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Venture Fund Lowers Investment Minimum, Expanding Mainstream Access to VC Opportunities

Jetstream Venture Fund, an innovative interval fund designed to expand access to venture-style investing for a wider professional audience, announced it has lowered its minimum initial investment to $5,000. This strategic update opens new pathways for professionals to participate in institutional-quality private market deals that have historically been restricted to … [More]

Restaurant Group Expands West Valley Presence with Two New Concepts

The Phoenix-based restaurant group behind Pa’La Wood-Fired Kitchen and Tortas Paquimé, TPQ Foods, is expanding its presence in the West Valley with the debut of two new restaurant concepts: Magdaleña, a wood-fired dining experience rooted in the flavors of Latin America, and Paquimex, an authentic Mexican fast-casual concept that is an evolution of Tortas Paquimé with … [More]

Paradise Valley Homesites Approved for $30M Luxury Development

Quail Run Manor, represented by Compass, has cleared a key hurdle in Paradise Valley, with the Town Council approving the entitlement of four luxury homesites and recordation of the plat now complete. With the subdivision now officially in place, development can move forward, setting the stage for one of the most exclusive new enclaves in Arizona. The four-home … [More]

Credit Union Names Chief Experience Officer to Lead Member Experience

Desert Financial Credit Union brings Kendal Harris on as the new chief experience officer. With nearly three decades of credit union industry experience, Harris will lead the strategy and execution of member experience across the branch network, contact center, and digital transformation departments. “Kendal’s strategic vision and operational experience will be … [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 Ganem as President, marking a strategic leadership transition designed to support the company’s continued growth and operational excellence. Ganem previously served as Executive Vice … [More]

Arizona Governor Appoints Two to Board of Regents

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced that Dr. Michele Halyard and Steve Peru have been appointed to the Arizona Board of Regents. “On behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents, we appreciate Gov. Hobbs’ selection of two highly respected leaders in Dr. Halyard and Mr. Peru,” said ABOR Chair Doug Goodyear. “Their complementary backgrounds will add important perspective to … [More]

Arizona Governor Appoints Two to Board of Regents

Leadership Transition at Bashas’ Parent Company Adds New Executive Roles

The Raley’s Companies announced the departure of President & CEO Keith Knopf (left), and the appointment of Owner & Chairman Mike Teel (right) as CEO, a role he previously held prior to Knopf’s joining the company. “After eleven fulfilling years of service, I have reached a natural inflection point, and having achieved significant milestones, chosen at this … [More]

$7B Halo Vista Project Breaks Ground Near TSMC

Mack Real Estate Group and McCourt Partners hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the start of construction at Halo Vista, a landmark 2,300-acre master-planned development in North Phoenix. Situated immediately adjacent to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) campus, Halo Vista is designed to be a premier global hub for science, innovation, and … [More]

Honeywell Aerospace Inks $500M Agreement with U.S. Department of War

Honeywell Aerospace announced it has signed a groundbreaking supplier framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War (DoW) to rapidly increase the production of critical defense technologies. This agreement includes a $500 million multi-year investment to upgrade the company's production capacity. Honeywell Aerospace is among the first Tier 1 suppliers to sign … [More]

Disrupting Global Payments: Exposing Hidden Money Leaks

Global payments are still draining businesses in ways many leaders do not fully see until margins disappear, cash flow tightens, or expansion stalls. Hristian Drensky, CEO of MoreFin, argues that the real problem is not just processing payments, but operating them with enough visibility and control to stop leakage before it becomes normalized. Most global … [More]

Workforce Program Demonstrates Viability of Second-Chance Hiring Model

As the business community marks Second Chance Month, Televerde, a global revenue creation partner supporting marketing, sales, and customer success for B2B businesses worldwide, announced its 2025 results from its prison-to-workforce program, demonstrating how professional training inside prison translates into measurable workforce outcomes after release. For more … [More]

The Business Case for Slowing Down: How Intentional Pauses Strengthen Strategy and Growth

From capital allocation to AI adoption, thoughtful leaders are finding that measured decisions outperform reactive ones. In business, speed signals confidence. Leaders respond to emails within minutes, approve deals in real time and implement new technology before competitors schedule a demo. Fast action projects authority. But in 2026, as Arizona companies navigate … [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]

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]