Arizona Public Service (APS) announced it plans to convert two units at its Cholla Power Plant in Joseph City, Navajo County, Arizona to natural gas. The repurposed resource, with operations beginning in 2029, will help meet the state’s growing energy demand while maintaining reliable, affordable electric service for customers. Originally commissioned in 1962, the Cholla … [More]
Valley Pizza Staple to Open First West Valley Location in Goodyear
Tempe-based Spinato’s Pizzeria & Family Kitchen is expanding to the West Valley with plans to open a new restaurant in Goodyear in 2027. The family- and-employee-owned restaurant signed a lease with Globe Corporation to build a new restaurant in GSQ-Goodyear Civic Square, located at the northwest corner of 150th Drive and McDowell Road in Goodyear. Construction of the … [More]
PRESS Coffee to Open 20th Café at Sprouts’ New HQ
Locally owned PRESS Coffee will open its City North location inside Sprouts Farmers Market’s new corporate headquarters at 20700 N. 56th St. in North Phoenix in August. The new café further expands PRESS and Sprouts’ partnership, which already includes seven PRESS cafés inside Sprouts stores across the Valley. The City North location will mark PRESS’ 20th … [More]
28 MW Solar Facility Breaks Ground at Arizona Cobalt Project
EVelution Energy LLC, a U.S. critical minerals company developing the first commercial-scale, solar-powered cobalt metal and cobalt sulfate processing facility in the United States, announced the start of construction of the 28-megawatt (MW) solar facility that will power its planned cobalt processing operations in Yuma County, Arizona. Construction began with the … [More]
Tempe-Based AI Giant to be Acquired in $3.1B Deal
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Cognite Holding B.V., a leading provider of industrial data and AI software, in an all cash transaction valued at $3.1 billion. Industrial AI is shifting from supporting analytics to executing operations, from describing what … [More]
Looking Good 2026 – July Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy ACHIEVEMENTS Lifestyle Homes Named on Builder 100 List Thai Chili 2go on Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shops on Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers Desert Highlands Golf Course Earns Top Honors Adler PR Founder Wins Gold Stevie Award PHILANTHROPY Harrah’s Ak-Chin … [More]
How a Relationship-First Approach Is Shaping Today’s Luxury Homebuilding Experience
For years, we’ve believed that luxury homebuilding is about far more than delivering a beautiful, finished product — it’s about building trust, creating a positive experience and developing long-term relationships along the way. At Sonoran Classic Builders, our approach has always been relationship-first. That means prioritizing communication, transparency and consistency … [More]
How to Scale a Small Business: Strategies for Growth and Long-Term Success
Growing a business is one thing — scaling it successfully is another. Many entrepreneurs struggle with the transition from a small operation to a thriving enterprise. This book provides a comprehensive guide to help business owners build a strong foundation, optimize operations and implement proven strategies for sustainable growth. Successfully packed with actionable insights … [More]
The Small-Business Money Game: The Hidden Strategies That Turn Survival into Scale
In The Small-Business Money Game, financial advisor-turned-founder Robinson Aquino shows entrepreneurs how to stop guessing and start winning with their numbers. Through real-world case studies and his Breakpoint Framework, Aquino helps readers understand why their business hits growth ceilings and how to break through them. Key takeaways include The Moneyball Strategy for … [More]
Chandler Defense Manufacturer Expands Production to Ohio
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company announced the expansion of its production capabilities to a manufacturing site in Solon, Ohio. The new facility is part of the company’s planned expansion to meet growing demand for precision energetics and safety systems in the Defense and Space industries. The Solon facility will create 75 new positions and become PacSci EMC’s … [More]
Beauty Brand Adds Phoenix Franchise as Valley Growth Continues
Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America's original blow dry bar franchise, has signed a franchise agreement in Phoenix, as the brand continues its expansion across North America. This agreement comes at a time when Arizona is recognized as one of the country's fastest-growing states for franchising, making it a strategic market for Blo's continued expansion efforts. Local … [More]
Raytheon Secures $1.1B Contract to Ramp Missile Production
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $1.1 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles to bolster U.S. military inventory and meet increased demand from allied nations. Under the contract, Raytheon will produce AIM-9X missiles along with associated hardware and software for U.S. and Foreign Military Sales customers. "Our teams have … [More]
Valley Chip Giant Makes $7B Bet on Next-Gen Computing
onsemi and Synaptics Incorporated announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which onsemi has agreed to acquire Synaptics in an all-stock transaction, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $7 billion. The transaction value reflects a fixed exchange ratio of 1.350 shares of onsemi common stock for each Synaptics share and represents an … [More]
Canada Reopens Phoenix Office Following Long Hiatus
To further strengthen the growing relationship between Arizona and Canada, dignitaries and leaders from both regions gathered to mark the opening of the new Canada Consulate office in Phoenix with a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception held on June 24, 2026. Governor Katie Hobbs joined Mark Wiseman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States; Sylvie Bédard, Consul General … [More]
Waymo Names Management Firm for Massive Surprise Test Facility
At Waymo's Arizona proving ground, Transportation Research Center engineers, technicians, mechanics and vehicle operators will work alongside leading mobility and technology companies to develop, validate and refine automated driving technologies destined to transform how people and goods move. “This is an important expansion of TRC’s national footprint and a strong … [More]
Major Arizona Copper Deal Creates North American Mining Giant
Hudbay Minerals Inc. announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (“Arizona Sonoran”) by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement, pursuant to which Hudbay has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Arizona Sonoran, not already owned by Hudbay. Arizona Sonoran is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of … [More]
Buc-ee’s Makes Arizona Debut with Goodyear Travel Center
Buc-ee's, home of the world's cleanest bathrooms, freshest food, and friendliest beaver, unveiled its newest travel center in Goodyear, Arizona, on Monday, June 22, 2026. Doors opened to the public at 6 a.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:00 a.m. MST. Located at 1001 N. Bullard Avenue in Goodyear, Buc-ee's Goodyear occupies 74,000 square feet and offers 120 … [More]
Chandler PCB Materials Manufacturer Acquired by Texas Firm
Isola Group, a Chandler-headquartered manufacturer of advanced materials used to make printed circuit boards, announced that it has joined Principal Mineral. For more than 100 years, Isola has manufactured the high-performance materials at the heart of printed circuit boards. Isola’s products are trusted by leading companies across aerospace, defense, communications, … [More]
