Hammes, a national real estate consulting, development, investment and management firm, is developing a new 34,000-square-foot medical office building in Scottsdale, Arizona, in partnership with Phoenix-based NOVO Development. The medical office building will serve as an anchor component of the new 43-acre Sierra Bloom mixed-use wellness campus. The building's anchor tenant … [More]
Mortgage Brokerage Taps Industry Veteran to Lead National Sales Strategy
NEXA Lending, the nation's largest mortgage brokerage, announced the appointment of Todd Bitter as National Director of Sales, reinforcing a broader commitment not only to company growth, but to the long-term advancement of the mortgage industry as a whole. With more than 30 years of experience spanning top-producing loan officer performance, executive leadership, and … [More]
Industrial Builder Kicks Off New Year with Strategic Executive Promotions
Nox Group, a hyper-scale industrial builder, announced a round of executive promotions and organizational realignments across its Phoenix headquarters and Southwest operations to support rising demand nationwide for mission-critical industrial facilities, including data centers, semiconductor plants, and water and wastewater infrastructure. One of the fastest-growing … [More]
Small-Business Optimism Rises Again in December
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, two increased, three decreased, and five were unchanged. An increase in those expecting better business conditions primarily drove the rise in the Optimism Index. The Uncertainty Index fell 7 points from November to 84, … [More]
Credit Union Concludes Leadership Search, Places Permanent CEO
OneAZ Credit Union announced that Mike Boden has been named President & CEO. Boden, who previously served as Chief Financial Officer and most recently as interim CEO, brings more than 25 years of leadership experience and a strong commitment to values-based service. "Mike is the right leader to serve OneAZ in the next chapter,” said Georganna Meyer, Chair of the OneAZ … [More]
$60M Semiconductor Processing Facility Opens in Mesa
KoMiCo, a global leader in precision cleaning and advanced coatings in the semiconductor industry, celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art facility for advanced semiconductor equipment parts cleaning, coating, and repair in Mesa, Arizona. The facility will initially create 50 jobs, with over 200 total new jobs created over the next several years. KoMiCo America … [More]
Entrepreneur and Former Legislator Steps In as CEO of Statewide Business Group
The Arizona Small Business Association announced the appointment of Steven Kaiser as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kaiser brings a unique blend of military leadership, entrepreneurial experience, public policy expertise, and a lifelong commitment to advancing prosperity across Arizona. Born in Illinois and raised in North Phoenix after moving to Arizona at the age of … [More]
Groundbreaking Set for 950K-SF Mesa Freight Facility Serving Semiconductor Industry
DSV, one of the world’s leading freight forwarders, will break ground on a new 950,000-square-foot regional headquarters in Mesa, representing a $14.5 million investment to support Arizona’s rapidly growing semiconductor ecosystem. The facility, scheduled for completion in early 2027, will serve as a major hub for DSV’s semiconductor customers and will house multiple company … [More]
Boutique Pilates Brand Expands Into Phoenix Market With Multi-Unit Deal
JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, has officially entered Arizona with a newly signed three-unit franchise agreement in Scottsdale. The deal marks the first phase of the brand’s broader expansion strategy for the Phoenix–Scottsdale metro area, where JETSET anticipates opening 8–10 studios in the coming … [More]
The Next Logistics Frontier: IoT-Powered Cold Chain Control
IoT-enabled cold chain monitoring involves using connected devices and sensors to track perishable foods, medical supplies, and other sensitive goods during the delivery and storage to ensure they are preserved in prescribed conditions. This is a rapidly growing use case of IoT in logistics, as indicated by various market studies. Future Market Insights, for instance, forecasts … [More]
