Rosendin Electric, Inc., the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contractor, announced the purchase of Allred Park Place Building 4 in Chandler, which will serve as the company’s new Mountain West regional headquarters. The new campus will unite Rosendin’s regional operations teams with its growing workforce and corporate teams, including Engineering, Technology, … [More]
Dignity Health to Open 300K-SF Campus at Cardinals’ North Phoenix HQ
Dignity Health announced a first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art medical campus at the corner of Scottsdale Road and Loop 101 in North Phoenix—the future site of the Arizona Cardinals' new performance and business headquarters. Last September, the Cardinals announced the purchase of a 217-acre property at that location, where the team's 30-acre performance center and … [More]
Retail, Hotel Development Planned for TSMC Growth Corridor
Common Bond Development Group, the innovators behind some of the Southwest's most notable developments, announced The Shops at Halo Vista, a new 11-acre mixed-use retail and hospitality destination planned at the northwestern hard corner of the I-17 and Dove Valley Road in North Phoenix. Positioned as the gateway to the TSMC Campus and the surrounding community, it’ll be … [More]
North Scottsdale Animal Hospital Opens with Focus on Preventive Care
Local veterinarian Dr. Daniele Johnson announced the opening of Livewell Animal Hospital of North Scottsdale, located at 17757 N Scottsdale Rd Suite 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. After practicing in North Scottsdale for the past several years, Dr. Johnson is excited to deepen roots in the community with a modern veterinary hospital that blends high-quality medical care with … [More]
What Small Businesses Get Right about Relationships
Small businesses understand relationships differently. When you are building something from the ground up, relationships are not just part of the business, they are often the reason the business grows in the first place. You remember the people who took a chance on you, the client who referred someone and the person who opened a door for you early on. Those experiences and … [More]
Central Phoenix Restaurant Property Changes Hands
Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of an Original ChopShop property, a 2,847-square-foot single-tenant retail asset located in central Phoenix. “Midtown and central Phoenix are undergoing a significant transformation as high-density-residential … [More]
Insurance Co. Acquires Surety Platform in Growth Push
CopperPoint Insurance Company, a leading Arizona-based specialty provider of workers' compensation and commercial insurance solutions, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire General Indemnity Group (GIG) and its subsidiaries, including United Casualty & Surety Insurance Company (UCS), industry-leading surety placement platform BOSS Bonds, and … [More]
Black Rock Expands Valley Footprint with Two New Shops
Black Rock Coffee Bar, the Oregon-born boutique coffee company known for its specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and popular Fuel® energy drinks, is expanding its footprint in the Valley with two new locations opening this week. The first store, located at 16 W McKellips Rd will officially open in Mesa on Wednesday, May 20th. A Tempe location at 2030 E Elliot Rd will follow … [More]
BTR Community Debuts 229 Homes in San Tan Valley
NexMetro Communities, a national leader of cottage-style build-to-rent (BTR) home neighborhoods, is opening Avilla Bella Camino, a new 229-home luxury rental community on 22 acres in San Tan Valley. The community is currently pre-leasing and will open to the public later this quarter. Located near the intersection of Gantzel Road and Bella Vista Road, the gated community … [More]
Scottsdale Snack Chain Hits 500-Store Milestone
Wetzel's Pretzels has marked a major company milestone with the successful celebration of its 500th store opening in Porter Ranch, CA. Bringing together community members, guests, and brand partners to honor a defining moment in the company's continued national growth. The Porter Ranch location was energized with a celebratory atmosphere featuring store activations, product … [More]
Greater Phoenix Leadership Elects New Board Chair, Officers
Greater Phoenix Leadership, announced the election of Simer S. Mayo (pictured) as Chair of the Board for a two-year term spanning 2026 to 2028. Exiting as Chair is Ken Van Winkle, Vice Chair of Womble Bond Dickinson, who served in the role from 2024 to 2026. Ken Van Winkle has been a member of GPL since 2009 and joined the board of directors in 2015. During his tenure, he … [More]
Marketing Agency Plants Roots in Downtown Phoenix with New HQ
After 11 years of operating as a remote-first agency serving clients across the United States, Verum Digital Marketing has opened a downtown Phoenix headquarters, creating a centralized environment for in-person strategy, collaboration, production, and digital execution. Verum celebrates the new HQ with an open house on Wednesday, May 20, from 4 to 7 p.m., welcoming the … [More]
New Master-Planned Community Debuts in Apache Junction
A new master-planned community is taking shape in Apache Junction, offering thoughtfully crafted homes amid Arizona's stunning landscape. Sanctuary at Blossom Rock, a highly anticipated neighborhood from Richmond American Homes of Arizona, Inc., a subsidiary of Sekisui House U.S., Inc., will showcase ranch and two-story homes designed to elevate everyday living with flexible … [More]
$2M Overhaul Planned for Mesa Entertainment Venue
Jake’s Unlimited, one of the Phoenix area’s largest indoor family entertainment venues, has been acquired by local entrepreneurs, JP and Brittany Mullan, who are introducing a new vision to elevate the longtime Mesa venue into a premier destination designed to rival leading national entertainment brands. The Mullans’ acquisition marks a significant investment in the future … [More]
AIA Names Exclusive Health Insurance Partner
Banner|Aetna, an Arizona-based health plan jointly owned by Banner Health, one of the few fully integrated health systems in the nation, and Aetna, a CVS Health company, announced its sponsorship of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA)—the governing body for Arizona high school athletics programs—making the insurer the AIA’s exclusive health insurance … [More]
Phoenix Accelerator Targets Commercial Space Startups
The commercial space industry is entering a new phase. The era of launch vehicles is maturing, satellite constellations are scaling, and attention is shifting toward the infrastructure, data, logistics, and services that will power the space economy over the next two decades. Blacknight Space believes that some of the biggest companies in space haven't been built yet – and … [More]
Fintech Co. Bringing BNPL to Banks Lands $34M Series B
equipifi, the fintech platform enabling banks and credit unions to offer flexible payment solutions natively within their digital banking experience, today announced the close of its $34-million Series B. The round was led by Left Lane Capital, with continued participation from all existing investors, including Curql and PHX Ventures. The raise brings equipifi's total funding … [More]
Electrical Contractor Secures 100,622-SF Chandler Building for Regional HQ
Rosendin Electric, Inc., the nation's largest employee-owned electrical contractor, announced the purchase of Allred Park Place Building 4 in Chandler, Ariz., which will serve as the company’s new Mountain West regional headquarters. The new campus will unite Rosendin's regional operations teams with its growing workforce and corporate teams, including Engineering, Technology, … [More]
