Arizona and Taiwan celebrated another significant milestone in their expanding partnership as the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office officially opened its new office in Phoenix, Arizona. Governor Katie Hobbs joined leaders including Dr. Chia-Lung Lin, Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs; TECO Phoenix Director General Kevin Chiao; Ingrid Larson, Managing Director, American … [More]
Phoenix Advertising Firm Rebrands Amid Times Square and Chicago Expansion
Harkey Media, an independent out-of-home advertising company, has rebranded as FRAME OOH. Alongside the new name, the company is expanding its national relevance with acquisitions across the country. FRAME OOH has expanded its New York presence - anchored by the acquisition of 9 Times Square, and entered the Chicago market with the purchase of digital outdoor advertising … [More]
$6.4M Mesa Training Hub Opens to Strengthen Arizona’s Aerospace Workforce
Maricopa Community Colleges and Chandler-Gilbert Community College joined Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and industry partners to officially celebrate the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Arizona’s first-of-its-kind Aerospace & Defense-focused Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Mesa, Arizona. “The Future48 Workforce … [More]
$18.5M Mesa Industrial Sale Highlights Demand for Smaller Business Spaces
Commercial Properties, Inc. announced the sale of a 72,256-square-foot, three-building multi-tenant industrial complex located at 1610, 1660, and 1750 N. Rosemont in Mesa, Arizona, for $18,500,000. The transaction highlights the continued investor demand for well-located, small-bay industrial properties and reinforces the strength of Arizona's industrial real estate … [More]
Phoenix Fitness Educator Turns to Former CEO as Trainer Demand Surges
The International Sports Sciences Association, a global leader in fitness and wellness education, today announced that Andrew Wyant will return as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Wyant, who led ISSA from February 2018 to April 2024, and continues to serve on its board of directors, succeeds Warren Heffelfinger. Under Wyant's previous leadership, ISSA grew … [More]
500,000-SF Phoenix Hub to Anchor Distributor’s Western Expansion
S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, announced plans to open a new 500,000-square-foot distribution center in the Phoenix metro area, marking the latest step in the company’s ongoing investment to expand and modernize its North American footprint. Slated to begin operations in late summer 2027, the fully automated facility will expand S&S’s … [More]
Gym Operator Continues Arizona Expansion with New San Tan Valley Location
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]
Fitness Company Taps Entrepreneur behind 700,000-Customer Brand to Lead Women’s Division
Kaelin Poulin, the entrepreneur behind the women's health and fitness company that reached No. 4 on the 2019 Inc. 5000, is returning to the industry she left behind. After making a fitness comeback of her own as a Supra Human client, she will now lead more high-performing women through the same coaching approach that helped her. At 19, Kaelin lost 65 pounds, beginning a … [More]
Mesa Transportation Tech Firm Names New CEO to Lead Transformation
Verra Mobility Corporation, a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced that Jon Newhard has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2026. Mr. Newhard brings more than two decades of experience in the transportation and mobility industry, including his most recent position as Chief Executive Officer of Yunex Traffic … [More]
Phoenix Industrial Demand Holds Strong as Office Market Edges toward Stability
Greater Phoenix’s commercial real estate market is advancing at different speeds. Industrial properties continue to attract substantial tenant demand as new buildings enter the market, while office properties are showing modest signs of stabilization with nearly a quarter of space still vacant. Together, Kidder Mathews’ third-quarter 2026 market reports illustrate how business … [More]
Why Mental Health Benefits Go Unused and 3 Ways Employers Can Help
If your business operates like many companies today, you offer employees a wide range of healthcare benefits. Ideally, those benefits help meet everything from routine dental and vision needs to more urgent medical care. But one increasingly common offering remains surprisingly underused: mental health benefits. According to research from the National Alliance on Mental … [More]
Long-Stalled Phoenix Office Tower Debuts as 163-Unit Apartment Community
For years, One Camelback has stood at the center of one of Phoenix’s busiest intersections, its glass facade and dramatic silhouette impossible to miss. But while the tower had all the makings of an Uptown landmark, its transformation into apartments stalled before it could become part of daily life in the neighborhood. That is about to change. One Camelback will soon … [More]
GPEC Welcomes New Members as Leadership Turns to Next Phase of Growth
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council released its annual report and announced 13 new members rolling onto its Board of Directors, joining the 11 board members elected midyear. GPEC’s governing board, consisting of 96 members, provides perspective from a distinct group of public and private entities dedicated to the growth of Greater Phoenix, helping further GPEC’s mission of … [More]
Phoenix-Founded Healthy-Dining Chain Files Chapter 11
True Food Kitchen announced that it and certain affiliates have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the "Court"). The Company intends to use the Chapter 11 process to strengthen its financial foundation, optimize its restaurant footprint and cost structure, and … [More]
Scottsdale Chipmaker Revises Multibillion-Dollar Acquisition to Grow AI Business
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]
Fall Market Debuts Alongside Avondale’s Halloween Traditions
From pets and pumpkins to local vendors and Halloween fun, Alamar is filling October with three free events that bring Avondale families, businesses and community partners together. The month-long celebration includes two returning City of Avondale favorites and the debut of Homegrown at Alamar, a new fall signature event inspired by harvest traditions and Alamar’s contemporary … [More]
Vintage Travel Inspires Tonight’s Free First Friday at Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix Art Museum will open October with a free First Friday celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, featuring art, live music, hands-on activities and programming inspired by vintage travel, Route 66 and roadside adventures. The evening takes inspiration from the Museum’s current exhibition, Modern Treads: The Discount Tire Poster Collection, which explores the … [More]
MIM Brings Brazilian Music and Culture to Phoenix for Two Days
The Musical Instrument Museum will bring the music, movement and culture of Brazil to Phoenix this weekend with Experience Brazil, a two-day celebration featuring live performances, hands-on activities, curator talks and a capoeira workshop. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, at MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix. Programming … [More]
