PrismHR, the HR technology software innovator for service providers across the U.S., announced the appointment of Sami Mian, Ph.D., to Chief AI Officer. In this role, Dr. Mian will continue to lead the company's rapidly growing portfolio of artificial intelligence initiatives, overseeing AI strategy, governance, education, and AI enterprise deployment, including initiatives … [More]
Phoenix Hospitality Giant Unites 4,000-Plus Hotels under One Global Brand
Global hospitality enterprise BWH Hotels announced a comprehensive transformation, bringing more than 4,000 hotels and 18 brands under a single loyalty program and global masterbrand, WorldHotels. The move is designed to strengthen portfolio awareness, create greater clarity for travelers and hotel owners and accelerate growth through a unified platform and enhanced digital … [More]
Virgin Galactic’s Mesa-Built Spaceship Prepares to Take Flight
Virgin Galactic announced the name of its new Spaceship will be Apeiron (App-Err-On). Drawn from the ancient Greek concept of the boundless, Apeiron embodies the infinite possibilities that spaceflight brings to each of us individually and all of us collectively. The name was chosen by a public vote that drew thousands of responses from around the world. This included 83 … [More]
190-Unit Luxury Apartment Development Set to Break Ground in Old Town Scottsdale
Origin Investments and its partner Mill Creek Residential, a national investment and rental housing company, announced Modera Old Town, a well-located 190-unit multifamily opportunity zone development in Old Town Scottsdale. Construction on the new community is expected to begin in October, following an official groundbreaking and is targeted for completion in mid-2029. This … [More]
Businesses Risk Losing Critical Skills as AI Takes on More Work
Dayforce, Inc., a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today released findings from its 17th Annual Pulse of Talent report, Fast now, fragile later, revealing a growing tension between the pursuit of efficiency today and the workforce capabilities organizations will need tomorrow. The survey of 6,909 workers, managers, and executives … [More]
Global Manufacturer Acquires Century-Old Aerospace and Defense Supplier
The Partner Companies, a global manufacturer, announced the acquisition of F&B MFG, LLC, a Phoenix-based specialty metal manufacturer. The acquisition strengthens TPC's aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities while expanding access to specialized fabrication processes, including hydroforming. Founded more than a century ago, F&B MFG runs a vertically … [More]
400,000-SF Power Infrastructure Factory and 200-Plus Jobs Planned for West Valley
nVent Electric plc, a global electrical connection and protection solutions provider, announced the lease of new manufacturing space in Goodyear, Ariz. The 400,000 square-foot site will expand nVent's capacity to manufacture engineered buildings, including prefabricated electrical houses (e-houses), that help customers accelerate the deployment of critical power … [More]
Arizona Insurance Giant Expands National Reach with $84.3M Buyout
CopperPoint Insurance Company and General Indemnity Group announced the successful completion of CopperPoint's acquisition of GIG from Boston Omaha Corporation, creating an expanded specialty insurance and surety platform serving customers and distribution partners nationwide. CopperPoint is a leading Arizona-based specialty provider of workers' compensation and commercial … [More]
Arizona to Supply More than 100M Apple Chips amid U.S. Manufacturing Expansion
Greater Phoenix is playing a growing role in Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, as the company announced new and expanded partnerships with American companies supplying critical materials and components for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. TSMC’s Arizona fab continues to scale its production of advanced chips used across a range of Apple products, including iPhone, iPad, and … [More]
Gilbert Lands New-to-Arizona Brands as Retail Center Nears Full Occupancy
Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors announced multiple new tenant commitments at Northside at SanTan Village, the high-end retail and restaurant component of Okland Capital and San Tan Development Group’s Northside mixed-use development in Gilbert, Arizona. Delivered to market this year within the sought-after San Tan Village Corridor, the … [More]
Carvana’s Renewed Phoenix Rising Deal Reaches beyond Professional Soccer
Corporate sponsorship can play an important role in sustaining the organizations that bring a community together. For businesses, these relationships create connections with local families and customers. For sports teams, youth programs and community organizations, a committed sponsor can provide continuity that supports planning, programming and growth. Carvana’s multiyear … [More]
Luxury Watch Takeover Comes to Scottsdale This Weekend
Oliver Smith Jeweler will host a Watch Takeover at Scottsdale Fashion Square on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, inviting watch enthusiasts to explore the latest releases from a selection of luxury watchmakers. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day at the jeweler’s Level 1 location. Featured brands include Glashütte Original, Panerai, Norqain, Blancpain, … [More]
Haunted History Tours Reveal the Orpheum Theatre’s Spooky Side
The Orpheum Theatre invites visitors to explore its mysterious past during Haunted History Tours on Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31. Presented by Friends of the Orpheum Theatre, the guided tours combine local history with tales of ghostly encounters inside the downtown Phoenix landmark. Guests will go behind the curtain to hear about unexplained happenings and the theater’s dramatic … [More]
‘Romeo & Juliet’ Brings Love and Tragedy to the Phoenix Stage This Weekend
Ballet Arizona brings Shakespeare’s enduring love story to Symphony Hall with Romeo & Juliet, running through Sunday, Oct. 25. Featuring choreography by Ib Andersen and Sergei Prokofiev’s score performed live by The Phoenix Symphony, the production offers a weekend of romance, rivalry and tragedy in downtown Phoenix. Andersen’s ballet follows the young lovers as their … [More]
AI Drone Provider Targets Arizona’s Construction Labor Gap with Mesa Launch
Drone as a Service, a subsidiary of ZenaTech and a global provider of automated drone-based services for business and government clients, announced the official grand opening of its Mesa, Arizona, location at 955 E. Javelina Avenue, Suites 110–111. This marks the first grand opening for the AI autonomy drone platform that already has 40 locations across 14 U.S. states, Canada, … [More]
Scottsdale Firefighters Team with Fate Brewing for Charity Beer Debut
Members of Scottsdale Firefighters Local 5050 have teamed up with Fate Brewing to create a special beer that will make its debut Sunday, Nov. 8, at Heroes & Hops, a community event and fundraiser at Fate Brewing, 1312 N. Scottsdale Road, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The firefighters worked alongside Fate's brewers to create the beer, with $1 from every pint sold benefiting … [More]
Phoenix Selects Construction Partner for $37.1M Public Safety Investment
Phoenix City Council approved CORE Construction, Inc. as the Construction Manager at Risk for the new Cactus Park Precinct, advancing a major public safety project funded through the 2023 General Obligation (GO) Bond Program. The approval moves the project into the preconstruction phase and strengthens ongoing efforts to improve public safety services through modern city … [More]
213-Home Rental Community Takes Shape in Laveen ahead of 2027 Opening
Rockefeller Group, a real estate developer, owner, and operator, announced Farinosa Villas, a new build-to-rent community on 17.4 acres in Laveen. The development marks another step in Rockefeller Group’s continued expansion across the state and the greater Southwest, building on its established presence in Metro Phoenix and growing portfolio of multifamily communities … [More]
