Nearly 3,000 American flags are standing in ordered rows across Tempe Beach Park this weekend as the annual Healing Field tribute marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Presented by the Exchange Club of Tempe, the memorial will remain on display through Sunday, Sept. 13, with a candlelight vigil, patriotic concert and 5K among the remaining events. Each flag … [More]
Old Town Hospitality Group Adds 21+ Rooftop Brunch Destination
Brunch is getting a new soundtrack. This September, Evening Entertainment Group will debut Holla Brunch Girl, a high-energy rooftop brunch destination bringing live DJs, pop singalongs, elevated brunch fare and an unapologetically fun party atmosphere to Old Town Scottsdale. Plus, espresso martini softserve, must we say more? Launching September 26, Holla Brunch Girl is … [More]
Grammy-Winning Jazz Headlines Scottsdale’s Fall Concert Season
Ravenscroft has announced its 2026 fall concert season, featuring an exciting lineup of acclaimed artists, celebrated tributes and festive holiday performances in both Ravenscroft Hall and the Jazzbird Lounge. The fall season begins in September and continues through December, with tickets now on sale. “What excites me most about this season is the variety of music and the … [More]
Founding CEO Who Put Banner at Forefront of Alzheimer’s Research to Step Down
Banner Health announced a leadership transition at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, with Eric M. Reiman, MD, stepping down from his role effective Oct. 1 to embark on a new chapter in his professional and personal life. Over his 38-year career, Dr. Reiman helped shape the global fight against Alzheimer's disease. Under his leadership as founding CEO, Banner Alzheimer's Institute … [More]
Pet Care Franchise Secures $6M to Accelerate National Growth
Sparkle Grooming Co., the wellness-focused dog grooming franchise pioneering the Quick-Service Pet Care category, today announced it has secured $6 million in strategic growth financing led by Companion Fund, the venture capital fund managed by Digitalis Ventures in partnership with Mars Petcare. The investment comes as Sparkle enters its next stage of national growth after … [More]
National Builder Breaks Ground on New Luxury Home Community in the East Valley
Tri Pointe Homes, one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., announced that construction is underway at Lusitano, a new self-developed community spanning approximately 40 acres at the southwest corner of Pecos and Greenfield Roads in Gilbert, Arizona. Planned for 76 single-family homesites, including 65 standard homesites and 11 oversized homesites, Lusitano is designed to … [More]
National Wealth Firm with $10B under Management Anchors 33K-SF Leasing Wave at SkySong
SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, is continuing to attract significant new investment and expansion from growing companies, highlighted by Modern Wealth’s move to a 24,526-square-foot flagship office occupying the top floor of SkySong 5. The move follows Modern Wealth’s acquisition of Mesa-based Public Safety Financial/Galloway, a landmark transaction that … [More]
Sprouts to Open at Newly Completed 50K-SF Eastmark Retail Hub
Common Bond Development Group, the award-winning team behind class-leading lifestyle destinations such as The Global Ambassador and The Park at 83, has announced the completion of development and a lineup of tenants coming to Eastmarket at Eastmark, anchored by the forthcoming grand opening of Sprouts Farmers Market on September 18. The debut of Sprouts marks the official … [More]
Landmark Phoenix Tower Secures $44.5M for Multi-Tenant Transformation
Foundation 8, LLC and the Hilco Global Real Estate Capital practice announced the closing of a $44.5 million loan secured by the office component of 333 N Central Avenue, a landmark mixed-use tower in Downtown Phoenix. The financed property comprises 246,490 square feet of Class AA office space across the top eight floors of the tower, 2,522 square feet of ground-floor … [More]
45K-SF Industrial Campus Breaks Ground near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
Commercial Properties, Inc. / CORFAC International and The Leroy Breinholt Team announced construction is underway at Signal Butte & Germann, a new Class A light industrial development by Dale Cavan and Cavan Commercial announce the firm's appointment as the exclusive brokerage for the project. Located at 7423 E. Signal Butte Road in Mesa, Arizona, the 45,021-square-foot … [More]
Delta Dental Broadens Arizona Business Offerings beyond Dental and Vision
Delta Dental of Arizona announced the introduction of DeltaWellness by Delta Dental, a new brand that brings together the organization's growing suite of health and wellness offerings under one unified umbrella. Also introduced today is DeltaLife, a new portfolio of life, disability and supplemental health insurance products. The launch reflects Delta Dental of Arizona's … [More]
Small Business Confidence Cools despite Above-Average Optimism
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dipped in August to 98.7, just 1.1 points below July’s highest level since August 2025, but remaining above the 52-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points to 89, remaining above the historical average of 68. “Uncertainty remains elevated among small business owners as they face a mixed set of challenges with weakened … [More]
Phoenix Legal Heavyweights to Unite, Creating 800-Person Firm
Fennemore, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms, and Gallagher & Kennedy, an Arizona-based business law firm with decades of experience serving businesses, organizations and individuals throughout Arizona and New Mexico, will merge effective Dec. 1, 2026. The combination will bring together two firms with deep roots in Phoenix and longstanding … [More]
$300B Banking Giant Completes Arizona Integration following Comerica Merger
Fifth Third Bancorp announced it has completed the technical conversion of approximately 600,000 customers’ accounts and 293 banking centers across Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Texas from the Comerica franchise. Executed over Labor Day weekend, the conversion brings Comerica consumer and commercial customers onto Fifth Third’s platforms. Today’s milestone … [More]
Scottsdale Commercial Real Estate Firm Acquired in $1.6B Deal
Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., a global alternative investment firm with established corporate credit and real estate platforms, announced that certain funds and accounts have sold Tenet Equity to CBRE Investment Management, which is making its investment on behalf of several of its investment strategies, for $1.6 billion. Cerberus founded Tenet in 2021 alongside … [More]
TSMC and ASML Partner to Shape the Future of Advanced Chipmaking
ASML Holding N.V. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced a collaborative initiative to lead the semiconductor industry’s transition to a larger-format Extreme Ultraviolet lithography photomask. While High NA EUV will be adopted for production using the current, 6-inch masks, the transition to larger, 12-inch masks is expected to further increase fab … [More]
Arizona’s Growth Engine is Cooling but Still Outpacing the Nation
Arizona’s economy remains resilient as it navigates evolving conditions, but it is increasingly characterized by mixed labor market conditions and slower growth. The labor market improved from dismal job growth in late-2025, but job gains were concentrated in a few sectors as employers stayed cautious about hiring. Elevated gasoline prices due to conflict in the Middle East … [More]
Amkor Expands Arizona Investment to $12B, Nearly Tripling Cleanroom Capacity
Amkor Technology, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services, announced phase 2 of its Arizona Advanced packaging and test campus. Driven by strong customer commitments that have surpassed the 33,000 square meters of cleanroom capacity planned for phase 1, the phase 2 expansion is expected to add 60,000 square meters and bring the campus to … [More]
