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Water Grants Offer Valley Businesses up to $10K for Conservation Upgrades

After two successful years of saving more than 81 million gallons of water, Friends of the Verde River, in partnership with Salt River Project, are once again supporting local water conservation projects through the River Friendly Living Grants Program. This initiative provides funding for innovative water-saving projects that benefit homes, businesses, and crucial … [More]

PepsiCo Pours Millions into Seven-Year Partnership with Mesa Sports Complex

Arizona Athletic Grounds, one of the largest sports and entertainment complexes in North America, announced a Founding Partnership with PepsiCo, naming the company and its product portfolio the official soft drink partner of Arizona Athletic Grounds. This seven-year deal carries a multimillion-dollar value through the length of the contract. "Partnering with … [More]

Eastmark’s Rapid Growth Continues with 261-Unit Mixed-Use Community

Evergreen Development, a regional commercial real estate developer headquartered in Phoenix, has acquired an 11.7-acre parcel north of Signal Butte and Warner in Mesa's Eastmark submarket to build a mixed-use community that pairs multifamily housing with new retail. The property was purchased from Brookfield. The development combines apartment homes with a retail … [More]

Scottsdale PR Firm Rebrands to Reflect Evolution beyond Traditional Media Relations

Mack Media Relations, the award-winning boutique public relations firm known for elevating hospitality, lifestyle, wellness and nonprofit brands, announced its rebrand as The Mack Agency. The new name and identity coincide with the company’s 10th anniversary and reflect its evolution from a traditional public relations firm into a strategic visibility agency. Over … [More]

Championship Golf Club to Unveil Major Property-Wide Transformation

FireRock Country Club, long known for its championship golf and warm community spirit, is getting ready to showcase a transformative renovation of its Clubhouse as part of a broader investment across the entire property. Much more than a physical upgrade, the Clubhouse enhancements reflect FireRock's enduring philosophy: To honor what makes the Club special, while … [More]

Barrett-Jackson Expands beyond the Arena with Premium Digital Auctions

Barrett-Jackson, announced the official launch of its new “Digital Select Auctions” platform. This premium online marketplace features curated collector vehicles backed by the industry's most trusted name. The strategic expansion allows automotive enthusiasts worldwide to bid and buy during exclusive, timed digital events. The premiere Barrett-Jackson Digital Select … [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]

Arizona Faces 760K-Acre-Foot Colorado River Cut under New Federal Guidelines

The Department of the Interior issued the 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines and the Record of Decision for the Post-2026 Colorado River Operations Final EIS, establishing a 10-year Decision Framework with a broad operational range that will be used to develop future operational guidelines for Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Together these decisions provide for reliable … [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]

Four Strategies for Managing Long Sales Cycles

Most people haven’t ever run a marathon. But many salespeople run them every day — the long sales cycle. Salespeople love the quick win — that satisfying moment when a prospect becomes a customer in a matter of days or weeks. Sometimes, it’s even the fabled “one call close.” But what about those industries, or even those times, where the sales cycle stretches into … [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]