Wespac Construction has completed the new Sprouts Farmers Market support office and flagship store at CityNorth in Phoenix, delivering a long-term home for one of Arizona’s most recognized public companies and adding a new public destination to the fast-growing North Phoenix district. The project totals approximately 186,000 SF at 20555 N. 55th St., near the Loop 101 and … [More]
Global Real Estate Partnership Enters Phoenix Market with Surgery Center Acquisition
Lincoln Property Company, a global, full-service real estate firm with over $31 billion of assets under management, and PGIM, the global investment management business of Prudential Financial Inc., today announced the acquisition of Surgery Center of Gilbert, located in metro Phoenix’s East Valley submarket. The purchase represents Lincoln and PGIM’s first acquisition together … [More]
Six New Leases Expand Retail and Dining at Goodyear’s 150-Acre GSQ
Six new leases signed at GSQ mark the latest step forward for the 150-acre mixed-use development as it continues to build out Goodyear's emerging town center. The newest leases introduce more dining, retail and beauty concepts to the West Valley. Sephora and J.Crew Factory Outlet will open next to each other in 2027, each occupying 5,000 square feet. The global prestige beauty … [More]
What’s on the Menu at Omni Tempe for Arizona Restaurant Week
Neighborhood Services Bar + Restaurant at Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU will offer a three-course prix-fixe dinner during Arizona Restaurant Week, September 18–27. Priced at $55 per person, the menu will be available nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. The Restaurant Week menu draws on American comfort food, with a starter, entrée and dessert. Offerings include the Lil Wedge Salad with … [More]
Scottsdale Developer Behind Major Valley Communities Elevates New CEO
Harvard Investments announced a planned leadership transition that reflects the company's long-term commitment to thoughtful succession, organizational stability, and continued growth. Tim Brislin today assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and President; Craig Krumwiede, who has led the company as CEO and President since 1994, transitions to Executive Chairman. As … [More]
Phoenix’s Data Center Boom Is Changing What Trade Schools Teach
National Technical Institute (NTI), a state-approved trade school, is launching a new Data Center Technician program at its Phoenix campus, opening a direct path to one of the fastest-growing careers in the country. The curriculum prepares graduates for both the installation and construction side of data center development and the maintenance and operations of facilities once … [More]
Inside an Arizona Venture Philanthropy Organization’s Alternative to the Single-CEO Model
Social Venture Partners Arizona recently announced the launch of a groundbreaking co-leadership venture philanthropy model, appointing three Managing Directors to collectively lead the organization in lieu of the single CEO model typically adopted. “This is an intentional strategic decision designed to support the long-term sustainability of our organization,” said Sentari … [More]
Mesa Clears Key Hurdle for Record $3B Private Development
The Mesa City Council unanimously approved a development agreement for Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing, marking a major step toward a roughly $3 billion private investment in southeast Mesa. The development builds on years of public and private investment in the Gateway area and the growth surrounding major economic and community assets including Mesa Gateway Airport, … [More]
Italian Dining Notable Plans Grander Second Location at Historic Uptown Plaza
DiMaggio’s Italian Restaurant, widely celebrated as one of Scottsdale’s most sought-after dining destinations, is officially expanding with its highly anticipated second location. Anchoring the courtyard at the historic Uptown Plaza, the team is building an elegant new flagship designed to build on the momentum of their original concept, located in McCormick Ranch in … [More]
Airport Improvements Pay Off as Sky Harbor Ranks Third Among Mega Airports
Crowded terminals and jam-packed flights are not typically the best recipe for a positive airport experience, but the JD Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study suggests the nation’s airports are finding ways to defy the odds. Thanks in large part to dozens of major airport capital improvement projects finally reaching completion, overall passenger satisfaction with … [More]
Years of Resident Demand Bring Long-Awaited Restaurant to Surprise
The Cheesecake Factory will expand its Greater Phoenix presence with a new restaurant at SimonCRE’s Village at Prasada, off Waddell Road east of Loop 303 in Surprise. Expected to open in late 2027, the restaurant joins other recently announced additions to the city’s retail and dining offerings, including Whole Foods Market and Flower Child. The location was announced during … [More]
Sprouts to Add 200 Valley Jobs as Local Footprint Grows
Sprouts Farmers Market plans to add 200 full- and part-time jobs as it expands its Greater Phoenix presence with two new stores opening this fall in Scottsdale and Mesa. The Scottsdale location, at 1480 N. Scottsdale Road, is scheduled to open Oct. 30 and will bring 109 jobs to the community. The Mesa store, at 1110 W. Southern Avenue, Suite 1, will open Nov. 6 with 91 … [More]
SRP Invests $3M in Arizona’s Public Universities for Power, Water and Wildfire Research
Salt River Project has invested $3 million in 34 research and development projects with Arizona’s three largest public universities – Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona – as part of an ongoing effort to support reliable power and water delivery to SRP customers. Every project awarded funding by SRP was assessed for alignment with … [More]
California Healthcare Provider Relocates Global Headquarters to Scottsdale
Lifekind Health, a healthcare provider specializing in chronic pain treatment, announced today the relocation of its global headquarters to Scottsdale. With the move, Greater Phoenix will be the core market for the company’s Unitized Transdisciplinary Care (UTC) model, delivering "Healthcare in Harmony" by integrating medical, behavioral, physical and complementary therapies … [More]
Mesa Drugmaker Secures Historic FDA Designation in Push to Onshore Critical Medicines
Bright Path, a U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturer, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted the company an Advanced Manufacturing Technology designation, the agency's pathway for encouraging the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies for critical medicines. The designation, issued August 11, covers Bright Path's production of carboplatin, a … [More]
Sky Harbor Expands Local Concessions Following $89M Year
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is joining airports across North America to celebrate Airport Concessions Day, observed on Sept. 16. The celebration comes as the airport continues a major concessions refresh designed to expand local restaurants and shops at America’s Friendliest Airport. “We are bringing more local restaurants and shops so travelers can enjoy the … [More]
103K-SF Surprise Development Marks National Firm’s Arizona Debut
Basis Industrial, a privately held and vertically integrated real estate owner and operator based in Delray Beach, Fla., announced the acquisition of land and closing of a $20.5 million construction loan for a new self-storage development at 17140 W. Waddell Road in Surprise, Ariz. The transaction closed on Sept. 2, 2026. The project marks Basis Industrial’s first self-storage … [More]
First Phase of Comprehensive LGBTQ+ Health Campus Opens in Central Phoenix
Spectrum Medical Care Center, a nonprofit healthcare provider serving Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community, announced the opening of PrideCare Rx at its new Central Phoenix campus, located at 3003 N. 3rd Street. PrideCare Rx is the first piece of Spectrum Medical’s new campus that will provide comprehensive, culturally competent care for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. With PrideCare … [More]
