Intel’s $32B Arizona Expansion Moves Forward with Next Fab

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Intel is moving forward with its Fab 62 semiconductor factory at its Ocotillo campus in Chandler, with construction and manufacturing equipment installation underway and operations expected to begin by the end of 2028. The facility will become the campus’s sixth factory dedicated to high-volume chip manufacturing. Naga Chandrasekaran, executive vice president and chief … [More]

Healthcare Buildouts Drive California Contractor’s Expansion into Phoenix

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White Construction, Inc., a commercial general contractor based in Carlsbad, California, is expanding its operations with the recent opening of an office in Phoenix, Arizona. The employee-owned company founded in 1983 has a portfolio of tenant improvement projects in healthcare, retail and office. The company is strategically introducing its specialized expertise in the … [More]

Arizona Ranks among Nation’s Fastest-Growing Housing Markets

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A new study has revealed that Arizona had the sixth-highest percentage increase in housing units between 2020 and 2025. Home services specialists Cinch Home Services analyzed census data to find which states have had the largest percentage increase in housing units between 2020 and 2025. Arizona experienced the sixth-highest percentage increase in housing units between … [More]

Gilbert Factory to Support Next-Generation NVIDIA AI Data Center Rollout

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Armada, an SI Infrastructure manufacturer, announced support for the NVIDIA DSX POD reference design. DSX POD enables partners to build standardized, factory-integrated containers for deploying SI capacity faster and at scale. Under the collaboration, Armada and Johnson Controls will engineer, manufacture, integrate, and deploy pre-fabricated SI factories built on the NVIDIA … [More]

Acquisition Positions Longtime Arizona Aerospace Manufacturer for Expansion

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Threadlock Precision, a growing network of precision manufacturing companies, announced its acquisition of Service & Sales, Inc., an Arizona-based maker of precision hydraulic tube assemblies that has served aerospace and defense markets for more than 50 years. Founded in 1970, SSI has become a trusted direct supplier to leading defense prime contractors. Under the … [More]

Arizona Brothers behind National Wiffle Ball League Acquire the Original Brand

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The Wiffle Ball, Inc. announced the Rose family has acquired the iconic WIFFLE® Ball brand of balls and bats. The transition marks a new chapter for the American company after more than 70 years and three generations of Mullany family ownership. "WIFFLE has been an enormous part of our family for three generations, but its impact is felt well beyond our family and Shelton, … [More]

Texas Barbecue Chain Enters Arizona with $11.2M Old Town Acquisition

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LevRose Commercial Real Estate has completed the $11.2 million sale of an iconic property at 3925 N. Brown Avenue in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale to Terry Black’s BBQ. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for the Texas barbecue brand as it enters the Arizona market. LevRose CRE Partners Danielle Davis, Branden Mondragon and Trent McCullough represented the … [More]

The Phoenix Symphony Makes a Difficult Business Decision to Protect Its Future

Despite Revenue Growth and Cost-Cutting Measures, Financial Realities Force Suspension of the 2026–27 Season as Leadership Confronts the Sustainability of a Cherished Cultural Institution

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For nearly 80 years, The Phoenix Symphony has been more than an orchestra. It has been a cultural institution, an economic contributor and an important part of the identity of Greater Phoenix. But even the most beloved organizations must confront the financial realities of operating a sustainable business. On October 20, The Phoenix Symphony announced it would suspend its … [More]

Arizona-Founded Healthy-Dining Chain Enters West Valley with Peoria Debut

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Original ChopShop, the feel good eatery known for its customizable bowls, salads, sandwiches, juices and more, is making its Peoria debut with the opening of its newest Shop at 9986 W. Happy Valley Pkwy., Suite 103 this fall. To celebrate the occasion, doors will open at 10 a.m., and the first 50 guests in line will receive an Original ChopShop tote bag with the purchase of … [More]

Phoenix Adds Nonstop Europe Route as Global Investment Grows

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America’s Friendliest Airport is continuing to welcome new, international service. German airline Lufthansa announced the start of nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Franz Josef Strauss International Airport in Munich beginning August 3, 2027. This will be the first ever nonstop service between Phoenix and Munich. “The addition of this new … [More]