Greater Phoenix’s single-family housing market held onto year-to-date sales gains through September, but the month brought a sharper slowdown in new contract activity, according to data from Phoenix REALTORS. Closed sales dropped 4.9%, and new listings dropped 3.7% in September this year compared to last year, but pending sales plummeted 40.1%. Year over year, national closed … [More]
New Taiwan Office in Phoenix Strengthens $21.2B Trade Relationship
Arizona and Taiwan celebrated another significant milestone in their expanding partnership as the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office officially opened its new office in Phoenix, Arizona. Governor Katie Hobbs joined leaders including Dr. Chia-Lung Lin, Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs; TECO Phoenix Director General Kevin Chiao; Ingrid Larson, Managing Director, American … [More]
Phoenix Advertising Firm Rebrands Amid Times Square and Chicago Expansion
Harkey Media, an independent out-of-home advertising company, has rebranded as FRAME OOH. Alongside the new name, the company is expanding its national relevance with acquisitions across the country. FRAME OOH has expanded its New York presence - anchored by the acquisition of 9 Times Square, and entered the Chicago market with the purchase of digital outdoor advertising … [More]
$6.4M Mesa Training Hub Opens to Strengthen Arizona’s Aerospace Workforce
Maricopa Community Colleges and Chandler-Gilbert Community College joined Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and industry partners to officially celebrate the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Arizona’s first-of-its-kind Aerospace & Defense-focused Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Mesa, Arizona. “The Future48 Workforce … [More]
$18.5M Mesa Industrial Sale Highlights Demand for Smaller Business Spaces
Commercial Properties, Inc. announced the sale of a 72,256-square-foot, three-building multi-tenant industrial complex located at 1610, 1660, and 1750 N. Rosemont in Mesa, Arizona, for $18,500,000. The transaction highlights the continued investor demand for well-located, small-bay industrial properties and reinforces the strength of Arizona's industrial real estate … [More]
Phoenix Fitness Educator Turns to Former CEO as Trainer Demand Surges
The International Sports Sciences Association, a global leader in fitness and wellness education, today announced that Andrew Wyant will return as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Wyant, who led ISSA from February 2018 to April 2024, and continues to serve on its board of directors, succeeds Warren Heffelfinger. Under Wyant's previous leadership, ISSA grew … [More]
500,000-SF Phoenix Hub to Anchor Distributor’s Western Expansion
S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, announced plans to open a new 500,000-square-foot distribution center in the Phoenix metro area, marking the latest step in the company’s ongoing investment to expand and modernize its North American footprint. Slated to begin operations in late summer 2027, the fully automated facility will expand S&S’s … [More]
Gym Operator Continues Arizona Expansion with New San Tan Valley Location
EōS Fitness has expanded into San Tan Valley with the opening of a newly built, 40,000-square-foot gym at Skyline Ranch Marketplace. The location, which opened Sept. 30 at 1404 W. Hunt Highway, marks the company’s first gym in the community and its 47th in Arizona. The opening extends EōS Fitness’ Arizona presence as the company continues its national expansion, with more than … [More]
Fitness Company Taps Entrepreneur behind 700,000-Customer Brand to Lead Women’s Division
Kaelin Poulin, the entrepreneur behind the women's health and fitness company that reached No. 4 on the 2019 Inc. 5000, is returning to the industry she left behind. After making a fitness comeback of her own as a Supra Human client, she will now lead more high-performing women through the same coaching approach that helped her. At 19, Kaelin lost 65 pounds, beginning a … [More]
Mesa Transportation Tech Firm Names New CEO to Lead Transformation
Verra Mobility Corporation, a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced that Jon Newhard has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2026. Mr. Newhard brings more than two decades of experience in the transportation and mobility industry, including his most recent position as Chief Executive Officer of Yunex Traffic … [More]
