Honeywell announced the anticipated Board of Directors for Honeywell Aerospace, which will be one of the largest publicly listed pure-play aerospace and defense companies following its planned spin-off from Honeywell. Craig Arnold will lead the 11-person Board as Independent Chair as previously announced. Jim Currier, President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace, will join the … [More]
Glendale Bank Parent Agrees to $130M Sale
BNCCORP, INC. and its wholly owned subsidiary, BNC National Bank announced it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by OppFi Inc., a tech-enabled digital finance platform, in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $130 million. The transaction brings together two complementary, market-leading businesses, combining OppFi's sophisticated online lending … [More]
168-Unit Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in South Phoenix
Ulysses Development Group continues to expand its impact in Arizona with the groundbreaking of Salt River Flats 2, a new affordable housing community located at 4027 S. 13th Street in Phoenix. The project, celebrated today with Governor Katie Hobbs and other partners, will add 168 homes for families and individuals earning 60% of the area median income. To cultivate a sense … [More]
Long-Delayed One Camelback Project Advances Toward 2026 Completion
After years of speculation and a high-profile ownership reset, One Camelback is no longer a question mark on the Uptown skyline. It is a construction site in motion. Kinella Capital, LLC, led by developer TK Stratton, has reached several key milestones at the long-stalled office-to-residential conversion, signaling that one of Phoenix’s most talked-about projects is firmly … [More]
Massive Hangar Project Planned at West Valley Airport
Davcon Aviation has been awarded a new large-scale hangar development at Phoenix Goodyear Airport. The 40-acre development will include approximately 400,000 square feet of hangar space across multiple facilities designed to accommodate a range of aircraft, including wide-body, narrow-body, and corporate aviation users. Pre-leasing opportunities are currently available. The … [More]
Teaching Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI
When people imagine artificial intelligence in schools, they often picture students using it to write essays or finish homework faster. However, in my online classroom, the conversation around AI and its use is nuanced. Increasingly, the most important lesson is focused on the responsible and ethical use of AI. Digital citizenship has been part of education since computers and … [More]
Smarter Inboxes Raise Stakes for Email Marketers
Google is not just helping users search email. It is teaching the inbox to rank, summarize, and prioritize it. Following updates that began in March 2025, Google introduced AI-powered search that factors in recency, most-clicked emails, and frequent contacts instead of simply returning results in chronological order. In January 2026, the company stated that Gmail’s 3 billion … [More]
Charitable Trust Names Successor as CEO Plans Retirement
After 12 years of impactful leadership and service in Arizona and Indiana, the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust President and CEO Gene D’Adamo (left) is retiring in January 2027. Jeff Small (right), the Trust’s vice president of programs, has been selected as the incoming president and CEO. “Gene D’Adamo has been an outstanding CEO for the Trust during the last 12 … [More]
Valley Health System Leads World in Artificial Heart Procedures
Banner Health announced it has reached a major milestone completing more than 50 total artificial heart implantation procedures, more than any center worldwide since 2022. This achievement solidifies the nonprofit health system’s position as the global leader in total artificial heart technology, with expertise that extends beyond patient care to consulting with medical centers … [More]
BlackRock Funds $40M Push to Scale AI Escrow Platform
HomeLight announced the launch of EVA, an AI-powered escrow agent designed to automate the majority of tasks required to close a real estate transaction — alongside $40 million in new debt financing from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock to scale the platform nationwide. EVA is the industry’s first agentic escrow officer, empowered to work with over 80 tools to interface … [More]
Arizona Cobalt Project Pens $850M Deal with Japanese Firm
EVelution Energy LLC, a U.S. critical minerals company developing the first commercial-scale cobalt metal and cobalt sulfate processing facility in the United States, announced the signing of a binding long-term offtake agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd., valued at approximately $850 million over the five-year term of the agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Telecom Firm Names Chief Information Officer
Consumer Cellular, a leading provider of wireless service and devices to the 50+ demographic, has named Kannan Alagappan as its new Chief Information Officer, effective April 27th, 2026. With over three decades of experience in technology and telecommunications, Kannan brings his wealth of experience in building and managing telecommunication platforms to Consumer … [More]
SBA Spotlights Arizona Small Business Leaders
In celebration of National Small Business Week, May 3-9, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is honoring nine Arizona small businesses and lending partners for their contributions to the economy during national and local award ceremonies. “National Small Business Week is a time to recognize the power of small business. We celebrate the dedication, leadership, and … [More]
HonorHealth to Debut Medical Fitness Center in North Scottsdale
HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, ay announced the upcoming opening of HonorHealth Medical Fitness, part of the new HonorHealth Pima Center, located on the west side of the Loop 101 at Pima Road in Scottsdale. This new 100,000-square-foot campus represents a next-generation … [More]
Partnership Brings Bed Bath & Beyond Products Back to the Valley
The Container Store announced the launch of a chainwide “Store Changing” event beginning Friday, April 24, as 98 stores nationwide begin resetting selling floors to prepare for the phased integration of Bed Bath & Beyond products. As part of the reset, the Company will liquidate approximately 30% of select categories and SKUs beginning Friday to streamline assortments, … [More]
Home Services Firm Marks 50 Years of Growth in the Valley
When Donley A/C & Plumbing opened its doors in 1976, the Phoenix Valley was home to just over one million residents. Nearly five decades later, with more than five million people now calling the region home, Donley is celebrating 50 years of helping homeowners and businesses stay comfortable with reliable air conditioning and plumbing services across the Phoenix … [More]
3PL Secures 168,480 SF in Fast-Growing Glendale Corridor
IndiCap, a commercial real estate firm specializing in industrial investment and development throughout the U.S. Southwest, announced that Biagi Bros. Inc. has signed a lease for 168,480 square feet at Virgin Industrial Park I (VIP I) in Glendale, Arizona, part of the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Biagi Bros., a full-service, 3PL, warehousing and transportation … [More]
$2B PV Mall Redevelopment Adds New Dining, Retail and Lifestyle Options
RED Development announced a new slate of tenants coming to PV, the $2 billion mixed-use development in Phoenix, marking continued momentum for one of the most ambitious urban redevelopments in Arizona. The long-anticipated Life Time Paradise Valley, a 92,000-square-foot athletic country club, will open April 30, introducing a premier destination for health, wellness and social … [More]
