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Postino Goes All In on Pickles with First-Ever Brand Collaboration

Postino, the all-day restaurant and vibey wine café known for its cult-like following and shareable board culture, is joining forces with Grillo’s Pickles, the company known for changing the pickle game, for Postino’s first-ever brand collaboration. Running from September 3 - October 28 across all Postino locations, the two fan-favorite brands are serving up an … [More]

Old Town’s Oldest Bar Marks 75 Years of Western Tradition with All-Day Celebration

A building that once safeguarded Scottsdale's money has spent the past 75 years safeguarding the city's Western heritage, and now the Rusty Spur Saloon is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a day dedicated to the guests who made it an institution. Built in 1921 as the Farmer's State Bank of Scottsdale, the building at 7245 E. Main St. was home to the city’s … [More]

19 Arizona Restaurants Make MICHELIN’s New Regional Guide: See Who Made the Cut

Arizona’s dining scene has secured 19 restaurant selections in the first MICHELIN Guide Southwest, with seven establishments earning Bib Gourmand recognition, the most awarded to any individual state in the newly formed regional guide. The inaugural guide encompasses Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. Of its 64 total selections, 18 received Bib Gourmand … [More]

Scottsdale Tech Firm Taps New CEO to Accelerate Global AI Push

GitKraken announced that Jim Shaw will become Chief Executive Officer. Shaw succeeds Matt Johnston, who has led the company for the past five years through dramatic growth and scale. Shaw joins GitKraken as the software industry moves into the next phase of AI adoption. Developers are no longer experimenting with a single AI assistant or copilot. Their work now … [More]

110-Acre Factory Breaks Ground to Supply Greater Phoenix Building Boom

Clark Pacific announced it has broken ground on a new manufacturing plant in Coolidge, Arizona. The plant, which will span 110 acres when complete, will be constructed in phases, with the final phase scheduled for completion by spring 2027. Clark Pacific will begin manufacturing prefabricated building systems immediately in a temporary facility while construction … [More]

ASU Among Eight Universities Leading National Manufacturing Workforce Initiative

Arizona State University is among eight universities selected to lead a national initiative focused on preparing the next generation of workers to advance American manufacturing. The Foundry School, a U.S. Department of State initiative in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, was announced today in Washington, D.C., by Vice President J.D. Vance. The … [More]

CAP Readies $12M Legal War Chest as Colorado River Conflict Escalates

The Board of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District voted to authorize the district to act swiftly to protect its water users as the legal circumstances surrounding future Colorado River operations continue to develop. The authorization is a procedural step required under Arizona law and allows CAWCD, which operates the Central Arizona Project, to protect … [More]

Shasta Pools Acquisition Turns 60-Year Arizona Brand toward National Growth

Dansons Capital Group, in partnership with Accrual Equity Partners and Hydro Construction, completed the acquisition of Shasta Pools, Phoenix Metro’s most recognized pool builder, and announced an immediate expansion into the broader home services market with plans to grow the brand into a national powerhouse. Founded in 1966 by brothers Bob and Skip Ast, the … [More]

16 Women Leaders Named for Their Achievement, Annual Event Announced

Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine is proud to announce its 2026 Women of Achievement honorees, an extraordinary group of women whose leadership, professional accomplishments and commitment to community are helping shape Arizona’s future. The 2026 Women of Achievement will be honored at the magazine’s signature Women of Achievement Luncheon on Friday, October 23, … [More]

Acquisition Expands Nation’s Largest Mortgage Brokerage to $14.15B in Annual Volume

NEXA Lending announced its acquisition of UMortgage, bringing one of the country's most recognized independent brokerages into the NEXA organization and aligning two prominent leaders around a shared belief: everything starts with the loan officer. UMortgage founder and CEO Anthony Casa will join NEXA as an Executive Partner, allowing him to continue leading, … [More]

Phoenix Retail Demand Leads U.S. with 90% of New Space Committed

The Phoenix retail market recorded approximately 1.1 million square feet of net absorption during the first half of 2026, the highest total among major U.S. markets, according to Marcus & Millichap’s third-quarter Phoenix Metro Retail Market Report. The strong absorption reflects continued demand from major retailers, which are leasing newly delivered space and … [More]

Arizona’s Startup Pace Is Surging: Here’s How Entrepreneurs Can Build to Last

Arizona has a thriving entrepreneurial community. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the state is home to more than 700,000 small businesses, representing 99.5% of all Arizona businesses. Small businesses also accounted for 85% of the state's net job growth in the SBA's latest reporting period. Those numbers speak to the importance of … [More]

Make Your Benefits Investment Count: Close the Employee Knowledge Gap

New research published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, in collaboration with Lincoln Financial, finds that many benefits-eligible employees remain financially vulnerable to unexpected medical expenses despite having access to at least some employer-sponsored benefits. The research also finds that employees reported markedly greater interest in voluntary … [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]