NEXA Lending announced its acquisition of UMortgage, bringing one of the country's most recognized independent brokerages into the NEXA organization and aligning two prominent leaders around a shared belief: everything starts with the loan officer. UMortgage founder and CEO Anthony Casa will join NEXA as an Executive Partner, allowing him to continue leading, recruiting and … [More]
ALDI Plans Massive Valley Expansion Supported by Goodyear Distribution Hub
As ALDI enters its 50th year in the United States, the discount grocer is accelerating its expansion in Arizona, with plans to open 10 new stores in the Phoenix market by the end of 2026. The company expects to add a total of 40 new stores across the market by the end of 2030, significantly expanding its existing Valley footprint. The Phoenix expansion is part of ALDI’s plan … [More]
Phoenix Hotel Giant Expands Boutique Brand Worldwide, Adds Tempe Property
BWH® Hotels, the leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels, announced continued global expansion of Aiden, its bold, contemporary and design-driven boutique hotel brand. The growing Aiden portfolio reflects sustained demand for the brand's flexible development model, design-led … [More]
Cult-Favorite Valley Torta Brand Debuts Elevated New Concept in Glendale
More than two decades after introducing the Valley to Tortas Paquimé, TPQ Foods is ushering in the brand’s next evolution with the debut of Paquimex, officially opening on Friday, August 28, in Glendale at 51st Avenue & Olive. Inspired by a cherished sandwich shop in his hometown of Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, owner Omar Alvarez brought the rich flavors of northern Mexico to … [More]
Cox Communications Acquired in Landmark National Deal
Charter Communications, Inc. has announced that it has completed its previously announced transaction with Cox Communications and the acquisition of Liberty Broadband Corporation. These transformative transactions create the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with seamless connectivity and video … [More]
Global Water Technology Firm Adds Phoenix Office amid U.S. Growth Push
Every microchip, data center, and megawatt of AI capacity depends on water. Gradiant, the water layer of the AI economy, announced a series of milestones reinforcing its ability to solve that constraint across the United States: a new US leadership hire, three new offices, a new innovation center, and long-term services contracts, including one with a chip major. Gradiant … [More]
Chandler HR Giant Acquires IT Firm Operating in 160 Countries
Vensure Employer Solutions, a leading provider of HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing, today announced the acquisition of TecsPal, a company specializing in global IT procurement, deployment, and lifecycle management for distributed workforces. Headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, TecsPal was founded to help organizations equip and … [More]
Landmark $22.9B Deal to Dramatically Increase Raytheon’s Tomahawk Production
Raytheon, an business, will dramatically accelerate the production of Tomahawk cruise missiles for the U.S. Navy over the multi-year period under the terms of an unprecedented $22.9 billion contract, awarded as part of the Department of War's Arsenal of Freedom. This contract follows the landmark agreements between Raytheon and the Department of War and supports the annual … [More]
Defense Manufacturer Secures $360M to Support Mesa Factory Growth
Hadrian, the advanced manufacturing company building highly automated factories for America, announced the closing of a $360 million revolving credit facility. This facility allows Hadrian to further invest in the advanced manufacturing infrastructure, machinery, and related hardware needed to achieve its production goals. The financing was arranged by a leading group of … [More]
Growing Phoenix Coffee Brand Picks Arcadia for 21st Valley Location
PRESS Coffee, the Phoenix-based specialty coffee roaster, will open its new Camelview location inside an Arcadia office building at 5090 40th St. The café will celebrate its grand opening Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, with complimentary treats, giveaways and other weekend festivities for guests. The new café will be PRESS Coffee’s 21st location across the Valley, bringing … [More]
