Riot Hospitality Group announces the return of Maya Day + Night, set to open early Summer 2025. Located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, the iconic venue has undergone a floor-to-ceiling transformation, reemerging as a luxurious, high-energy destination that will forever change nightlife in Arizona. "Maya is back, and nightlife will never be the same," says Jason Adler, … [More]
44% of Home Sellers Are Giving Concessions to Buyers, Just Shy of the Highest Level on Record
Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 44.4% of U.S. home-sale transactions in the first quarter, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s up from 39.3% a year earlier, and is just shy of the 45.1% record high at the start of 2023. This is based on an analysis of data submitted by Redfin buyers’ agents across the … [More]
Arizona Highways Travel Book Part Two Released
A new travel book from Arizona Highways magazine is a great way to explore dining, lodging and hiking destinations for day trips, weekend adventures, scenic drives and more. Featuring stunning Arizona Highways photography, Arizona Guidebook, Part Two features nine regions: Phoenix, Tucson, the Mogollon Rim, the White Mountains, Globe and Safford, … [More]
New Fitness Studio Merges High-Energy Workouts, Art Museum Vibes and Epic 90s Nostalgia
What happens when you mix pulse-pounding workouts, Biggie on the speakers, museum-worthy street art, and a community that feels like family? You get The Underground Phoenix—a first-of-its-kind boutique fitness studio bringing unmatched energy, 90s nostalgia, and straight-up magic to the heart of Arcadia. Doors are officially open, and trust us—you’ll want in. “The … [More]
Tempe Chamber Names 2025 Business Woman of the Year at Leadership Conference
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce recently held the 2025 Women in Leadership Conference at the Embassy Suites in Tempe, emceed by veteran Valley reporter, Jody Jackson. The event, which featured the 2025 Business Woman of the Year Award, brought together over 250 of the Valley’s stakeholder business professionals. The annual event encourages participants to exchange ideas, learn … [More]
New Ownership Set to Invest $30M into Motor Club
Private Motorsports Group LLC announced a significant milestone in the evolution of Apex Motor Club. RJT Capital, a longtime supporter and investor since Apex's inception, has completed a transaction to become the club's sole owner. This new chapter is backed by a major investment of approximately $30 million that will significantly accelerate the development of its world-class … [More]
Average Property Tax Amounts on Single-Family Homes Is Up, Not in Arizona
ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, released its 2024 property tax analysis for 85.7 million U.S. single-family homes, which shows that $357.5 billion in property taxes were levied on single-family homes in 2024, down 1.6 percent from 2023. Eight of the 10 states, including Arizona, with the lowest effective tax rates for … [More]
TSMC to Scale Up to a GIGAFAB Cluster in Arizona
TSMC, the Arizona semiconductor fabrication facility, provided new information regarding their investment in TSMC Arizona. “With the strong collaboration and support from our leading U.S. customers and the U.S. Federal, State and City governments, we recently announced our intention to invest an additional $100 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the United … [More]
Bar Makes a Powerful Play in Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix just scored big. Tom’s Watch Bar, the ultimate premier sports viewing destination, is now officially open. It’s a next-level stadium experience built for die-hard fans, fight-night loyalists, Derby devotees, and anyone looking to party like they’re sitting courtside or ringside. With a stunning 360° viewing experience, 80 state-of-the-art screens, surround … [More]
Builder Completes Purchase of 218 Lots within Queen Creek Community for $21M
Land Advisors Organization’s Homebuilding Team recently completed the sale of 218 single family final platted lots within the Borgata at San Tan Heights to Taylor Morrison Homes for $21 million. The parcel, which is located at the SWC of Thompson Road and Hunt Highway in Queen Creek is just over 131 acres in size. The sale was facilitated by Ryan Semro, Ben Heglie, Bret … [More]
24% of Americans Are Scrapping Plans to Make a Major Purchase Like a Home or Car Due to Tariffs
Nearly one in four (24%) U.S. residents are canceling plans to make a major purchase, such as a home or a car, because of President Trump’s new tariff policies, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. An additional one in three (32%) are delaying plans to make a major purchase. That’s according to a Redfin-commissioned survey … [More]
Spirit Electronics Expands U.S. Semiconductor Capacity with Acquisition of SMART Microsystems
As part of its strategic commitment to strengthening domestic semiconductor manufacturing, Phoenix-based Spirit Electronics has acquired SMART Microsystems, located at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) in Ohio. This expansion into Northeast Ohio marks a significant step in fostering academic and industry collaboration to accelerate innovation and workforce development in … [More]
Leadership and the Challenges of New Technology, Global Teams, and Hybrid Work
In an era where traditional leadership models are crumbling under the weight of technological change, remote work, and global competition, leaders need a new playbook. In the groundbreaking, Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption, author Mike Peterson delivers exactly that — combining powerful storytelling with battle-tested strategies for building resilient, high-performing … [More]
Developer Breaks Ground on Shops at the Cardinal in Glendale
Diversified Partners, a Scottsdale-based real estate brokerage and development firm, celebrated the official groundbreaking of its newest project, Shops at the Cardinal, with a ceremonial shovel and dirt photo op at the southeast corner of 91st Avenue and Cardinals Way in Glendale. The event drew a large crowd, including Mayor Jerry Weiers, members of the Glendale City Council, … [More]
onsemi Withdraws Proposal to Acquire Allegro MicroSystems
onsemi announced that it has terminated its efforts to acquire Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. and withdrawn its all-cash proposal to acquire Allegro for $35.10 per share. While onsemi continues to believe that a combination of these companies would have brought two highly complementary businesses together, benefiting their respective customers and delivering immediate value to … [More]
More than 300,000 Fans Enjoyed Spring Training Games in Mesa This Year
Nearly 1.7 million baseball fans attended 224 games across the Cactus League
Mesa celebrates the culmination of a successful 2025 Spring Training season with the Chicago Cubs leading attendance for all Major League Baseball (MLB) spring training and for the 12th straight season in the Cactus League. The Athletics saw a nearly 11 percent increase in attendance. Nearly 1.7 million baseball fans attended 224 games across the Cactus League this year, … [More]
Moon Valley Nurseries Names New COO
Moon Valley Nurseries, the nation's largest fully-integrated nursery, has appointed James Hanison as chief operations officer. Hanison now oversees operations of the company's 19 farms and 48 retail nursery locations across Arizona, California, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia and Florida. Hanison will be based at Moon Valley Nurseries' Scottsdale, Arizona corporate … [More]
TSMC Manufacturing Partnership Achieves First Product Silicon Milestone
AMD announced its next-generation AMD EPYC™ processor, codenamed “Venice,” is the first HPC product in the industry to be taped out and brought up on the TSMC advanced 2nm (N2) process technology. This highlights the strength of AMD and TSMC semiconductor manufacturing partnership to co-optimize new design architectures with leading-edge process technology. It also marks a … [More]
