Center Court Pickleball Club, a locally owned premier indoor pickleball club, announced the expansion to its fourth Valley location with a new 35,000-square-foot club opening summer 2026. The Scottsdale company signed a lease for the former Big Lots space at Scottsdale Fiesta Retail Center at Loop 101 and Shea Blvd, providing convenient access for Scottsdale, Phoenix, and … [More]
Small-Business Optimism Improves as Supply Chain Concerns Persist
The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index increased from the previous quarter for all reported industries except for construction. “Small business optimism rose in all reported industries … [More]
Expanding SaaS Tax Laws Create Hidden Liability, and Refund Potential
In 2026, as Federal subsidies and grant funding continue to decline for state and local governments, many are turning to sales taxes on business services as a key method for raising revenue. At one time, sales taxes were derived only from sales of physical products bought and sold within a state. However, since the Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision of 2018, definitions of … [More]
Upscale 353-Unit Multifamily Project Breaks Ground in Southeast Valley
The NRP Group, a vertically integrated developer, builder and manager of multifamily housing, announced the financial closing and groundbreaking of an upscale, 353-unit multifamily development within Medina Station, a 60‑acre master planned community in Mesa, Arizona. The four‑story, elevator‑served community will be built on a 10‑acre parcel in the northeast quadrant of the … [More]
Taiwanese Restaurant Concept Debuts 340-Seat Flagship at Fashion Square
Din Tai Fung, the family-owned, globally beloved restaurant brand from Taiwan known for its iconic 'Golden Ratio' Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings // pronounced "sheau long bao") and hospitality excellence, is expanding to Arizona for the first time. The brand's highly anticipated Scottsdale location, opening at 7014 E Camelback Rd in Scottsdale Fashion Square, will begin … [More]
Utility-Scale Solar Developer Names Interim Chief Executive
Arevon Energy, Inc., an American energy developer, owner, and operator, announced the appointment of Justin Johnson, the company's Chief Operating Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective February 20, 2026. Johnson brings more than two decades of experience across renewable energy development, construction, asset management, and operations. Since the company's … [More]
European-Inspired Hotel Brings Rooftop Dining and Desert Views to Old Town
Old Town Scottsdale is now home to a modern, European-inspired hotel, AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town, located at 7117 E. 3rd Ave. Designed for travelers who value intentional design and elevated simplicity, the six-story hotel brings AC Hotels by Marriott’s signature European-inspired aesthetic and “Perfectly Precise” guest experience to one of the city’s most dynamic … [More]
Multifamily Developer Unveils 31,000-SF Headquarters in Scottsdale
Mark-Taylor Residential, a leading investment manager, developer and owner of Class-A multifamily real estate, and trusted consulting partner, announced the opening of its new 31, 291 sq. ft. corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. While Scottsdale remains the company’s long-standing home base, the newly completed workspace, positioned within The Galleria, represents a … [More]
Valley Venture Firm Sheds Regional Name to Attract National Founders
AZ-VC, a venture capital firm fueling innovation in underserved markets, has announced its rebrand as Copper Sky Capital, reflecting the firm's evolution into a broader platform backing early-stage technology companies across North America. The firm is sector agnostic with a focus on AI software products. Founded in 2021, the firm is led by Managing Partners Jason Pressman, … [More]
New Retail Center Anchored by Fry’s Rises in Avondale
Evergreen Development celebrated the construction progress of Marketplace at Tres Rios, its latest Fry’s Marketplace shopping center, located at the southwest corner of Avondale Boulevard and Lower Buckeye Road in Avondale, Arizona. Designed to serve the rapid growth in southern Avondale, including the Alamar master-planned community, Marketplace at Tres Rios will provide a … [More]
