HOT TOPICS

TSMC Growth Fuels Planned 248-Unit Apartment Community
Crescent Communities, a nationally recognized real estate investor, developer, and operator of mixed-use communities, announced the land close for NOVEL Norterra, a new four-story multifamily community planned in northern Phoenix, Arizona. Situated on an 8.5-acre site just east of I-17, within the Norterra neighborhood, the development will include 248 for-rent … [More]

Mountainside FItness to Anchor FIVE NORTH Development
Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors has completed the sale of 4.1 acres within FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA from Vistancia Development LLC to Mountainside Fitness, bringing a major fitness operator to the award-winning, 7,100-acre Vistancia master-planned community in North Peoria, Arizona. Totaling $3,013,808, the sale represents the first … [More]

Goodyear Industrial Business Park Nears 690,000 SF with Expansion
A venture between Formation Interests and an affiliate of Crescent Real Estate LLC has broken ground on Phase II of Formation Park 10, a 261,168 square foot industrial development in Goodyear, Arizona. The three-building expansion follows the successful completion of Phase I and will bring Formation Park 10 to nearly 689,000 square feet of industrial space across five … [More]

1.1 Million-SF Industrial Project Breaks Ground in the West Valley
Willmeng Construction began work on GO|99 North, the newest 1 million square foot speculative industrial building in the Valley. For developer GO Industrial, the 1.1 million square foot, Class A warehouse and distribution facility is the largest single building the company has brought to market. "GO | 99 North answers a genuine shortage of million-square-foot-plus … [More]

Ballet Arizona Adds North Central Phoenix Campus Through Acquisition
The School of Ballet Arizona announced its expansion with the addition of a new satellite campus following the acquisition of Ballet Theatre of Phoenix, located near 7th Street and Bethany Home Road. This milestone acquisition continues The School of Ballet Arizona’s mission-driven growth in the Valley and will be the school’s second satellite campus, following its … [More]

Phoenix Energy Infrastructure Co. Acquires Major Union Contractor
Centuri Holdings, Inc., a North American utility and energy infrastructure services company, announced it has completed the acquisition of J.J. White, Inc., a premier provider of mechanical and electrical construction services across power generation, data centers, and industrial end markets. J.J. White will become part of Centuri’s Riggs Distler operation, expanding … [More]
TOP STORIES

Remembering the ASU President Who Reshaped Arizona Higher Education
Lattie F. Coor Jr., the 15th president of Arizona State University whose tenure achieved major milestones for ASU as a research institution, died Thursday evening at age 89. “ASU would not be the institution it is today without Lattie Coor’s vision, leadership and commitment to the community,” ASU President Michael M. Crow said. “Our university’s advancements in … [More]

TSMC Expands Arizona Investment by $100B as Earnings Soar
TSMC announced consolidated revenue of NT$1,270.38 billion, net income of NT$706.56 billion, and diluted earnings per share of NT$27.25 (US$4.31 per ADR unit) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Year-over-year, second quarter revenue increased 36.0%, while net income and diluted EPS both increased 77.4%. Compared to first quarter 2026, second quarter … [More]

Valleywise Health Board Names New President and Chief Executive
The Maricopa County Special Health Care District Board of Directors announced that it will appoint Michael D. White, MD, MBA, as Valleywise Health’s next President and Chief Executive Officer at a special board meeting on July 8, 2026. Dr. White will assume the role on August 1, 2026. Following a comprehensive national search, the Board determined that Dr. White’s … [More]

Tempe-Based AI Giant to be Acquired in $3.1B Deal
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Cognite Holding B.V., a leading provider of industrial data and AI software, in an all cash transaction valued at $3.1 billion. Industrial AI is shifting from supporting analytics to executing operations, from … [More]
FEATURED STORIES

Arizona’s $109-Billion-Year: A Record-Setting FY2026
Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) marked the most successful year for economic development in Arizona’s history. During the 12‑month period ending June 30, 2026, the Arizona Commerce Authority and local economic development partners worked with companies that committed to creating 26,225 projected new Arizona jobs and investing more than $109 billion into communities statewide … [More]

Their Take: Great Companies Need More Than Recognition
As BestCompaniesAZ celebrates its 25th anniversary, I’ve spent time reflecting on the journey, the partnerships, and the mission that continues to guide us today. Over the years, many people have come to know BestCompaniesAZ through the workplace awards and recognition programs we’ve helped introduce, support, and elevate throughout Arizona. “Oh, you’re the … [More]

What Arizona SMBs Need to Know about Financing in Today’s Economy
As Arizona small businesses head into the second half of the year, ongoing inflation continues to reinforce a K-shaped economy as AI adoption generates a reduction in demand for labor, faster than the economy can create new jobs. While inflation is impacting all Arizona consumers across nearly all goods, it is not impacting all Arizonans equally. The wealthy … [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

Arizona Chamber Taps New Board Chair as Fiscal Year Begins
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has installed Monica Coury, vice president of external affairs at Arizona Complete Health, as chair of its board of directors, as the … [More]

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]
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]














