MidFirst Bank, the largest privately owned bank in the nation, and The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization, today announced they have raised over $160,000 for sustainability and conservation efforts. Since 2023, MidFirst Bank customers in Oklahoma, Arizona and Texas have had the opportunity to support these efforts through the Earth Card, a debit card made … [More]
Credit Union Expands Digital Investing Offerings with Fractional Shares
Desert Financial Credit Union has announced the expansion of its Digital Investing platform, introducing new features designed to make investing more accessible for members at every stage of their financial journey, including beginner investors looking to start small and build confidence over time. Through Desert Financial Digital Investing, members can invest online with … [More]
Employee-Owned Builder Plans Larger Camelback Corridor Office
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., a 100% employee-owned construction company in the Valley for over 50 years, announced plans to relocate its Phoenix regional office to a new, larger space staying within the Camelback Corridor. The new office, located near the 32nd Street and Camelback Road intersection at 3133 E. Camelback Road, is expected to open in late 2027 following a … [More]
In-Home Care Program Expands Access for Arizona Medicaid Families
One year after launching its partnership with Nest Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice (AZ Blue Health Choice) is demonstrating measurable impact in improving access to care for Medicaid members across Arizona by bringing comprehensive healthcare directly into members' homes. Building on its initial rollout, the program now serves more than 2,100 enrolled … [More]
Workforce Access Starts with Accessible Higher Education
Each July, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) anniversary offers an important opportunity to reflect on the progress made in expanding access and opportunity for people with disabilities. At the same time, it is also a reminder of how much work remains, particularly in education. Higher education is often where opportunity either expands or narrows, shaping students' … [More]
Biltmore Area Multifamily Property Trades Hands
Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of Fireside Apartments, a 20-unit multifamily property in Phoenix, Arizona, for $4.75 million. “The Biltmore area continues to attract investors because of its central location and proximity to many of Phoenix’s … [More]
SRP Pens 600 MW Wind Deal to Help Power Greater-Phoenix Growth
Pattern Energy, a leader in clean energy and transmission infrastructure, and Salt River Project (SRP), a not-for profit public power utility serving 1.2 million people in central Arizona, announced they have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 600 megawatts (MW) of SunZia wind energy. This agreement will help SRP meet growing energy demand across the Phoenix … [More]
Valley Brunch Mainstay Continues National Expansion
Over Easy, the award-winning breakfast concept founded in Phoenix in 2008, is continuing its growth beyond Arizona with the recent opening of its first South Dakota location and plans underway for its first corporate-owned restaurant outside of Arizona. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the new restaurant marks Over Easy's first location in the state and the first of three … [More]
Downtown Tempe Introduces Several Fresh Culinary Concepts
The unmatched vibe of Downtown Tempe continues to attract new culinary concepts and shops that make this ultimate downtown destination a place where you can count on a fun-filled day of authentic and inspiring experiences. Since the beginning of 2026, seven new restaurants and retailers have opened, adding even more character to this vibrant downtown community. “Downtown … [More]
Why K-12 Partnerships Matter to Arizona’s Workforce Future
Arizona business leaders talk often about workforce development. We need skilled employees, stronger pipelines and communities that can compete for the jobs of tomorrow. Those conversations usually begin at the college or career level. They should begin much earlier—in our K-12 schools. New research from Harvard's Graduate School of Education examined more than 1,550 … [More]
$5M Seed Round Backs Phoenix Smart Home Startup
The smart home was supposed to belong to the homeowner. Somewhere along the way, the home stopped being private. One Raven launched to rebuild the smart home around a different premise: what happens inside the home should stay inside the home. Backed by a $5M seed round led by Fifth Wall, One Raven is the first privacy-focused smart home platform built from the hardware … [More]
Arizona Chip Giant Moves to Sell Two Manufacturing Facilities
onsemi announced it has entered into definitive agreements to divest two manufacturing facilities. These planned divestitures are part of onsemi’s ongoing initiative to improve companywide manufacturing cost structure to drive sustained gross margin expansion as part of its Fab Right strategy. onsemi’s Fab Right manufacturing strategy focuses on continuous optimization of … [More]
Longtime Valley Nonprofit CEO to Retire After 16 Years
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit serving families with children experiencing homelessness in the Valley, announces that CEO Ted Taylor will retire effective July 10, 2026, following 16 years of transformative leadership that grew the organization's reach from one shelter location to four, and multiplied capacity. Beginning July 13, Taylor will serve as CEO … [More]
Scottsdale Real Estate Brokerage Acquired by Colorado Firm
Success Property Brokers, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, announced that it has been acquired by Preston Porter, broker/owner of Porter Realty ERA Powered, based in Alamosa, Colorado. The Scottsdale-based firm will now operate as Success Property Brokers ERA Powered, leveraging the ERA® network to support its next phase of growth. The company will continue serving the greater … [More]
HR Technology Firm Elevates Veteran Executive to President
PrismHR, a Vensure Employer Solutions company and an HR technology software innovator for service providers across the U.S., announced the promotion of Michael DeLessio to President of PrismHR, effective July 2. DeLessio joined PrismHR in 2013 and most recently served as Chief Administration Officer and Chief of Staff. A seasoned executive with more than two decades of … [More]
Carefree Approves $5M Redevelopment of Historic Mall
During the June 2nd Carefree Town Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-12, a development agreement for Orchard Street Market, which will occupy the space currently known as Los Portales Mall. One of the developers, Ken Martindale of the Martindale Group, made a presentation of the concept to Council and residents that included their plans … [More]
Arizona’s Largest Woman-Founded Law Firm Launches Probate Practice
Rose Law Group pc, Arizona’s largest woman-founded law firm, announced the addition of experienced probate attorney James X. Theut as Chair of the firm’s new Probate Law Department, further expanding the firm’s comprehensive legal services for individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners navigating complex estate and trust matters. Theut's arrival and leadership of … [More]
Chandler Office Expansion Marks Next Growth Phase for Wealth Firm
Wilde Wealth Management Group, a locally owned and award-winning financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, celebrated the grand opening of its new Chandler office, located at 3200 W. Ray Road Suite 101 in Chandler, with a ribbon cutting alongside the Chandler Chamber of … [More]
