Too Sweet Cakes, the women-owned bakery brand named one of the top six cake shops in the U.S. by USA Today, will open its first flagship store at PV, the $2 billion redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, this October. The 1,800-square-foot location represents a $750,000 investment, marking the company's fourth retail store and its first space designed with full … [More]
PetSmart Celebrates 40 Years of Growth from Phoenix Roots
For 40 years, PetSmart has been dedicated to doing anything for pets. That commitment has made PetSmart the go-to destination for today's pet parent. From adoptions and birthday parties to holiday celebrations and everyday moments in between, PetSmart has been there as pets evolved from backyard companions to full-fledged family members with holiday cards and social media … [More]
Berkshire Hathaway Strikes $8.5B Deal for Scottsdale Homebuilding Giant
Taylor Morrison Home Corporation and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. jointly announced that they have reached a definitive agreement for Berkshire Hathaway to acquire 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. The acquisition price … [More]
Honeywell Rebrands Automation, Aerospace Businesses ahead of June Split
Honeywell announced the new brand identities for its automation and aerospace businesses ─ Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace. These will become two independent, publicly traded companies on June 29, 2026, when Honeywell spins off its Aerospace business. Honeywell's current brand value is estimated at $18 billion and has been synonymous with delivering innovation to … [More]
Startup Cup Highlights Arizona Universities’ Push to Turn Innovation Into Enterprise
On stage at Arizona State University’s SkySong campus, student entrepreneurs presented their market-ready business ventures, showcasing how Arizona’s public universities are helping students turn innovation into enterprise. Some pitched new approaches to improving health care delivery, and others shared their ideas to improve sustainability or new ways to use artificial … [More]
CEO Advocacy Group Names New Chair, Board Officers
Greater Phoenix Leadership, the state’s premier CEO business advocacy organization, announced the election of Simer S. Mayo as Chair of the Board for a two-year term spanning 2026 to 2028. Exiting as Chair is Ken Van Winkle, Vice Chair of Womble Bond Dickinson, who served in the role from 2024 to 2026. Ken Van Winkle has been a member of GPL since 2009 and joined the board … [More]
ASU, GoDaddy Launch National Program for College Athletes
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, announced a new collaboration with SPORTx at Arizona State University and GoDaddy that lays the foundation for student-athlete education and activation opportunities relative to Name, Image and Likeness. SPORTx Venture Studio built with GoDaddy will be recognized as NACDA's Annual and Convention sponsor ahead of the … [More]
Phoenix Riders to Get Early Access to Waymo’s Newest Autonomous Vehicle
Waymo will begin offering select riders fully autonomous trips in its new Ojai vehicles in the coming weeks, introducing the first public rider experience powered by the 6th-generation Waymo Driver. The Ojai represents a new rider-first vehicle platform designed specifically for fully autonomous ride-hailing and builds on Waymo’s experience serving more than 20 million fully … [More]
Copper Corridor Town Approves Landmark $20M Water Pact
The Town of Superior Town Council has unanimously approved a landmark water agreement with Resolution Copper, securing a long-term, more than $20 million water mitigation commitment designed to protect and enhance the community’s water future. “For the past several years, our town worked vigorously to ensure that Superior’s water future is protected,” said Mayor Mila … [More]
Volunteerism Is Emerging as a Business Imperative
Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month brings an important conversation back into focus. Businesses post statistics, share supportive messaging and encourage people to prioritize wellbeing. The bigger question is what happens next: what does meaningful action actually look like? The expectation is shifting from acknowledging community challenges to participating in solving … [More]
