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]
24.5-Acre Retail Development Targets Rapidly Growing West Valley Corridor
Diversified Partners, one of Arizona’s leading real estate brokerage and development firms, has announced plans for a new ±24.5-acre commercial retail development at the southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Indian School Road, just west of Loop 101 in Phoenix. The project will be anchored by EOS Fitness and feature a lineup of nationally recognized brands including Dutch … [More]
GCU Unveils Renamed Honors College, Plans for 51,000SF Expansion
Grand Canyon University has big aspirations for its burgeoning Honors College. It now has some big names – and a big building on campus – to go along with its intention to become the largest and most impactful Honors College in the nation. GCU's best and brightest scholars will now be part of the Sheila and Mike Ingram Honors College, named in honor of the University's major … [More]
Arizona Ranks No. 1 in International Investment Nationwide
Arizona’s strong international ties fueled record-breaking trade and investment in 2025, creating thousands of new jobs and driving more than $1 billion in foreign direct investment. Exports by Arizona companies surged from $32.4 to $44.4 billion – a 37% increase and the second fastest growth in the nation. By comparison, U.S. exports grew by 5.7%. Key Trade Highlights: … [More]
Retail Display Decisions Drive both Profit and Sustainability
Grocery retailers may not need new technology—or behavior change from shoppers—to meaningfully reduce food waste. New research in the INFORMS journal Management Science finds that small operational decisions already under a retailer’s control, including how perishable items are displayed and when (and how much) they’re discounted, can increase profits while reducing … [More]
