The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. announced the next chapter of the “B&C Star Teacher Award” program. After a successful run honoring more than 60 outstanding teachers across the Valley, the Firm is enhancing the program by increasing the award to $2,000 and shifting to a quarterly recognition format. A Valley teacher will now be chosen each quarter through a … [More]
Gilbert Adds First Arizona Location for Fast-Growing VR Concept
Sandbox VR, the world's premier venue for virtual reality experiences, announced it will open its first permanent Arizona location in Gilbert at SanTan Village on Friday, May 15 at 12 p.m. To celebrate the grand opening, guests who pre-book their experience online prior to the 15th will receive 30% off their total price. “We’ve been working hard to bring Sandbox VR to the … [More]
Amenity-Rich Downtown Phoenix Tower Targets Luxury Renters
PALMtower, a luxury high-rise featuring modern apartment units and upscale amenities in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, is a standout addition to Mark-Taylor’s expansive portfolio. Situated on the corner of Van Buren Street and North 5th Street, PALMtower is connected to the newly redeveloped, entertainment-rich Arizona Center and is adjacent to the downtown campuses of both … [More]
Desert Design Week Returns to Phoenix, Scottsdale With Week of Events
Now entering its third year, Desert Design Week will bring a series of unique events to Phoenix and Scottsdale from April 16–23, 2026. This biannual celebration of art, design, architecture, and community spotlights artists, architects, designers, makers, and creatives through workshops, shoppable pop-ups, home tours, and more. The decentralized festival has earned a passionate … [More]
Old Town Scottsdale Hotel to Renovate Signature Lounge
W Scottsdale, located in the heart of the city’s vibrant Entertainment District, announced the renovation of its iconic Living Room, marking a major transformation of the space. Designed by MONOGRAM at BBGM, the reimagined Living Room draws inspiration from the natural rhythm of the surrounding Sonoran Desert, introducing a bold yet refined design narrative that transitions … [More]
AI Scams Force Businesses to Rethink Fraud Defenses
AI doesn’t just offer opportunities for businesses to defend themselves against fraudulent schemes. As adoption among businesses grows, bad actors also have the ability to change up operations and tactics, using AI to sharpen schemes and make scams faster, more convincing and harder to spot. In addition to creating greater vulnerability for businesses using AI, these … [More]
Demand for AI Skills Outpaces Tech Talent Supply
Talent shortages are the single biggest challenge facing technology leaders in 2026, as artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes hiring priorities, according to the new Reveal 2026 IT Talent Survey, released today by global software leader Infragistics. Eighty percent (80%) of technology leaders reported using AI in software development in 2025, and 77% named expanding AI … [More]
SRP Brings 55 MW Solar Project Online
Salt River Project’s first owned and operated solar facility, the 55-megawatt (MW) Copper Crossing Energy and Research Center (CCERC) PV Solar Project, is now serving customers. In addition to providing enough solar energy to power 11,000 Arizona homes for a year, the CCERC PV Solar Project is helping SRP teams research the effectiveness of advanced solar technology. The … [More]
Recent Aircraft Incidents Put Focus on FAA’s Phoenix Airspace Update
The Federal Aviation Administration will host four virtual public workshops in May as part of the Phoenix Area FAA Modernization Project. The project is led by the FAA and proposes new and updated satellite‑based flight procedures to enhance safety and improve the efficiency of airspace serving Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and surrounding airports. The virtual … [More]
TSMC Reports 35.1% YoY Revenue Growth in First Quarter
TSMC announced consolidated revenue of NT$1,134.10 billion, net income of NT$572.48 billion, and diluted earnings per share of NT$22.08 for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Year-over-year, first quarter revenue increased 35.1%, while net income and diluted EPS both increased 58.3%. Compared to fourth quarter 2025, first quarter results represented an 8.4% increase in … [More]
Luxury Homebuilder Debuts New Models in San Tan Valley
Toll Brothers, Inc., one of the nation's leading luxury home builders, announced the opening of two brand-new model homes at Toll Brothers at Ladera Trails in San Tan Valley, Arizona. A model grand opening event will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 31380 N Crown King Lane. The event will feature tours of the professionally designed Manchester Modern … [More]
AI-Powered Wealth-Tech Firm Closes $65 Million Series B
Wealth.com, the AI-powered platform modernizing how wealth management firms deliver estate and tax planning, announced it has raised $65 million in an oversubscribed Series B round. New investors included Titanium Ventures, Pruven Capital, The K Fund and Dynasty Financial Partners, with participation from existing investors including Charles Schwab, GV, Citi Ventures, 53 … [More]
Greater Phoenix Housing Market Gains Ground in March
Greater Phoenix home sales posted a notable increase in March, signaling continued market resilience, even as broader economic and geopolitical uncertainty persisted. Phoenix REALTORS data shows closed sales rose 10% month over month and 4.6% year to date compared to 2025. “The March data reflects a market where buyers and sellers are still finding ways to get deals done,” … [More]
Arizona Small Businesses Gain Permanent 20% Tax Deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 706,640 small businesses in Arizona now that it has been made permanent. The report also details several other federal tax relief … [More]
Historic Downtown Phoenix Building Reopens after Major Renovation
Aardex, a Denver-based development firm, announced the completion of major renovations at One West Madison, a historic adaptive reuse project in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The fully modernized, 27,000-square-foot building is now move-in ready, offering restaurant or commercial space in one of the city's most active and visible locations. Originally constructed … [More]
Growing East Valley Airport Hub Breaks Ground on First Hotel
SkyPlus Hotel Corporation celebrated the groundbreaking of a new dual-branded Wingate by Wyndham and Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham hotel at SkyBridge Arizona, marking the first hospitality development on the SkyBridge property. The ground-up hotel development is located at 6639 S. Sossaman Road in Mesa, near Mesa Gateway Airport. It is designed to serve business travelers, … [More]
Spec Industrial Project in Glendale Targets Advanced Manufacturing Demand
Opus announced that it has broken ground on 59Bell Technology Park, a 57,520-square foot Class A speculative industrial development in Glendale, Arizona. Designed to serve companies within the semiconductor and advanced technology supply chain, the building will offer a three-phase 3,000-amp electrical service – a power capacity more commonly found in much larger … [More]
Nation’s First K-12 Semiconductor Training Cleanroom Opens in Phoenix
Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), a public career and technical education school district, is expanding Arizona’s workforce pipeline with the opening of the nation’s first K-12 CTE advanced manufacturing cleanroom at its Northeast Campus in north Phoenix. Designed to replicate real-world semiconductor and advanced manufacturing environments, the cleanroom anchors … [More]
