Western Alliance Bank announced, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, an $800,000 grant awarded to the Yavapai-Apache Nation to support capacity building for affordable housing development. This grant funding will support Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Housing construction of Yavapai-Apache Homes IX. This 38-unit new construction project offers a … [More]
Avondale Unveils Facility to Support Growing K‑9 Operations
Willmeng Construction and the City of Avondale recently celebrated the completion of the new Avondale Police Department K-9 Training Facility. This state-of-the-art training center, designed by Perlman Architects, was specifically designed to support the intensive training and operational needs of Avondale’s highly skilled K-9 teams. The facility, located at 50 N. Eliseo C. … [More]
Tempe Gains New Co‑Warehousing Facility Aimed at Supporting Small‑Scale Businesses
Design-build general contractor ARCO is partnering with WareSpace on the transformation of a 70,000-square-foot facility into a state-of-the-art, micro-bay industrial space and co-warehousing hub designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in the Phoenix market. Located at 9801 S. 51st Street in South Tempe, the new WareSpace facility is strategically … [More]
Valley Schools Get a Security Boost with AI Technology
Verkada, a leader in AI-powered physical security technology, now partners with schools and universities that collectively serve an estimated 20 million students and 2.5 million teachers and staff worldwide, including schools that educate approximately half of the students in Arizona. With increasing demands on school safety and operations teams, many education leaders are … [More]
Island‑Inspired Fast-Casual Restaurant Expands with 8th Valley Location
Hawaiian Bros is bringing island flavors to more of Phoenix, with its eighth restaurant location in Arizona, opening July 28, 2025. Hawaiian Bros is hosting a grand opening celebration at their new location in Phoenix (9802 W. McDowell Road) on Monday, July 28 at 11am. At the grand opening, the first 100 customers in line will receive a free t-shirt and a Hawaiian Bros gift … [More]
Next‑Gen Banking Experience Opens in Scottsdale
U.S. Bank announced the grand opening of its new Raintree and 101 branch, which is located at 14900 N Pima Rd in Scottsdale. The branch features a new look and feel along with award-winning design enhancements to improve the banking experience for customers. A grand opening celebration was held on Wednesday, July 23. During the event, U.S. Bank donated $10,000 to Dress for … [More]
Sprouts Locks in $600M Credit Facility for Future Expansion
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. announced the closing of a $600 million revolving credit facility under a credit agreement dated as of July 25, 2025. The Revolving Credit Facility refinances the company’s previous $700 million revolving credit facility, which was replaced in connection with Sprouts’ entry into the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility … [More]
Sellers See Slight Profit Gains amid Record‑Setting Home Prices
ATTOM, a curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, released its second quarter 2025 U.S. Home Sales Report, which shows that homeowners, on average, made a 50 percent profit selling single-family homes and condos during the second quarter of the year. That was a marginal increase over the 48.9 percent national median profit margin posted in the first quarter of … [More]
Internet Fraud Complaints Ranked, Arizona Makes List
Arizona has the eighth highest rate of internet fraud complaints in the U.S., according to a new study. The research by personal injury law firm Simmrin Law Group analyzed internet fraud complaint data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) across all 50 U.S. states between 2020 and 2024. The average number of fraud reports per 100,000 residents was calculated to determine … [More]
Acquisition Positions Arizona as Hub for Semiconductor Waste Reuse and Innovation
Veolia, a leading integrated provider of environmental services in the U.S., announced that it has completed the acquisition of Chameleon Industries, a Texas-based producer of specialty chemicals. The company’s circular economy technology uses byproducts from the semiconductor manufacturing process in its proprietary applications, reduces waste and creates beneficial products … [More]
What Does the Revived PAID Program Mean for Employers?
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the return of the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. PAID is a voluntary compliance initiative that helps employers resolve inadvertent violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)—such as unpaid overtime or minimum wage—without litigation or civil monetary penalties. This announcement extended the reach of PAID … [More]
Fresh Dining Concept Brings Elevated Comfort Food to Tempe
Novus Innovation Corridor, the 355-acre mixed-use destination at Arizona State University’s main campus, is serving up another dining option with the addition of The Melt. The California eatery is known for redefining comfort food by reinventing classic favorites for the modern palate is now open at Novus Place. Among its signature menu items are MeltBurgers, along with a … [More]
Intel CEO Announces 15% Cut to Global Workforce
Intel Corporation reported second-quarter 2025 financial results. “Our operating performance demonstrates the initial progress we are making to improve our execution and drive greater efficiency,” said Lip-Bu Tan, Intel CEO. “We are laser-focused on strengthening our core product portfolio and our AI roadmap to better serve customers. We are also taking the actions needed to … [More]
Startup Kitchenware Brand Enters Next Phase, Names CEO
Kitchen Switchen, the online and resale kitchenware marketplace built on family, sustainability, and a love for home cooking, is thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in its journey. Co-founders Amy Powers-Valentine and Emma Valentine will be stepping back from their leadership roles to pursue new opportunities, officially passing the founder's torch to Brittney … [More]
Elevated Fast-Casual Eatery Taps Scottsdale for Arizona Debut
California-based Mendocino Farms has chosen Scottsdale Promenade for its first Arizona location, marking a significant step in the popular sandwich and salad shop’s continued national expansion. Scottsdale Promenade, a prominent lifestyle and shopping destination, is owned by FalconEye Ventures, a real estate investment company, and managed by Vestar, a leading privately held … [More]
Scottsdale Pet Care Co. Accelerates National Growth with Out-of-State Expansion
Sparkle Grooming Co., the wellness-focused dog grooming franchise, is thrilled to announce its expansion into Nevada. The Chicago regional developer team of Thomas Fitzpatrick and Joel Accathara is expanding its multi-market portfolio with 13 new licenses in Nevada, their first strategic move beyond the Midwest. Joining them on this next phase of growth is Ellen Fitzpatrick, … [More]
ACA’s New Coalition Aims to Make Arizona the Best State to Start a Business
The Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona business leaders announced the launch of the Arizona Small Business Growth Coalition, a statewide alliance of trusted small business providers committed to advancing Arizona’s economic vitality through entrepreneurship. Convened by the Arizona Commerce Authority, the coalition will foster alignment, collaboration, and collective … [More]
ASU and SEMI Partner to Upskill Semiconductor Talent
SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, announced it has partnered with Arizona State University to expand access to high-impact, on-demand training for the global semiconductor workforce. The newly launched courses, available through the SEMI University learning platform, span emerging and … [More]
