HOT TOPICS

3PL Secures 168,480 SF in Fast-Growing Glendale Corridor
IndiCap, a commercial real estate firm specializing in industrial investment and development throughout the U.S. Southwest, announced that Biagi Bros. Inc. has signed a lease for 168,480 square feet at Virgin Industrial Park I (VIP I) in Glendale, Arizona, part of the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Biagi Bros., a full-service, 3PL, warehousing and … [More]

72SOLD Founder Takes Top Strategy Role at Global Real Estate Giant
Compass International Holdings, a global real estate services company, announced that Greg Hague, founder of 72SOLD and one of the most credentialed and experienced home sale strategists, has been appointed Director of Home Sale Strategy. Hague brings more than 50 years of experience to the role, with a career spanning brokerage, law, and real estate innovation. His … [More]

Arizona Tech Week Draws Global Crowd in Breakout Debut
It’s been an action-packed April for Arizona, marked by the inaugural Arizona Tech Week and, soon after, the state’s first time hosting the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Phoenix. Together, these milestones highlight Arizona’s accelerating momentum and underscore the strength of its growing tech ecosystem. The first-ever Arizona Tech Week, which was powered by the … [More]

Coach Expands into Hospitality with West Valley Coffee Shop
Coach announced the opening of The Coach Coffee Shop at Tanger Outlets Phoenix, marking the expansion of the brand’s hospitality footprint to the West Coast. The new Coach Coffee Shop brings a bold New York-inspired hospitality experience to the Phoenix area, pairing playful design with a vibrant spring opening menu and a thoughtfully curated grab-and-go … [More]

Honeywell Expands Jet Engine Manufacturing Operations in Phoenix
Honeywell announced plans to expand manufacturing of its F124 jet engines at its Phoenix Engines campus by adding on-site assembly. The newly built Honeywell F124-GA-200 engines will power the Beechcraft M-346N candidate for the U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS), which is expected to be contracted by the Navy in 2027. By adding engine manufacturing … [More]

North Phoenix Build-to-Rent Project Adds 283 Homes Near TSMC
Mark-Taylor Residential, a leading investment manager, developer and owner of Class-A multifamily real estate in Arizona, partnered with Sunbelt Holdings, a Scottsdale-based master-planned community developer, and Rockpoint, a Boston-based real estate private equity firm, to deliver 283 additional rental homes in North Phoenix. The Hillburn is located at 2550 W. … [More]
TOP STORIES

$2B PV Mall Redevelopment Adds New Dining, Retail and Lifestyle Options
RED Development announced a new slate of tenants coming to PV, the $2 billion mixed-use development in Phoenix, marking continued momentum for one of the most ambitious urban redevelopments in Arizona. The long-anticipated Life Time Paradise Valley, a 92,000-square-foot athletic country club, will open April 30, introducing a premier destination for health, wellness … [More]

Australian Chip Co. Opens First U.S. Facility in Tempe
Syenta, an Australian semiconductor technology company, announced the opening of its first U.S. facility in Tempe, Arizona, bringing advanced packaging technology, high-skilled jobs, and global innovation to the state. The expansion was made possible with support from the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), City of Tempe, and … [More]

Downtown Phoenix’s Planned Tallest Tower Rebrands
Empire Group of Companies, through its luxury urban infill division Aspirant Development, announced the official rebranding of its highly anticipated Downtown Phoenix high-rise project from its working name, Astra, to Arro – a landmark mixed-use development poised to become the tallest building in Arizona upon completion. Spanning approximately 1.8 million square … [More]

Phoenix Debuts as Host of Forbes Under 30 Summit
Forbes’ 2026 Under 30 Summit kicked off in Phoenix on April 19, launching a new multi-year chapter for the global gathering of young leaders, founders and innovators. Announced in conjunction with the 2026 Under 30 List launch event in New York, Phoenix’s role as the Summit’s new host city reflects Forbes’ expanded vision for the event and its confidence in a market … [More]
FEATURED STORIES

Paste, Prompt, Regret: The IP Risks of Everyday AI
AI tools like ChatGPT have become the new Swiss Army knife for business: They can draft a pitch deck, brainstorm a product name, write a sales email, and pressure-test a marketing strategy. The temptation is obvious. If the tool can help you think faster, why not feed it the key details? Because some “details” aren’t just information. They’re assets. And the way you … [More]

The Stability Problem Behind Phoenix’s Workforce
On the surface, the national workforce appears to be on the mend after a significant dip in February. March’s national jobs report showed payroll gains of 178,000 and a slight drop (-.1%) in unemployment to 4.3%. On paper, those numbers suggest a strengthening labor market. However, wage growth continues to slow, and workforce participation has declined. At the … [More]

Why Volunteering Is Your Company’s Secret Retention Strategy
Picture this: a strong company that's starting to crack from the inside. Productivity is slipping. Top performers have quietly begun looking elsewhere. Leadership is wondering where they went wrong. Compensation is competitive. The benefits are solid. The work is meaningful. So, what's missing? For a growing number of organizations, the answer is showing up in an … [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

Tomu San Sushi Sets a New Standard in DC Ranch Dining
At the hour when calendars fill and decisions get made, a new kind of lunch scene is unfolding at Market Street at DC Ranch. Tomu San Sushi, the latest concept from Kaufman Hospitality, reads the room. Built for a midday crowd that moves fast but expects more, the restaurant positions itself between a reset and a power move: a place where deals, debriefs and … [More]

2026 Polestar 3
Polestar 3 fits into the same midsize electric SUV conversation as the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and Cadillac Lyriq, but it approaches the segment with a more restrained hand. It is quick, especially in dual-motor form, but the point is less about turning the vehicle into a performance statement and more about giving a large luxury SUV enough power to feel … [More]

Modern Messaging: Business Texting without the Friction
As businesses increasingly rely on direct, real-time communication, SMS has emerged as a practical channel for customer engagement rather than a secondary tool. For many organizations, the priority is not a complex communications stack but a reliable messaging that integrates easily into existing workflows and scales with demand. Sendblue is built around that … [More]
PHILANTHROPY
Arizona Association of REALTORS® Donates to Housing Fund
The Arizona Association of REALTORS® has awarded a $29,000 donation to the Arizona Housing Fund, with $14,000 of the donation funded from proceeds of AAR’s Homes for All specialty … [More]
Mark-Taylor iNSPIREs Community Impact
Mark-Taylor Residential celebrated its 40th anniversary last year with a record-setting community impact through its iNSPIRE program that included volunteers logging more than … [More]

Valley Nonprofit Celebrates 100 Years with Focus on Future Impact
Valley of the Sun United Way is celebrating a significant milestone — its 100th anniversary — with a two-year commemoration honoring a century of service, impact and community … [More]
POSITIONS

Arizona Utility Cooperative Names Industry Veteran CFO
Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) announced the selection of Jasin Glasner as its next chief financial officer, effective May 11, 2026. Glasner succeeds Peter Scott, who … [More]

Fundraising Tech Firm Names First Chief Community Officer
Kindsight, the leading provider of fundraising intelligence software, is proud to announce the appointment of George Wu as its first Chief Community Officer, part of its expanded … [More]

Commercial Construction Firm Names New President
Ganem Companies, the Phoenix-based construction firm known for delivering high-quality commercial, industrial, storage and hospitality projects, announced the appointment of Emily … [More]
ACHIEVEMENTS

Michael Hughes’ Historic 50 Years of Leadership at A New Leaf
Michael Hughes has been leading A New Leaf as its CEO for 50 years, a rare leadership milestone for a major Arizona nonprofit that serves nearly 15,000 individuals annually through … [More]
Highest LEED Gold Score: Luke Field Industrial Building
The Core & Shell and Warehouse Distribution Center, at the 2.4-million-square-foot Luke Field logistics campus developed by global, full-service commercial real estate … [More]
Phoenix Plantscape Design Earns International Award
Local horticulturist Holly Tovar of the Ambius Phoenix branch was recognized with a Platinum Award at the 2026 International Plantscape Awards for her plantscape design for the … [More]















