With 2026 approaching, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals are navigating a landscape defined by mixed signals. The record-long government shutdown, Federal Reserve rate cuts and tariff challenges have fueled widespread uncertainty. Yet these events often overshadow steadier indicators that typically guide long-range financial planning and portfolio positioning more … [More]
What Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Could Mean for Healthcare, Banking, and Cannabis
Last month, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order directing U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to take “all necessary steps” to reschedule marijuana intended for medical use to Schedule III from Schedule I, making medical marijuana more readily available for research, testing, and personal treatment programs. For healthcare providers and legal marijuana businesses, … [More]
Developer Breaks Ground on 166-Home BTR Project in Queen Creek
Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced it has broken ground on Amavi Queen Creek, a single-family, build-to-rent community in Phoenix's East Valley. The community, which will feature 166 three-bedroom townhomes with various layouts, is positioned six miles east … [More]
Orange County Hospitality Group Brings Coastal Asian Concept to McCormick Ranch
Starfish Hospitality Group, a collection of restaurants, coastal catering and an elevated concession concept based in Orange County, will open its first restaurant outside California at the corner of Hayden Road and Via de Ventura. Starfish Scottsdale will be the Valley’s newest neighborhood hotspot, offering an extensive menu of fresh Asian dishes and handcrafted libations … [More]
Historic Coronado Redevelopment Blends Preservation and Local Enterprise
Heather Lennon, founder and owner of Imagine General Contracting and Development, has built her career on saving the history of Phoenix, one old building at a time. Now, she is taking on Phoenix’ key historic Coronado neighborhood within the McDowell Miracle Mile Revitalization zone with her new project, Imagine Coronado. With the desire not only to preserve the historic … [More]
National Steakhouse and Celebrity Hangout Plans Scottsdale Waterfront Debut
Innovative Dining Group, the award-winning restaurant group behind BOA Steakhouse, Sushi Roku, and Katana, is set to open BOA Steakhouse in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale in the first half of 2026. Located at Southbridge along the Scottsdale Waterfront’s luxury retail and residential district, BOA’s newest location marks a bold return to Arizona for IDG, following the group’s … [More]
National Food Chain’s Holiday Tour Provides 25,000 Meals Across Arizona
Checkers & Rally’s Fry Love Express wrapped up a high-energy holiday tour across Arizona this December, turning five days of community celebrations into meaningful support for families facing food insecurity. As part of the brand’s nationwide “Season of Giving” campaign, the Fry Love Express traveled to five Arizona cities, serving more than 5,000 cups of Famous Seasoned … [More]
Visionary Leaders Create Change before It’s Urgent
Most leaders don’t ignore change because they don’t care. They ignore it because, in the moment, it doesn’t feel urgent. When the metrics look good and the operations hum along, making time for possibility feels indulgent. But that’s precisely what separates the visionary leaders from the merely competent: They make space to reimagine before a crisis demands it. Visionary … [More]
Arizona Joins Texas and Florida in Top Tier of In-Migration States
Texas and Florida lead the list of in-migration states on the U-Haul Growth Index analyzing one-way customer transactions during 2025, while California ranks last with the greatest out-migration number for the sixth consecutive year. Texas reclaims the title of No. 1 U-Haul growth state for the seventh time in 10 years. It climbs one spot from its previous ranking behind South … [More]
Partnership Brings Elite NFL Combine Training Program to Arizona
OrthoArizona, one of the nation's premier orthopedic groups and trusted provider of elite athletes, announced it is bringing NFL Combine Prep to Arizona through a new partnership with Training HAUS, one of the most respected performance brands in professional sports. The Minnesota-based program will now operate a second program in Arizona, powered by OrthoArizona, while … [More]
