Leslie Motter and Terry Goddard have been named the 76th Arizona Leaders of the Year, formerly known as Man & Woman of the Year. Honored for their dedication to tackling Arizona’s most pressing challenges, deep record of community engagement, and embodiment of Valley Leadership’s Principles of Doing, Motter and Goddard exemplify the spirit of servant leadership driving … [More]
Chandler Sets National First, Integrating Waymo’s Autonomous Service into Public Transit
Via, a provider of technology for government transit systems, and Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, today announced a strategic partnership to allow government agencies leveraging Via’s software to introduce Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service directly into their public transit networks. Chandler, Arizona will be the first city to benefit from this … [More]
Energy Storage Developer Acquires West Valley Battery Project
GridStor, a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, announced today that it has acquired the 100 MW / 400 MWh White Tank battery storage project in Arizona from Strata Clean Energy. The project will be operated via a 20-year tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS), the state’s largest electric utility serving approximately 1.4 … [More]
420K+ SF Mesa Industrial Campus Reaches 100% Occupancy
Cushman & Wakefield announced that Centris Industrial at Mesa, a newly constructed two-building Class A industrial project totaling 421,682 square feet owned by Outrigger Industrial has reached 100% occupancy. Delivered in late 2024, the two-building project is situated at the highly visible corner of Pecos Road and 80th Street in Mesa, Arizona. The property represents … [More]
Phoenix Names City Manager, Taps Former Chief Admin
The City of Phoenix announced the hiring of Ed Zuercher as City Manager, welcoming back an experienced and respected leader to guide the City forward. Zuercher, who retired from the role in 2021 after a 28-year career with the organization, is currently serving as Executive Director of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). His return marks a homecoming for a public … [More]
22,000-SF Recreation & Wellness Hub Breaks Ground in Buckeye
Teravalis, a Howard Hughes Community, broke ground on Echo Community Center, a 22,000-square-foot recreational and wellness hub that will anchor the community’s first village, Floreo. Local officials, community leaders, development partners, and stakeholders gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the center, which is set to open in early 2027. Echo Community … [More]
Valley Closed Home Sales Double National Rate
Greater Phoenix August home sales closed up 4.6% from July and up 2.8% for the first eight months of 2025 in year-over-year comparisons, according to the latest data from Phoenix REALTORS. Closed sales in the Valley were more than double the national rate. Nationally, sales were up 2% from August 2024 and 0.8% for year-to-date numbers comparing 2025 over … [More]
AI-Enabled Water Operations Center Launches in Scottsdale
Veolia opened its first Hubgrade Center in North America, a digital command center that combines human expertise with the power of real-time data and artificial intelligence to deliver top-quality water and wastewater treatment at Veolia-operated facilities across the western United States. This Hubgrade Center allows communities of any size to benefit from Veolia’s … [More]
Executive Order Seeks Faster Permitting for Energy Projects
Governor Katie Hobbs signed an Executive Order 2025-13 to cut red tape, unlock Arizona’s energy potential, and deliver lower energy costs for Arizonans. The Executive Order directs State Land to develop a report within 30 days outlining proposals to streamline and expedite processes for energy infrastructure development on state land. State Land will also be directed to … [More]
Five-Year ASU-Shamrock Farms Agreement Expands Athlete Nutrition and Career Pathways
Shamrock Farms announced a 5-year multi-tiered partnership with Arizona State University, and Sun Devil Athletics, a Division 1 leader in collegiate athletics, on a national scale. Additionally, the partnership connects Shamrock's powerful presence as one of Arizona's largest homegrown companies with ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business. This partnership reflects a shared … [More]
