Universal Electronics Inc. announced that it has appointed Wade M. Jenke as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Jenke will report to Richard Carnifax, UEI’s COO and Interim CEO. Sui Man Ho (a.k.a. Raymond Ho), the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, will continue to serve as the Company’s Senior Vice President of Finance. As Chief Financial Officer, … [More]
$1B Research Milestone Pushes ASU Into Top Tier of U.S. Universities
Arizona State University has exceeded $1 billion in annual research expenditures for the first time, placing the university among the top 4% of research institutions nationwide. The milestone underscores ASU's rapid rise as a major research university and its focus on translating scientific discovery into public benefit - from improving health care and protecting ecosystems to … [More]
Phoenix-Based EV Training Firm Launches UN Workforce Program
Legacy EV has officially launched the first phase of a major electric-vehicle workforce development program in Guyana, delivered in partnership with the United Nations as part of the country's national Just Energy Transition Project. The collaboration, formalized earlier this year, supports Guyana's ambitious Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030 (LCDS 2030) — a national plan … [More]
Popular Sandwich Chain Opens North Phoenix Franchise
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted cheesesteaks, turkey subs and more, announced the opening of its new Phoenix location at 3890 W Happy Valley Road, Suite 160. Capriotti's introduces local communities across the U.S. to the brand's 49-year-old tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house, and other one-of-a-kind sandwiches … [More]
Wealth Management Firm Donates 500 Toys to The Boys and Girls Club This Holiday
Wilde Wealth Management Group, a locally owned company headquartered in Scottsdale, has contributed to a “merry and bright” holiday season for more than 900 children in need with a donation of 500 toys and $6,000 in additional cash donations to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley in December. This is Wilde’s 21st year supporting a local organization during the holiday season, … [More]
Aesthetic Practice Expands to Arcadia with Second Location
Cosmetic Physician Partners announced the expansion of AdmireMD Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic with the grand opening of its newest location, AdmireMD Skin + Wellness Arcadia. The celebration will take place on Thursday, January 15, at 4280 E. Camelback Road, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ 85018. This milestone marks AdmireMD's second location and reflects CPP's continued commitment to … [More]
Arizona Casino Tops National List Honoring Tribal Gaming Excellence
Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass has been named a winner of the 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice Award for "Best Native American Casino," ranking #3. Located in Chandler, Ariz., Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass is the only tribal gaming enterprise in the Southwest to make the list. As one of the largest casino gaming enterprises in … [More]
Central Phoenix Landmark Redevelopment Continues Following Acquisition
Kinella Capital, LLC led by Founder and CEO TK Stratton, has acquired One Camelback, a high-profile office-to-residential conversion located at the intersection of Central Avenue and Camelback Road in Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition marks a new phase for the development, which had remained largely dormant for nearly five years following delays and financial challenges. The … [More]
$3M Regents Grant Creates Statewide Agriculture Innovation Hub
The Arizona Board of Regents has approved a $3 million Regents’ Grant to launch the Arizona Hub for Agriculture Innovation, a statewide collaboration designed to strengthen Arizona’s $30 billion agriculture industry and advance resilient and sustainable farming practices that can thrive in water-limited environments. The tri-university initiative brings together the Arizona … [More]
$120M Manufacturing Campus Brings 200 Jobs to Casa Grande
KPPC Advanced Chemicals Inc., a member of the Kanto Group, broke ground on its new U.S. Arizona Plant, a next-generation ultrapure chemical manufacturing campus located at the Sonoran Valley Industrial Park in Casa Grande, Arizona. This investment marks a major step forward in strengthening the United States semiconductor supply chain and expanding domestic production of ultra … [More]
Scottsdale Firms Partner to Launch New Annuity Index
North American Company for Life and Health Insurance, a member company of Sammons Financial Group and one of the largest issuers of fixed index annuities in the U.S., and Annexus, a leading independent insurance retirement product design company, announced the addition of the NYSE GEARS Index to the North American Secure Horizon FIA suite. The NYSE GEARS Index is a … [More]
Arizona Expands Medical Debt Relief, Eliminating $642M in Bills Statewide
Governor Katie Hobbs announced that 141,000 more Arizonans have had their medical debt erased through her historic initiative to improve economic stability and health outcomes for working class Arizonans. To date this effort, which is a partnership between the Hobbs administration and the national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, has eliminated $642 million in medical debt for … [More]
Expanding Moving Company Invests in 70,000SF North Phoenix HQ
Muscular Moving Men and M3 Commercial Moving & Logistics, two of the fastest-growing names in the moving industry, have been named honorees in the 2025 Best in Moving Awards, presented by SmartMoving. The recognition celebrates the top 200 moving companies across the U.S. and Canada for exceptional growth, leadership, and service. The announcement comes as the company … [More]
Court Ruling Clears Way for Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley Villa Closings
Five Star Development announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has entered a Final Villa Sales Order confirming clean, insurable title and full buyer protections for Villa sales at The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie. The Court's Order establishes a clear, Court-approved framework for Villa closings and provides certainty to … [More]
New Logistics Park Targets Supplier Demand Near North Phoenix
ViaWest Group, in partnership with Barings, LLC, and Willmeng Construction, has officially broken ground on ReDiscover Logistics Park, an 808,448 square foot Class A industrial development in Phoenix’s Deer Valley submarket. Work is now underway on one of the most strategically positioned industrial parks in Greater Phoenix, with delivery anticipated in Q1 2027. ReDiscover … [More]
New SBA Credit Program Backs Early Manufacturing Expansion
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced it has approved its first round of 7(a) Manufacturers’ Access to Revolving Credit Loans – already delivering $3.5 million in working capital to four manufacturers. The loan program, launched just prior to the federal shutdown, is the first-ever SBA loan offering dedicated to manufacturers – designed to provide maximum flexibility … [More]
Maricopa Association of Governments Names New Executive Director
The Maricopa Association of Governments has named Audra Koester Thomas as its Executive Director, marking the first time in the agency’s history that a woman will lead the organization. Koester Thomas brings a decade of service to MAG, most recently serving as Assistant Executive Director and Chief of Staff. She assumes a two-year contract following the resignation of Ed … [More]
Phoenix Targets Economic Growth Through New Aviation Technologies
Over the past year, the City of Phoenix Aviation Department has studied how best to implement the next generation of aviation with the goal of establishing innovative advanced air mobility technologies in the city’s airport system. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is releasing a summary of the findings. Advanced air mobility is quickly developing as the next … [More]
