Novus Innovation Corridor, the 355-acre mixed-use destination at Arizona State University’s main campus, is serving up another dining option with the addition of The Melt. The California eatery is known for redefining comfort food by reinventing classic favorites for the modern palate is now open at Novus Place. Among its signature menu items are MeltBurgers, along with a … [More]
Intel CEO Announces 15% Cut to Global Workforce
Intel Corporation reported second-quarter 2025 financial results. “Our operating performance demonstrates the initial progress we are making to improve our execution and drive greater efficiency,” said Lip-Bu Tan, Intel CEO. “We are laser-focused on strengthening our core product portfolio and our AI roadmap to better serve customers. We are also taking the actions needed to … [More]
Startup Kitchenware Brand Enters Next Phase, Names CEO
Kitchen Switchen, the online and resale kitchenware marketplace built on family, sustainability, and a love for home cooking, is thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in its journey. Co-founders Amy Powers-Valentine and Emma Valentine will be stepping back from their leadership roles to pursue new opportunities, officially passing the founder's torch to Brittney … [More]
Elevated Fast-Casual Eatery Taps Scottsdale for Arizona Debut
California-based Mendocino Farms has chosen Scottsdale Promenade for its first Arizona location, marking a significant step in the popular sandwich and salad shop’s continued national expansion. Scottsdale Promenade, a prominent lifestyle and shopping destination, is owned by FalconEye Ventures, a real estate investment company, and managed by Vestar, a leading privately held … [More]
Scottsdale Pet Care Co. Accelerates National Growth with Out-of-State Expansion
Sparkle Grooming Co., the wellness-focused dog grooming franchise, is thrilled to announce its expansion into Nevada. The Chicago regional developer team of Thomas Fitzpatrick and Joel Accathara is expanding its multi-market portfolio with 13 new licenses in Nevada, their first strategic move beyond the Midwest. Joining them on this next phase of growth is Ellen Fitzpatrick, … [More]
ACA’s New Coalition Aims to Make Arizona the Best State to Start a Business
The Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona business leaders announced the launch of the Arizona Small Business Growth Coalition, a statewide alliance of trusted small business providers committed to advancing Arizona’s economic vitality through entrepreneurship. Convened by the Arizona Commerce Authority, the coalition will foster alignment, collaboration, and collective … [More]
ASU and SEMI Partner to Upskill Semiconductor Talent
SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, announced it has partnered with Arizona State University to expand access to high-impact, on-demand training for the global semiconductor workforce. The newly launched courses, available through the SEMI University learning platform, span emerging and … [More]
Streamlining Customer Verification: Lessons from AI-Powered Fintech
In the fintech industry, customer onboarding ensures new clients can effectively access and use financial or banking systems. A well-structured onboarding process helps companies build trust with customers while meeting compliance requirements in highly regulated markets. Traditional onboarding and KYC methods include manual checks, which are slow and difficult to scale. … [More]
New Platform Streamlines Pre-Construction Planning for Valley Builders
CivilGrid, the civil design intelligence company, announced today its expansion into the Arizona and Nevada markets. This expansion will improve the building process for civil engineers and construction teams in the region. Often referred to as the 'Google Maps for the underground,' CivilGrid centralizes unprecedented utility maps and historical site datasets in an intuitive, … [More]
Succession Planning Takes Center Stage in Scottsdale Investment Firm’s Latest Expansion
Osaic, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management solutions, announced today that it has acquired a majority interest in Innovative Wealth Team. The partnership marks a significant step in Osaic’s continued efforts to provide capital and infrastructure for advisors seeking succession and continuity solutions. This partnership exemplifies our … [More]
Developer Secures $3B Financing Facility for Future BTR Projects
Taylor Morrison and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management, an alternative investment manager with approximately $30 billion in assets under management, have entered into a land and construction financing facility agreement, opening $3 billion in capacity for existing and new land opportunities, land development, and construction costs of projects by Taylor Morrison's … [More]
Lucid Launches Collaborative to Further Strengthen Supply Chain for American Automotive and EV Manufacturing
Lucid Group, Inc., maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, announced it has joined with critical mineral producers Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, Electric Metals, and RecycLiCo, to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources and the procurement of these minerals for use in automotive manufacturing by U.S.-based automakers and Tier 1 … [More]
Valley Law Firm Expands Western Presence with Colorado Partnership
Fennemore, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms, is joining forces with Denver-based Galvanize Law, a leading construction law boutique, effective October 1, 2025. This move expands Fennemore’s construction capabilities across the Western U.S., reinforcing the firm’s longstanding presence in Colorado and deepening its commitment to serving clients in an … [More]
Taking a Fresh Look at the Need for Target-Specific Advertising
Advertising pixels had a good run. While the run isn’t over, it’s certainly slowed down in a world where web users can opt out of re-targeting. Considering all the work cookies did on behalf of marketers, an old-school approach is needed to recapture the data lost whenever someone opts out on their browser. Although contextual targeting for web marketers offers a realm of … [More]
East Valley Banking Operations Platform Expands Offerings with Acquisition
Kinective, the leading banking operations platform provider that transforms how financial institutions operate, connect, compete and thrive, today announced its acquisition of Janusea, a modern integration technology leader that unlocks innovation for financial institutions through simplified connectivity of fintech applications to core banking systems. The … [More]
Study Highlights $2T Deposit Shift toward Fintech and High-Yield Options
A new study from Cornerstone Advisors, a leading provider of business and technology consulting services for banks, credit unions, and fintech firms, estimates that more than $2 trillion has moved out of traditional financial institutions and into fintech investment and high-yield savings accounts in the past few years. The research, Stemming the Deposit Outflow: … [More]
Scottsdale Firm Secures 5 Patents to Mine on Moon
LH3M has reached a defining milestone: the issuance of five U.S. patents covering the full architecture for detecting, extracting, and refining helium-3 from the Moon. As the only company exclusively focused on this mission, LH3M has positioned the United States at the forefront of the most pivotal energy and computing frontier. The U.S. is running out of … [More]
Valley Startup Poised to Enter $21B Influencer Marketing Industry
Social Strudel announced the public relaunch of the first platform to gamify micro-influencer marketing, emerging from private beta with enhanced features that give brands full control over creator advocacy. The global influencer marketing industry, valued at $21.1 billion in 2023, continues shifting toward authentic micro-influencer partnerships, and Social Strudel's … [More]
