Nayan Ranchhod, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, has been named to the 2026 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list published by Forbes. The honor recognizes top advisors across the country who demonstrate high levels of professionalism, ethical standards and client impact, and comes on the heels of Ranchhod’s recent inclusion on the Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial … [More]
Sundt Construction Leads Industry in Safety
Tempe-headquartered Sundt Construction received the construction industry’s leading award for construction safety, known as the “AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award Grand Award,” at the recent national Associated General Contractors of America Annual Convention — the only contractor to have won the award three times. A major component to Sundt Construction’s Safety By … [More]
Looking Good 2026 – June Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy ACHIEVEMENTS Sundt Construction Leads Industry in Safety Scottsdale Advisor Continues National Streak 72SOLD Founder Accepts National Appointment PHILANTHROPY OneAZ Strengthens Community Burch & Cracchiolo Upgrades Teacher Award Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Builds on $1M Tradition … [More]
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 in a more … [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 Arizona … [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 it easier … [More]
Arizona’s Semiconductor Workforce Push Is Expanding Beyond Engineers
For years, much of the focus centered on engineers and chip designers. As new fabs and supplier facilities continue moving into Arizona, the labor demand is widening well beyond those roles. Technicians, facilities workers, maintenance specialists and cleanroom operators are becoming just as critical to the industry’s expansion. Addressing this, West-MEC recently opened what … [More]
Tech Takes On AI Hallucinations in Legal Citations
Courts across the country are increasingly sanctioning attorneys who submit briefs containing invented case citations, a well-documented byproduct of generative AI drafting tools that produce authoritative-sounding, but entirely fictional, legal authority. CiteSentinel was designed to close that verification gap, giving attorneys a fast and easy way to confirm that every … [More]
Financial Stress Is a Workforce Health Risk
When employers think about stress, they often think about burnout, absenteeism, turnover and productivity. As a cardiologist, I think about the heart. In recent years, I have treated a growing number of patients in their 40s with early signs of cardiovascular disease. Many do not fit the traditional risk profile. They exercise regularly. They do not smoke. Their cholesterol … [More]
Industrial Campus for High-Growth West Valley
Creation, a performance-driven real estate development and alternative investment firm, in partnership with a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital, has closed on a 38-acre site in Avondale for the development of Avondale Tech Center, a three-building Class-A industrial campus totaling approximately 700,000 square feet. Located within the West Valley’s premier … [More]
High-Power, Smaller-Footprint in Industrial Corridor
Opus recently broke ground on 59Bell Technology Park, a 57,520-square foot Class A speculative industrial development just south of Deer Valley’s industrial corridor in Glendale, Arizona. Designed to serve companies within the semiconductor and advanced technology supply chain, the building will offer a three-phase 3,000-amp electrical service — a power capacity more commonly … [More]
Feedback: June 2026
Trevor H. Halpern, J.D. CEO Halpern Residential at eXp Sector: Residential Real Estate For me, cybersecurity in real estate starts with paying attention to the small moments in a transaction. Clients are moving quickly, sharing documents with multiple parties and looking to their agent for guidance. One of the biggest lessons I have learned is that sensitive … [More]
Guest Editor: Angela M. Banks, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU
Business, Clarity and the Law
This is a time of great change — some regulatory and statutory but some the result of social forces or business advances. Attorneys guide businesses on how to safely navigate the potential pitfalls and looming landmines. At the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, we are committed to preparing future legal professionals for this evolving role. … [More]
Auto Repair Store Expansion Jumps to Phoenix from Northeast U.S.
Full-service auto repair Dunn Tire & Auto recently opened a store in Phoenix. This location, on Bell Road east of I-17, marks not only its first Phoenix location but its first location beyond the Northeast. “We have always prioritized smart, measured growth across our portfolio of tire and full-service automotive maintenance shops,” says Daniel Cota, Dunn Tire & Auto … [More]
Men’s Grooming Industry Is Looking Good
As a Gold Canyon homeowner for more than 14 years, I have watched the Valley transform — new communities rising, businesses relocating and a population growing at roughly three times the national average. With population growth and a strong lifestyle focus, the Phoenix metro is one of the most compelling markets in the country for premium, experience-driven brands. That is why … [More]
Cutting Food Loss: Practical Strategies Companies Can Use to Reduce Waste
Restaurants, grocery stores and food service companies account for nearly 40% of all food waste in the U.S., and, despite industry innovation, the volume of discarded edible food keeps climbing. Food waste is not just an environmental issue. It is a business problem that hits companies across the commercial food sector, from restaurants to grocery stores and large food-service … [More]
Why Infill Development Is Becoming a Strategic Advantage in Arizona
As the Valley continues to mature, we are beginning to see a generational shift as builders set their sights on infill development rather than the traditional large tracts of land where concrete tile roofs stretch as far as the eye can see. This shift is driven by buyers demanding shorter commutes, more services and smaller footprints — not just in square footage, but … [More]
Hospitality’s Only Constant Is Change; Hilton at the Peak Meets the Challenge
Growth and evolution in hospitality is a moving target; an always-changing dynamic where not keeping up is never an option. To remain competitive in an ever-shifting marketplace, balancing fickle consumer and economic trends, hotels must be laser-focused on what matters: product quality and guest experience. Forty years ago, Phoenix/Scottsdale enjoyed a modest … [More]
