [More]
FEATURED STORIES

Volunteerism Is Emerging as a Business Imperative
Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month brings an important conversation back into focus. Businesses post statistics, share supportive messaging and encourage people to prioritize wellbeing. The bigger question is what happens next: what does meaningful action actually look like? The expectation is shifting from acknowledging community challenges to participating … [More]

Extreme Heat Can Disrupt the Tech Small Businesses Rely On
Summers in Arizona mean more customers on patios, employees working from trucks and job sites, digital menus, payment systems, security cameras and Wi-Fi that have to keep running. But the sunshine and heat that define the season can also work against technology, both outside and inside a business. Phones, outdoor TVs, laptops, speakers, security cameras, routers and … [More]

AI Sales Tax Missteps Could Leave Refunds on the Table
Sales taxes have come a long way since 2018, the year the Supreme Court’s landmark Wayfair decision opened the door for states to charge sales tax on purchases, even if the seller has no physical presence in the taxing state. Since then, sales tax responsibility and compliance have evolved considerably - expanding the definitions of “product”, “service”, and what it … [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

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]

Education Advocacy Organization Expands Leadership Team
Education Forward Arizona announced that Ricardo Lopez Valencia, a respected executive, strategist and civic leader with more than 30 years of experience across education, … [More]
ACHIEVEMENTS
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]
Sundt Construction Leads Industry in Safety
Tempe-headquartered Sundt Construction received the construction industry’s leading award for construction safety, known as the “AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award Grand … [More]















