Rochester Midland Corporation, a leading provider of route-based, technical services and specialty chemical products across water treatment, food safety and other verticals, announced that it has acquired Decon Water Technologies, LLC, a water treatment service provider based in Phoenix, AZ. With over 30 years of expertise, Decon offers customized water treatment programs … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Announces 11 Finalists for 2025 Athena Awards
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 11 women chosen as finalists for its prestigious 38th annual ATHENA Awards, continuing its strong tradition of recognizing outstanding Valley businesswomen. The ATHENA Businesswoman of the Year Award recognizes a woman in the public and private sectors and highlights an upcoming leader in the Valley as an ATHENA young professional. … [More]
Phoenix Restaurant Chain Partners with Food-Rescue Nonprofit
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex, a modern Mexican grab-and-go brand, announced a one-day partnership with Waste Not, a local nonprofit that works to eliminate food waste and hunger, on Sept. 25, National Quesadilla Day. The restaurant will donate $1 from all quesadilla sales across all ten restaurants to Waste Not to benefit the nonprofit’s food rescue programming. This give-back … [More]
Arizona’s First Indoor Padel Club Brings Brewery and Wellness Hub
Padeland, a first-of-its-kind indoor destination fusing padel, pickleball, wellness and hospitality, is set to open in Chandler in late 2025, bringing a fresh spin to the state’s sports and social scene. The 35,000+ square-foot facility blends professional-grade indoor courts with lifestyle-forward amenities, all designed for activity, connection and … [More]
Small Business Inflation Reaches Crisis Level, Hitting Arizona Hardest
Small businesses in Arizona are struggling to beat inflation more than anywhere else in America, a financial expert has revealed. The study from Lido.app examined challenges facing small companies across all 50 states, tracking employment figures, wage shifts, utility expenses, and price jumps between 2020 and 2024 to measure inflation's impact. Arizona placed last overall … [More]
Phoenix Tiny Home Builder Partners with Arizona Housing Fund
Phoenix-based luxury tiny home builder myHAUSING has announced a year-round partnership with the Arizona Housing Fund, pledging $1,000 for every unit sold. From October 15–18 at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Fall Auction, myHAUSING will more than double its impact—donating $2,500 per unit sold—and offering buyers $1,000 off when they make a direct donation of $25 or more to … [More]
Disruptive Real Estate Tech Co. Launching in Phoenix with $65.5M Funding Round
Bonus Homes, a real estate technology and investment company redefining the way middle-class Americans build wealth through home ownership, announced it will open its headquarters in Greater Phoenix backed by $65.5 million in seed funding. The company also introduced its novel Home Appreciation Partnership to the region, a breakthrough financial model for homeowners with a … [More]
Home Purchases Are Getting Canceled at a Record Rate, Phoenix Bucks the Trend
Roughly 58,000 U.S. home-purchase agreements were canceled in July, equal to 15.3% of homes that went under contract last month, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. That’s up from 14.5% a year earlier and marks the highest July rate in records dating back to 2017. This is based on a Redfin analysis of MLS pending-sales … [More]
$2M in Capacity-Building Grants Available to Continue Growing Apprenticeship Pipeline
The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, is launching Round 3 of the BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative—investing another $2 million in federal capacity-building grants to expand high-quality registered apprenticeships across the state. This effort aims to double the number of registered construction and trades apprentices by the end of 2026. This is the third round of … [More]
100,000 SF Flight Training Facility Set for Gateway Airport
FlightSafety International, a global leader in aviation training, has announced the expansion of its operations in Arizona with the construction of a new 100,000-square-foot Learning Center in Mesa. This expansion is part of FlightSafetys broader growth strategy, building on the company's long-standing presence in the state through its Tucson Learning Center, and adds to its … [More]
Valley Ad Firm Continues Acquisition Blitz with California Outdoor Media Co.
Harkey Media, an innovative out-of-home advertising company in the United States, announced the acquisition of Mesa Outdoor, a leading independent OOH operator in the San Francisco Bay Area. This strategic acquisition expands Harkey Media’s footprint in Northern California, one of the nation’s most dynamic media markets, further strengthening its position as a top-tier … [More]
Old Town Scottsdale Luxury Retailer Expands, Creating Immersive Shopping Experience
Luv Luxe, Old Town Scottsdale’s go-to destination for pre-luved designer handbags, has undergone an exciting expansion to elevate its store and create a more immersive shopping experience for its loyal clientele. With over a decade of presence in the Valley and a growing demand for high-end resale, Luv Luxe has increased its space to accommodate more inventory from top tier … [More]
Phoenix AI Video Analysis Co. Secures $199M Air Force Contract
PureTech Systems, a leader in AI-boosted geospatial video analytics and command-and-control solutions, announced its role in a joint effort with Clear Align to deliver a rapidly deployable perimeter security solution for the U.S. Air Force’s Tactical Security System (TSS). Awarded under a seven-year, $199 million contract, this modular, scalable system is designed to enhance … [More]
Fast-Growing Valley Coffee Co. Files Proposed IPO
Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The proposed offering is subject to market and … [More]
Arizonans Are Waiting More Than 8 Years to Buy a Home, According to Study
A new study, conducted by Chicksx, analyzed data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the US Census Bureau to determine how long the average earner in each state needs to save for a home. In first place is Hawaii, with housing affordability statistics for 2023 showing that Hawaii homes reach a median value of $846,400. With just $489 left over each month for resident of … [More]
Three Essential Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies to Defend Your Company
Recognizing and managing cybersecurity risk is an essential part of maintaining business operations and retaining the trust of clients, partner organizations and the public. Threats evolve, but these fundamental cybersecurity objectives can help keep your business protected and resilient against cyber-crime. For many businesses, the mandate to secure valuable assets and data … [More]
Networking Group Set for ‘Grand’ Event, Connecting Valley Leaders
Eliances announces their upcoming GRANDtable event, scheduled for September 9, 2025, at 8:30 AM, at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale, AZ. This exclusive event offers unparalleled networking opportunities with billionaires, millionaires, celebrities, founders, investors, inventors, startups, and more. The event will take place at Arizona State University SkySong, Scottsdale, on … [More]
Valley Coalition Advances Black Leadership Pipeline with Three-Month Program, Ninth Phoenix Cohort
The State of Black Arizona invites Black leaders in the Phoenix area to apply for the 2025 African American Leadership Institute. Now in its ninth Phoenix cohort, AALI delivers a transformative three‑month experience (October–December 2025) combining masterclasses, retreats, and field experiences that will focus on Rest, Re‑membering, and Resistance. This year’s theme is … [More]
