Waymo, the world’s largest fully autonomous ride‑hailing service, will expand its Phoenix service area by an additional 55 square miles, bringing its total Valley footprint to more than 350 square miles. Riders can now hail Waymo across several newly added East Valley neighborhoods, including Gilbert, more of Chandler, and out to San Tan Ranch. With Phoenix‑Mesa Gateway … [More]
Upscale California Dining Concept Chooses Fashion Square for First Out-of-State Location
Porta Via, the beloved family of Southern California restaurants known for its seasonal California cuisine, warm hospitality and neighborhood atmosphere, announced plans to open its first restaurant outside California in early 2027 at Scottsdale Fashion Square, one of the nation's premier luxury shopping and lifestyle destinations. The Scottsdale restaurant marks the fifth … [More]
Denver Technology Firm Completes Major Chandler Expansion
All Copy Products, the Denver-based office technology dealership, and its IT division Verticomm, announced the completion of their new 39,000-square-foot office and warehouse facility at 6640 W. Chicago St. The new facility, located in West Chandler, represents a significant upgrade in both scale and capability to match the company’s next 50 years of growth. Of the total … [More]
Valley Bioscience Veteran Comes Out of Retirement to Launch Family Business
Glass Doctor Auto of North Central Phoenix is preparing to open, bringing a new locally owned auto glass business to the community under the ownership of one of the region's veteran pharmaceutical and bioscience leaders. Janet Spear, who spent three decades in pharmaceutical manufacturing in the Greater Phoenix area and served in leadership roles across Arizona's bioscience and … [More]
Valley Pizza Staple Expands West with State Farm Stadium Restaurant
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club announced that Spinato's Pizzeria & Family Kitchen will become the new restaurant partner inside the BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium, replacing Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar. The new restaurant, located on the north end of the Great Lawn on the west side of State Farm Stadium, is scheduled to have its grand opening ahead of the … [More]
Arizona Delegation Heads to Korea to Build on $7B Semiconductor Investment
With surging economic momentum and record foreign direct investment, the Arizona Commerce Authority in partnership with the City of Peoria, Amkor, GPEC, and Opus, will lead an economic development delegation visit to the Republic of Korea on August 12-August 14, 2026. During the visit, the delegation will meet with leaders across government, business, and academia sectors, … [More]
Phoenix-Born Wellness Dining Concept Continues National Expansion
True Food Kitchen, the chef-crafted restaurant and lifestyle brand known for its fresh ingredient-forward menu and full-day dining experience opened its doors at 1755 29th St, Suite 1080 in Boulder's Twenty Ninth Street Shopping Center. The Boulder location marks the brand's 46th restaurant nationwide and its second in Colorado, following its original Cherry Creek outpost, and … [More]
Raytheon Secures $745M Deal to Produce Missile Interceptors in Arizona
Raytheon, an RTX business, has received a $745 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency for the production and sustainment of Standard Missile-3 Block IIA (SM‑3 IIA) interceptors. "SM-3 Block IIA is a cornerstone of regional defense, giving the U.S. and allied partners greater reach, accuracy and confidence against evolving threats," said Barbara Borgonovi, … [More]
$110M Contract Awards Push Massive Arizona Copper Mine Forward
Resolution Copper has awarded approximately $110 million in contracts to Major Drilling America Inc. and Redpath USA Corporation to advance exploration and underground development at the proposed Resolution Copper mine in Arizona. The contracts represent major early commitments under the approximately $500 million investment program announced following completion of the Final … [More]
Fiber Internet Provider Begins Major East Valley Buildout
Wyyerd Fiber is continuing its rapid growth across the Southwest, officially extending its next-generation fiber network into the East Valley. Wyyerd crews are actively constructing fiber-optic infrastructure in Gilbert and Chandler, laying the foundation for ultra-fast internet service, straightforward pricing, and award-winning customer service. Wyyerd is recognized as … [More]
