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National Accounting Firm Names First CFO as Growth Accelerates

REDW Advisors & CPAs, a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm celebrating more than 70 years of growth and innovation, announced the appointment of Maxwell S. Kagan as the firm’s first-ever Chief Financial Officer. “The creation of the Chief Financial Officer role marks a significant milestone in REDW’s evolution as the firm continues to expand in … [More]

Legal Firm’s Major Gift Expands Moot Court Access for Valley Law Students

Shapiro Law Team announced a major endowment to the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. The company’s major gift will go to the Moot Court Endowment, expanding opportunities for students to participate in court simulations. Shapiro Law Team’s gift will cover participant’s registration fees, travel expenses, and other vital … [More]

Award-Winning Healthy Italian Chain Opens Seventh Valley Location

Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen is slated to open its seventh location in Happy Valley in early March. The new restaurant, part of this popular locally owned chain, will be located at 3890 W. Happy Valley Road, Phoenix, AZ. Picazzo’s, voted Best Italian Restaurant in the 2025 Best of the Valley Awards, Best Italian Food in the 2024 Phoenix Home & Garden … [More]

Valley Gala Generates $11.4M for Life-Saving Brain Research

The Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation announced that its 61st Barrow Grand Ball, held on January 24, 2026, raised $11.4 million for Barrow Neurological Institute. With unparalleled passion and dedication, 2026 Ball co-chairs Sydney Fox and Betsy Moore led fundraising efforts to support Barrow physicians, scientists, and clinicians in advancing research … [More]

$7.2M Northwest Phoenix Infill Site Sold for New Industrial Project

North Mountain Corporate Center, located at 10400 N. 25th Avenue in Phoenix, has been sold for $7,175,000. The property was acquired by The Meritex Company, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota from Macfarlan Capital Partners, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The buyer plans to redevelop the infill site with a new institutional-quality industrial project, … [More]

Award-Winning Mesa Library Emerges as Architectural Landmark

The wait may have been 30 years, but the end result was well worth it. Willmeng Construction completed work on the new Mesa Gateway Library, the first public library to be built in the city in 30 years. The project, located at 5036 S. Eastmark Parkway in the heart of the Eastmark Great Park, is a stunning, state-of-the-art community centerpiece designed to serve its … [More]

Retail Veteran Behind Spanx, Avon and Tupperware to Lead Scottsdale Hearing Tech Co.

Audien Hearing, a leader in accessible, high-performance hearing solutions, announced that Laurie Ann Goldman, a proven and recognized chief executive and brand builder, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, leading the company through its next phase of growth and transformation. Audien is the No. 1-selling hearing solutions provider in the world, with more … [More]

Kroger Announces New Fry’s Leadership amid Multi-Brand Reshuffle

The Kroger Co. announced several appointments of experienced enterprise leaders to new retail roles and expanded responsibilities. Monica Garnes, currently president of the Fry's Division, has been promoted to president of the Atlanta Division. Garnes began her career with Kroger in 1995 in the Columbus Division. She held a variety of leadership roles in her 31-year … [More]

Sam Fox’s Concept-House Names New Executive Leadership ahead of National Push

Author & Edit Hospitality, the hospitality company founded by hotelier and restaurateur Sam Fox, has appointed hospitality veteran Geoff Gray (Pictured Left) president as the company enters a new phase of national growth. The appointment follows sustained success at Author & Edit’s flagship properties, The Global Ambassador in Phoenix and The Twelve Thirty … [More]

Valley Asian Dining Giant Names New CMO to Guide Brand Evolution

P.F. Chang's, announced the appointment of Holly Smith as Chief Marketing Officer. In this strategic role, Smith will guide the evolution of P.F. Chang's brand, driving deeper connections with guests, inspiring creativity across campaigns, and strengthening the company's market presence. She will report directly to P.F. Chang's Chief Executive Officer and President, … [More]

2026 Carrier Rate Hikes: A Margin Crisis for Ecommerce

As UPS, FedEx, and other major carriers roll out their 2026 rate structures, the ecommerce landscape faces a critical inflection point. With headline General Rate Increases of 5.9% masking effective increases of 10–20% due to surcharges, shipping has ceased to be a simple operational expense. It has evolved into a core component of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), … [More]

Middle Market Performance Reflects Measured Optimism

Middle market performance in 2025 reflects a year of stability and incremental improvement following earlier fluctuations. Revenue growth dipped mid‑year but rebounded modestly in Q4, demonstrating resilience despite softer hiring trends. Most companies continued to report year‑over‑year revenue gains, with expectations for future growth trending upward. Average … [More]

January Marks Seasonal Cooldown for Phoenix Housing

Activity slowed in the Phoenix single-family residential housing market in January. Closed sales were up slightly, increasing 0.6% from January 2025. Pending sales dropped 31.3% from last year, and new listings were down 6.1%. “When you look at the long-term trending numbers, January is always a slow month for residential real estate,” said Sammy … [More]

May 2025 Guest Editor: Martha dePlazaola Abbott, Gensler

Office Transformation As the office landscape has permanently changed, the perception of work has changed along with it. Today’s modern office is considered a “lifestyle,” an experience that supports a myriad of workspaces that not only inspire and attract incredible talent but compel them to stay. There is no question that, ultimately, we come to the office to … [More]

Building Arizona: Critical Strengths and Challenges in Our Housing Market

Metro Phoenix is the No. 3 housing market in the United States, according to Greg Vogel, founder and CEO of Land Advisors Organization, who cites data from the U.S. Census Bureau showing single-family and multifamily permits totaled 45,000 for the 12 months through September 2024. Says Laura Ortiz, president of Evergreen Devco, “Demand, from a national perspective, … [More]

6 Downtown Phoenix Buildings to Celebrate during Historic Preservation Month

In a city that’s booming with new developments, the historic places and spaces that are dotted throughout our streets can elicit a sense of mystery, awe and curiosity about days gone by. Downtown Phoenix may be considered a young city, but it’s also home to a number of historic buildings that add character to our streets, and give a glimpse into what life … [More]

Mad Hatter the Musical Premiers This Weekend

Long before Alice, there was the notorious Mad Hatter. Discover the tumultuous tale of his haunting backstory and follow his path to Wonderland, where the secrets of his transformation await in this spellbinding new musical. Audiences at the Herberger Theater Center will be the first to experience this vivid new musical production of Mad Hatter The Musical, which … [More]

THE MOORS at Estrella Mountain Community College Performing Arts Center

Inspired by the letters of Charlotte Brontë, this dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility features two sisters and a dog living out their lives on the bleak English moors, until the arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set them on a strange and dangerous path. Contemporary Queer playwright Jen Silverman has brilliantly crafted characters who each … [More]

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