DPC Companies hosted a groundbreaking event for the Chandler Innovation Park, a three-building industrial park that will offer approximately 327,776-square feet of premier industrial space. The 21-acre site at the northeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Ryan Road is in the heart of the Airpark Area, Chandler’s fastest growing employment corridor. Designed to accommodate a wide … [More]
Phoenix Helps Set the Pace for North American Data-Center Development
Metro Phoenix ranks second in the data center development pipeline, according to the new JLL North America Data Center Report – Midyear 2025. This places the Valley in a prime position as the North America Data Center colocation market reaches a critical tipping point, with vacancy rates plummeting to an unprecedented 2.3% amid relentless demand for digital … [More]
Phoenix Construction Market Holds Steady with Targeted Growth amid Tariff Pressures
Phoenix’s construction market is seeing targeted growth across industrial, retail, healthcare and office improvements, as developers adapt to shifting demand and new tariff pressures, according to LGE Design Build’s newly released Q3 2025 Construction Delivery Outlook. “Phoenix’s construction market remains active, but developers are moving forward with a sharper focus,” said … [More]
Outsourcing Playbook: Align Early, Integrate Fully, Measure What Matters
Outsourcing only works when both sides are moving in the same direction. That requires more than just a signed contract or a kickoff call. It takes strategic alignment from day one. Before an outsourced partner can deliver value, they need to understand what success actually looks like for your team. That means aligning on core objectives, setting realistic KPIs, and agreeing … [More]
Wilde Wealth Management Names Chief Operating Officer
Wilde Wealth Management Group, a financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, is pleased to announce Adam J. Sandler as its Chief Operating Officer. In his role, Sandler will oversee the day-to-day operational functions, ensuring efficiency, and compliance with … [More]
Intel’s Lip-Bu Tan to be Honored for Impact on Chip Design
Lip-Bu Tan, Chief Executive Officer of Intel Corporation and former CEO of Cadence Design Systems, will be honored with the 2025 Phil Kaufman Award for distinguished contributions to Electronic System Design (ESD). The annual award from the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), a SEMI technology community, and the Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA) of … [More]
Arizona Targets Broader EV Fast-Charging Network with 21 Proposed Sites
The Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a plan that would add nine corridors to its planned network of electric vehicle charging stations. The EV charging network plan is part of $76.5 million in federal funding Arizona is eligible to receive through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. The program encourages adoption of electric … [More]
GoDaddy Expands AI Suite with New Tools Targeting Small Business
Small businesses just got a midyear gift with a broad range of new AI-charged features from GoDaddy, making getting online and selling even easier. These updates underscore GoDaddy's commitment to simplifying online business management through continuous innovation, powerful AI assistance, and responsive design, based on direct customer feedback. These enhancements, launched … [More]
Scottsdale Telecom Co. Expands Services Portfolio Nationally
Saddleback Communications, a provider of highly reliable fiber-based voice, internet, and cloud communications services, announced it has expanded its services portfolio and extended its coverage area. The company now delivers advanced technology solutions to business customers with locations across the country. With its advanced solutions and nationwide reach, Saddleback … [More]
Fintech Company Behind Square, CashApp, Expands to Biltmore Hub
Block, Inc. announced the opening of its new office at The Bond in Phoenix. The strategic location, situated in Phoenix's emerging tech and innovation district, will serve as a collaborative hub for Block's growing field sales teams and a center for local business engagement. The new space features a product demo lab and 50 flexible workstations, designed to support various … [More]
Charitable Trust Awards $6M to Advance Higher Education in Maricopa County
Trustees of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded a total of $6 million in unexpected grants to six of Arizona’s largest colleges and universities to advance their higher education missions in Maricopa County. “The grants are an expression of Piper Trust’s ardent belief in the vital role that colleges and universities play in the health and strength of our … [More]
Phoenix-Headquartered Tech Firm Expands, Launching Industrial AI Hub in Abu Dhabi
Cognite, a global player in industrial AI, announced it will incorporate a new entity in Abu Dhabi. This strategic expansion is designed to meet the growing demand for industrial digitalization among the region's largest energy and manufacturing companies and accelerate the adoption of industrial AI at scale. By establishing a local center for expertise, technology, and … [More]
Valuation Experts Rank States by Business Formation, Arizona Misses Top Ten
Business valuation experts Eton Venture Services analyzed United States Census Bureau data on the number of new business formations in each state from January to May in 2025. To reduce the effects of population bias, the ranking has been determined by the states that have had the highest rate of business formations per 100,000 people. Arizona is 16th in the US for … [More]
Phoenix-Based Water Treatment Co. Acquired by Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer
Rochester Midland Corporation, a leading provider of route-based, technical services and specialty chemical products across water treatment, food safety and other verticals, announced that it has acquired Decon Water Technologies, LLC, a water treatment service provider based in Phoenix, AZ. With over 30 years of expertise, Decon offers customized water treatment programs … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Announces 11 Finalists for 2025 Athena Awards
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 11 women chosen as finalists for its prestigious 38th annual ATHENA Awards, continuing its strong tradition of recognizing outstanding Valley businesswomen. The ATHENA Businesswoman of the Year Award recognizes a woman in the public and private sectors and highlights an upcoming leader in the Valley as an ATHENA young professional. … [More]
Phoenix Restaurant Chain Partners with Food-Rescue Nonprofit
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex, a modern Mexican grab-and-go brand, announced a one-day partnership with Waste Not, a local nonprofit that works to eliminate food waste and hunger, on Sept. 25, National Quesadilla Day. The restaurant will donate $1 from all quesadilla sales across all ten restaurants to Waste Not to benefit the nonprofit’s food rescue programming. This give-back … [More]
Arizona’s First Indoor Padel Club Brings Brewery and Wellness Hub
Padeland, a first-of-its-kind indoor destination fusing padel, pickleball, wellness and hospitality, is set to open in Chandler in late 2025, bringing a fresh spin to the state’s sports and social scene. The 35,000+ square-foot facility blends professional-grade indoor courts with lifestyle-forward amenities, all designed for activity, connection and … [More]
Small Business Inflation Reaches Crisis Level, Hitting Arizona Hardest
Small businesses in Arizona are struggling to beat inflation more than anywhere else in America, a financial expert has revealed. The study from Lido.app examined challenges facing small companies across all 50 states, tracking employment figures, wage shifts, utility expenses, and price jumps between 2020 and 2024 to measure inflation's impact. Arizona placed last overall … [More]
