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Global Water Technology Firm Adds Phoenix Office amid U.S. Growth Push

Every microchip, data center, and megawatt of AI capacity depends on water. Gradiant, the water layer of the AI economy, announced a series of milestones reinforcing its ability to solve that constraint across the United States: a new US leadership hire, three new offices, a new innovation center, and long-term services contracts, including one with a chip … [More]

Chandler HR Giant Acquires IT Firm Operating in 160 Countries

Vensure Employer Solutions, a leading provider of HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing, today announced the acquisition of TecsPal, a company specializing in global IT procurement, deployment, and lifecycle management for distributed workforces. Headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, TecsPal was founded to help organizations … [More]

700K-SF Advanced Manufacturing Campus Breaks Ground in Avondale

Creation, a real estate development and alternative investment firm, in partnership with a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital, has begun construction on Avondale Tech Center, a three-building Class-A industrial campus spanning 38 acres and totaling approximately 700,000 square feet. Project partners, investors and city officials gathered yesterday … [More]

Carvana Replaces 9% Debt in Major $1.66B Financial Reset

Carvana, the e-commerce platform for buying and selling cars, announced the successful upsize and pricing of a Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1.66 billion. The company intends to use proceeds from the Term Loan B, together with cash on hand, to redeem in full the Company's 9.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2030. Over the past … [More]

Scottsdale Development Leads $100M Push into Tokenized Real Estate Investing

Caliber, a real estate-focused alternative asset manager, today announced that it has gone live with its PURE Pickleball & Padel investment offering as the first real estate investment on its platform to be tokenized. The initiative creates a real-world, practical example of how blockchain-based ownership infrastructure can improve the private real estate investor … [More]

$1M Investment Launches Phoenix Children’s Pursuit of Prestigious Magnet Designation

Phoenix Children's is launching its Journey to Magnet, a multi-year enterprise initiative designed to advance nursing excellence, strengthen patient outcomes and further elevate the quality of care delivered to children and families across Arizona. To celebrate, PCH50 is making a $1 million investment to support the organization’s ongoing pursuit of Magnet designation … [More]

BREAKING: Cox Communications Acquired in Landmark National Deal

Charter Communications, Inc. has announced that it has completed its previously announced transaction with Cox Communications and the acquisition of Liberty Broadband Corporation. These transformative transactions create the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with seamless connectivity and video … [More]

$1B Capital Commitment Launches Phoenix-Based Data Center Firm

Saragon, a new U.S. data center company built to serve the growing demand for colocation, high-density computing and AI inference infrastructure, announced its official launch. Backed by up to $1 billion in committed capital from I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investor, Saragon begins operations with ten data centers across nine strategically … [More]

$25M Partnership to Establish Nation’s First Medical School Branch on Tribal Land

The University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care, the Gila River Indian Community's tribally operated healthcare system, announced a long-term partnership to establish the nation's first MD-granting medical school branch located on the lands of a sovereign Tribal Nation. The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Regional Medical Branch in Sacaton, … [More]

Landmark $22.9B Deal to Dramatically Increase Raytheon’s Tomahawk Production

Raytheon, an business, will dramatically accelerate the production of Tomahawk cruise missiles for the U.S. Navy over the multi-year period under the terms of an unprecedented $22.9 billion contract, awarded as part of the Department of War's Arsenal of Freedom. This contract follows the landmark agreements between Raytheon and the Department of War and supports … [More]

Why August Planning Gives Brands an Edge on Holiday Ad Costs

New Billo data shows Meta ad competition rising about 40% and the cost to reach 1,000 impressions climbing roughly 18% between August and the November Black Friday peak. Brands that wait until fall to plan their campaigns enter an auction that is already crowded and expensive, with the outcome largely shaped by creative built weeks earlier. Black Friday and Cyber … [More]

Hiring Disconnect Grows as 44% of Companies Report Unfilled Jobs

The hiring process itself may be getting in the way of filling open jobs, as U.S. companies report more unfilled roles, longer timelines and positions closing without a hire while job seekers say automated systems are making it harder to feel heard, according to a newly released Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. The disconnect comes as 44% of U.S. … [More]

The Small Business Talent Crunch Is Making Hiring a Global Decision

Small businesses continue to struggle to find qualified workers. In June 2026, 84% of small business owners hiring or trying to hire reported receiving few or no qualified applicants, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. That pressure can make nearby international markets appear to be a quick geographic solution. But choosing a country before … [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]