JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa announced its new culinary leadership team at Tía Carmen and Kembara, which includes Dejan Djukic as destination restaurant chef of Tía Carmen and Kembara, Jared Parks as senior sous chef of Tía Carmen, and Stephanie Lechuga as senior sous chef of Kembara. Dejan Djukic, Destination Restaurant Chef of Tía Carmen & … [More]
Advanced Recycling Co. to Invest over $20M in First U.S. Commercial Facility in Mesa
Cyclic Materials, the advanced recycling company creating a circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical materials, announced it has invested over $20M in its first commercial facility, located in Mesa, Arizona. The new state-of-the-art facility will be the company’s first global REE recycling operation focused on the separation of permanent magnets … [More]
Community Action Nonprofit Names New CEO
Tempe Community Action Agency announced the appointment of its new CEO Phillip Scharf, who assumed leadership of the East Valley nonprofit on April 7. Scharf succeeds Deborah Arteaga, who is retiring after nine years of leadership. “TCAA is thrilled to work with Phillip and deepen TCAA’s commitment to addressing barriers to housing, food security and financial stability in … [More]
NAIOP Arizona Honors 40-Year Industry Veteran
Mike Haenel, an Executive Vice Chair with Cushman & Wakefield in Phoenix, has been named NAIOP Arizona’s 2025 Award of Excellence recipient. The award will be presented at the Best of NAIOP awards ceremony on May 1 at the Arizona Financial Theatre. The event will also celebrate Best of NAIOP’s own 30 incredible years of excellence in commercial real estate. The NAIOP … [More]
Latest Wave of Restaurants, Services & First-to-Market Experiences Join $2B Redevelopment of Former Paradise Valley Mall
RED Development unveiled the latest lineup of tenants joining PV, the $2 billion transformation of the former Paradise Valley Mall, with six new additions, including a celebrity chef restaurant, first-to-market concepts and standout regional favorites. PV will mark the first expansion for Cala, a concept created by Phoenix-based hospitality firm Clive Collective, founded by … [More]
Their Take: Economic Uncertainty Is the Time to ‘Prepare for the Best’
On April 5, 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED) Economic Policy Uncertainty Index, which provides a daily uncertainty index based on news, forecasting, and tax codes for the United States, reported its1 highest score (992.75) in the past 12 months. In this context, uncertainty means a situation where the outcomes are increasingly hard to measure. Since that time, … [More]
7 Reasons Why Optimal Health Matters More than “Normal” Health
Most people want to be healthy, but one of the issues they face is what it means to reach that status. If they follow the typical advice, they will strive for what is considered "normal" health. Instead, they must strive for “optimal health” to get the most out of their lives and careers. It's optimal health that will help people in all facets of their lives and help them reach … [More]
AZ Impact for Good Names Interim CEO
AZ Impact for Good’s Board of Directors has named Andrea Moreno Interim Chief Executive Officer. A dedicated public servant and passionate advocate for social impact, Moreno brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and community engagement. Her career includes significant leadership roles at Salt River Project (SRP), where she led … [More]
Denver-Based Capital Co. Announces New Real Estate Venture with First Arizona Acquisition
Canopy Real Estate Partners, a private equity firm launched by real estate veteran Jay Rollins, has acquired ParkView Townhomes in Surprise, Arizona for $8.8 million. The transaction marks the first Arizona investment for the Denver-based firm that has recently expanded to the Valley, specializing in partnering with emerging real estate talent in the middle … [More]
Winery Teams Up with Phoenix Mercury ahead of 2025 WNBA Season
La Crema, American Winery of the Year and renowned producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, announced that it will be the official multiyear wine partner of the Phoenix Mercury starting with the 2025 WNBA season. This collaboration marks a significant step in La Crema's commitment to supporting women's sports and enhancing the fan experience. As part of this partnership, La Crema … [More]
