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Scottsdale Founder Named Chief Athlete Liaison at TCU Research Institute
Tatum Human Performance announced that founder Spencer Tatum has been appointed Chief Athlete Liaison for the newly established Roach Institute of Athlete Engineering at Texas Christian University. In this leadership role, Tatum will help connect academia, industry, athletics, and community partners to accelerate research, innovation, and the translation of scientific … [More]

Visit Phoenix Elevates Two Executives to C-Suite Roles
Visit Phoenix announced the promotions of Eric Kerr to Chief Strategy & Insights Officer and Dana Swan to Chief People & Culture Officer, expanding the organization's C-suite. The promotions reflect a year of significant growth for both Visit Phoenix and Greater Phoenix, underscoring the continued evolution and momentum of the organization and … [More]

Restaurant Partnership to Replace Beloved Uptown Phoenix Eatery
This fall, two of Arizona’s most celebrated forces in food and hospitality will unveil an all-new restaurant, Lado A Lado. A collaboration between Chiwas Hospitality Group and Upward Projects, and set in the heart of Uptown Phoenix on The Block (the stretch of Central Ave. housing Upward’s Postino, Federal Pizza, Windsor, and Churn concepts), this ground-up concept … [More]

Phoenix IDA Names Community Development Director
The Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, a nonprofit public corporation of the City of Phoenix providing innovative public-purpose financing, has named Anastacia Ruiz-Europa as its new Community Development Director. The Phoenix IDA works to advance projects and programs that strengthen neighborhoods, expand economic opportunity and improve quality of life … [More]

APS Rate Case Moves to Next Phase Following Months-Long Hearing
The evidentiary hearing in the Arizona Public Service (APS) rate case has concluded, marking an important milestone in the Arizona Corporation Commission's (ACC) review of APS's application to update rates. Similar to what you might picture in a court case or trial, during the months-long hearing, APS and other parties presented testimony, introduced evidence and … [More]

Hobbs Issues Ethics Order Targeting Prediction Market Profits
Governor Katie Hobbs signed an executive order prohibiting Arizona state executive branch employees from using nonpublic government information to profit on prediction markets. By designating nonpublic information as confidential for this purpose, the order ensures state workers remain focused on serving Arizonans rather than personal enrichment. "Arizonans deserve … [More]
TOP STORIES

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]

Valley Chip Giant Makes $7B Bet on Next-Gen Computing
onsemi and Synaptics Incorporated announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which onsemi has agreed to acquire Synaptics in an all-stock transaction, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $7 billion. The transaction value reflects a fixed exchange ratio of 1.350 shares of onsemi common stock for each Synaptics share and represents … [More]

Major Arizona Copper Deal Creates North American Mining Giant
Hudbay Minerals Inc. announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (“Arizona Sonoran”) by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement, pursuant to which Hudbay has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Arizona Sonoran, not already owned by Hudbay. Arizona Sonoran is now a wholly-owned … [More]
FEATURED STORIES

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]

Workforce Access Starts with Accessible Higher Education
Each July, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) anniversary offers an important opportunity to reflect on the progress made in expanding access and opportunity for people with disabilities. At the same time, it is also a reminder of how much work remains, particularly in education. Higher education is often where opportunity either expands or narrows, shaping … [More]

Why K-12 Partnerships Matter to Arizona’s Workforce Future
Arizona business leaders talk often about workforce development. We need skilled employees, stronger pipelines and communities that can compete for the jobs of tomorrow. Those conversations usually begin at the college or career level. They should begin much earlier—in our K-12 schools. New research from Harvard's Graduate School of Education examined more than … [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]














