Chef and restaurateur Christopher Collins, founder of Common Ground Culinary and the creative mind behind beloved Valley concepts including The Collins Small Batch Kitchen, The Neighborly, and Grassroots Kitchen & Tap, is expanding his footprint beyond the traditional dining room and setting his sights on a new arm of his culinary operations with the debut of One Sixth, an … [More]
Airbus Supplier Day Highlights Arizona’s Growing A&D Ecosystem
With rapid momentum across Arizona’s dynamic aerospace and defense ecosystem, Airbus, a global aerospace and defense leader, and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), hosted Airbus Supplier Day on June 12, 2026. Governor Katie Hobbs joined Robin Hayes, Chairman and CEO of Airbus in North America; Sharon Green, CEO of Unical; Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona … [More]
Arizona’s Buy-Local Campaign Returns With Independents Week
Local First Arizona’s Independents Week returns June 29 through July 7, 2026 — a statewide, nine-day campaign celebrating the independent businesses that power Arizona’s economy and give its communities their character. This year, the campaign shines a spotlight on Local First Arizona’s coalition businesses, giving Arizonans a cheat code to discover the certified local … [More]
One of the Valley’s Most Recognizable Injury Firms Expands to Denver
Rafi Law Group, the Arizona-based personal injury law firm, announced that the firm has opened a new office in Denver, marking the firm’s first location outside Arizona and a significant milestone in its national expansion strategy. Located at 1380 South Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80223, the Denver office represents the firm’s entry into the Colorado market and reflects the … [More]
Empire Paving Opens New Phoenix Headquarters
Empire Paving & Maintenance, a leading Arizona-based construction and maintenance company, announced the opening of its new office at 1902 E. Washington St. The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and reflects its ongoing commitment to collaboration, efficiency, and future expansion. Previously headquartered in Tempe near Tempe Marketplace, Empire … [More]
Chandler Aviation Supplier Expands with 45k SF Dallas Distribution Hub
AvAir, an industry-leading inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, has announced the opening of a new 45,000-square-foot warehouse facility in Grapevine, Texas, adjacent to the Dallas-Fort Worth International airport (DFW). The Dallas–Fort Worth area has a well-established aerospace and aviation presence and ranks among North America’s largest … [More]
SRP Completes 200 MW Battery Storage Facility in Coolidge
EDP Renewables North America LLC and Salt River Project, a not for-profit public power utility serving more than two million people in central Arizona, today celebrated the completion of Flatland Energy Storage, a 200 megawatt (MW) / 800 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Coolidge, Arizona. Flatland Energy Storage has the capacity to power the … [More]
Extended-Stay Hotel Brand Expands in Arizona with Surprise Opening
Economy extended stay brand LivAway Suites has opened its Surprise, Ariz. location, fueling the brand's momentum not only by accelerating its footprint in the Grand Canyon State, but across the country. At the LivAway Suites location nestled in Arizona's West Valley, guests can expect to discover the perfect balance of suburban charm and Sonoran Desert beauty. From spring … [More]
Valley-Based Luxury Moving Company Acquired by Global Logistics Firm
Cadogan Tate, a premier specialist in high-value storage and logistics for art and interior design, announced its acquisition of Fully Loaded Deliveries, an Arizona-based operator specializing in luxury moving, storage, and design installation. This is Cadogan Tate’s eighth acquisition since being acquired by TSG Consumer, a leading consumer-focused private equity firm. This … [More]
Space Systems Co. Acquires Tempe Solar Supplier in $67M Deal
York Space Systems , a US-based national defense and commercial prime providing a comprehensive suite of mission-critical solutions, announced the close of its acquisition of Solestial, Inc., a leading provider of next-generation space solar technology. The acquisition secures a domestic source for critical space solar capability at a moment much of the satellite manufacturing … [More]
Arizona Comfort Food Staple Launches Franchise Expansion
After more than 13 years of serving hearty comfort food, welcoming families and building a fiercely loyal customer base across the Valley, Arizona favorite Haymaker is officially expanding through franchising. The locally loved restaurant brand announced today that it is seeking qualified franchise partners throughout Arizona as it begins the next chapter of growth for the … [More]
Cactus Bowl Returns to Tempe amid Chase Field Renovations
The Cactus Bowl – college football's only postseason game between the Big Ten and Big 12 Conferences – enters an exciting next chapter of its history in Arizona, with a refreshed approach that includes a new name, new logo, new venue, new television network and enhanced fan experience. Fiesta Sports Foundation operates the Cactus Bowl as part of its year-round slate of … [More]
Private Valley Fire Department Builds Response Model for Energy, Data Projects
The state of Arizona has become one of the nation's most concentrated buildout zones for utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hyperscale data centers — and the fire and safety demands that come with those facilities are unlike anything conventional fire departments are equipped to handle. Rural Metro Fire Central Arizona is positioning itself as the … [More]
Women of Achievement Returns for Landmark 11th Year, Nominations Open
In Business Magazine is pleased to announce that nominations are now officially open for the 2026 Women of Achievement, returning for its highly anticipated 11th year of celebrating the Valley’s most dynamic, influential, and inspiring women leaders. Each year, 15 exceptional women are selected for their remarkable leadership, professional excellence, innovation, and … [More]
Steakhouse Concept Opens 500-Seat Downtown Phoenix Venue
STK Steakhouse, the globally recognized steakhouse concept from The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. has officially opened its highly anticipated downtown Phoenix location at 201 E. Washington St., Suite 114, bringing the brand’s signature “vibe dining” experience to the center of one of the country’s fastest-growing cities. Located steps from the city’s sports and entertainment … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Fiber Provider Spins Off Business Technology Brand
Saddleback Communications, the fiber-based voice and internet provider serving residents and businesses on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), announced today the launch of Salt River Connect, a dedicated business technology brand built to serve commercial organizations across the greater Scottsdale, Arizona, area. Salt River Connect formally separates … [More]
New Café Aims to Raise the Bar on Healthy Dining in Tempe
Buffables Café, located at 1325 W. University Dr., is set to open this June with the mission of redefining and improving upon the concept of healthy dining as the community knows it. Buffables is the brainchild of Craig and Grant Logan, brothers and entrepreneurs whose passion for healthy cooking, eating and living inspired them to create a “healthier version of a healthy … [More]
Top-Rated Bakery Brand Invests $750K in New PV Flagship
Too Sweet Cakes, the women-owned bakery brand named one of the top six cake shops in the U.S. by USA Today, will open its first flagship store at PV, the $2 billion redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, this October. The 1,800-square-foot location represents a $750,000 investment, marking the company's fourth retail store and its first space designed with full … [More]
