OneAZ Credit Union brought together more than 150 business and community leaders in Phoenix for its annual “Aspirations” event in partnership with Novle, where the OneAZ Community Foundation also awarded $750,000 to five Arizona nonprofits focused on economic opportunity, education, and community development. The event featured a panel discussion with OneAZ President & … [More]
Growing Coffee Chain Continues Valley Expansion with Two New Shops
Black Rock Coffee Bar, the Oregon-born boutique coffee company known for its specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and popular Fuel® energy drinks, is expanding its footprint in the Valley with two new locations opening this week. The first store, located at 1050 Country Club Dr, will officially open in Mesa on Friday, March 27. A Buckeye location at 4595 S Miller Rd will … [More]
New Residential Community Slated for Coolidge
Century Communities, Inc., a national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and featured on America's Most Trustworthy Companies and World's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, announced that Sundance, a new Coolidge, AZ community, is coming soon from the Company's Century Complete brand, bringing modern new homes to a prime Pinal County location with easy … [More]
Chandler-Based HR Tech Firm Secures $450M to Accelerate Growth
Vensure Employer Solutions, a global leader in HR technology and workforce solutions, announced that Stone Point Capital Markets, a division of Stone Point Capital LLC, a private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, led a senior secured financing of $450 million to support Vensure Employer Solutions. The financing was comprised of an additional $450 million Delayed … [More]
$7B Halo Vista Project Breaks Ground Near TSMC
Mack Real Estate Group and McCourt Partners hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the start of construction at Halo Vista, a landmark 2,300-acre master-planned development in North Phoenix. Situated immediately adjacent to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) campus, Halo Vista is designed to be a premier global hub for science, innovation, and … [More]
Housing Market Moves toward Equilibrium as Inventory Rises
Cotality, a global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, released its latest list on the 10 things to know about the property market for March 2026. The U.S. housing market is finding its equilibrium. Home price growth has stabilized. Unsold inventory is growing. Rental price growth is decelerating. However, there are still distinct regional … [More]
Cultural Intelligence Moves from Soft Skill to Business Imperative
Global searches for "what is cultural intelligence" have increased by almost 100% over the past year, as employers and employees recognize the growing importance of this skill in the workplace. With this in mind, Chris Crosby, CEO at cultural intelligence training provider Country Navigator, has identified the key cultural intelligence (CQ) trends shaping 2026. The global … [More]
ACA Grant Funds $250K Study on AI, Wearables in Pregnancy Care
Emagine Solutions Technology announced that the Arizona Commerce Authority has awarded the maternal health innovator a coveted $250,000 grant. The funds will allow Emagine and its partners at The Preeclampsia Foundation to conduct vital research into the impact of technology and wearable devices on pregnancy health, improving outcomes both locally and nationwide. Emagine … [More]
Upscale Sushi Concept to Open at Tempe-Scottsdale Border
Three Thirty Three, the massive Asian-inspired fine-dining restaurant that resides on the border of Tempe and Scottsdale, has announced the opening of its newest dining concept, IX Sushi. The restaurant will open on Tuesday, March 31. While IX Sushi and Three Thirty Three are together under one roof, they are entirely independent restaurants, offering distinct menus that do … [More]
$250M Park Algodon Development Completed along Loop 101
Phoenix-based developer Creation has completed construction on Park Algodon, a $250 million industrial and mixed-use development, bringing new logistics, retail, dining and employment opportunities to the northwest corner of Loop 101 and Indian School Road in Phoenix. Spanning approximately 86 acres, Park Algodon combines 1.3 million square feet of Class A industrial space … [More]
SkySong Marks Two Decades as Tech, Innovation Anchor in Scottsdale
SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of growth from a bold concept into one of Arizona’s most influential hubs for technology, entrepreneurship and global business. The project, developed through a partnership between Plaza Companies, Arizona State University and the City of Scottsdale, was launched in the … [More]
AI Wealth Platform Names President, Chief Revenue Officer
Amplify Technology, LLC, the AI-native RIA growth platform built on data lake architecture, announced the appointment of Jason Rowley (left) to President and Kimberly Hill (right) to Chief Revenue Officer, strengthening the firm’s leadership team as it continues to rapidly scale and position for the next phase of growth. Rowley, previously Amplify’s Chief of Staff and … [More]
Program Targets Food Insecurity among Expectant Mothers in Arizona
Molina Healthcare of Arizona is launching its Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program, designed to support the nutritional needs of expectant mothers. This first-of-its-kind initiative provides eligible Molina members in Arizona with Instacart subscriptions and monthly food stipends to ensure access to fresh, healthy foods throughout pregnancy. The new program addresses … [More]
Luxury Apartment Community Unveiled in Avondale
Ascent Companies and Merit Partners are proud to announce the grand opening of The Stately Avondale, an amenity-rich, 286-unit apartment community open and welcoming residents with immediate move-in opportunities. This is what Avondale, Arizona, has been waiting for: a new standard for luxury living designed with comfort, style, and modern convenience in mind. The Stately … [More]
Retail Development Planned at Key San Tan Valley Intersection
Diversified Partners, one of Arizona’s leading real estate brokerage and development firms, has announced a new retail development opportunity at the southeast corner of Bella Vista Road and Gantzel Road in San Tan Valley, Arizona, one of the region’s fastest-growing residential corridors. The planned ±3.84-acre retail development will include multiple retail pads, with … [More]
Honeywell Aerospace Inks $500M Agreement with U.S. Department of War
Honeywell Aerospace announced it has signed a groundbreaking supplier framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War (DoW) to rapidly increase the production of critical defense technologies. This agreement includes a $500 million multi-year investment to upgrade the company's production capacity. Honeywell Aerospace is among the first Tier 1 suppliers to sign a … [More]
Phoenix Commits $50M to ASU Health, Expanding Bioscience Core
Mayor Kate Gallego and the City Council approved a $50 million investment into ASU Health, which will house ASU’s John Shufelt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering on the Phoenix Bioscience Core in downtown. The Council’s vote—a unanimous one—pledges an additional $38 million from the City’s Sports Facility, Biosciences, and Tourism Fund, in addition to the $12 million … [More]
Enterprise AI Faces Accountability Gap as ROI Remains Elusive
Enterprise AI has reached an inflection point. Global spending is accelerating past #300 billion dollars. Generative models dominate headlines. Every board deck now features artificial intelligence as a strategic pillar. Yet the uncomfortable truth remains. Most companies still cannot trace AI investment to durable earnings impact. McKinsey finds that while nearly nine in … [More]
