Israel Aerospace Industries, Ascent Aviation Services and World Star Aviation announced the commencement of Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions in North America. The first Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft, from World Star Aviation’s portfolio, has arrived for conversion at Ascent’s newly expanded Pinal Air Park campus in Marana, Arizona. Ascent’s … [More]
$1M Venture Investment Backs Arizona Lab and Hypertension Testing Expansion
Xcellerant Ventures announced a $1 million Fund I investment in Geneticure, a precision medicine pioneer developing tests that predict patient response to hypertension treatments. The capital will accelerate Geneticure's commercial scaling and support a new clinical laboratory in Arizona, expanding the state's thriving life sciences ecosystem. Geneticure utilizes a … [More]
Intel’s $32B Arizona Expansion Moves Forward with Next Fab
Intel is moving forward with its Fab 62 semiconductor factory at its Ocotillo campus in Chandler, with construction and manufacturing equipment installation underway and operations expected to begin by the end of 2028. The facility will become the campus’s sixth factory dedicated to high-volume chip manufacturing. Naga Chandrasekaran, executive vice president and chief … [More]
Healthcare Buildouts Drive California Contractor’s Expansion into Phoenix
White Construction, Inc., a commercial general contractor based in Carlsbad, California, is expanding its operations with the recent opening of an office in Phoenix, Arizona. The employee-owned company founded in 1983 has a portfolio of tenant improvement projects in healthcare, retail and office. The company is strategically introducing its specialized expertise in the … [More]
Arizona Ranks among Nation’s Fastest-Growing Housing Markets
A new study has revealed that Arizona had the sixth-highest percentage increase in housing units between 2020 and 2025. Home services specialists Cinch Home Services analyzed census data to find which states have had the largest percentage increase in housing units between 2020 and 2025. Arizona experienced the sixth-highest percentage increase in housing units between … [More]
Gilbert Factory to Support Next-Generation NVIDIA AI Data Center Rollout
Armada, an SI Infrastructure manufacturer, announced support for the NVIDIA DSX POD reference design. DSX POD enables partners to build standardized, factory-integrated containers for deploying SI capacity faster and at scale. Under the collaboration, Armada and Johnson Controls will engineer, manufacture, integrate, and deploy pre-fabricated SI factories built on the NVIDIA … [More]
Acquisition Positions Longtime Arizona Aerospace Manufacturer for Expansion
Threadlock Precision, a growing network of precision manufacturing companies, announced its acquisition of Service & Sales, Inc., an Arizona-based maker of precision hydraulic tube assemblies that has served aerospace and defense markets for more than 50 years. Founded in 1970, SSI has become a trusted direct supplier to leading defense prime contractors. Under the … [More]
Arizona Brothers behind National Wiffle Ball League Acquire the Original Brand
The Wiffle Ball, Inc. announced the Rose family has acquired the iconic WIFFLE® Ball brand of balls and bats. The transition marks a new chapter for the American company after more than 70 years and three generations of Mullany family ownership. "WIFFLE has been an enormous part of our family for three generations, but its impact is felt well beyond our family and Shelton, … [More]
Texas Barbecue Chain Enters Arizona with $11.2M Old Town Acquisition
LevRose Commercial Real Estate has completed the $11.2 million sale of an iconic property at 3925 N. Brown Avenue in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale to Terry Black’s BBQ. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for the Texas barbecue brand as it enters the Arizona market. LevRose CRE Partners Danielle Davis, Branden Mondragon and Trent McCullough represented the … [More]
The Phoenix Symphony Makes a Difficult Business Decision to Protect Its Future
Despite Revenue Growth and Cost-Cutting Measures, Financial Realities Force Suspension of the 2026–27 Season as Leadership Confronts the Sustainability of a Cherished Cultural Institution
For nearly 80 years, The Phoenix Symphony has been more than an orchestra. It has been a cultural institution, an economic contributor and an important part of the identity of Greater Phoenix. But even the most beloved organizations must confront the financial realities of operating a sustainable business. On October 20, The Phoenix Symphony announced it would suspend its … [More]
Arizona-Founded Healthy-Dining Chain Enters West Valley with Peoria Debut
Original ChopShop, the feel good eatery known for its customizable bowls, salads, sandwiches, juices and more, is making its Peoria debut with the opening of its newest Shop at 9986 W. Happy Valley Pkwy., Suite 103 this fall. To celebrate the occasion, doors will open at 10 a.m., and the first 50 guests in line will receive an Original ChopShop tote bag with the purchase of … [More]
Phoenix Adds Nonstop Europe Route as Global Investment Grows
America’s Friendliest Airport is continuing to welcome new, international service. German airline Lufthansa announced the start of nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Franz Josef Strauss International Airport in Munich beginning August 3, 2027. This will be the first ever nonstop service between Phoenix and Munich. “The addition of this new … [More]
Phoenix Marketing Agency Expands Newly Launched Literary Publicity Division
InkFox Publicity (a LAVIDGE company), has hired Meghan Krein as publicity manager and Kirsten Kalebich and Maeve Larson as publicists, enhancing the agency’s capabilities in book publicity, thought leadership and social media strategy. The new hires join Anne Robertson, managing director of publicity, and Ziggy Goldfarb, senior publicist. Together, the new team brings … [More]
Taiwanese Investor Bets $10.56M on North Phoenix’s Semiconductor Boom
DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services, a provider of CRE services including brokerage, national tenant representation, consulting, leasing, sales, and property management, has directed the off-market sale of a freestanding industrial building totaling 43,338 square feet at 2520 E. Rose Garden Lane in Phoenix’s Deer Valley submarket for $10.56 million. The DAUM team of … [More]
How Midterm Elections Could Shape Arizona Health Insurance Costs
With the midterm elections approaching, Arizona employers planning their 2027 benefits strategies should account for potential healthcare policy shifts that could influence both their own budgets and employees’ out-of-pocket expenses in the years ahead. For businesses, the challenge is less about predicting which proposals will move into law and more about understanding how … [More]
Suns and Mercury Plan $60M Downtown Phoenix YMCA with Affordable Housing
The Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Valley of the Sun YMCA announced plans to develop a $60 million state-of-the-art YMCA in downtown Phoenix, expanding access to programs and opportunities for families across central and south Phoenix. The development underscores Mat Ishbia’s continued commitment to investing in the Phoenix community, creating opportunities and making a … [More]
Valley Businesses to Face Off in Inaugural Phoenix Corporate Games
The Visit Phoenix Sports & Events Commission and Fiesta Sports Foundation are partnering to launch the inaugural Phoenix Corporate Games, a field day style event bringing Greater Phoenix businesses together through teamwork, wellness and community engagement. This new event will take place on Friday, March 19, 2027, at Grand Canyon University, where friendly competitions … [More]
ASU Partners with Purdue and Tennessee to Build Next-Generation Nuclear Workforce
After 20 years of flat growth, America’s demand for electricity is exploding, creating demand for safe, scalable nuclear reactor technology. Small modular reactors and microreactors are emerging to meet that need and driving a national nuclear resurgence, but there is a severe shortage of nuclear-literate engineers, managers and policymakers. Three powerhouse public research … [More]
