Revitalization for Historic Coronado Neighborhood

by Mike Hunter

Heather Lennon, founder and owner of Imagine General Contracting and Development, aims to revitalize Phoenix’ key historic Coronado neighborhood with her new project, Imagine Coronado. The 50,000-square-foot parcel features a complex of 11 buildings, seven of which are historic (each between 99 and 108 years old), that are being transformed into a wellness enclave and community … [More]

Retail Isn’t Back — It’s Evolved: Inside Commercial Development’s Weirdest, Smartest Year Yet

by Kim Ryder

For years, commercial retail development lived under a single, exhausting headline: Is retail dead? In 2026, the answer is finally clear — and it’s neither yes nor no. Retail didn’t “come back.” It evolved. Nowhere is that evolution more visible than in Arizona, where population growth, climate realities and relentless suburban expansion have turned the state into a … [More]

Justin Steltenpohl: From Law to Leadership

P.B. Bell CEO traded an outcome-driven approach for people-driven one

by Krista Tillman

Justin Steltenpohl’s innate drive led him to study law at The University of Toledo College of Law. Looking back on his time there, he cites what many law students do: that law school teaches you to think differently. It gives alums the ability to not only identify problems but to find unique, creative solutions. He went on to become a partner at Squire Patton Boggs, a … [More]

Refer A Friend App Rewards Consumer Referrals

by RaeAnne Marsh

Refer A Friend App makes word-of-mouth referrals — the most powerful form of marketing — simple and scalable for small businesses. Users join for free and build their own personal referral marketplace, inviting trusted professionals they want to recommend. “Those professionals join, accept leads, and users share their curated list with friends, neighbors and colleagues. When … [More]

Bibvy – the Full-Containment Bib

by RaeAnne Marsh

Bibvy’s patent-pending product, Bibvy™, is a children’s bib designed to “make mealtimes, crafts and everyday messes dramatically easier for families,” explains its creator, Danielle Bohannan. “Our signature design is a convertible full-coverage bib that buckles directly to the high-chair arms, creating a secure ‘hammock’ that catches food and spills before they reach the floor. … [More]

Looking Good 2026 – February Standouts

By Mike Hunter

Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy ACHIEVEMENTS Terracon Earns Environmental Honor Jackie Orcutt Named 2025 Woman ICON Clear Title Agency: A Top Company to Work For Trevor H. Halpern: Tops in U.S. Real Estate Helpany Sweeps Tech Awards PHILANTHROPY UMB Contributes $300,000 to the Phoenix Community … [More]

UMB Contributes $300,000 to the Phoenix Community

by Mike Hunter

UMB Bank, n.a., a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation recently donated $300,000 to support three nonprofit organizations serving the Phoenix community: Brophy College Preparatory, Great Hearts Academies and School Choice Arizona. This is part of UMB’s annual corporate charitable donations that support a range of nonprofit organizations across its national footprint. … [More]

Helpany Sweeps Tech Awards

by Mike Hunter

Helpany, a Scottsdale-based AI company that’s redefining safety and independence for seniors in group care, recently swept McKnight’s Tech Awards receiving the Best in Show Award for its combination of strategic thinking, innovative delivery and needle-moving results. They also received Gold in “Proactive Care,” Gold in “Resident/Patient Monitoring & Safety,” and Silver in … [More]

Trevor H. Halpern: Tops in U.S. Real Estate

by Mike Hunter

RealTrends named Trevor H. Halpern, J.D., founder and CEO of Halpern Residential at eXp, as one of the Top 1,000 Agents in the United States. Since launching his real estate career in 2011, Halpern has consistently landed in the top 1% of agents in Greater Phoenix. … [More]

Clear Title Agency: A Top Company to Work For

by Mike Hunter

Clear Title Agency of Arizona, a leader in commercial and residential title and escrow services, has been recognized for the 13th consecutive year as a Top Company to Work for in Arizona by Best Companies Group. … [More]