Artie’s Ace Hardware opened its doors to Eastmark residents and visitors at the Arrival at Cadence North center. Located at 5221 S Ellsworth Road, this Ace Hardware location is special because of its size, selection, and well-known owner, Artie Holm. Holm started his first Ace Hardware location in Paradise Valley 50 years ago. Due to his excellent customer service and … [More]
Workflow-Tech Firm Expands to Chandler Innovation Commons
KeenStack, the professional services consulting firm that helps companies unlock the full potential of ServiceNow, will occupy nearly 5,000 square feet of office space at The Park at SanTan, located at 3075 W. Ray Road within the Price Corridor. The company will celebrate the opening of its new Chandler office with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in … [More]
Phoenix-Born Fintech Rolls Out Nationwide Service for Women Seeking Trusted Advisors
Svvy, a women-focused finance-tech startup founded by Phoenix sisters Jenna Biancavilla and Janice Utke, announced its national expansion. After successfully launching in Arizona last year, the company is rapidly growing to match women across the country with licensed, pre-vetted financial advisors they can trust at no cost. The two sisters were inspired to start Svvy after … [More]
North Mesa’s Ridgeview Plaza Hits Full Occupancy After Leasing Push
In just under a year, Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors has completed a series of new leases to bring Ridgeview Plaza in north Mesa, to 100% leased. Located on more than 12 acres at 2920 N. Power Rd., Ridgeview Plaza totals more than 124,000 square feet, situated immediately north of McDowell Road and just west of the Loop 202 freeway. The … [More]
New 23-Home Luxury Project Breaks Ground in Scottsdale’s Seven Desert Mountain
Camelot Homes broke ground at Villas II, the second phase of its premier 23-home lock-and-leave community of single-family detached residences within the prestigious, critically acclaimed Seven Desert Mountain golf community. The Camelot team was joined by Mayor Lisa Borowsky and representatives from Desert Mountain Club and the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce as they turned the … [More]
500K SF ‘Laveen Towne Center’ Approved Following Planning Committee Vote
Following the approval from the Village Planning Committee, Vestar, one of the largest privately held retail real estate companies in the western United States, announced that they are moving forward with plans to develop one of their newest projects- Laveen Towne Center. The open-air shopping center will sit on a 90-acre site in the heart of Laveen, a rapidly growing community … [More]
Valley Credit Union Launches Foundation to Scale-Up Local Giving
Arizona Financial Credit Union announced the launch of Arizona Financial Foundation, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening local communities through financial empowerment, charitable giving, and long-term community investment. Building on the success of Arizona Financial’s Local Causes Visa® debit card program, which has awarded over $600,000 in … [More]
Partnership for Economic Innovation Expands Expertise with New Board Members
Partnership for Economic Innovation, a collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona's economic opportunities, announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors: Oleg Khaykin, President and CEO of Viavi Solutions, Inc.; Stephen Higgins, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Freeport-McMoRan; and Robert … [More]
Celebrity Chef Debuts Dual-Concept Venue in Downtown Phoenix
A dual-concept food destination combines The Grind Coffee Shop & Entrepreneur Hub and The Mix Gourmet Salad Bar, delivering elevated, chef-driven fast casual fare in a chic, sustainable, and community-focused environment. Celebrity Chef and culinary innovator Nik Fields is rewriting the rules of fast casual dining with the grand opening of The Collective by Chic … [More]
National Construction Co. Partners with Grand Canyon University on Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Grand Canyon University and McCarthy Building Companies have expanded GCU’s successful Center for Workforce Development to include four new trades — civil construction, mechanical/plumbing, HVAC and concrete — opening the door to more career opportunities for students and creating a pipeline of skilled talent for the construction industry. The Pre-Apprentice Construction … [More]
Governor Appoints New Director for the Office of Economic Opportunity
Governor Katie Hobbs is appointing Mary Foote to lead the Office of Economic Opportunity. Director Foote currently serves as the Director of the Greater Arizona Development Authority, the state infrastructure bank for rural and Tribal communities, unlocking investment capital for critical projects such as fire stations, roads, and libraries across the state. Under her … [More]
Real Estate Trust Expands Phoenix Holdings with 700,000+ SF Acquisition
INDUS Realty Trust, Inc., a U.S.-based logistics real estate business, announced that it completed the acquisition of a fully leased, three building, 731,571 square foot Class A warehouse/distribution portfolio in the Phoenix, Arizona market. The portfolio features market-leading attributes, including 30-foot clear heights, 124 dock-high doors, and rail access. The three … [More]
West Valley Multi-Use Development Nears Completion with New Tenant Signings
Sunbelt Investment Holdings, Inc., a retail developer and owner, has experienced substantial leasing progress at Buckeye Commons West, a key extension of its Buckeye Commons development. The project has achieved significant milestones with sitework now complete. Pads have been delivered to a strong lineup of major brand tenants, emphasizing a drive-thru pad tenant format. … [More]
Labor Concerns Loom amid Slight Optimism Uptick
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly 3 points above the 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, four increased, four decreased, and two were unchanged. The increase in those expecting real sales to be higher contributed the most to the rise in the Optimism Index. The Uncertainty Index fell by 4 points to 93 but … [More]
SRP Partners with Google on Energy Storage
Salt River Project and Google announced a first-of-its-kind research collaboration to better understand the real-world performance of emerging non-lithium ion long duration energy storage (LDES) technologies, aiming to accelerate the advancements needed to deploy LDES at scale. As part of the research collaboration, Google will fund a portion of the costs for … [More]
Arizona Leaders Travel to Taiwan to Deepen Workforce Collaboration
Amid rapid economic momentum and record FDI activity between Arizona and Taiwan, the Arizona Commerce Authority is leading a delegation of more than 50 Arizona business, academia, and community leaders on an economic trade visit to Taiwan. The group delegation visit, which is taking place September 8 to September 10, 2025, features a full schedule including meetings with … [More]
Gilbert-Based Sweetener Co. Names New CEO
Wisdom Natural Brands, parent company of the SweetLeaf brand of stevia and other natural sugar substitutes, announced the appointment of long-time company consultant Aaron Henderson to serve as CEO and take the reins of a major rebranding and expansion campaign. He succeeds Michael May, a founding family member who has led Wisdom since 2021 and remains Chairman of the … [More]
Global Logistics Firm to Hire Nearly 800 in Phoenix Ahead of Holiday Season
GEODIS, a global logistics provider, announced plans to hire approximately 755 seasonal workers the Phoenix, Arizona, area to support the anticipated surge in demand during peak season. This hiring initiative will significantly enhance the company’s operational capacities in its warehouses and distribution centers in preparation for the holiday season, with seasonal employees … [More]
