Elevated Fast-Casual Eatery Taps Scottsdale for Arizona Debut

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California-based Mendocino Farms has chosen Scottsdale Promenade for its first Arizona location, marking a significant step in the popular sandwich and salad shop’s continued national expansion. Scottsdale Promenade, a prominent lifestyle and shopping destination, is owned by FalconEye Ventures, a real estate investment company, and managed by Vestar, a leading privately held … [More]

Scottsdale Pet Care Co. Accelerates National Growth with Out-of-State Expansion

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Sparkle Grooming Co., the wellness-focused dog grooming franchise, is thrilled to announce its expansion into Nevada. The Chicago regional developer team of Thomas Fitzpatrick and Joel Accathara is expanding its multi-market portfolio with 13 new licenses in Nevada, their first strategic move beyond the Midwest. Joining them on this next phase of growth is Ellen Fitzpatrick, … [More]

ACA’s New Coalition Aims to Make Arizona the Best State to Start a Business

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The Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona business leaders announced the launch of the Arizona Small Business Growth Coalition, a statewide alliance of trusted small business providers committed to advancing Arizona’s economic vitality through entrepreneurship. Convened by the Arizona Commerce Authority, the coalition will foster alignment, collaboration, and collective … [More]

Succession Planning Takes Center Stage in Scottsdale Investment Firm’s Latest Expansion

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Osaic, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management solutions, announced today that it has acquired a majority interest in Innovative Wealth Team. The partnership marks a significant step in Osaic’s continued efforts to provide capital and infrastructure for advisors seeking succession and continuity solutions. This partnership exemplifies our … [More]

Developer Secures $3B Financing Facility for Future BTR Projects

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Taylor Morrison  and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management, an alternative investment manager with approximately $30 billion in assets under management, have entered into a land and construction financing facility agreement, opening $3 billion in capacity for existing and new land opportunities, land development, and construction costs of projects by Taylor Morrison's … [More]

Lucid Launches Collaborative to Further Strengthen Supply Chain for American Automotive and EV Manufacturing

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Lucid Group, Inc., maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, announced it has joined with critical mineral producers Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, Electric Metals, and RecycLiCo, to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources and the procurement of these minerals for use in automotive manufacturing by U.S.-based automakers and Tier 1 … [More]

Valley Law Firm Expands Western Presence with Colorado Partnership

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Fennemore, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms, is joining forces with Denver-based Galvanize Law, a leading construction law boutique, effective October 1, 2025. This move expands Fennemore’s construction capabilities across the Western U.S., reinforcing the firm’s longstanding presence in Colorado and deepening its commitment to serving clients in an … [More]

East Valley Banking Operations Platform Expands Offerings with Acquisition

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Kinective, the leading banking operations platform provider that transforms how financial institutions operate, connect, compete and thrive, today announced its acquisition of Janusea, a modern integration technology leader that unlocks innovation for financial institutions through simplified connectivity of fintech applications to core banking systems. The … [More]

Valley Culinary Co. Secures 15-Year Deal to Expand ASU Hospitality

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Steve Short Culinary Team, provider of chef-driven service and hospitality innovation, announced a landmark 15-year partnership with Aramark that significantly expands its presence at Arizona State University. This agreement builds upon SSCT’s 22-year legacy of serving the ASU community and reflects a deep alignment between two organizations that share a commitment to … [More]

$200M AI-Powered Defense Factory to Bring 350 Jobs to Mesa

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Hadrian, the advanced manufacturing company building AI-powered factories for America, announced plans to establish a large-scale manufacturing and software hub, known as Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona. The 270,000-square foot facility represents a $200 million investment, which will support raw materials to complete mission-critical systems. Expected to be fully operational in … [More]