Webcor LP, a full-service commercial builder headquartered in San Francisco, announced the acquisition of GCON, a construction management firm based in Phoenix. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. This strategic relationship enables Webcor to leverage GCON’s expertise in critical environments – … [More]
Phoenix Design Firm to Lead 15,000-SF, Three-Terminal Dining Build at JFK
Eataly is preparing to make its highly anticipated U.S. airport debut at John F. Kennedy International Airport, bringing five dynamic new spaces across three terminals beginning in September 2025. To bring this ambitious vision to life, Eataly and HMS Host has tapped Phoenix-based Ideation Design Group (IDG), a global leader in hospitality and travel design, to spearhead the … [More]
Luxury Hotel Group Sets 2026 Launch for Large-Scale Desert Resort in Paradise Valley
Kimpton, part of IHG’s fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, celebrates the signing of Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Paradise Valley, Ariz., a scenic desert and mountain enclave east of Phoenix. The resort will become the first branded IHG luxury and lifestyle property in the Paradise Valley/Scottsdale market upon its planned early 2026 opening, and take shape … [More]
Fast-Growing Concept House to Break Ground on Tempe Waterfront Seafood Project
Kaos Hospitality announced it will break ground on its latest concept, Wood and Water, later this year. Wood and Water, located at 410 N. Scottsdale Rd., is Kaos’ third Tempe restaurant. It is an Asian-inspired seafood concept bringing elevated, fresh-from-the-ocean delicacies to the community. Wood and Water is scheduled to open in late fall of 2026. “We have been met with … [More]
National Wealth Manager Sets Secondary HQ in Tempe
Kestra Holdings, a leading wealth management company serving independent financial professionals and firms nationwide, announced the planned opening of a secondary headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Kestra will maintain its primary headquarters in Austin, Texas, while its presence in Tempe will help accelerate its ability to scale operations and deliver even greater support to … [More]
Interactive Dining Experience Slated to Open in Tempe
Kaos Hospitality, the development company behind Three Thirty Three, which opened in December of 2024, announced its latest restaurant concept coming to Tempe. 212° Shabu Shabu, located at 410 N. Scottsdale Rd., is set to open this December. 212° Shabu Shabu invites diners to explore the Japanese art of cooking with water while enjoying a selection of the finest meats, … [More]
Sam Fox Unveils New Concept, Now Open at Fashion Square
Society Swan, the latest restaurant from Sam Fox and Fox Restaurant Concepts, opened at Scottsdale Fashion Square and we've got your look inside! Part timeless American brasserie, part French daydream and all about proving there’s always a reason to stay for just one more, this two-level space offers East Coast poise with Parisian charm and a spirited take on everyday … [More]
National Coffee Franchise Eyes Phoenix for Expansion
Mokas Coffee & Eatery, known for its expertly roasted coffee, freshly baked pastries, and delicious breakfast and lunch offerings, is looking to bring its signature, quality roast coffee and inviting, versatile dining experience to Arizona for the first time. The brand is eyeing areas within the Phoenix DMA such as Scottsdale, Glendale, and Gilbert to bring its variety of … [More]
Valley Real Estate Giant Rolls Out Rebrand
HomeSmart, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the Valley, announced that the enterprise is launching a new brand look and messaging at their annual premier agent event, Ignite: Growth Summit 2025. The refresh reflects HomeSmart’s evolution and vision for the future as it simultaneously celebrates its 25th anniversary, serving as a nod to the brokerage’s formative … [More]
Valley Pizza Concept Formalizes 49% Employee Ownership to Power Next Chapter
After more than five decades as a family-owned business, Spinato’s Pizzeria & Family Kitchen announced that the company has transitioned 49% of company ownership to eligible employees in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. A heartfelt decision that was made more than two years after reviewing succession and legacy options, the Spinato family is celebrating this new family and … [More]
Scottsdale Builder Expands Offerings with Solar-Integrated Duplexes and Condos
Solar Home Builders has expanded its residential offerings with the addition of new duplexes, condominiums, and a range of solar-enhanced home designs. This broadened portfolio underscores the company's commitment to creating diverse housing solutions using their Patented Energy Glass Solar that integrate renewable energy directly into their architecture. The expansion … [More]
Creative Tech Firm Expands with New HQ in Downtown Chandler
The Phoenix office of JLL has signed a 30,257-square-foot lease that relocates and expands the corporate headquarters of technology company Showit to downtown Chandler, Arizona. Founded in Santa Barbara, California, in 2006, Showit focuses on providing a no-code website building platform for creative entrepreneurs and website designers. With its new lease, the company joins … [More]
Valley Manufactured Home Co. Acquires Multi-State Builder and Retail Network for $190M
Cavco Industries, Inc. announced that the Company completed the acquisition of the business of American Homestar Corporation and its subsidiaries, effective September 29, 2025. American Homestar, best known in the market as Oak Creek Homes, operates two manufacturing facilities, nineteen retail locations, writes and sells a limited number of manufactured home loans and acts as … [More]
Logistics Tech Startup Lands $37 Million in Funding for AI-Enabled Shipping Platform
RunBuggy, a technology platform transforming automotive transportation and logistics, announced the close of a $37 million Series B funding round led by Centana Growth Partners, a specialized growth equity firm that invests in financial services, technology, and related enterprise software. OMI Capital, one of RunBuggy's original investors, also participated in the round, … [More]
Phoenix Advisory Firm Scales Services with Two New Practices
REDW Advisors & CPAs announced the launch of its dedicated Corporate Finance and Transaction Advisory Services practices: two specialized service lines focused exclusively on M&A transactions, capital raising advisory, strategic deal execution, and financial due diligence. These practices will help businesses navigate major financial events, transactions, and strategic … [More]
Scottsdale Adjacent 1,200-Seat Pro Pickleball Arena Advances to Permitting
Caliber, a diversified real estate and digital asset management platform, announced that its joint venture development, PURE Pickleball & Padel Construction Documents are complete, submitted, and accepted for review by Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community (SRP-MIC) on September 12, 2025. The milestone marks the start of PURE's building permitting process, the final … [More]
Feedback: October 2025
Q: How does this major influx of semiconductor-related businesses to the Valley help you? Mohammed Ahmad Assistant Vice President of Business Banking Arizona Financial Credit Union Sector: Financial The semiconductor industry is booming here in Phoenix, and you can feel the impact everywhere. New facilities are going up, jobs are being created and families are moving … [More]
Looking Good 2025 – October Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS Intel CEO Named for Phil Kaufman Award Saras Secures 8 Foundational Patents Benchmark Expands in Guadalajara SEMICON West Lounge Tradition in Phoenix PHILANTHROPY Everspin Strong in Volunteering onsemi Highlights Global Philanthropy … [More]
