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National Insurance Brokerage Expands in Phoenix with Acquisition

Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Coriano & Riesop Insurance, LLC, commonly known as Coriano Insurance Agency. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this acquisition adds a dynamic, highly rated team to Inszone's expanding footprint in the … [More]

Valley-Based Edible Dough Brand Names Chief Operating Officer

Doich, the functional snacking dough brand, has appointed David Kurd as Chief Operating Officer, marking a key step in the company's continued expansion. His appointment comes as Doich accelerates its retail expansion, including recent launches in Minnesota's Lunds & Byerlys and Chicagoland's Jewel-Osco at the end of May, strengthening its presence in Midwest … [More]

255,766 SF Logistics Campus Breaks Ground Near Sky Harbor

Lincoln Property Company, a global, full-service real estate firm with over $31 billion of assets under management, announced it has broken ground on Sky Harbor Logistics, an office-to-industrial redevelopment that will bring a two-building, Class A logistics campus to a Tempe, Arizona, infill site, minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Lincoln has … [More]

Phoenix-Based Tech Co. Advances Development of Navy Laser Targeting System

DarkPulse, Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered in Phoenix and a leader in distributed fiber-optic sensing (DFOS) technologies for real-time critical infrastructure monitoring, announced the execution of an exclusive patent license agreement (NLICENSE-NAWCWDCL-26-027) with the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) of the United States Department of … [More]

Small Business Week Puts Spotlight on Arizona’s 706,000 Small Businesses

Small businesses play a foundational role in supporting Arizona’s economy. This week, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is proud to celebrate Arizona’s small businesses and entrepreneurs as part of National Small Business Week 2026, taking place through May 9. Arizona is home to more than 706,000 small businesses that employ 1.2 million people, representing … [More]

National Builder Acquires Phoenix-Based Electrical Contractor

Tempe-based Sundt Construction, one of the country’s largest general contractors, has acquired Industrial Power Solutions (IPS), a full-service industrial electrical contractor based in Phoenix. Under the agreement, IPS will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sundt, with some shared services and personnel. The move more than doubles the size of Sundt’s skilled … [More]

Nuclear Startup Expands into Phoenix with CLO Appointment

NuCube Energy, Inc., a developer of high-temperature modular microreactors, announced the establishment of its initial on-the-ground presence in Phoenix and the appointment of Michael Green as Chief Legal Officer. The expansion follows NuCube's recent award under the U.S. Department of Energy Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) program, and builds on … [More]

SRP Inks Deal to More Than Double Solar Capacity

Salt River Project announced an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to develop 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation by the end of 2034, or enough capacity to power 595,000 Arizona homes. The solar development agreement will support SRP’s plan to more than double the capacity of its power system by 2035 while maintaining reliability and affordability and … [More]

Glendale Bank Parent Agrees to $130M Sale

BNCCORP, INC. and its wholly owned subsidiary, BNC National Bank announced it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by OppFi Inc., a tech-enabled digital finance platform, in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $130 million. The transaction brings together two complementary, market-leading businesses, combining OppFi's sophisticated … [More]

Long-Delayed One Camelback Project Advances toward 2026 Completion

After years of speculation and a high-profile ownership reset, One Camelback is no longer a question mark on the Uptown skyline. It is a construction site in motion. Kinella Capital, LLC, led by developer TK Stratton, has reached several key milestones at the long-stalled office-to-residential conversion, signaling that one of Phoenix’s most talked-about projects … [More]

Small Business Lending: A Guide to Applying for a Loan

The truth about bankers is that we love nothing more than helping people turn their dreams into reality. We entered this line of work to help others reach their financial goals and find their individual path to success. For many, that means opening and running a successful business. For business owners who are ready to take their company to the next level, we’ve … [More]

The Hidden Cost of ‘Making Do’ with Legacy Systems

Despite the positive influence technology can have on business, many delay technology upgrades to manage costs. But outdated systems often create hidden or unexpected expenses that are far more disruptive than the investment required to modernize. These costs can show up as downtime that interrupts customer interactions, missed sales opportunities caused by slow or … [More]

As Small Businesses Grow, Brand Risk Grows Too

As Chief Marketing Officer at Fennemore, I spend a great deal of time thinking about brands. Not just how they look or sound, but how they accumulate value over time. And sitting alongside our attorneys, I’ve picked up a few things about what it actually means to protect that value. (Not legal advice—just lessons learned from being in the room.) May is Small Business … [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]

JINYA Ramen Explodes with Diversity

“Irasshai!” There’s no mistaking the hospitality as every guest is welcomed with this Japanese greeting upon entering the restaurant. And the “Arigato” when they leave expresses appreciation for their visit. That’s only to be expected. After all, opening a ramen bar was the expressed dream come true for Daradee Olson, who fell in love with the dish in its many … [More]

Assets … Risk … Catch the New CAPTCHA Scam?

We’ve all seen those “CAPTCHA” boxes that ask us to click on pictures of traffic lights or crosswalks to prove we aren’t a robot. Scammers are using a convincing CAPTCHA scam to trick us into handing over the keys to our computers. Usually, a security check just asks us to click a button. However, in this new “bait-and-switch” scam, the webpage says there’s an error … [More]

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 SUV

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC remains one of the clearest examples of what the midsize luxury SUV segment is supposed to do. It has real power, substantial interior space, and the kind of road presence buyers in this category still expect, but it does not try to turn itself into something more extreme than it needs to be. The turbocharged inline-six gives it … [More]