Freeport announced that its board of directors approved a $4.5 billion expansion and modernization program for its wholly owned Bagdad copper and molybdenum operation in northwest Arizona. The brownfield project is expected to more than double Bagdad’s mining and milling rates. Over the long term, Freeport expects annual copper production to rise by approximately 225 million … [More]
Architecture Firm behind Rocket Lab Headquarters Opens Phoenix Office
Hendy, an interior architecture and strategic workplace firm, has opened its Phoenix office, bringing its expertise in designing complex, high-performance environments and mapping specialized workflows to one of the nation’s principal hubs for manufacturing, semiconductor production, aerospace and AI infrastructure. The office marks Hendy’s first expansion beyond California … [More]
National Cloud Operator Acquires Phoenix Firm’s U.S. VMware Business
Expedient, a Cloud Service Provider delivering Intelligent Infrastructure for the AI era, announced it has acquired the U.S. managed VMware cloud business of phoenixNAP, a Phoenix-based global IT services provider. The transaction covers phoenixNAP's managed VMware cloud services business and Veeam-based backup and disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) business, serving U.S. … [More]
722-Unit Tempe Lakefront Community Adds Hotel Component with December Opening
Placemakr, a flexible-use hospitality and multifamily platform, today announced the launch of its second Arizona location, Placemakr Tempe, Apartments by Hilton, to serve growing leisure and business travel demand in the area. The opening builds on Placemakr's partnership with Hilton as part of the Apartment Collection by Hilton brand, pairing Placemakr's apartment-hotel … [More]
Top-Performing Avondale Dealership Acquired by National Auto Group
Ken Garff Automotive Group announced the acquisition of two top-performing Toyota dealerships in the country - Avondale Toyota in Arizona, and One Toyota of Oakland in California. “Acquiring these two highly successful Toyota dealerships is an exciting opportunity to deepen our presence in markets where we already have a strong foundation,” said Brett Hopkins, CEO, Ken Garff … [More]
National Med Spa Chain Targets Arizona Growth with Queen Creek Debut and Scottsdale Plans
Western Retail Advisors announced it has completed a lease that ushers in the first Arizona location for VIO Med Spa, a national, physician-guided medical spa, ranked for three years running as the #1 Med Spa Franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500. VIO, which specializes in advanced, non-invasive aesthetic and wellness treatments, will open its first Arizona … [More]
National Advisory Firm Adds Phoenix to Growing U.S. Office Network
KBF, a leading specialty tax, assurance, and advisory firm, today announced the opening of its first Arizona office in Phoenix. The new location brings KBF closer to companies in the region’s technology, semiconductor, manufacturing, and life sciences industries. The office is located within Connect Labs by Wexford at 850 N. 5th Street, Suite 506, Phoenix, AZ … [More]
$5M Arcadia Health Club Opening Kicks Off Planned 20-Club Phoenix Buildout
Southwest Fitness Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Crunch Fitness franchise group CR Fitness Holdings, announced the upcoming grand opening of Crunch Arcadia – marking its first of 20 planned Crunch clubs coming to Phoenix by the end of 2027. This brand-new, $5 million, 36,500-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness center is located at 4533 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018. In … [More]
Gold Refiner Expands West Valley Presence with New Peoria Buying Office
Precious Metals Refinery has opened its newest location in Peoria, Arizona, at 9127 W. Union Hills Drive, Suite C, Peoria, AZ 85382. The new location expands PMR’s presence in the West Valley and joins the company’s existing Phoenix-area locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. For 15 years, Precious Metals Refinery has built its reputation on helping customers understand … [More]
New Scottsdale Studio Targets Luxury Hotels, Resorts and Private Clubs
Nelsen Architects, formerly Nelsen Partners, is proud to announce the launch of Nomad Hospitality Interiors, a new independent interior design studio dedicated to creating engaging, design-driven environments within the luxury and lifestyle hospitality sector. Guided by exploration and inspired by place, Nomad Hospitality Interiors is rooted in the belief that exceptional … [More]
