Trinity Capital Inc., an international alternative asset manager, announced that it plans to transfer the listing of its common stock to the New York Stock Exchange and NYSE Texas from the Nasdaq Stock Market. The Company expects to begin trading as a NYSE-listed company on or about July 27, 2026, maintaining the current ticker symbol "TRIN" for its common stock. Until the … [More]
Major Industrial Development Planned Near Talking Stick Resort
Majestic Realty Co., the nation’s largest privately-held industrial real estate development company, and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) announced a historic partnership and 99-year ground lease agreement that will serve as the foundation of a new, best-in-class light industrial project serving the Community and the greater Phoenix metro area. The … [More]
Regional BBB Merger Expands Resources for Arizona Businesses
Better Business Bureau is expanding its programs, services, and resources for businesses and consumers through the strategic merger of BBB Mountain West and BBB Pacific Southwest, which have united to form BBB Mountain West & Pacific Southwest. The newly united nonprofit organization will serve nearly 25 million residents and support nearly 29,000 BBB Accredited … [More]
Girl Scouts across Arizona Top 2.3 Million Cookie Boxes Sold
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is celebrating the sweet success of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season after thousands of girls across central and northern Arizona sold more than 2.3 million boxes of cookies. From Jan. 18 through March 1, the Girl Scout Cookie Program empowered girls across more than 90 communities including the Navajo Nation and Hopi Lands to build … [More]
Former Scottsdale City Manager Named President of Phoenix Engineering Firm
Former Scottsdale City Manager Jim Thompson is heading home to Arizona for a new chapter in the private sector. Following 40 years in city government, Thompson will join the Sustainability Engineering Group as president and chief growth officer starting July 1, 2026, bringing decades of experience in economic development and infrastructure planning to the Phoenix-based … [More]
Scottsdale Founder Named Chief Athlete Liaison at TCU Research Institute
Tatum Human Performance announced that founder Spencer Tatum has been appointed Chief Athlete Liaison for the newly established Roach Institute of Athlete Engineering at Texas Christian University. In this leadership role, Tatum will help connect academia, industry, athletics, and community partners to accelerate research, innovation, and the translation of scientific … [More]
Visit Phoenix Elevates Two Executives to C-Suite Roles
Visit Phoenix announced the promotions of Eric Kerr to Chief Strategy & Insights Officer and Dana Swan to Chief People & Culture Officer, expanding the organization's C-suite. The promotions reflect a year of significant growth for both Visit Phoenix and Greater Phoenix, underscoring the continued evolution and momentum of the organization and destination. Kerr began … [More]
Restaurant Partnership to Replace Beloved Uptown Phoenix Eatery
This fall, two of Arizona’s most celebrated forces in food and hospitality will unveil an all-new restaurant, Lado A Lado. A collaboration between Chiwas Hospitality Group and Upward Projects, and set in the heart of Uptown Phoenix on The Block (the stretch of Central Ave. housing Upward’s Postino, Federal Pizza, Windsor, and Churn concepts), this ground-up concept merges … [More]
Phoenix IDA Names Community Development Director
The Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, a nonprofit public corporation of the City of Phoenix providing innovative public-purpose financing, has named Anastacia Ruiz-Europa as its new Community Development Director. The Phoenix IDA works to advance projects and programs that strengthen neighborhoods, expand economic opportunity and improve quality of life throughout … [More]
What Arizona SMBs Need to Know about Financing in Today’s Economy
As Arizona small businesses head into the second half of the year, ongoing inflation continues to reinforce a K-shaped economy as AI adoption generates a reduction in demand for labor, faster than the economy can create new jobs. While inflation is impacting all Arizona consumers across nearly all goods, it is not impacting all Arizonans equally. The wealthy minority are … [More]
APS Rate Case Moves to Next Phase Following Months-Long Hearing
The evidentiary hearing in the Arizona Public Service (APS) rate case has concluded, marking an important milestone in the Arizona Corporation Commission's (ACC) review of APS's application to update rates. Similar to what you might picture in a court case or trial, during the months-long hearing, APS and other parties presented testimony, introduced evidence and responded to … [More]
Hobbs Issues Ethics Order Targeting Prediction Market Profits
Governor Katie Hobbs signed an executive order prohibiting Arizona state executive branch employees from using nonpublic government information to profit on prediction markets. By designating nonpublic information as confidential for this purpose, the order ensures state workers remain focused on serving Arizonans rather than personal enrichment. "Arizonans deserve a state … [More]
ASU, National Coalition Unveil Framework for Classroom AI
The EDSAFE AI Alliance and Arizona State University's Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation announced the release of their highly anticipated national paper and benchmark framework, "Future-Proofing Human Flourishing: The Case for a Learning Sciences Benchmark for AI." Developed in collaboration with over 100 edtech developers, learning scientists, and … [More]
Home Elevator Manufacturer Expands into Arizona Market
Residential Elevators, a family-owned manufacturer and installer of custom home elevators, announced the expansion of its factory-direct service model into Nevada and Arizona in 2026. The expansion is intended to better serve homeowners seeking one of the best home elevator systems for aging in place, providing accessibility and reliability. Since more and more homeowners … [More]
Scottsdale Co. Partners to Expand Career Development for Dental Hygienists
Spear Education, a provider of advanced dental education and dental workforce enablement solutions, and Kwikly, a workforce platform connecting dental professionals with practices nationwide, announced a partnership to improve continuing education and career development opportunities for dental hygienists. Eligible Kwikly hygienists receive access to Spear Education's Hygiene … [More]
MidFirst, Nature Conservancy Raise $160K for Conservation Efforts
MidFirst Bank, the largest privately owned bank in the nation, and The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization, today announced they have raised over $160,000 for sustainability and conservation efforts. Since 2023, MidFirst Bank customers in Oklahoma, Arizona and Texas have had the opportunity to support these efforts through the Earth Card, a debit card made … [More]
Credit Union Expands Digital Investing Offerings with Fractional Shares
Desert Financial Credit Union has announced the expansion of its Digital Investing platform, introducing new features designed to make investing more accessible for members at every stage of their financial journey, including beginner investors looking to start small and build confidence over time. Through Desert Financial Digital Investing, members can invest online with … [More]
Employee-Owned Builder Plans Larger Camelback Corridor Office
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., a 100% employee-owned construction company in the Valley for over 50 years, announced plans to relocate its Phoenix regional office to a new, larger space staying within the Camelback Corridor. The new office, located near the 32nd Street and Camelback Road intersection at 3133 E. Camelback Road, is expected to open in late 2027 following a … [More]
