Willmeng Construction hosted a grand re-opening event to mark the successful completion of significant renovations at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale. The extensive renovation aimed to enhance recreational offerings and boost park attendance. Located in the heart of Scottsdale at 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., the 30-acre McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (MSRP) … [More]
Fitness & Finance: How Stress Can Wreck Your Body and Budget
Occasional stress is a normal part of life for the majority of people. We experience it from time-to-time, depending on what we have going on in our lives. It becomes a concerning issue, however, when it’s ongoing and taking up too much time in one’s life. Chronic stress can lead to people becoming unhealthier and less financially stable. Many people make poor health and … [More]
Restaurant Association Announces Fall Arizona Restaurant Week Dates
Arizona Restaurant Association, the organization that advocates for and supports the state’s hospitality industry, has announced the dates of its 2025 Fall Arizona Restaurant Week. This 10-day period of culinary exploration begins Friday, Sept. 19, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 28. “We invite our culinary community to come out and enjoy Fall Arizona Restaurant Week, one of … [More]
America’s Leadership Crisis: Confidence Wanes across All Sectors
Americans are losing trust in institutions and expressing deep dissatisfaction with the state of U.S. leadership across nearly every facet of society, according to a new poll published by U.S. News & World Report and conducted in April of 2025 by The Harris Poll. The survey explored Americans’ views of leadership in public service, business, education and … [More]
Merger Forms One-Stop AI Consulting Firm in Scottsdale
Seroda Ventures, a technology investment and incubation firm led by Vijay Rao, announced its strategic majority investment in Evonence, a Google Cloud pure-play consulting firm. As part of the transaction, Evonence will merge with Cloudnyx.ai, a Seroda-incubated system integrator with deep expertise in Google Cloud. Vijay Shah, Founder and CEO of Evonence, will lead the … [More]
Two Tempe Engineering Firms Merge to Expand Services
Two Tempe-based engineering firms are joining forces to create a leading presence in the Environmental, Engineering, Materials Testing, and Land Surveying sectors—enhancing capabilities in construction materials testing, structural inspection, and site investigation services for clients across the region. Alta Environmental and Infrastructure, a consulting firm specializing … [More]
Joint Venture Provides Space, Infrastructure and Mentorship for Arizona’s Startup Ecosystem
Arizona’s startup ecosystem is taking a leap forward with the launch of DevHouse, the state’s first hacker house, operated out of Loloft Phoenix. Co-hosted by DevLabs and Silicon Oasis, the six-week program was designed to accelerate early-stage founders solving real-world problems through technology. The program was fully funded by BlockchainUnmasked and supported by Arizona … [More]
YTD Property Values: Arizona Ranks among Worst Performing States
Experts at Portland Real Estate analyzed house prices data across all 50 U.S. states to show which ones had the most substantial property value changes between January and June 2025. Top 10 states with the highest house price increase Rank State Median price in January Median price in … [More]
ASU Sees 5% Enrollment Increase over Previous Year, 3% Increase from Arizona High Schools
As fall classes get underway on Thursday, Aug. 21, approximately 42,900 new first-year, transfer and graduate students will begin their journey as Sun Devils either in person or online. A key driver of ASU’s enrollment increases is its commitment to being the preferred university of choice for Arizona residents, who account for a projected 18,000 new students – this includes … [More]
PHX Beer and Huss Brewing Merge ahead of Expansion
Two of Arizona’s craft breweries, Huss Brewing Co. and PHX Beer Co., announced their merger, creating a powerful new partnership within the Arizona beverage industry. United under a recently established umbrella company, Zonafide Beverages LLC., the collective paves the way for innovation and growth, and is poised to expand into multiple beverage categories while continuing to … [More]
Arizona Science Center Partners to Launches Immersive STEM Experience
The SEMI Foundation, the nonprofit arm of SEMI, announced the launch of SEMIquest, an immersive, hands-on STEM experience designed to ignite curiosity and connect Arizona’s students to the vast career opportunities in the semiconductor industry. Featured as a special exhibition at the Arizona Science Center, SEMIquest will be showcased on October 9 in conjunction with SEMICON … [More]
Small Business Optimism Rises Slightly in July as Businesses Look to Expand
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98. Contributing most to the rise in the Optimism Index were respondents reporting better business conditions and reporting that it is a good time to expand. In contrast to the Optimism Index, the Uncertainty Index increased by eight points from June to 97. Twenty-one … [More]
Private Equity Firm Establishes Phoenix Office, Names Principal
Banner Capital Management, LLC, a private equity firm focused on investing in founder-led and family-owned businesses in the Western United States, announced the establishment of its Phoenix office and the appointment of Michael Muscheid as Principal to spearhead the firm's Arizona market expansion. Mr. Muscheid brings more than eight years of experience in … [More]
Valley Chef and Restaurant Innovator to Open Latest Fast Casual Concept
The Maggiore Group, known for bold culinary experiences including Hash Kitchen, The Italiano, The Mexicano and The Sicilian Butcher, is officially opening its latest fast casual concept, The Delicatessen, at 12811 N. Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix. Led by award-winning Chef Joey Maggiore, the New York Jewish-style deli will boast a vibrant menu filled with hand-carved sandwiches piled … [More]
Scottsdale Neuroscience Startup Secures $35M Funding Round
Jocasta Neuroscience, Inc., a preclinical stage, longevity-focused company, with its lead asset, a proprietary formulation of the longevity protein, a - Klotho, for the treatment of conditions, including cognitive impairment in neurodegenerative diseases, today announced it has raised $35 million in a Series A financing. The funds will be used to support … [More]
AI Accounting Startup Closes Series A Funding, Adding Firepower to Scale
Soraban, the Intelligent Admin Copilot for accounting firms, announced the close of its Series A funding round led by Altos Ventures. The accounting industry isn't just short on talent — it's drowning in unbillable tasks. While most automation tools focus on the tax work itself, Soraban targets the 40-60% of the workweek that firms can't bill. "At Soraban, our … [More]
Central Phoenix Pizzeria Expands with Paradise Valley Location
Federal Pizza, the award-winning restaurant known for its welcoming hospitality and wood-fired pizzas and pastas paired with craft drinks and great vibes is scheduled to open its second-ever location in Paradise Valley. Housed inside a custom-built, standalone 4,000-sq.-ft. space highlighted by a curving, 1,500 sq ft outdoor dining patio that hugs half the building, this new … [More]
Marketing Solutions for B2B Performance Bring ROI through Automation
Necessity is famously the mother of invention. With uncertainty surrounding marketing budgets big and small, the current need for B2B marketers is almost universal: the ability to accurately measure ROI, justifying every line-item to the penny. Here’s a wide-angle look at the trends shaping the quest for more accurate ROI measurement. Looking at a campaign broadly from … [More]
