Dr. Zaynah Camp-Fry has been named chief executive officer of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale. The 30-bed medical rehabilitation hospital provides specialized rehabilitative care to individuals with disabling injuries or illnesses, including strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other medically-complex … [More]
Phoenix Contractor’s 45-Year Expansion Spans 10,000 Buildouts and Major Developments
Phoenix-based general contractor Stevens-Leinweber Construction announced its 45th anniversary. The milestone makes SLC one of metro Phoenix’s longest-standing, homegrown general contractors and a go-to source for leading local, regional and global clients. Founded in 1981 by Mike Stevens and Mark Leinweber, SLC began as a startup focused on commercial tenant improvements. … [More]
Arizona-Founded Italian Dining Chain to Open 247-Seat Chandler Restaurant
North Italia will officially open in Chandler on Wednesday, November 11. The regionally and nationally celebrated Arizona-born concept, is returning to its roots and bringing its signature Italian fare, value-packed happy hour, and vibrant hospitality, a little closer to home for East Valley residents. While North Italia has grown into a beloved dining destination nationwide, … [More]
Scottsdale Resort Taps Luxury and Wellness Hospitality Veteran to Lead Operations
HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Sarah Bohn as general manager of Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. With a career spanning more than 15 years of hospitality leadership experience, Bohn aims to leverage her diverse background in luxury, independent, and branded properties to build upon the resort’s standard of excellence and lead the property into … [More]
Phoenix Housing Market Hits a September Speed Bump
Greater Phoenix’s single-family housing market held onto year-to-date sales gains through September, but the month brought a sharper slowdown in new contract activity, according to data from Phoenix REALTORS. Closed sales dropped 4.9%, and new listings dropped 3.7% in September this year compared to last year, but pending sales plummeted 40.1%. Year over year, national closed … [More]
New Taiwan Office in Phoenix Strengthens $21.2B Trade Relationship
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]
