For the first time in its 55-year history, SEMICON West moved out of the Bay Area and set up on the desert floor, and Arizona showed why the swap made sense. The marquee microelectronics trade show, held October 7–9 at the Phoenix Convention Center, brought global chipmakers, suppliers, researchers and policymakers to downtown Phoenix, turning the city into North America’s … [More]
West Phoenix Trucking Base Opens After 5 Month Turnaround
Arizona-based commercial and industrial construction company, Primak Construction Group, has announced the completion of its design-build delivery of a new semi-truck parking and service facility for Maxway Freight, located at 5914 West Monroe Street in Phoenix. Maxway provides specialized freight services in eleven western states. The three-acre facility includes a … [More]
Amkor Breaks Ground in Peoria, Expanding Investment to $7B
Amkor Technology, Inc., a provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, announced the groundbreaking and expanded planned investment of its new state-of-the-art outsourced semiconductor advanced packaging and test campus in Arizona. The expanded investment includes additional cleanroom space and a second greenfield packaging and test facility, increasing total … [More]
Support Hub Launches in Glendale, Backing Sustainable Semiconductor Expansion
DAS Environmental Experts Group, a leading global provider of environmental technologies for waste gas and water treatment, has officially opened its new Innovation & Support Center (ISC) in Glendale, Arizona. Initiated and built by DAS US, the Group's American branch, the center represents a significant milestone in the company's North American growth strategy. It … [More]
Model Homes Open at Teravalis as Community Readies for Grand Launch
Teravalis, a Howard Hughes community, announced the opening of new model homes from Meritage Homes, the fifth largest public homebuilder in the U.S., in Floreo, the community’s inaugural village in the Phoenix West Valley. Ahead of the community’s official Grand Opening celebration scheduled for November 15th, Teravalis welcomes home shoppers to visit the latest models from … [More]
Amenity-Rich Gated Community Breaks Ground in Gilbert
Tri Pointe Homes Arizona, a recognized leader serving the Phoenix market for more than 30 years under the name Maracay®, announced that construction is underway at Emberly, its new 32-acre gated community in Gilbert. Located at the southwest corner of San Tan Boulevard and 172nd Street, Emberly is anticipated to include 42 single-family home sites upon completion, with … [More]
CBRE Answers: How Is Semiconductor Growth Reshaping Metro Phoenix?
In a new report from CBRE, the firm outlines how Arizona’s semiconductor ecosystem has matured from historic roots to a modern growth engine, underscoring the state’s long-standing strengths and its accelerating momentum. Drawing on industry data and recent project activity, CBRE details the factors that have elevated Arizona—its stability, talent pipeline, and coordinated … [More]
From San Francisco to Phoenix: SEMICON West Arrives Downtown
The City of Phoenix, in partnership with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and other regional partners, welcomes SEMICON West – the world's premier microelectronics industry conference – to the Phoenix Convention Center on October 7-9. After being held for decades in San Francisco, Phoenix will now play host to the event on a rotating basis, with it scheduled to return in … [More]
ACA & ASU Partner on Six-Week Hybrid Startup Accelerator
The Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona State University’s Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute announced the launch of the Fall 2025 Cohort of Venture Start, an accelerator designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with the tools and community needed to grow their ventures. The Fall 2025 Cohort sessions will be held beginning October 28, 2025. Launched in … [More]
Scottsdale Builder Expands Offerings with Solar-Integrated Duplexes and Condos
Solar Home Builders has expanded its residential offerings with the addition of new duplexes, condominiums, and a range of solar-enhanced home designs. This broadened portfolio underscores the company's commitment to creating diverse housing solutions using their Patented Energy Glass Solar that integrate renewable energy directly into their architecture. The expansion … [More]
Valley Property Managers Merge, Growing Combined Portfolio to 10+ Million SF
Capital Asset Management and Phoenix-based MODE Commercial Property Management have joined, combining teams and portfolios to strengthen their footprint in the Southwest and expand their medical, office and industrial portfolio under the Capital Asset Management brand. The merger builds on Capital Asset Management’s established expertise in retail, office, association and … [More]
Rezoning Paves Way for Next Phase of a 20,000-Acre Goodyear Master-Planned Community
In a transformative decision that sets the stage for the next chapter of growth in the master-planned community of Estrella, the Goodyear City Council voted unanimously (7-0) to approve the rezoning request for the Estrella 14 Planned Area Development. The approval marks a significant milestone for Estrella Development Company and the City of Goodyear, paving the way for a … [More]
Biltmore Adds New HQ for Builder Serving Logistics and Advanced Manufacturing
MYCON General Contractors, Inc., an award-winning commercial contractor with roots in Dallas since 1987, announced the relocation of its Arizona office from Queen Creek to Phoenix’s vibrant Biltmore Area. This move highlights MYCON’s growth and success since launching Arizona operations in 2022 and positions the team in a central location to better serve clients across the … [More]
Roosevelt Row Adds New 10,000SF Brewery; Grand Opening Set
Roosevelt Row officially has a new gathering place: Formation Brewing, now open at 925 N. Fifth Street. The locally rooted brewery invites guests to experience craft beer, inventive food and community in one of Phoenix’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Formation will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 8, with live music, giveaways, food and drink specials, and … [More]
Creative Tech Firm Expands with New HQ in Downtown Chandler
The Phoenix office of JLL has signed a 30,257-square-foot lease that relocates and expands the corporate headquarters of technology company Showit to downtown Chandler, Arizona. Founded in Santa Barbara, California, in 2006, Showit focuses on providing a no-code website building platform for creative entrepreneurs and website designers. With its new lease, the company joins … [More]
HomeSmart Names New President, Taps Seasoned Executive
HomeSmart, one of the nation’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, announced the appointment of Stacey Onnen as president. Onnen is a seasoned real estate executive with more than 20 years of industry experience. She most recently worked in the legal technology sector and previously led a national initiative at Keller Williams. Earlier, she served as President at eXp … [More]
Suns and Mercury Ink $115M Arena Naming Rights Deal
The Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and United Wholesale Mortgage, announced a 10-year, nearly $115 million dollar naming rights partnership — one of the largest in the NBA and WNBA — to name the downtown Phoenix arena after UWM’s consumer-facing brand, Mortgage Matchup. The home of the Suns, Mercury and more than 100 sporting and entertainment events a year will now be named … [More]
Their Take: Disability-Inclusive Hiring Drives Real Economic and Social Gains
Savvy employers everywhere are elevating their workforce and simultaneously driving positive economic growth by hiring from the one in four adults in the U.S. who have some type of disability. The benefits of enhancing your team with an array of abilities are well known, but there are still some misconceptions about hiring from that 25% pool. The Department of Economic … [More]
