Grand Canyon University begins another academic year with record enrollment and plans to expand its academic offerings in two dramatically different but equally important areas: law and the skilled trades. GCU expects to serve a record 141,000 students during the 2026-27 academic year, continuing a period of remarkable growth that has positioned it as the largest Christian … [More]
16 Women Leaders Named for Their Achievement, Annual Event Announced
16 Extraordinary Arizona Women to Be Celebrated for Leadership, Business Achievement and Community Impact at October 23rd Arizona Biltmore Luncheon
Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine is proud to announce its 2026 Women of Achievement honorees, an extraordinary group of women whose leadership, professional accomplishments and commitment to community are helping shape Arizona’s future. The 2026 Women of Achievement will be honored at the magazine’s signature Women of Achievement Luncheon on Friday, October 23, 2026, at … [More]
Arizona Targets Growth in $42M Export Market with Dominican Republic Partnership
To strengthen economic and international ties between Arizona and the Dominican Republic, Arizona hosted a visiting delegation of government and business leaders on August 24 and 25, 2026. The delegation marked the first visit to Arizona by key leaders from the Dominican Republic. Led by Eduardo Sanz Lovatón, Minister of Industry, Trade and MSMEs of the Dominican Republic, … [More]
Mesa-Based Automotive Network Expands to Nearly 100 Arizona Locations
Sun Auto Tire & Service announced the acquisition of Klipper Automotive, a trusted automotive repair business serving across the greater Tucson market. The acquisition further expands Sun Auto's presence in one of its largest and fastest-growing markets, bringing the company's Arizona footprint to nearly 100 locations statewide operating under a portfolio of trusted local … [More]
Desert Ridge Leases 33.5K SF in Major Retail Expansion
Desert Ridge Marketplace, an Arizona shopping, dining and entertainment destination, is welcoming three highly anticipated national retailers to its dynamic tenant mix: Gap Factory, Ann Taylor Factory, and Sierra (formerly Sierra Trading Post). Together, the new stores will bring over 30,000 square feet of fashion and value-focused retail to the North Phoenix community. Gap … [More]
70K-SF Entrepreneurial Hub Opens in Phoenix
FlexEtc will open a 70,000-square-foot entrepreneurial community in East Phoenix on September 1, bringing its flexible coworking and co-warehousing model to Arizona for the first time. Located at 4114 E. Wood St., FlexEtc Phoenix combines warehouse space, professional workspace and a collaborative business community within a single facility. Memberships start at $650 per … [More]
$25M Flagship Anchors Orthopedic Group’s Valley Expansion
OrthoArizona, the largest physician-led orthopedic group in the Southwest, opened another flagship location: a $25 million, 50,000-square-foot orthopedic center at 9070 W. Glendale Ave., adjacent to Westgate and State Farm Stadium. The Glendale center combines comprehensive musculoskeletal care, an on-site ambulatory surgery center, physical therapy and advanced imaging … [More]
Two Longtime Phoenix Children’s Leaders Rise to Top Legal and Finance Roles
Phoenix Children's has promoted two longtime leaders to senior executive roles, elevating Richard Siever, JD (left), to Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer and Ryan Yeager, CPA, CHFP (right), to Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance. These appointments recognize two leaders who have grown their careers at Phoenix Children's and bring deep institutional … [More]
Acquisition Expands Nation’s Largest Mortgage Brokerage to $14.15B in Annual Volume
NEXA Lending announced its acquisition of UMortgage, bringing one of the country's most recognized independent brokerages into the NEXA organization and aligning two prominent leaders around a shared belief: everything starts with the loan officer. UMortgage founder and CEO Anthony Casa will join NEXA as an Executive Partner, allowing him to continue leading, recruiting and … [More]
Jetset and Inked Cement Scottsdale Roots with New Corporate Headquarters
Phoenix-based interior architecture and design firm Phoenix Design One has completed a new corporate headquarters for Jetset Magazine and Inked Magazine. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the project marks a significant local investment for both national media brands as they continue grow their presence among high-end national and global audiences. Located at 15220 N. 75th St. … [More]
