Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy ACHIEVEMENTS Local Properties Earn Forbes Travel Guide Star Phoenix Plantscape Design Earns International Award Highest LEED Gold Score: Luke Field Industrial Building Magnum Companies Earns Top Honors for Metalwork PHILANTHROPY Mark-Taylor iNSPIREs Community Impact … [More]
Partnership to Enhance Campus Hospitality Service
Together, Aramark and the Steve Short Culinary Team are co-creating a holistic hospitality ecosystem designed to support ASU’s academic, athletic and social life. The collaboration extends far beyond dining halls, introducing data-informed enhancements, streamlined concessions, new culinary concepts and guest-centered experiences across stadiums, arenas and event venues. These … [More]
Growing Coffee Chain Continues Valley Expansion with Two New Shops
Black Rock Coffee Bar, the Oregon-born boutique coffee company known for its specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and popular Fuel® energy drinks, is expanding its footprint in the Valley with two new locations opening this week. The first store, located at 1050 Country Club Dr, will officially open in Mesa on Friday, March 27. A Buckeye location at 4595 S Miller Rd will … [More]
Chandler-Based HR Tech Firm Secures $450M to Accelerate Growth
Vensure Employer Solutions, a global leader in HR technology and workforce solutions, announced that Stone Point Capital Markets, a division of Stone Point Capital LLC, a private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, led a senior secured financing of $450 million to support Vensure Employer Solutions. The financing was comprised of an additional $450 million Delayed … [More]
Upscale Sushi Concept to Open at Tempe-Scottsdale Border
Three Thirty Three, the massive Asian-inspired fine-dining restaurant that resides on the border of Tempe and Scottsdale, has announced the opening of its newest dining concept, IX Sushi. The restaurant will open on Tuesday, March 31. While IX Sushi and Three Thirty Three are together under one roof, they are entirely independent restaurants, offering distinct menus that do … [More]
Honeywell Aerospace Inks $500M Agreement with U.S. Department of War
Honeywell Aerospace announced it has signed a groundbreaking supplier framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War (DoW) to rapidly increase the production of critical defense technologies. This agreement includes a $500 million multi-year investment to upgrade the company's production capacity. Honeywell Aerospace is among the first Tier 1 suppliers to sign a … [More]
Phoenix Commits $50M to ASU Health, Expanding Bioscience Core
Mayor Kate Gallego and the City Council approved a $50 million investment into ASU Health, which will house ASU’s John Shufelt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering on the Phoenix Bioscience Core in downtown. The Council’s vote—a unanimous one—pledges an additional $38 million from the City’s Sports Facility, Biosciences, and Tourism Fund, in addition to the $12 million … [More]
Diamondbacks Invest in Major AV Upgrades ahead of 2026 Season
Daktronics of Brookings, South Dakota, has partnered with the Arizona Diamondbacks to design, manufacture and install the largest LED video display in Arizona and three ribbon boards at Chase Field in Phoenix ahead of the 2026 baseball season. The video display in center field will total nearly 9,600 square feet of digital canvas, a 52% increase over the previous Daktronics … [More]
Scottsdale Resort Completes $24M Renovation
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas unveiled the completion of a $24 million multi-phase renovation, transforming the iconic desert retreat with redesigned Villas, new guest rooms, an all-new Mediterranean restaurant and enhanced fitness offerings. The final phase marks the completion of all 45 two-bedroom Premium Villas, concluding with the redesign of the remaining 20 … [More]
The Henry Opens Third Valley Location in North Scottsdale
Fox Restaurant Concepts’ “greatest neighborhood restaurant” has officially opened its doors in North Scottsdale, with The Henry bringing its signature all-day dining to one of the city’s most active corridors at Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road. This third Valley location offers everything guests love about The Henry, from brunch favorites and house-made pastries to dinner … [More]
Family-Owned Dealer Expands with New Location in Goodyear
The West Valley’s automotive landscape will soon welcome a new nameplate as Yates Mitsubishi prepares to open its doors April 1 at 13725 W. Test Drive in Goodyear, marking the latest expansion of the Yates family’s automotive presence in one of the region’s fastest-growing communities. The upcoming dealership represents a significant milestone for the family-owned operation … [More]
Massive Arizona Copper Project Moves Forward following Key Land Exchange
Resolution Copper, a joint venture between Rio Tinto (55%) and BHP (45%), and the United States Forest Service have completed a historic land exchange, unlocking the next phase of one of the world’s largest untapped copper deposits. Completion of the land exchange follows a 13 March decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit which ruled in favour of … [More]
New Extended-Stay Hotel Opens in Glendale
LivAway Suites, one of the nation's fastest growing affordable extended stay hotel brands, announced the opening of its newest property in Glendale, marking another major milestone in the company's rapid expansion across Arizona and the greater United States. LivAway Suites – Glendale delivers purpose-built, residentially inspired accommodations designed specifically for … [More]
Abrazo Introduces Reimagined Women’s and Maternity Care
Abrazo West and Abrazo Arrowhead Campus’ have unveiled The Nest, a new name, look and feel and a commitment that represents our comprehensive women’s services across both hospitals — purposely designed to support women, babies, and families through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. The Nest is a warm, welcoming, and family-centered environment, like a … [More]
Phoenix-Based Bank Expands Services with Healthcare Banking Team
Western Alliance Bank announced the launch of its specialized Healthcare commercial banking team, led by industry executive Jennifer Hwang. Hwang will build and lead a Healthcare banking team that will deliver strategic, integrated financial advice and solutions to clients across subsectors including specialty pharmaceuticals, home health and hospice, medical device, ambulatory … [More]
Phoenix-Based Investment Firm Partners with Dallas Lender on New Fund
Capital Southwest Corporation and Trinity Capital Inc., two internally managed business development companies, announced that they have formed a joint venture that will invest primarily in first-out senior secured debt opportunities in the lower middle market. The joint venture will be owned equally by Capital Southwest and Trinity Capital, with each firm committing $50 … [More]
Valley Data Center to be Acquired with Plans for Major Expansion
RadiusDC, a provider of highly connected, innovative and resilient data center solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Phoenix data center and colocation business of phoenixNAP, located in Phoenix, Arizona. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory … [More]
Aerospace Firm Triples US Repair Capacity with New Mesa Engine Overhaul Facility
Essential Turbines, a Rolls-Royce Authorized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Center, announced the opening of its new Mesa, Arizona facility—a purpose-built MRO location that triples the company's U.S. capacity for M250 and RR300 turboshaft engines. The modern facility replaces ETI's temporary Phoenix-area location and provides dedicated infrastructure for engine overhaul, … [More]
