InMedia Company announced the return of Rick McCartney as Chief Executive Officer and President following a year-long leave of absence during which he sought to represent Arizona's First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. While his Primary campaign did not make it through to the General Election, McCartney's message of practical solutions, civic … [More]
Chandler Program Gives Businesses Direct Access to City Decision-Makers
The City of Chandler is making it easier for businesses to connect directly with city leadership through a new initiative, "Let's Talk Business." The program provides business owners, entrepreneurs, developers, investors and commercial real estate professionals with dedicated 30-minute, one-on-one meetings with Economic Development Director Micah Miranda to discuss … [More]
Arizona Cardinals Foundation Funds New Barrow Care Initiative
Barrow Neurological Foundation announced that it has received a $400,000 grant from the Arizona Cardinals Foundation to establish a transitional care platform for intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at Barrow Neurological Institute. This critical support marks the launch of a three-year commitment from the Arizona Cardinals Foundation, dedicated to funding … [More]
Record Heat Sends SRP Power Demand to All-Time High
SRP delivered a record amount of energy to customers on Friday, July 24, keeping customers in power on the hottest day of the year so far. Based on preliminary information, SRP delivered an all-time high peak load of 9,072 megawatts (MW) between 5 and 6 p.m. This surpasses the previous record peak of 8,542 MW set on August 7, 2025. The company also exceeded the 2025 record … [More]
P.F. Chang’s Launches Marketing Communications Department with Internal Promotion
P.F. Chang's announced the promotion of Patrick Benson to Director of Marketing Communications, a newly established leadership role that marks the launch of the brand's dedicated Marketing Communications function. The appointment reflects P.F. Chang's continued investment in building a modern, integrated marketing organization following one of the brand's most successful … [More]
Their Take: Arizona Employers Could Feel Ripple Effects of Immigration Enforcement
a Intensified immigration enforcement would not create more job opportunities for U.S.-born Arizonans. It would eliminate thousands of them while weakening businesses, household finances, and local economies across the state, according to a new analysis from the Immigration Research Initiative. The analysis models the effects of ICE arresting 1% of immigrants considered … [More]
True Food Kitchen Taps Restaurant Industry Veteran as CEO
True Food Kitchen, the chef-crafted restaurant known for its craveable flavors, ingredient-forward menu and full-day dining experience, announced the appointment of Jeff Chandler as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. A restaurant industry veteran with more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, Mr. Chandler joins True Food Kitchen to lead the … [More]
Desert Financial Taps Veteran Credit Union Executive for EVP Role
Desert Financial Credit Union has named Kevin Martin as its new executive vice president, bringing deep experience in credit union leadership, strategic planning and member experience to the organization. "I'm honored to join Desert Financial at such a pivotal moment for the credit union," said Martin. "What drew me here is the unmistakable focus on members and the … [More]
Berkshire Takes Taylor Morrison Private in $8.5B Deal
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and Taylor Morrison announced the completion of Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Taylor Morrison for $72.50 per common share in cash, representing a total equity value for Taylor Morrison of approximately $6.8 billion and total enterprise value of approximately $8.5 billion. Under Berkshire, Taylor Morrison will continue to be led by CEO Sheryl … [More]
Chandler Chipmaker Expands into Edge AI with Acquisition
Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hailo, a provider of accelerated edge AI processors, advanced vision processing solutions, robotics processors and comprehensive AI software flows. The transaction is expected to close towards the end of … [More]
NVIDIA, Amkor Announce $1.5B Arizona Partnership
Amkor Technology, Inc. announced a $1.5 billion multi-year strategic partnership with NVIDIA to develop advanced semiconductor packaging and test technologies for next-generation AI and accelerated computing platforms. Under the agreement, NVIDIA will provide a prepayment to support the expansion of Amkor’s U.S. advanced packaging capacity. Advanced packaging enables the … [More]
Tempe Marketplace Adds Five New National Retailers
Tempe Marketplace, the Valley’s premier open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment destination, is welcoming a new wave of upscale retail tenants led by first-to-market outdoor and performance brands Carhartt and KUIU, which have selected the property for their first Phoenix-area locations. The lineup also includes Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, and Glo Tanning, further reinforcing … [More]
$44.5M Land Deal Paves Way for 308 Verrado Homes
Tri Pointe Homes announced the acquisition of approximately 99 acres within Verrado Highlands, the newest community within the award-winning Verrado planned community located in Buckeye, Arizona. Capitalized in partnership with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management and purchased from DMB White Tank, LLC for approximately $44.5 million, the acquisition is expected to bring 308 … [More]
Arizona Fitness Expansion Continues with New Mesa Club
Amped Fitness announced that their newest location, Amped Fitness Mesa, will officially open its doors on Monday, July 27, bringing the brand’s immersive Amped Universe experience to the Mesa community. The opening represents the continued growth of Amped Fitness’ footprint in Arizona, with the brand’s Glendale location opening earlier this year and further expansion planned … [More]
TSMC Supplier Leases 151,000-Square-Foot Phoenix Facility
Marketech International Corporation, a leading Taiwanese technology service provider, has finalized a lease for a 151,451-square-foot warehouse facility at 950 West Rose Garden Lane in Phoenix’s Deer Valley submarket. Kidder Mathews Executive Vice Presidents Mike Ciosek and Eric Bell represented MIC in the transaction. MIC is a key contractor supporting Taiwan Semiconductor … [More]
PRESS Coffee Opens Café at Sprouts’ New Corporate Headquarters
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 opening. “Sprouts has … [More]
Arizona’s $109-Billion-Year: A Record-Setting FY2026
Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) marked the most successful year for economic development in Arizona’s history. During the 12‑month period ending June 30, 2026, the Arizona Commerce Authority and local economic development partners worked with companies that committed to creating 26,225 projected new Arizona jobs and investing more than $109 billion into communities statewide — both … [More]
TSMC Growth Fuels Planned 248-Unit Apartment Community
Crescent Communities, a nationally recognized real estate investor, developer, and operator of mixed-use communities, announced the land close for NOVEL Norterra, a new four-story multifamily community planned in northern Phoenix, Arizona. Situated on an 8.5-acre site just east of I-17, within the Norterra neighborhood, the development will include 248 for-rent residences in a … [More]
