As Chief Marketing Officer at Fennemore, I spend a great deal of time thinking about brands. Not just how they look or sound, but how they accumulate value over time. And sitting alongside our attorneys, I’ve picked up a few things about what it actually means to protect that value. (Not legal advice—just lessons learned from being in the room.) May is Small Business Month, a … [More]
Top-20 Accounting Firm Acquires Phoenix CPA & Advisory Practice
Aprio, the 20th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., has entered into an agreement to acquire Price Kong, a Phoenix-based accounting and advisory firm. The transaction, effective June 1, 2026, expands Aprio's Arizona presence and adds accounting, audit, and advisory capabilities to complement Aprio Legal's existing footprint in the market. The acquisition … [More]
SBA Program Offers Up to $50 Million to Support Small Manufacturers
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new funding opportunity offering up to $50 million in grant awards to as many as 10 eligible applicant organizations who will provide training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow (E2G) Program. The Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative will empower qualified … [More]
National Law Firm Plans Move from Downtown to 17,000 SF Esplanade Office
Polsinelli announced that the firm’s Phoenix office has signed a lease at The Esplanade, a premier office campus in the city’s Biltmore neighborhood. The new office, located in Esplanade II at 2525 E. Camelback Road, Suite 800, will encompass more than 17,000 square feet and accommodate over 50 attorneys and professional staff. The target move-in date is Q1 of 2027. “We are … [More]
First Look at Phase One of Phoenix Resort’s $100M Makeover
Hilton Phoenix Resort at The Peak, a longtime fixture in the Valley and a destination woven into Phoenix’s hospitality history, has unveiled a series of newly completed guest-facing spaces, marking the first phase in a comprehensive reimagining since the Resort’s acquisition by Pivotal Group in late 2024. The updates introduce the Ocotillo Wing, formerly the South Tower, … [More]
Employee-Owned Construction Co. Celebrates 40 Years
A.R. Mays Construction, one of Arizona’s most established commercial general contractors, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1986 by Adam Mays, the company has grown from a one-person operation into a sophisticated, employee-owned general contractor with a reputation built on integrity, collaboration, accountability and a commitment to its people. Over … [More]
Taiwan Trade and Investment Center Opens in Phoenix
Building on strong economic momentum and record levels of international activity and investment, Arizona celebrated the opening of the Taiwan Trade and Investment Service Center in Phoenix. On Friday, May 1, Taiwan Minister of Economic Affairs Dr. Ming-Hsin Kung joined local officials, foreign dignitaries and international business leaders to announce the opening of the new … [More]
Sky Harbor Posts Busiest Month in Airport History
Last month was a busy one for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with Spring Break passengers coming and going, and others enjoying a variety of events around the Valley. With 5,128,429 passengers coming through the airport, it marks the busiest month ever in the airport’s history surpassing the previous March 2024 record by 1.27%. March 8 was also a milestone day when … [More]
Life Time Launches in Gilbert Days after PV Unveiling
Life Time, the nation's premier healthy way of life company, announced the opening of Life Time Ocotillo, a new 102,000-square-foot athletic country club in Gilbert. Situated on 15 acres in the Southeast Valley, the destination marks the company's continued expansion across Arizona, following the recent debut of Life Time Paradise Valley. Life Time Ocotillo sits at the … [More]
Verrado Marketplace Debuts First Wave of Retail in Buckeye
Vestar, one of the largest privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, has announced the opening schedule for Verrado Marketplace, the new 500,000-square-foot retail and lifestyle destination serving Buckeye and the West Valley. Anchor tenants Target, Marshalls and HomeGoods will officially open their doors this month, marking the first … [More]
Phoenix Builder Marks Construction Safety Week with Health & Safety Hire
After a nationwide search, Phoenix-based GCON Inc. has hired Leary Jones as Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety, a 40-year industry veteran tasked with scaling the company’s award-winning safety culture across its growing nationwide operations. Across his career, Jones has managed billions of dollars of commercial construction work and teams spanning the West, … [More]
How Leaders Can Conduct a Legacy Audit
Most leaders think about legacy too late. They think about it when they are leaving a role, reflecting on a milestone or trying to determine whether their work really mattered. But legacy is not something that begins at the end of leadership. It is being formed in real time, every day, through decisions, habits, priorities and the way people experience us. That is why … [More]
Lending Platform Targets Hard-to-Finance Land, Build-to-Rent Deals
Land and early-stage development deals have long been among the most capital-constrained transactions in commercial real estate, segments where insider access and institutional scale determined who could compete. At CommLoan, we built our platform to change that. Today, we’re expanding to include Land and Build-to-Rent financing, bringing precision, transparency, and speed to … [More]
MedTech Manufacturer Names New COO
Confluent Medical Technologies, Inc., a medical device and materials science contract manufacturer specializing in Nitinol and polymer components, announced that Tom Testa, has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer for the company. "We are thrilled to welcome Tom to Confluent," said Dean Schauer, Confluent’s President, CEO, and Chairman. "Tom has exceptional experience … [More]
Health Screening Co. Names CMO
Outfront Health, a provider of physician-guided preventive health screenings, announced the appointment of Dr. Shane Speirs, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer. In this role, Dr. Speirs will lead clinical strategy, oversee screening protocols, and support the company’s expansion of non-invasive cardiovascular and stroke risk screening services. Dr. Speirs brings extensive … [More]
Nuclear Startup Expands into Phoenix with CLO Appointment
NuCube Energy, Inc., a developer of high-temperature modular microreactors, announced the establishment of its initial on-the-ground presence in Phoenix and the appointment of Michael Green as Chief Legal Officer. The expansion follows NuCube's recent award under the U.S. Department of Energy Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) program, and builds on momentum … [More]
Global Manufacturer Acquires Phoenix Drug Facility
ROIS, a Global CDMO with its routes in Spain, announced the acquisition of a commercial injectable manufacturing and packaging facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The move marks a key step in ROIS's evolution into a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), adding US-based sterile fill-finish capability while building on its strong European base. In … [More]
Flower Child Plans 3-Restaurant West Valley Expansion
Flower Child, the popular, feel-good restaurant known for its vibrant health-forward menu, expands into the West Valley with three new locations planned for Peoria, Goodyear and Surprise, bringing the restaurant to communities that have long anticipated its arrival, with openings slated for late 2026 and late 2027. Flower Child Peoria will open at The Trailhead (8226 … [More]
