With Buckeye ranking among the fastest-growing cities in the country and housing demand continuing to outpace supply, Cavan Companies has opened The Bungalows at Sundance, a new build-to-rent community offering detached single- and two-story homes now open for tours and leasing. Located in the heart of Buckeye’s rapidly expanding west-side corridor, The Bungalows at … [More]
Manufacturing Momentum: Arizona’s Historic October
Manufacturing Month 2025 marked a milestone moment for Arizona, showcasing the state’s rapid rise as a national leader in advanced manufacturing. From record-breaking events and major investments to new partnerships and workforce expansions, Arizona’s manufacturing ecosystem was on full display. Arizona continues to outpace the nation in manufacturing growth: 10% … [More]
Policy Reset in Washington: What HR and In-House Counsel Must Do Now
Business leaders are seeing a rapid re-calibration of federal labor and employment priorities. With the White House expected to revive many of its earlier pro-business initiatives, the coming years will likely bring a move away from regulatory expansion and toward deregulation, employer flexibility, and economic growth. From the EEOC’s new enforcement posture to evolving DOL … [More]
Honeywell Prepares to Spin Off Aerospace Segment, Names CEO
Honeywell announced the appointment of Jim Currier as President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Aerospace, which will become an independent, publicly traded company following its planned spin-off expected to be completed in the second half of 2026. Honeywell also announced that Craig Arnold has been selected to serve as Chairman of the Honeywell Aerospace Board of … [More]
Elevated BBQ-and-Seafood Concept Coming to Park Central
From the award-winning team behind The Collins Small Batch Kitchen, Grassroots Kitchen & Tap, The Macintosh, and The Neighborly, Common Ground Culinary announced its newest concept, Cowboy Seafood, coming to Park Central in Midtown Phoenix in 2026. A first-of-its-kind restaurant pairing BBQ Belt-inspired, competition-level barbecue with an elevated seafood and raw bar … [More]
Westgate Signs New Leasing Team to Drive Next Growth Phase
In a strategic move to enhance its leasing strategy, YAM Properties has selected Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors as the new leasing team for Westgate Entertainment District. The collaboration combines YAM’s ownership and management vision with WRA’s deep network and market reach to reimagine the leasing potential of Westgate, the West Valley’s … [More]
Data Center Changes Hands in East Valley Tech Corridor, Upgrades Planned for 2026
Full-service commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Company announced the purchase of a 191,000-square-foot, partially occupied data center in Chandler, Arizona. The company plans to build out the facility’s vacant shell space, delivering new turnkey data center inventory and making cooling system improvements that could save millions of gallons of water monthly. The … [More]
Valley Law Firm Expands Giving with New Philanthropy Headquarters
Rafi’s Hope, the philanthropy initiative founded by Rafi Law Group, has opened a new headquarters at 2701 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. The fully staffed, 3,574 square-foot Biltmore office is a dedicated space for the team responsible for overseeing the efforts of Rafi’s Hope. “This new represents more than growth. It represents purpose,” says Rafi’s Hope Chair Rich Yado. “We … [More]
Their Take: The Widening Gender Pay Gap and its Impacts on Our Economy
The latest Census Bureau report flew a bit under the radar — but the findings matter deeply for Arizona’s future. For the second year in a row, the gender wage gap in the United States has widened. On average, women in 2024 earned just 80.9 cents for every dollar earned by men, down from 82.7 cents from the previous year. At the same time, Black workers’ median wages fell 3.3 … [More]
Creighton Medical Resident Builds AI Tool to Train Med Students in Real Hospital Messaging
At Creighton University School of Medicine Connor Yost, MD, a resident with the internal medicine residency program in Phoenix, experienced firsthand the challenges medical students face when transitioning into residency—demanding hours, steep learning curves and the need to communicate clearly under pressure. It was an opportunity to innovate. With support from his faculty … [More]
Phoenix Names Community and Economic Development Director
The City of Phoenix announced the appointment of Ryan Touhill as the new Community and Economic Development Director; Touhill brings nearly two decades of experience in local government and economic development, most recently serving as Director of Arlington Economic Development (AED) in Virginia. There, he led the creation and implementation of AED’s Strategic Plan for … [More]
Global Restaurant Wave, New Cocktail Lounge Coming to Desert Ridge Marketplace
Desert Ridge Marketplace is turning up the flavor with four new culinary and craft cocktail experiences, inviting diners to explore bold, global tastes all within the North Phoenix shopping and entertainment destination. Shoppers and food lovers alike can look forward to new additions including Michelin ranked restaurant, Nadu, as well as Kaijken Ramen and Terra Gaucha … [More]
35,000-SF Electronics Superstore Set to Open in Phoenix
Micro Center, a national retailer of computers and electronic devices, will open its new Phoenix store on November 7, 2025. The Phoenix location will mark a major milestone as Micro Center’s 30th store in the U.S. and the first in the state of Arizona, bringing the retailer’s legendary tech expertise and hands-on experience to the vibrant and rapidly growing Phoenix tech … [More]
Giving with Intent: 2025’s Playbook for Business, Brand and Community
Corporate philanthropy has entered a new era. No longer confined to year-end donations or one-off sponsorships, today’s giving strategies are deeply integrated into business models, brand narratives and employee engagement efforts. In 2025, companies are leveraging philanthropy not just to “do good,” but to drive measurable impact, strengthen culture and unlock long-term … [More]
107.5M Financing Secured to Fuel Expansion of Tempe 50+ Community
Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, announced the successful closing of Friendship Village of Tempe's $107,525,000 Series 2025AB Bonds through the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Tempe, Arizona. Tempe Life Care Village, Inc. a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Arizona, owns and operates a life care retirement … [More]
Phoenix Physician-Led Energy Drink Startup Launches, Seeks Seed Backing
One doctor is redefining the energy-drink and supplement industries by combining medical science with everyday wellness. The creation, Elixir, is a physician-formulated beverage that delivers real energy, focus, hydration, and metabolic support. Now live on Kickstarter, Elixir is designed to actually support your body, not just stimulate it. Elixir's science-driven formula … [More]
APS Plans 2,000-MW Plant to Serve Data Centers Without Raising Existing Customer Costs
Arizona Public Service announced plans to develop a site west of Gila Bend, Ariz., capable of adding up to 2,000 megawatts (MW) of reliable, flexible generation to the state’s energy portfolio. The Desert Sun Power Plant will be a state-of-the-art natural gas facility designed to meet Arizona’s rapidly growing needs, support unprecedented demand from extra-large energy users … [More]
Arizona State University Partners with AI Writing Platform to Pilot Agentic Tools on Campus
Grammarly today announced a collaboration with Arizona State University to shape how institutions integrate agentic AI into the teaching and learning experience for students and faculty across higher education. As part of the collaboration, ASU will be the first university to deploy Grammarly’s latest innovation, Superhuman Go, a new agentic AI assistant developed by … [More]
