InMedia Company announced the return of Rick McCartney as Chief Executive Officer and President following a year-long leave of absence during which he sought to represent Arizona's First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. While his Primary campaign did not make it through to the General Election, McCartney's message of practical solutions, civic … [More]
Chandler Program Gives Businesses Direct Access to City Decision-Makers
The City of Chandler is making it easier for businesses to connect directly with city leadership through a new initiative, "Let's Talk Business." The program provides business owners, entrepreneurs, developers, investors and commercial real estate professionals with dedicated 30-minute, one-on-one meetings with Economic Development Director Micah Miranda to discuss … [More]
Arizona Cardinals Foundation Funds New Barrow Care Initiative
Barrow Neurological Foundation announced that it has received a $400,000 grant from the Arizona Cardinals Foundation to establish a transitional care platform for intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at Barrow Neurological Institute. This critical support marks the launch of a three-year commitment from the Arizona Cardinals Foundation, dedicated to funding … [More]
Record Heat Sends SRP Power Demand to All-Time High
SRP delivered a record amount of energy to customers on Friday, July 24, keeping customers in power on the hottest day of the year so far. Based on preliminary information, SRP delivered an all-time high peak load of 9,072 megawatts (MW) between 5 and 6 p.m. This surpasses the previous record peak of 8,542 MW set on August 7, 2025. The company also exceeded the 2025 record … [More]
P.F. Chang’s Launches Marketing Communications Department with Internal Promotion
P.F. Chang's announced the promotion of Patrick Benson to Director of Marketing Communications, a newly established leadership role that marks the launch of the brand's dedicated Marketing Communications function. The appointment reflects P.F. Chang's continued investment in building a modern, integrated marketing organization following one of the brand's most successful … [More]
Their Take: Arizona Employers Could Feel Ripple Effects of Immigration Enforcement
a Intensified immigration enforcement would not create more job opportunities for U.S.-born Arizonans. It would eliminate thousands of them while weakening businesses, household finances, and local economies across the state, according to a new analysis from the Immigration Research Initiative. The analysis models the effects of ICE arresting 1% of immigrants considered … [More]
True Food Kitchen Taps Restaurant Industry Veteran as CEO
True Food Kitchen, the chef-crafted restaurant known for its craveable flavors, ingredient-forward menu and full-day dining experience, announced the appointment of Jeff Chandler as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. A restaurant industry veteran with more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, Mr. Chandler joins True Food Kitchen to lead the … [More]
Desert Financial Taps Veteran Credit Union Executive for EVP Role
Desert Financial Credit Union has named Kevin Martin as its new executive vice president, bringing deep experience in credit union leadership, strategic planning and member experience to the organization. "I'm honored to join Desert Financial at such a pivotal moment for the credit union," said Martin. "What drew me here is the unmistakable focus on members and the … [More]
Berkshire Takes Taylor Morrison Private in $8.5B Deal
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and Taylor Morrison announced the completion of Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Taylor Morrison for $72.50 per common share in cash, representing a total equity value for Taylor Morrison of approximately $6.8 billion and total enterprise value of approximately $8.5 billion. Under Berkshire, Taylor Morrison will continue to be led by CEO Sheryl … [More]
Chandler Chipmaker Expands into Edge AI with Acquisition
Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hailo, a provider of accelerated edge AI processors, advanced vision processing solutions, robotics processors and comprehensive AI software flows. The transaction is expected to close towards the end of … [More]
