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SRP Completes Five-Year Pipeline Project to Secure Valley’s Water Future

As communities across the Southwest face ongoing drought conditions and increasing water supply challenges, SRP announced the completion of the Gilbert Road Pipeline project — a major infrastructure investment designed to enhance water reliability and operational flexibility throughout the Valley. The new system will enable SRP to move water from south of the Salt … [More]

$86M Camelback Corridor Deal Marks Phoenix’s Biggest Office Sale of the Year

Southwest Value Partners has acquired Esplanade III, a 222,820-square-foot office tower in Phoenix’s Camelback Corridor, for $86 million. The transaction closed August 26 and represents the largest single-building office sale completed in metro Phoenix in 2026. The property was sold by an LLC affiliated with Transwestern and C-III Capital Partners. JLL Capital … [More]

Healthcare Giant Breaks Ground on 32K-SF Hospital Expansion

Banner Ironwood Medical Center broke ground on a project that will add more than 32,000 square feet. The expansion is a direct result of nonprofit Banner Health’s mission to address growing community needs for accessible, quality healthcare. The facility, located at 37000 N. Gantzel Road, will add a new two-story building to its existing emergency department to … [More]

National Staffing Giant Expands in Phoenix to Meet Demand for Financial Talent

Beacon Hill announced the expansion of its accounting, finance, and banking staffing practice in Arizona with the launch of Beacon Hill Financial in Phoenix and the appointment of Stacy Boase as Division Director. The expansion builds upon Beacon Hill's existing presence in Arizona through Beacon Hill Technologies and Beacon Hill Life Sciences, further … [More]

ASU Opens Faster Path to Teacher Certification as Schools Face Staffing Shortages

Arizona State University is launching its first three-year bachelor's degree programs, giving education students the option of an accelerated curriculum for certain paths while maintaining the academic quality and clinical preparation expected of an ASU education. Developed by the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, the programs are … [More]

$1B Peoria Community Breaks Ground on $10M Recreation Hub

Saddleback, the $1 billion, 5,300-acre master-planned community under development in Peoria, announced construction is officially underway on Basecamp, its $10 million signature destination designed to serve as the social and recreational hub of the community. Slated to open in summer 2027, the approximately 16-acre site will feature an expansive collection of … [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]

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]

The ‘Loyalty Payroll’: Why Small Businesses Are Delaying AI

AI may promise lower costs, faster output and leaner teams, but small-business owners are not rushing to replace trusted employees with software. A new study of 3,022 small-business owners by Careerminds, a global workforce solutions provider, found that 67% believe AI could already perform a meaningful portion of the work handled by at least one employee. Applied to … [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]