Phoenix-based developer George Oliver is approaching full lease-up at Bond, its Camelback Corridor luxury office redevelopment that blends superior design and highly curated meeting and workspaces with best-in-class wellness and culinary offerings. The hospitality-centric combination has attracted over 137,000 square feet in new leasing activity to Bond, bringing the Class A … [More]
Popular Specialty Grocer to Open First North Phoenix Store at Desert Ridge
Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and operators in the western United States, announced that Trader Joe’s will soon open at Desert Ridge Marketplace in North Phoenix. Arizona’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination is proud to welcome the nationally recognized neighborhood grocery store, known for its unique products and loyal … [More]
Extreme Heat Can Disrupt the Tech Small Businesses Rely On
Summers in Arizona mean more customers on patios, employees working from trucks and job sites, digital menus, payment systems, security cameras and Wi-Fi that have to keep running. But the sunshine and heat that define the season can also work against technology, both outside and inside a business. Phones, outdoor TVs, laptops, speakers, security cameras, routers and … [More]
AI Sales Tax Missteps Could Leave Refunds on the Table
Inconsistencies Categorizing AI As Product Or Service May Result In Companies Overpaying Sales Taxes, Making Them Eligible For Refunds
Sales taxes have come a long way since 2018, the year the Supreme Court’s landmark Wayfair decision opened the door for states to charge sales tax on purchases, even if the seller has no physical presence in the taxing state. Since then, sales tax responsibility and compliance have evolved considerably - expanding the definitions of “product”, “service”, and what it means to … [More]
Education Advocacy Organization Expands Leadership Team
Education Forward Arizona announced that Ricardo Lopez Valencia, a respected executive, strategist and civic leader with more than 30 years of experience across education, workforce development, business and community leadership, has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Education and Workforce Alignment. In this role, Valencia will help advance Education Forward … [More]
West-MEC to Open Largest Campus Yet Near Thomas and the Loop 101
This July 2026, West-MEC will open the doors to its new Southeast Campus, expanding career and technical education opportunities in one of Arizona's fastest-growing regions. Located near Thomas Road and Loop 101, the campus represents West-MEC's continued commitment to preparing students for high-demand career fields aligned with Arizona's workforce needs. As economic growth … [More]
First Look at Scottsdale Shea’s Major Campus Expansion
HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people across the greater Phoenix area, is marking a series of significant enhancements at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center aimed at improving access, expanding specialty services and elevating the patient and visitor experience. Recent additions include the opening of a … [More]
Uptown Plaza Adds New Dining, Retail Concepts
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]
