The region of Greater Phoenix is in the midst of unprecedented growth, but a survey conducted by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council in 2025 displayed a discrepancy in activity compared to perception among CEOs and the general public across the country. About 45% of the people surveyed stated they were not familiar with the market. When asked for descriptors of Greater … [More]
East Valley Co. Prepares Launch of Massive Mining Wheel following Validation
After years of engineering development and large-scale field testing, Global Air Cylinder Wheels, the Phoenix-based innovator behind the patented Air Suspension Wheel, has reached a key milestone in its transition from research and development to commercial deployment for 2026, following successful extreme-condition validation trials in Minnesota mining operations. The … [More]
Chandler’s Downtown Ocotillo Unveils Three New Dining Concepts
A spring refresh is taking place at Downtown Ocotillo with the introduction of three new restaurants – Bonsai, Lucca Coastal Kitchen and Lucca Living Room. Spearheaded by Spike Lawrence Ventures, the mixed-used development features a diverse mix of entirely local establishments, including a wide array of food and beverage offerings, all of which are independent concepts … [More]
Supplement Manufacturer Acquires 70,000 SF Phoenix Facility
VitaWorks announced its acquisition of Phlex Nutritional Manufacturing, a 70,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art nutritional manufacturing facility located in Phoenix, Arizona. Originally built by the engineering team at All-Fill Machinery in Exton, Pennsylvania, the facility significantly expands VitaWorks' production capacity, technical capabilities, and national manufacturing … [More]
Beverage Distributor Opens 241,000 SF Mesa Facility
Swire Coca-Cola, USA — the bottler for Coca-Cola and other beverage brands across a 13-state region of the American West — has opened a new distribution facility in Mesa. The new facility will help meet rising demand in the fast-growing Phoenix metro area. Andrea Kendell, president and CEO of Swire Coca-Cola, USA, was joined by Mesa Vice Mayor Scott Somers for a … [More]
Old Town Scottsdale Hotel to Renovate Signature Lounge
W Scottsdale, located in the heart of the city’s vibrant Entertainment District, announced the renovation of its iconic Living Room, marking a major transformation of the space. Designed by MONOGRAM at BBGM, the reimagined Living Room draws inspiration from the natural rhythm of the surrounding Sonoran Desert, introducing a bold yet refined design narrative that transitions … [More]
SRP Brings 55 MW Solar Project Online
Salt River Project’s first owned and operated solar facility, the 55-megawatt (MW) Copper Crossing Energy and Research Center (CCERC) PV Solar Project, is now serving customers. In addition to providing enough solar energy to power 11,000 Arizona homes for a year, the CCERC PV Solar Project is helping SRP teams research the effectiveness of advanced solar technology. The … [More]
AI-Powered Wealth-Tech Firm Closes $65 Million Series B
Wealth.com, the AI-powered platform modernizing how wealth management firms deliver estate and tax planning, announced it has raised $65 million in an oversubscribed Series B round. New investors included Titanium Ventures, Pruven Capital, The K Fund and Dynasty Financial Partners, with participation from existing investors including Charles Schwab, GV, Citi Ventures, 53 … [More]
Arizona, Taiwan Investor Network Sign Deal to Expand Market Access
To strengthen economic and international ties between Arizona and Taiwan, Arizona will host a visiting delegation of 30 Taiwanese investors and higher education leaders representing sectors including semiconductors, medical biotechnology, aerospace, and artificial intelligence on April 13-17. Led by Johnny Tsai, President, Taiwan Aeon Corporation, the delegation will visit … [More]
Scottsdale Luxury Community Debuts New Paired-Home Models
Toll Brothers, Inc., a national luxury home builder, announced the opening of two brand-new models in the Enclave Collection at Sereno Canyon in Scottsdale, Arizona. A model grand opening event will be held on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 12668 E Black Rock Road. The event will feature tours of the brand-new professionally designed Caullins and Palmer home … [More]
