Audien Hearing, the No. 1-selling over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid brand, announced that its flagship Atom One and Atom Pro 2 hearing aids will be available in Walgreens stores, as well as on walgreens.com and in the Walgreens app, this month. The rollout marks Audien's entry into retail pharmacy, advancing its mission to make hearing support more affordable and accessible … [More]
$1B Mixed-Use Development in the Heart of Gilbert Receives Planning Approval
The Ranch, a landmark $1 billion mixed-use development in the heart of Gilbert, Arizona, has officially received final entitlement approval from the Planning Commission on August 6, 2025. With this critical milestone achieved, permitting and construction can now commence on the transformative project poised to redefine the region's landscape and economy. Led by development … [More]
Valley to Supply Key Components for Apple, Texas Instruments in New Partnership
Applied Materials, Inc. is working with Apple and Texas Instruments (TI) to bolster the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in the United States. Applied is supporting Apple’s partnership with TI, announced today, by supplying American-made chipmaking equipment from Austin, Texas to TI’s U.S. factories. Austin is home to Applied’s largest manufacturing and logistics … [More]
Small Changes, Big Impact: Low-Cost Ways to Support Employees through Inflation
As inflation headlines re-emerge, many employers are contemplating shifts in their remote and hybrid work policies. Organizations are working hard to balance two competing priorities: being sensitive to the financial pressures employees are facing, while also managing budgets and controlling costs to maintain sustainable business practices, all while ensuring the culture of the … [More]
Multiple Arizona Utilities Secure Critical Natural Gas Delivery to Power Statewide Growth
Arizona Public Service (APS), City of Mesa, Salt River Project (SRP), Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and UniSource Energy Services announced commitment plans for Transwestern Pipeline’s Desert Southwest expansion project. This new natural gas pipeline will help maintain year-round regional energy reliability by transporting natural gas from the Permian Basin in West Texas to … [More]
Longtime Valley Real Estate Leader Named to ASU Real Estate and Finance Center
The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University has named longtime real estate leader Tom "TJ" Johnston as executive director of the newly expanded and named W. P. Carey Center for Real Estate and Finance. With more than two decades of experience spanning brokerage, operations, and investment strategy, Johnston brings deep industry expertise and a collaborative … [More]
Phoenix-Based Archaeological Consultancy Names New CEO
Chronicle Heritage announced the appointment of Mel Gordon as Chief Executive Officer. Gordon has previously served as the company's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer, as well as President and COO of Codifi, Chronicle's incubated SaaS venture. Gordon's appointment reflects a natural progression for a leader who has worked across the organization, from … [More]
Credit Union Joins as Founding Partner in Reimagined Arizona Cardinals Foundation
Desert Financial Credit Union is expanding its partnership with the Arizona Cardinals by serving as a founding partner of the newly launched Arizona Cardinals Foundation, a charitable initiative dedicated to supporting Arizona's special needs community. The Foundation, which replaces what was formerly known as Cardinals Charities, is dedicated to supporting individuals and … [More]
Income Needed to Buy a Home Declines, Phoenix Drops Nearly 2%
Homebuyers need to earn $112,131 per year to afford the $447,035 median priced U.S. home, little changed (+0.5%) from a year ago. But in 11 of the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas, the income needed to afford a home has declined. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. The income needed to afford a home is falling in … [More]
$7M Hybrid Operating Room to Bring Advanced Heart Surgery to West Valley
Abrazo West completes construction on its new high-tech hybrid operating room, a nearly $7 million investment that combines the sterile environment of a traditional OR with the advanced capabilities of a cardiac catheterization lab. It allows surgeons to perform complex, minimally invasive cardiovascular and vascular surgeries and electrophysiology procedures in a single space. … [More]
Scottsdale Tapped for U.S. Expansion of Baja-Style Taco and Mezcal Bar
After earning widespread acclaim as the taco destination in Los Cabos, La Lupita Taco & Mezcal is bringing its celebrated flavors and mezcal culture to the United States. The first U.S. location is set to open this winter in Dallas' vibrant Design District, with a second location to follow in Scottsdale's Old Town in early 2026. Recognized by global tastemakers including … [More]
Scottsdale Facility Debuts as Region’s First AI-Powered Electronics Recycling Hub
Techbros Electronic Recycling has officially launched the Southwest's first fully AI-integrated, R2v3-certified ITAD and e-waste processing facility a next-generation operation that fuses sustainability, automation, and military-grade data destruction under one roof. With global e-waste projected to exceed 74 million tons by 2030, Techbros is rising to meet the challenge by … [More]
Valley Growth Spurs Another Major Retail Investment in Deer Valley
Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc. announced its acquisition of Deer Valley Towne Center, a community shopping center in the Deer Valley submarket north of Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition was made through a programmatic joint venture with Sterling Organization, a real estate investment firm with extensive expertise in shopping centers in the U.S. This is … [More]
Pandemic Boom States See Dip, Average Valley Home Price Down More Than $5K
Florida's housing market has dropped in value more than any other state according to a new study, with property values dropping $8,797 in just 12 months. The analysis by cash buying firm PPS House Buyers examined Zillow's housing data from spring 2024 to March 2025. This was used to uncover which states suffered the steepest declines in home values. The five states with … [More]
Investors Double Down on West Valley as Build-to-Rent Momentum Grows
CenterSquare’s latest Value-Added Fund made a preferred equity investment for the development of Ironwood Homes at Rosefield, a 320-unit build-to-rent townhome and single-family detached community in the fast-growing West Valley submarket of Phoenix, AZ. The property will consist of all two-story units with high-end interior finishes, fenced backyards, attached garages, and … [More]
Valley Tech Firm Releases AI Tool to Streamline Planning for Energy and Data Projects
Grid8, a leader in AI-powered interconnection solutions, today announced the launch of its new Interconnection Dashboard, a free tool now available. The dashboard provides real-time visibility into interconnection queue requests across U.S. Independent System Operators (ISOs) and utilities, enabling data center operators and clean energy developers to discover where projects … [More]
Concierge-Style Medicine Accelerates in Arizona with New East Valley Diagnostic Firm
Viva Diagnostic Imaging, a leader in concierge-style medical imaging services, is announcing its official expansion into Arizona with the opening of its new outpatient imaging center in Mesa. The new center marks a major milestone in Viva's West Coast growth strategy. This expansion was made possible through the acquisition of Arista Medical Imaging, a trusted local provider … [More]
Generational Divide Shapes Customer Service Expectations, Survey Reveals
Nearly half of U.S. shoppers say customer service provided by businesses is getting worse, according to results from the latest GoDaddy Consumer Pulse survey* – yet Gen Z and Millennials remain more upbeat than their parents' generations. According to GoDaddy's survey of 1,500 U.S. consumers, only 20% of respondents say customer service has improved recently, compared to 42% … [More]
