Workshop Pilates, a pioneer of heated mat Pilates in the Valley and one one of the region’s fastest-growing studio brands, has announced it’s expanding with a fourth location, its first in the East Valley, slated to open in January at Northside at SanTan Village in Gilbert. Renowned as the first studio to bring heated mat Pilates to Arizona, offering a detoxifying … [More]
Local Pizza and Pasta Notable Reenters Fountain Hills Market
Streets of New York, a family-owned Valley staple since 1976, is reopening in Fountain Hills on Wednesday, Dec. 17, returning to the community it served for nearly 20 years. Located at 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Suite 11, the new restaurant brings its award-winning New York-style pizza, pasta, sandwiches and neighborhood hospitality back to one of the most scenic corners of the … [More]
Statewide Small Business Foundation Taps New Executive Director
State Forty Eight Foundation, announced the appointment of Kristin “KP” Priscella as its new Executive Director. As the SFEF enters its fifth year, this appointment signals the Foundation's commitment to statewide expansion and significantly increased investment in Arizona's entrepreneurial ecosystem. “We are thrilled to welcome Kristin Priscella as State Forty Eight … [More]
Arizona Unveils Free Tool to Target Economic Growth at the Neighborhood Level
The Arizona Business Database has launched publicly, offering the first statewide, neighborhood-level research tool that combines business attributes, employment, demographic, and geospatial data into one interactive map and filtering interface. The free tool is designed to help policymakers, funders, researchers, community groups, and business owners identify where targeted … [More]
National Wealth-Management Platform Names New President to Lead Advisor Growth
Osaic, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, announced that Shannon Reid will join the firm as President of Osaic and Head of Advisor Growth and Engagement. Reid will fully assume the President role on Jan. 12, 2026, reporting directly to CEO Jamie Price, who previously held the position in tandem with his chief executive … [More]
Phoenix Facility Delivers First U.S.-Built RQ-35 Tactical Drones, a Major Manufacturing Milestone
AIRO Group Holdings announced the successful completion of the first RQ‑35 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance drones produced to full operational standard in its U.S. manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona. This marks the first U.S.-manufactured RQ‑35 systems and a major step forward in the company’s Made‑in‑America expansion strategy. The systems—built to the … [More]
Global Under-30 Summit Relocates to Phoenix, Spotlighting the City’s Innovation Momentum
Coinciding with the 2026 Under 30 List Launch event in New York, Forbes announced that Phoenix, Arizona will become the official host city for the Forbes Under 30 Summit beginning in 2026, marking the start of a new multi-year chapter for the global gathering of young leaders, founders and innovators. The move signals an expanded vision for the Summit rooted in growth, ambition … [More]
Latest Launch in AI SEO Underscores Rapid Shift Toward Generative Search Visibility
Rainman Consulting LLC, a digital marketing firm based in the Phoenix East Valley, announced the launch of its AI SEO and Generative Engine Optimization services. The new offering is designed to assist businesses in adapting their digital strategies for Artificial Intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. This launch addresses a critical moment in digital … [More]
Scottsdale Firm Backs Expansion into Carolinas with 263-Unit Multifamily Acquisition
Elevest Capital, a privately held real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily assets, is proud to announce the successful closing of Fund 62 in partnership with Rise48 Equity through the acquisition of a two-property multifamily portfolio in Chapel Hill and Greensboro, North Carolina. This strategic investment marks Elevest Capital's continued expansion into … [More]
Arizona Puts $27M toward Grid Upgrades to Boost Reliability and Stabilize Costs
Governor Katie Hobbs awarded $15.6 million for four grid resiliency projects that will strengthen and modernize Arizona’s power grid against wildfires, extreme weather, and other disasters. Awarded through the Governor’s Office of Resiliency’s Arizona Grid Resilience Grant Program, the four grid improvement projects will help reduce the number of outages and outage durations … [More]
