Gym Operator Continues Arizona Expansion with New San Tan Valley Location

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EōS Fitness has expanded into San Tan Valley with the opening of a newly built, 40,000-square-foot gym at Skyline Ranch Marketplace. The location, which opened Sept. 30 at 1404 W. Hunt Highway, marks the company’s first gym in the community and its 47th in Arizona. The opening extends EōS Fitness’ Arizona presence as the company continues its national expansion, with more than … [More]

Scottsdale Chipmaker Revises Multibillion-Dollar Acquisition to Grow AI Business

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onsemi and Synaptics Incorporated announced they have amended their June 25, 2026 merger agreement. The amendment follows an unsolicited competing proposal received from a third party. Under the revised agreement, onsemi will acquire Synaptics for $123 per share in cash for an aggregate value of approximately $5.7 billion as compared to approximately $7 billion for the prior … [More]

Northrop Grumman Unveils 120,000-SF Expansion at Gilbert Space Campus

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Northrop Grumman has opened the new A1 building on its Gilbert campus, expanding its capacity to support critical space missions for national security, civil and commercial customers. The 120,000-square-foot facility adds office space, classified work areas, integration and testing facilities, and mission support space. The investment expands workforce capacity and further … [More]

Phoenix PR Founder Launches Platform for Businesses to Manage Their Own Publicity

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HAÜS OF PR, a new self-service public relations platform created for founders, creators, entrepreneurs, professionals, and growing brands, officially announced its arrival this October. Founded by Kierra Dixson, HAÜS OF PR was created to give brands a more accessible way to understand public relations, develop their stories, prepare for visibility, and take greater ownership of … [More]

L.A. Real Estate Lender Leases 9,365 SF for New Tempe Headquarters

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CBRE arranged a 9,365-square-foot office lease at Horizon Bay in Tempe, Arizona, for landlord Silver Creek Development. Dunmor, a technology-enabled private real estate lender, will occupy one of four speculative office suites under construction on the west wing of the property's second floor and plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Arizona. Delivery … [More]

Phoenix Has the Entrepreneurs. They Need Better Places to Grow

by Laurent Opman

Phoenix does not have a shortage of entrepreneurial ambition. What it lacks is enough flexible, professional space for businesses that have outgrown where they started but are not yet ready for the cost and commitment of a traditional commercial lease. That is the gap FlexEtc was built to fill. FlexEtc is a flexible business infrastructure platform that gives entrepreneurs, … [More]

Looking Good – October 2026

By Mike Hunter

Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy ACHIEVEMENTS Awake Makes Inc. 5000 on 50,604% Growth Phoenix Financial Team a Forbes Best Pinyon Named #1 Mediterranean Restaurant in U.S. Navi Nurses Reprises on Inc. 5000 Jennifer Kaplan Named for National Honor PHILANTHROPY Walmart Grant to Support Workforce Development Jersey Mikes … [More]

How to Know It’s Time to Alter Your Business Model

Times may be a-changing before revenue slips

by Veronique James

Running an advertising agency in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country has never been easy. When COVID-19 arrived, that challenge became a business owner’s worst nightmare. At The James Agency (TJA), we lost a net 62% of our business overnight in March 2020, much of it tied to hospitality, tourism, and food and beverage. We survived. I diversified our … [More]

Arizona Defense Manufacturer Secures $20.7B Missile Production Contract

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Raytheon, an RTX business, will accelerate production of AMRAAM missiles to record-setting levels under the terms of a five-year multi-year contract with two option years valued up to $20.7 billion awarded as part of the Department of War's Arsenal of Freedom. This contract follows the landmark agreement between Raytheon and the Department of War announced earlier this year, … [More]

California Infrastructure Firm Expands into Phoenix with First Arizona Office

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Latitude 33 Planning, Engineering & Surveying is expanding its footprint in the Southwest with the opening of a new Phoenix, AZ office, positioning the firm to better serve one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Located at 200 East Van Buren, Ste. 401 in downtown Phoenix, the firm’s new office is strategically situated in the heart of the city’s … [More]