Fennemore, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms, and Gallagher & Kennedy, an Arizona-based business law firm with decades of experience serving businesses, organizations and individuals throughout Arizona and New Mexico, will merge effective Dec. 1, 2026. The combination will bring together two firms with deep roots in Phoenix and longstanding … [More]
PepsiCo Pours Millions into Seven-Year Partnership with Mesa Sports Complex
Arizona Athletic Grounds, one of the largest sports and entertainment complexes in North America, announced a Founding Partnership with PepsiCo, naming the company and its product portfolio the official soft drink partner of Arizona Athletic Grounds. This seven-year deal carries a multimillion-dollar value through the length of the contract. "Partnering with PepsiCo, the … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Expands beyond the Arena with Premium Digital Auctions
Barrett-Jackson, announced the official launch of its new “Digital Select Auctions” platform. This premium online marketplace features curated collector vehicles backed by the industry's most trusted name. The strategic expansion allows automotive enthusiasts worldwide to bid and buy during exclusive, timed digital events. The premiere Barrett-Jackson Digital Select Auction is … [More]
New Charter Service Lands in Scottsdale as Passenger Demand Accelerates
45 North Flight will launch on-demand Daher TBM charter service from Scottsdale Airport in early October 2026. The service will be operated by 45 North Flight under FAA Air Carrier Certificate 9CCA698M. Little Hawk Logistics LLC will support the launch as the owner of the aircraft and as an air charter broker responsible for marketing and arranging charter flights. The primary … [More]
Looking Good 2026 – September Standouts
Achievements GCON CEO Named Entrepreneur of the Year Boycott Bar’s Audrey Corley Honored Avnet Twice Named a Best Company Mesa Entrepreneur Selected for Grant Philanthropy BOK Financial Aids Children Facing Hunger Hot Giving Summer for AZ Blue … [More]
Shasta Pools Acquisition Turns 60-Year Arizona Brand toward National Growth
Dansons Capital Group, in partnership with Accrual Equity Partners and Hydro Construction, completed the acquisition of Shasta Pools, Phoenix Metro’s most recognized pool builder, and announced an immediate expansion into the broader home services market with plans to grow the brand into a national powerhouse. Founded in 1966 by brothers Bob and Skip Ast, the third-generation, … [More]
Healthcare Giant Breaks Ground on 32K-SF Hospital Expansion
Banner Ironwood Medical Center broke ground on a project that will add more than 32,000 square feet. The expansion is a direct result of nonprofit Banner Health’s mission to address growing community needs for accessible, quality healthcare. The facility, located at 37000 N. Gantzel Road, will add a new two-story building to its existing emergency department to include an … [More]
National Staffing Giant Expands in Phoenix to Meet Demand for Financial Talent
Beacon Hill announced the expansion of its accounting, finance, and banking staffing practice in Arizona with the launch of Beacon Hill Financial in Phoenix and the appointment of Stacy Boase as Division Director. The expansion builds upon Beacon Hill's existing presence in Arizona through Beacon Hill Technologies and Beacon Hill Life Sciences, further strengthening the … [More]
Mesa-Based Automotive Network Expands to Nearly 100 Arizona Locations
Sun Auto Tire & Service announced the acquisition of Klipper Automotive, a trusted automotive repair business serving across the greater Tucson market. The acquisition further expands Sun Auto's presence in one of its largest and fastest-growing markets, bringing the company's Arizona footprint to nearly 100 locations statewide operating under a portfolio of trusted local … [More]
Acquisition Expands Nation’s Largest Mortgage Brokerage to $14.15B in Annual Volume
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]
