Wetzel's Pretzels has marked a major company milestone with the successful celebration of its 500th store opening in Porter Ranch, CA. Bringing together community members, guests, and brand partners to honor a defining moment in the company's continued national growth. The Porter Ranch location was energized with a celebratory atmosphere featuring store activations, product … [More]
Greater Phoenix Leadership Elects New Board Chair, Officers
Greater Phoenix Leadership, announced the election of Simer S. Mayo (pictured) as Chair of the Board for a two-year term spanning 2026 to 2028. Exiting as Chair is Ken Van Winkle, Vice Chair of Womble Bond Dickinson, who served in the role from 2024 to 2026. Ken Van Winkle has been a member of GPL since 2009 and joined the board of directors in 2015. During his tenure, he … [More]
Marketing Agency Plants Roots in Downtown Phoenix with New HQ
After 11 years of operating as a remote-first agency serving clients across the United States, Verum Digital Marketing has opened a downtown Phoenix headquarters, creating a centralized environment for in-person strategy, collaboration, production, and digital execution. Verum celebrates the new HQ with an open house on Wednesday, May 20, from 4 to 7 p.m., welcoming the … [More]
New Master-Planned Community Debuts in Apache Junction
A new master-planned community is taking shape in Apache Junction, offering thoughtfully crafted homes amid Arizona's stunning landscape. Sanctuary at Blossom Rock, a highly anticipated neighborhood from Richmond American Homes of Arizona, Inc., a subsidiary of Sekisui House U.S., Inc., will showcase ranch and two-story homes designed to elevate everyday living with flexible … [More]
$2M Overhaul Planned for Mesa Entertainment Venue
Jake’s Unlimited, one of the Phoenix area’s largest indoor family entertainment venues, has been acquired by local entrepreneurs, JP and Brittany Mullan, who are introducing a new vision to elevate the longtime Mesa venue into a premier destination designed to rival leading national entertainment brands. The Mullans’ acquisition marks a significant investment in the future … [More]
AIA Names Exclusive Health Insurance Partner
Banner|Aetna, an Arizona-based health plan jointly owned by Banner Health, one of the few fully integrated health systems in the nation, and Aetna, a CVS Health company, announced its sponsorship of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA)—the governing body for Arizona high school athletics programs—making the insurer the AIA’s exclusive health insurance … [More]
Phoenix Accelerator Targets Commercial Space Startups
The commercial space industry is entering a new phase. The era of launch vehicles is maturing, satellite constellations are scaling, and attention is shifting toward the infrastructure, data, logistics, and services that will power the space economy over the next two decades. Blacknight Space believes that some of the biggest companies in space haven't been built yet – and … [More]
Fintech Co. Bringing BNPL to Banks Lands $34M Series B
equipifi, the fintech platform enabling banks and credit unions to offer flexible payment solutions natively within their digital banking experience, today announced the close of its $34-million Series B. The round was led by Left Lane Capital, with continued participation from all existing investors, including Curql and PHX Ventures. The raise brings equipifi's total funding … [More]
Electrical Contractor Secures 100,622-SF Chandler Building for Regional HQ
Rosendin Electric, Inc., the nation's largest employee-owned electrical contractor, announced the purchase of Allred Park Place Building 4 in Chandler, Ariz., which will serve as the company’s new Mountain West regional headquarters. The new campus will unite Rosendin's regional operations teams with its growing workforce and corporate teams, including Engineering, Technology, … [More]
Farm Losses Mount as Natural Disasters Impact Key Regions
A new study on behalf of Trace One has identified the U.S. counties and states with the largest agricultural losses due to natural disasters. High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages. However, an increasingly critical driver of food price … [More]
Phoenix Names Next Chief Financial Officer Following National Search
The City of Phoenix has selected Katie Gregory as its next Chief Financial Officer, following a national recruitment process. Gregory will begin her role on June 15, 2026, succeeding Acting CFO Melinda Holguin, who will continue serving as Finance Director. City Manager Ed Zuercher said Gregory’s appointment strengthens Phoenix’s long‑standing commitment to responsible … [More]
Luxury Apartment Community Opens in TSMC Growth Corridor
Thompson Thrift, a full-service real estate company engaged in multifamily and mixed-use development across the country, recently hosted a ribbon cutting for Refinery at Pointe17, a 224-unit Class A multifamily community in North Phoenix near Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) expanding semiconductor campus and the emerging Halo Vista master-planned … [More]
Dutch Bros to Acquire East Valley Franchise in 29-Shop Deal
Dutch Bros Inc., one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. quick-service beverage industry, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Phoenix East Valley franchise. After nearly 20 years with Dutch Bros, franchise owner Jim Thompson has decided to retire. As part of this transition, the Company expects to complete the acquisition of 29 shops in the third … [More]
TSMC Partners with ASU on Fast-Track Semiconductor Training Program
Arizona State University is launching a new semiconductor technician training program in collaboration with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, (TSMC Arizona), to help meet growing demand for skilled manufacturing workers. As TSMC Arizona ramps up production and advances its expansion plans in Arizona, the need for trained technicians is vital. One critical role in … [More]
Buckeye Mega Site Hits Market with $1B Economic Promise
The Phoenix office of JLL announced that it will market Grand View Arizona, an infrastructure-rich, fully entitled, 2,500-acre mega site in Buckeye, Arizona – ranked one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. over the last decade. With the scale to accommodate large-scale, sophisticated manufacturing uses, the project is projected to become a leading employment district, … [More]
Southwest Gas Adds Two Arizona Leaders to Board
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. announced the election of Molly R. Carson (left) and Leezie Kim (right) to its Board of Directors at the Company's annual meeting held May 7, 2026. With proven leadership and deep roots across the southwest region, Carson and Kim are well-positioned to support the Company as it delivers safe and reliable service, maintains affordability for … [More]
UFC, WWE and PBR Events Head to Arizona Under New Multi-Year Deal
TKO Group Holdings, Inc., together with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, announced a multi-year agreement that will stage a series of premier UFC, WWE, PBR, and Zuffa Boxing events in Arizona. The seven-event agreement will span three years and feature some of TKO’s most high-profile live events, creating new opportunities for fans to experience UFC, WWE, PBR, and … [More]
National Wellness Franchisor Names CTO
Massage Envy, a national leader in skin care, announced the appointment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer. In this role, Hong will lead the company's technology strategy, digital transformation, cybersecurity and enterprise systems, with a focus on supporting franchisees, enhancing the member and guest experience, and advancing the brand's digital capabilities. "Abe is … [More]
