Eight cutting-edge, defense-focused research and development projects have been selected for funding through the Regents Grant program, the result of a partnership between the Arizona Board of Regents and the recently established Arizona Office of Defense Innovation. This collaboration, designed to leverage federal investments in applied research, focuses on fostering dual-use … [More]
Phoenix Debuts Nation-Leading Training Center for the Engineers Behind Advanced Microchip Production
ASML, a leading supplier to the semiconductor industry, held an inauguration ceremony today for its U.S. Technical Training Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Customers, government officials including Governor Katie Hobbs, and other dignitaries joined ASML executives to celebrate the facility, which began training engineers in 2024. Now fully operational, ASML anticipates the … [More]
Leader at a Major Multifamily Housing Firm Named Arizona’s CFO of the Year
In 2025, Mark-Taylor Companies celebrates 40 years in the multifamily housing industry, but there is one additional milestone to celebrate: Chief Financial Officer Lindsay McMahon was awarded CFO of the Year by the Arizona Chapter of Financial Executives International. The Arizona CFO of the Year Awards, presented annually by FEI Arizona, honor senior financial executives whose … [More]
Multifamily Development Kicks Off in One of Phoenix’s Fastest-Growing Neighborhoods
High Street Residential, the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, and joint venture partners Mar-Gulf Management Inc. and MDI Capital, LLC, the international real estate subsidiaries of Kuwait Financial Centre, have broken ground on Union Park Residences in Phoenix’s Norterra master-planned development. The 308-unit, four-story, Class A community will sit on 8 acres … [More]
European-Inspired AC Hotel Set to Open in Old Town Scottsdale
PEG Companies, a vertically-integrated commercial real estate investment company focused on opportunistic and value-add opportunities, has announced the upcoming opening of AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town, set to open its doors in early February 2026. Located at 7117 E. 3rd Ave., the new hotel will bring the brand’s signature European-inspired design and “Perfectly Precise” guest … [More]
Gourmet Toast and Juice Concept to Open First Arizona Location in Scottsdale
Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar conceptualized in Washington D.C., is expanding out west with its first location in the state of Arizona. Opening on Saturday, Dec. 6, the new outpost of the fast-casual restaurant will be located in Scottsdale at 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, inside the Seville Shopping Center. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 100 … [More]
Maricopa Retail Corridor Begins 56,000-SF Second Phase Anchored by ALDI
Thompson Thrift, in partnership with Forest Creek Ventures, announced that construction has begun on a 56,000-square-foot second phase of Southbridge Marketplace in the city of Maricopa, with shell completion estimated by the end of 2026. ALDI will anchor the second phase and is expected to open in early 2027. "Southbridge Marketplace is helping shape Maricopa's next chapter … [More]
Queen Creek Retail Center Debuts 100% Leased Amid East Valley Growth
Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, announced the completion of Queen Creek Crossing, a 31-acre retail development that broke ground in 2022. Anchored by Costco, Queen Creek Crossing spans more than 400,000 square feet of dynamic retail and dining. The center is 100% leased, including major national and … [More]
Senior-Care Tech Firm Shifts Headquarters from San Francisco to Phoenix amid Growth
Helpany Inc., the award-winning innovator in AI-powered fall prevention and care optimization, announced today the relocation of its U.S. headquarters from San Francisco, California to Phoenix, Arizona. The move underscores Helpany’s rapid growth and deep customer success across the state, while further aligning the company with Arizona’s thriving innovation and technology … [More]
Office Space Psychology: How Design Affects Productivity
The design of an office space is more than just an aesthetic choice—it’s a powerful tool that can influence employee focus, creativity, and overall productivity. When a workspace is thoughtfully designed, it creates an environment that motivates and supports its workforce. This intersection of interior design and behavioral science is often referred to as “office psychology,” … [More]
