The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time the Optimism Index fell below its historical average was April 2025. The Uncertainty Index rose 4 points from February to 92, well above its historical average of 68. “The 20% Small Business Deduction and other supportive small business tax … [More]
Banner Children’s, Hyundai Extend Arizona Safety Partnership
Hyundai Motor America is extending its commitment to child passenger safety in Arizona through a second-year partnership with nonprofit Banner Children's at Desert. The $25,000 Hyundai Hope donation to Banner Children's Car Seat Safety Program will further expand access to car seat safety education and installation services for families across the East Valley. The … [More]
World’s Largest Indoor Pickleball Facility Clears Major Hurdle in Scottsdale
Caliber, a diversified real estate and digital asset management platform, announced that PURE Pickleball & Padel (“PURE”) — its co-developed 196,000-square-foot indoor pickleball and padel facility adjacent to Scottsdale, Arizona at Riverwalk on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community — has recently received all required building permits, clearing the final regulatory … [More]
Women’s Final Four Showcases Phoenix’s Major-Event Economic Power
In its debut as host of the NCAA Women’s Final Four, Arizona welcomed four days of championship basketball, sold-out crowds, free fan experiences and community-centered programming that brought tens of thousands to the Valley April 2-5. The 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four transformed downtown Phoenix into the center of the women’s basketball universe, with the national … [More]
Scottsdale Luxury Community Debuts New Paired-Home Models
Toll Brothers, Inc., a national luxury home builder, announced the opening of two brand-new models in the Enclave Collection at Sereno Canyon in Scottsdale, Arizona. A model grand opening event will be held on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 12668 E Black Rock Road. The event will feature tours of the brand-new professionally designed Caullins and Palmer home … [More]
Upscale Steakhouse Chain Enters Arizona Market
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille will open its first location in Arizona on Monday, June 8, 2026, marking the entry into Perry's 12th market. Located in the southeastern part of Gilbert off the Loop 202 SanTan Freeway, the 11,000-square-foot space in Northside at SanTan Village will accommodate up to 350 guests. "We are so excited to bring our first Perry's Steakhouse in … [More]
Valley Vacation Rental Firm Marks 10 Years amid Continued Growth
Coast to Cactus Vacation Homes, a Phoenix-based short-term rental property management company, is marking 10 years in business as it continues to support Arizona homeowners and serve the state’s growing vacation rental market. Founded in 2016 by Peter Carabetta, Coast to Cactus has grown from a single backyard casita into a full-service vacation rental management company … [More]
Five Arizona Utilities Fund Grants for Communities Impacted by Coal Transition
Five organizations serving Arizona communities impacted by the transition away from coal-fired power plants will receive grant funds to support their local economies from the Utility Grant Funding Program. The program is jointly funded by Arizona Public Service, Salt River Project and Tucson Electric Power and provides critical support to develop new, sustainable economic … [More]
Arizona Culinary Partners Launching Restaurant, Market and Bar in Arcadia
In Good Spirits Hospitality and Queen Creek Olive Mill are joining forces to launch The Olive Farmer, a restaurant, market, and bar opening later this year in the former Santo Arcadia space at 44th Street and Osborn. Led by two-time James Beard semifinalist chef Bernie Kantak and Perry Rea, The Olive Farmer offers an all-day, Italian-inspired dining experience. Mornings … [More]
ASU Breaks Ground on Downtown Phoenix Health Headquarters
General contractor McCarthy Building Companies, with its design partners, CO Architects and DFDG Architects joined university and state leaders to break ground on Arizona State University’s new Health Headquarters building in downtown Phoenix. The approximately 175,000-square-foot, five-story facility being constructed in the downtown Phoenix Bioscience Core will be home to … [More]
