In Revenue Capital, the first operator-immersive venture capital firm, announced its participation in a $3 million funding round for Helia Care, alongside Habanero Ventures. The round caps off a record growth year for Helia’s revolutionary network for bill-only medical device procurement within health systems, suppliers, and distributors. With this investment, Helia plans to … [More]
Phoenix Office Market Posts Strongest Quarter Since 2019
The Greater Phoenix office market's fourth quarter 2025 posted its strongest net absorption since fourth quarter 2019, totaling 531,893 square feet. The uptick in net absorption and 10-year low construction activity led to a decline in direct vacancy to 15.1 percent, according to a report released by Colliers. The Greater Phoenix office market finished 2025 with its … [More]
Elevated Mexican Restaurant Opens at Park West in Peoria
Santo Agave, a restaurant serving elevated Mexican cuisine, is opening in Peoria this February. It will be located at 9832 W. Northern Ave., at the Park West shopping center. Owned by longtime restaurateur Damian Rangel, Santo Agave reimagines traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist, served in a warm, high-energy atmosphere inspired by the vibrant spirit and service … [More]
237-Unit Affordable Community Underway in Downtown
The City of Phoenix and its partners celebrated the groundbreaking of The Moreland, a transformative 237-unit housing community that will bring much needed affordable and workforce housing to downtown. This milestone reflects another step in the City's commitment to creating housing that is accessible, dignified, and designed for Phoenix families. "With The Moreland, we are … [More]
Boutique Luxury Home Community Breaks Ground in Scottsdale
Phoenix-based Curve Development announced the groundbreaking of its newest project, Quarter at Palm Scottsdale, a collection of 25 luxury single-family homes located at the corner of Palm Lane and 74th Street in Scottsdale, Arizona. This new for-sale community marks Curve Development's official entry into the single-family residential market and will bring fresh, modern design … [More]
Founder of Valley Brunch Destination Launches Taco Concept
Dana Dumas, the founder and CEO of SugarJam The Southern Kitchen, unveiled her newest culinary venture: Soul Fire Tacos. Under the portfolio of Dumas’ restaurant group, SJ Concepts, LLC., Soul Fire Tacos is a bold, culture-driven taco house set to open on Feb. 21 in the Scottsdale Airpark. Located a few doors down from SugarJam The Southern Kitchen at N. Hayden Road. and N. … [More]
National Accounting Firm Names First CFO as Growth Accelerates
REDW Advisors & CPAs, a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm celebrating more than 70 years of growth and innovation, announced the appointment of Maxwell S. Kagan as the firm’s first-ever Chief Financial Officer. “The creation of the Chief Financial Officer role marks a significant milestone in REDW’s evolution as the firm continues to expand in size, … [More]
Legal Firm’s Major Gift Expands Moot Court Access for Valley Law Students
Shapiro Law Team announced a major endowment to the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. The company’s major gift will go to the Moot Court Endowment, expanding opportunities for students to participate in court simulations. Shapiro Law Team’s gift will cover participant’s registration fees, travel expenses, and other vital resources. Moot … [More]
Award-Winning Healthy Italian Chain Opens Seventh Valley Location
Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen is slated to open its seventh location in Happy Valley in early March. The new restaurant, part of this popular locally owned chain, will be located at 3890 W. Happy Valley Road, Phoenix, AZ. Picazzo’s, voted Best Italian Restaurant in the 2025 Best of the Valley Awards, Best Italian Food in the 2024 Phoenix Home & Garden Readers’ Choice … [More]
Valley Gala Generates $11.4M for Life-Saving Brain Research
The Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation announced that its 61st Barrow Grand Ball, held on January 24, 2026, raised $11.4 million for Barrow Neurological Institute. With unparalleled passion and dedication, 2026 Ball co-chairs Sydney Fox and Betsy Moore led fundraising efforts to support Barrow physicians, scientists, and clinicians in advancing research that saves … [More]
$7.2M Northwest Phoenix Infill Site Sold for New Industrial Project
North Mountain Corporate Center, located at 10400 N. 25th Avenue in Phoenix, has been sold for $7,175,000. The property was acquired by The Meritex Company, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota from Macfarlan Capital Partners, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The buyer plans to redevelop the infill site with a new institutional-quality industrial project, repositioning the … [More]
Award-Winning Mesa Library Emerges as Architectural Landmark
The wait may have been 30 years, but the end result was well worth it. Willmeng Construction completed work on the new Mesa Gateway Library, the first public library to be built in the city in 30 years. The project, located at 5036 S. Eastmark Parkway in the heart of the Eastmark Great Park, is a stunning, state-of-the-art community centerpiece designed to serve its users for … [More]
Phoenix Gateway District to Host New Workforce and Economic Advancement Center
Arizona HEAT Center, short for Hub for Economic Advancement and Talent, will open in Phoenix’s Gateway District in the first quarter of 2026, creating a centralized space for nonprofit organizations, workforce development initiatives and business support services. A ribbon cutting is planned for later that quarter, with city leadership and project partners in … [More]
Valley Coffee Roaster Hits 20 Locations with Camelback Corridor Opening
PRESS Coffee, the Phoenix-based specialty coffee roaster, announced the opening of a new PRESS Coffee location in Phoenix’s Camelback Corridor, estimated for Spring 2026. This will mark the company’s 20th location across the Valley, and the expansion of the specialty coffee experience into one of the most dynamic business and retail districts. Located at 3133 E. Camelback … [More]
Southwest’s Largest Luxury Shopping Mall Names New GM
Scottsdale Fashion Square, the Southwest region’s leading luxury retail destination, is under new leadership. The shopping center, part of the portfolio held by Macerich — one of the nation’s leading owners, operators and developers of one-of-a-kind retail and mixed-use properties in top markets — has appointed Jaymes Bell as General Manager, heading up the property’s … [More]
566K-SF West Valley Industrial Building Changes Hands following $90M Sale
IndiCap, a commercial real estate firm specializing in industrial investment and development throughout the U.S. Southwest, in partnership with Invesco Ltd., a publicly traded, global independent investment management firm, announced the completion of the sale of a 566,121-square-foot industrial building located within Virgin Industrial Park in Glendale, Arizona, to an … [More]
2026 Carrier Rate Hikes: A Margin Crisis for Ecommerce
As UPS, FedEx, and other major carriers roll out their 2026 rate structures, the ecommerce landscape faces a critical inflection point. With headline General Rate Increases of 5.9% masking effective increases of 10–20% due to surcharges, shipping has ceased to be a simple operational expense. It has evolved into a core component of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), determining whether … [More]
Middle Market Performance Reflects Measured Optimism
Middle market performance in 2025 reflects a year of stability and incremental improvement following earlier fluctuations. Revenue growth dipped mid‑year but rebounded modestly in Q4, demonstrating resilience despite softer hiring trends. Most companies continued to report year‑over‑year revenue gains, with expectations for future growth trending upward. Average revenue growth … [More]
