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Manufacturing Technology Co. Debuts Technical Center in Phoenix

Manufacturing technology company Mazak Corporation will host its DISCOVER MORE WITH MAZAK Phoenix Grand Opening event April 28-29 at its new Mazak Phoenix Technical Center. Located at 2675 West Buckeye Rd. in Phoenix, Ariz., the new technical center provides service and support for manufacturers throughout the Western United States. The facility houses a call center, … [More]

Branding Push Seeks to Reframe National Perception of Greater Phoenix

The region of Greater Phoenix is in the midst of unprecedented growth, but a survey conducted by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council in 2025 displayed a discrepancy in activity compared to perception among CEOs and the general public across the country. About 45% of the people surveyed stated they were not familiar with the market. When asked for descriptors of … [More]

700,000 SF Industrial Project Moves Ahead in West Valley

Creation, a performance-driven real estate development and alternative investment firm, in partnership with a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital, has closed on a 38-acre site in Avondale for the development of Avondale Tech Center, a three-building Class-A industrial campus totaling approximately 700,000 square feet. Located on the northwest corner … [More]

Scottsdale-Based Wealth Firm Names COO to Support Next Phase of Growth

Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, is pleased to announce Erica Bloudek as its new Chief Operating Officer. In her role, Bloudek will lead the firm’s operational strategy, ensuring all systems, processes, … [More]

Scottsdale Hearing Aid Co. Lands 1,000 Store Target Rollout

Audien Hearing, a leader in accessible, high-performance hearing solutions, announced the nationwide launch of its Atom One, Atom Pro 2, and Atom X devices in more than 1,000 Target stores and on Target.com. This milestone expands Audien's total retail presence to over 11,000 locations across the United States, accelerating its mission to make hearing care more … [More]

East Valley Co. Prepares Launch of Massive Mining Wheel following Validation

After years of engineering development and large-scale field testing, Global Air Cylinder Wheels, the Phoenix-based innovator behind the patented Air Suspension Wheel, has reached a key milestone in its transition from research and development to commercial deployment for 2026, following successful extreme-condition validation trials in Minnesota mining … [More]

Australian Chip Co. Opens First U.S. Facility in Tempe

Syenta, an Australian semiconductor technology company, announced the opening of its first U.S. facility in Tempe, Arizona, bringing advanced packaging technology, high-skilled jobs, and global innovation to the state. The expansion was made possible with support from the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), City of Tempe, and … [More]

Downtown Phoenix’s Planned Tallest Tower Rebrands

Empire Group of Companies, through its luxury urban infill division Aspirant Development, announced the official rebranding of its highly anticipated Downtown Phoenix high-rise project from its working name, Astra, to Arro – a landmark mixed-use development poised to become the tallest building in Arizona upon completion. Spanning approximately 1.8 million square … [More]

Phoenix Debuts as Host of Forbes Under 30 Summit

Forbes’ 2026 Under 30 Summit kicked off in Phoenix on April 19, launching a new multi-year chapter for the global gathering of young leaders, founders and innovators. Announced in conjunction with the 2026 Under 30 List launch event in New York, Phoenix’s role as the Summit’s new host city reflects Forbes’ expanded vision for the event and its confidence in a market … [More]

Beverage Distributor Opens 241,000 SF Mesa Facility

Swire Coca-Cola, USA — the bottler for Coca-Cola and other beverage brands across a 13-state region of the American West — has opened a new distribution facility in Mesa. The new facility will help meet rising demand in the fast-growing Phoenix metro area. Andrea Kendell, president and CEO of Swire Coca-Cola, USA, was joined by Mesa Vice Mayor Scott Somers for a … [More]

The Stability Problem Behind Phoenix’s Workforce

On the surface, the national workforce appears to be on the mend after a significant dip in February. March’s national jobs report showed payroll gains of 178,000 and a slight drop (-.1%) in unemployment to 4.3%. On paper, those numbers suggest a strengthening labor market. However, wage growth continues to slow, and workforce participation has declined. At the … [More]

Why Volunteering Is Your Company’s Secret Retention Strategy

Picture this: a strong company that's starting to crack from the inside. Productivity is slipping. Top performers have quietly begun looking elsewhere. Leadership is wondering where they went wrong. Compensation is competitive. The benefits are solid. The work is meaningful. So, what's missing? For a growing number of organizations, the answer is showing up in an … [More]

AI Scams Force Businesses to Rethink Fraud Defenses

AI doesn’t just offer opportunities for businesses to defend themselves against fraudulent schemes. As adoption among businesses grows, bad actors also have the ability to change up operations and tactics, using AI to sharpen schemes and make scams faster, more convincing and harder to spot. In addition to creating greater vulnerability for businesses using AI, … [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]

Tomu San Sushi Sets a New Standard in DC Ranch Dining

At the hour when calendars fill and decisions get made, a new kind of lunch scene is unfolding at Market Street at DC Ranch. Tomu San Sushi, the latest concept from Kaufman Hospitality, reads the room. Built for a midday crowd that moves fast but expects more, the restaurant positions itself between a reset and a power move: a place where deals, debriefs and … [More]

2026 Polestar 3

Polestar 3 fits into the same midsize electric SUV conversation as the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and Cadillac Lyriq, but it approaches the segment with a more restrained hand. It is quick, especially in dual-motor form, but the point is less about turning the vehicle into a performance statement and more about giving a large luxury SUV enough power to feel … [More]

Modern Messaging: Business Texting without the Friction

As businesses increasingly rely on direct, real-time communication, SMS has emerged as a practical channel for customer engagement rather than a secondary tool. For many organizations, the priority is not a complex communications stack but a reliable messaging that integrates easily into existing workflows and scales with demand. Sendblue is built around that … [More]