Following a milestone 70th anniversary year, Uptown Plaza, the historic mid-century modern landmark at the intersection of Central Avenue and Camelback Road, has expanded its retail and dining roster with the addition of two exciting new tenants that are now open: Let’s Toast and Road Runner Sports. The new openings signal continued momentum for the North Central Phoenix … [More]
AI Tool Aims to Speed CRE Loan Quotes for Brokers
CommLoan, a technology company building the modern operating system for commercial real estate lending, announced the launch of its new AI quote generator, giving any commercial real estate mortgage broker in the country instant access to lender matching powered by nearly a decade of proprietary data. The generator allows brokers to upload any offering memorandum or manually … [More]
Arizona Expands Global Chip Push with Asia Mission
Building on record international activity and historic foreign investments, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), will lead an economic and innovation-focused delegation to Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan from May 27 through June 3. The visit underscores Arizona’s accelerating international momentum and the state’s expanding leadership in the global technology … [More]
$850M Deal Advances Arizona Cobalt Processing Project
EVelution Energy LLC, a U.S. critical minerals company developing the first commercial-scale cobalt metal and cobalt sulfate processing facility in the United States, announced the signing of a binding long-term offtake agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd., valued at approximately $850 million over the five-year term of the agreement (based on current market … [More]
Scottsdale Alternative Asset Manager Acquires Equipment Leasing Co.
Trinity Capital Inc., a leading alternative asset manager, announced that it acquired Equipment Leasing Services, a provider of flexible equipment finance options to businesses across the Southwest in various sectors including manufacturing, transportation, construction and aerospace. With over 25 years in operation, ELS brings an established originations platform, recurring … [More]
Lower Basin States Strike Water Deal Backed by Phoenix Business Leaders
Leaders from the Greater Phoenix business and economic development community are applauding a landmark three-state agreement between Arizona, California, and Nevada to proactively reduce water consumption from the Colorado River. This collaborative proposal, aimed at conserving an additional 3.2 million-plus acre-feet of water through 2028, demonstrates that the Lower Basin … [More]
$80.5M Research Effort Positions Arizona as Medical Innovation Hub
Banner Health's $80.5 million research enterprise delivered breakthrough treatments to Arizona patients in 2025 while advancing wide-ranging therapies toward FDA approval, according to the organization's annual Milestones in Research report. Operating 1,300 clinical and translational studies across neuroscience, cardiology, oncology and orthopedics, Banner is positioning … [More]
Biltmore Fashion Park Office Building Hits Full Occupancy
RED Development has fully leased the office building at Biltmore Fashion Park, signing Van Trust and Phoenix Design One (PDO), to bring the over 30,000-square-foot building to full occupancy. VanTrust, a national, family-held real estate development company, signed a lease on the second floor, relocating from its existing Phoenix office. PDO, a full-service interior … [More]
The AI Platform Terms Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore
AI tools can speed up client work, but their terms often conflict with client expectations around confidentiality, content rights and liability.
At Svyazi, a creative agency, we have been producing AI-assisted content for clients since 2022. In that time, the tool set has changed completely. The legal exposure hasn't. We keep running into the same problem: A client may expect full ownership of deliverables, but the AI platform's terms of service tell a different story. AI has moved into business workflows faster than … [More]
24/7 Emergency Vet Hospital Opens in the West Valley
VEG ER for Pets, the world’s veterinary emergency company that helps people and their pets when they need it most, announced the opening of VEG ER for Pets in Arrowhead at 7720 West Bell Rd, Suite B, Glendale, AZ 85308. VEG ER for Pets provides families in Arrowhead and neighboring cities in Maricopa County including Peoria, Arrowhead Ranch, Sun City, North Glendale, … [More]
Phoenix Approves Budget Focused on Families, Housing and City Services
The Phoenix City Council has officially approved a balanced and community‑focused budget for Fiscal Year 2026–27, marking a major milestone in strengthening city services, expanding opportunities for families, and investing in long‑term quality of life across the City. The newly adopted plan reflects months of resident engagement, thoughtful financial planning, and leadership … [More]
Publicly Traded Wellness Franchisor Names Board Director
The Joint Corp., the nation's largest franchisor of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic network, announced the election of Milind Pant to its Board of Directors. Mr. Pant's election follows the Company's annual meeting of stockholders and expands the Board's depth and expertise in international franchising and business expansion. Mr. Pant is the Founder and Chief … [More]
Global Semiconductor Services Firm Adds 67 Acres to Peoria Site
Amkor Technology, Inc. reinforced its commitment to expanding Advanced semiconductor packaging and test capabilities in the United States through continued investment in its Arizona manufacturing footprint. Located within Peoria’s Innovation Core, Amkor’s campus is being developed on a 104-acre site designed to support large-scale, leading-edge semiconductor packaging and … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Multifamily Co. Marks 50 Years in the Valley
On May 10, 1976, Phil Bell started a small multifamily real estate company focused on superior property management and quality apartment homes. This month, P.B. Bell celebrates 50 years of making lives and places better through multifamily development, acquisitions, and third-party management. During the past half-century, the team has developed or acquired over 11,500 units, … [More]
Small Businesses Can’t Afford Broken Customer Communication
Small businesses don’t usually lose customers in one obvious moment. It tends to happen gradually through missed calls that go unanswered too long, follow-ups that never quite land, or customers who drift away when the experience feels disjointed. It’s National Small Business Month, and a great time to zero in on how Arizona’s small businesses can level up and beat the … [More]
70-Year Milestone Marks New Chapter for Phoenix Architecture Firm
CCBG Architects announces the launch of its newly redesigned website, marking a significant milestone as the firm celebrates 70 years of design excellence and continuous practice since 1956. The refreshed digital platform reflects the firm’s legacy and future, showcasing a diverse portfolio, expanded capabilities, expanded studio professionals’ bios, and a continued commitment … [More]
Homebuilder Plans 616K-SF Modular Home Factory in West Valley
Cavco Industries, Inc. announced plans to build a state-of-the-art home manufacturing facility in El Mirage, Arizona. The new 616,000 square foot building facility will increase access to affordable housing across multiple states by producing exceptional, affordable HUD-code manufactured and modular single-family homes. Cavco, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, designs and … [More]
Scottsdale Fintech Platform Names Managing Director
Amplify Technology, LLC the AI-native RIA growth platform built on data lake architecture, announced the appointment of Adam Scully-Power as Managing Director, Enterprise Strategy. Scully-Power joins Amplify to lead the firm’s enterprise sales organization, bringing a rare combination of investment management knowledge, wealth technology expertise, and enterprise strategy … [More]
