Ken Garff Automotive Group announces the acquisition of Gateway Chevrolet, the largest Chevrolet dealership in Arizona, located in Avondale. The store will now operate as Ken Garff Gateway Chevrolet. This strategic expansion reinforces Ken Garff’s commitment to growth in high-performing markets and brings its hallmark customer-focused approach to even more Arizona car buyers, … [More]
Arizona Public Universities Launch The Next Wave of Women Engineers
Arizona’s public universities are driving the state’s rise as a national hub for engineering and technology talent. With Arizona among the fastest-growing states in the nation and demand accelerating across the semiconductor, health care and tech sectors, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona are producing skilled graduates who are … [More]
Mayo Clinic Arizona Announces Lung Transplant Program
Mayo Clinic in Arizona announced it has added lung transplantation to its nationally recognized solid organ transplant program. The program delivers world-class care to critically ill patients battling end-stage lung disease who need a lung transplant to survive and restore their quality of life. The new Arizona Lung Transplant Program in Arizona offers a multidisciplinary … [More]
Utility’s Largest Joint Renewable Project Enters Commercial Operation Phase
BrightNight, the next-generation power and digital infrastructure company built to deliver clean and dispatchable solutions, its joint venture partner Cordelio Power, and the Southwest Public Power Agency, Inc., announced the commercial operation of the Box Canyon Solar Project. The 300-megawatt utility-scale project, located in Pinal County, Arizona, about six … [More]
Home Sales Slide as More Markets Lose Momentum
Zonda's May 2025 New Home Market Update shows we've moved from a market where consumers have few housing options, to one where they are spoiled for choice. On the resale front, supply has notably increased with 60% of the top markets boasting more inventory than in 2019. The rental market — particularly in Sunbelt areas — has also seen a surge in new apartments, which has meant … [More]
Fully Integrated Startup Manufacturing Hub and VC Accelerator to Launch in Tempe
Startup Central is set to open a 75,000-square-foot manufacturing and innovation hub in Tempe, Arizona, this September. With $1 million in pre-seed funding recently secured, the hub will serve as the first technical VC accelerator and fully integrated startup manufacturing space in the U.S. Designed by builders, for builders, Startup Central offers the space, equipment, and … [More]
Renewable Energy Co. Expands to East Valley with Mesa Acquisition
SOLV Energy announced the acquisition of Spartan Infrastructure, a high-voltage transmission contractor based in Mesa, Arizona. The acquisition represents a significant expansion of SOLV Energy's capabilities in the transmission and distribution sector and positions the company to play a diversified role in meeting the growing demand for resilient power infrastructure across … [More]
Arizona Steel Co. Expands into Steel Decking with New Manufacturing Facility in Goodyear
Steel industry innovator Brandon Bell, founder of Next Level Steel and Roll Former Solutions, has officially launched his newest venture, Next Level Decking. The Arizona-based company enters the market with a high-tech manufacturing facility in Goodyear and a mission to revolutionize commercial steel decking across the Southwest with faster lead times, superior service, and … [More]
Delta Dental Contributes $1.8M Through Community Giving, Impacting More Than 400K Individuals
The Delta Dental Institute released its 2024 Community Impact Report highlighting the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental companies made last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country. According to the report, Delta Dental of Arizona contributed $1.8 million, positively impacting 426,166 people across the state’s 15 counties. “Delta … [More]
Chamber Announces Recipients for 2025 Excellence in Business Awards
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has selected five Business of the Year recipients for its inaugural Excellence in Business Awards (formerly the IMPACT Awards), which recognize companies that demonstrate excellence in economic growth and business leadership, community impact and social responsibility, and workplace and cultural excellence. "The Greater Phoenix Chamber has a … [More]
Membership-based Care Provider Expands Presence in Metro Phoenix
MDVIP, the leading provider of membership-based healthcare, is expanding its network of primary care doctors in the Phoenix metropolitan area with two new affiliated practices led by experienced physicians Jason Heavens, MD, in Tempe and Donald Opila, MD, in Scottsdale. Dr. Jason Heavens, a board-certified family physician with over 25 years of experience in … [More]
Tempe Engineering Co. Opens Manufacturing Facility in Guadalajara, Expands Footprint
Tempe based Benchmark Electronics, Inc. a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, celebrates the grand opening of its brand-new manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Mexico. Located in the Parque Industrial San Jorge in Tlajomulco, the 321,000-square-foot facility expands Benchmark’s manufacturing footprint in the region by 50%, consolidating … [More]
Greater Phoenix Residential Home Sales Buck National Trends
In May 2025, Greater Phoenix broke from the national mold in residential real estate performance as single-family home sales outperformed those nationwide, according to Phoenix REALTORS® data. Across the United States, in year-to-date comparisons with 2024, the National Association of REALTORS® reports that median home sales prices are down 0.6%, new listings have decreased by … [More]
SmartRent Names Yet Another CEO
SmartRent Inc., the leading provider of smart communities solutions and smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry, today announced the appointment of Frank Martell as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Martell has been a member of SmartRent’s Board of Directors and served on the Board’s Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance … [More]
Legacy Developer Receives Approval for Scottsdale Luxury-Corridor Condominium Project
Belgravia Group, Chicago’s award-winning real estate developer with more than 75 years of luxury developments constructed under its brand, is proud to announce that it has received public report approval for Atavia, the 88-unit luxury condominium development located in North Scottsdale’s “new luxury corridor” at Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road. Atavia will break ground in … [More]
Industrial Space Unveiled in West Valley, 63 Acres of Retail to Follow
Full-service commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Company (Lincoln) and Scottsdale-based Harvard Investments have announced the delivery of Goodyear AirPark Phase I, a 1.6 million-square-foot, six-building Class A industrial project designed to meet Phoenix’s evolving demand for mid- to large-scale industrial space. Reflecting the project’s ongoing development, the … [More]
ASU Leads U.S. Universities on U.N. Sustainability Goals
For the sixth year in a row — and bucking a downward trend among American universities — Arizona State University is the No. 1 institution in the U.S. and in the top 10 globally for work toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, Times Higher Education announced today in its 2025 University Impact Ranking. According to the official … [More]
Updated Phoenix Building Code to Include Streamlined Permitting, Provisions for EV Charging
This update reflects Phoenix’s ongoing commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring structures are constructed using best practices and designed for longevity. “Updating the building code is one of the most impactful ways we can promote safety, sustainability, and long-term value for our residents and development community,” said Planning and Development … [More]
