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]
Multifamily Firm Unveils $125M Fund, Taps Investment Chief
P.B. Bell, a leading multifamily real estate company with 50 years in the Arizona market, announced the launch of the P.B. Bell Multifamily Fund — a $125 million investment vehicle targeting the acquisition of Class A and B multifamily assets across Arizona, with a primary focus on the Phoenix metropolitan area. The company has also appointed Keagan Huerta as executive vice … [More]
Bar Brings Group Singalong Concept to Downtown Phoenix
Arizona’s first and only group singalong bar — where the crowd is the entertainment — officially opens for nightly entertainment in Downtown Phoenix on Thursday, May 14. Off The Record, located at 829 N. First Ave., brings the joy of shared music to the heart of Phoenix, creating the kind of nights people want to replay again and again. “Off The Record is an immersive, … [More]
Kansas City Bank Opens Branch in TSMC Growth Corridor
UMB Bank, a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation, announced the opening of a new Phoenix-area branch. The new full-service branch, located at 2745 W. Carefree Highway, and in close proximity to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s north Phoenix fab site, is strategically located from both a community investment and business opportunity perspective. “Our … [More]
SRP Inks Deal to More Than Double Solar Capacity
Salt River Project announced an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to develop 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation by the end of 2034, or enough capacity to power 595,000 Arizona homes. The solar development agreement will support SRP’s plan to more than double the capacity of its power system by 2035 while maintaining reliability and affordability and making … [More]
$170M Hospital Expansion Nears Completion in North Phoenix
HonorHealth, a Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system, is nearing completion of a transformative renovation and expansion at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center – marking a major milestone in expanding access to high-quality care for the rapidly growing north Phoenix community. The $170 million investment, launched in 2023, reimagines the campus with more capacity, … [More]
Chandler Chip Co. Lands $40M Defense Deal
Everspin Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) persistent memory solutions, announced an agreement with a U.S. prime contractor to provide state-of-the-art Toggle MRAM process technology capabilities and engineering services for United States Defense Industrial Base customers. Everspin MRAM delivers … [More]
