HOT TOPICS
Airbus Supplier Day Highlights Arizona’s Growing A&D Ecosystem
With rapid momentum across Arizona’s dynamic aerospace and defense ecosystem, Airbus, a global aerospace and defense leader, and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), hosted Airbus Supplier Day on June 12, 2026. Governor Katie Hobbs joined Robin Hayes, Chairman and CEO of Airbus in North America; Sharon Green, CEO of Unical; Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the … [More]
SRP Partners with Google on Grid-Scale CO2 Battery Storage
Energy Dome, a leading provider of innovative capacity solutions for utilities and AI infrastructure, and Salt River Project, a not-for-profit public power utility serving the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, announced an agreement to add a 19 megawatt (MW), 10-hour carbon dioxide-based (CO2) battery system to the grid. The project is planned to be co-located on the … [More]
Western Alliance Taps CEO as Board Chairman
Western Alliance Bancorporation the parent company of Western Alliance Bank, announced that Kenneth A. Vecchione, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective as of June 10, 2026. Mr. Vecchione succeeds Bruce Beach, who will continue to serve as a Director and return to the role of Lead Independent Director, … [More]
8-Court Indoor Pickleball Club Opens in Cave Creek
The Picklr, North America’s fastest-growing and largest indoor pickleball franchise, announced that its newest Arizona club, Picklr Cave Creek, is set to celebrate its grand opening this weekend. Designed to elevate the indoor pickleball experience, this Picklr location will feature 8 indoor premium courts, including 1 championship-size indoor court with premium … [More]
Luxury Brokerage Clears $1B in Sales in Record Time
RETSY, Arizona’s exclusive Forbes Global Properties brokerage, announced that it surpassed $1 billion in 2026 sales volume as of June 1, marking the second consecutive year the firm has reached the milestone on an accelerated timeline. The company previously crossed $1 billion in annual sales on July 31, 2025, and has continued to gain momentum as an independently … [More]
Arizona’s Buy-Local Campaign Returns With Independents Week
Local First Arizona’s Independents Week returns June 29 through July 7, 2026 — a statewide, nine-day campaign celebrating the independent businesses that power Arizona’s economy and give its communities their character. This year, the campaign shines a spotlight on Local First Arizona’s coalition businesses, giving Arizonans a cheat code to discover the certified … [More]
TOP STORIES
Desert Financial Taps Veteran Banking Executive as CFO
Desert Financial Credit Union has named Jamie Britton as its new chief financial officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership to the organization. “Desert Financial Credit Union’s tireless commitment to membership and giving back is an inspiring reminder of the important role credit unions can play in the communities we serve,” … [More]
Knight Transportation Co-Founder Announces Retirement from Industry Giant
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. announced that Kevin P. Knight, one of the founders of Knight Transportation, former Chief Executive Officer from 1994 to 2014 and Executive Chairman of the board of directors, is retiring from the Company. This milestone follows a long and distinguished career including consequential leadership roles at each of Swift … [More]
Cactus Bowl Returns to Tempe amid Chase Field Renovations
The Cactus Bowl – college football's only postseason game between the Big Ten and Big 12 Conferences – enters an exciting next chapter of its history in Arizona, with a refreshed approach that includes a new name, new logo, new venue, new television network and enhanced fan experience. Fiesta Sports Foundation operates the Cactus Bowl as part of its year-round slate … [More]
Long-Awaited One Camelback Begins Pre-Leasing in Uptown Phoenix
One Camelback, the landmark glass tower at Central Avenue and Camelback Road, has long been one of Uptown Phoenix’s most recognizable silhouettes. Now, the building is entering its next chapter as Kinella Capital, LLC, led by developer TK Stratton, launches the official One Camelback availability website, giving prospective residents their first complete look at … [More]
FEATURED STORIES
Identifying the Right AI Use Cases and Capitalizing on Them
AI adoption rates have grown dramatically in recent years, and today this growth continues. According to McKinsey’s 2025 survey, 88% of respondents stated that they already use AI in at least one business function, up from 78% the year before. However, most companies adopting AI struggle to achieve strong ROI and sustained business value. In the 2025 study by BCG, 60% … [More]
Immigration Site Visits: What Your Team Needs to Know
Immigration-related site visits are a routine but important part of employment-based immigration compliance. Depending on the program, a government officer may seek to verify information in an immigration filing, confirm the worksite, review employment records, or ask limited questions about a sponsored employee’s job duties, wage, schedule, or reporting structure. … [More]
Greater Phoenix Single-Family Sales Post 12th Straight Monthly Gain
Greater Phoenix single-family home sales posted a year-over-year increase in each of the last 12 months, with May closings rising 4.6% from May 2025, and year-to-date closings up 4.7%, according to the latest data from Phoenix REALTORS®. Nationally, existing home sales edged up 0.2% from the previous month and were unchanged year over year. Year-to-date pending sales … [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]
POSITIONS
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]
Arizona Tech Firm Names Interim CEO as Board Begins Search
Verra Mobility Corporation, a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced that Jon Keyser, who has served as the Company's Chief Transformation Officer and … [More]
Education Advocacy Organization Expands Leadership Team
Education Forward Arizona announced that Ricardo Lopez Valencia, a respected executive, strategist and civic leader with more than 30 years of experience across education, … [More]
