As we enter 2026, U.S. middle market companies are doing more than turning the page on last year—they are repositioning for growth. According to the National Center for the Middle Market’s Q4 2025 Middle Market Indicator, the sector closed the year with renewed momentum, posting year-over-year revenue growth of 11.7% and seeing 85% of companies report higher revenues for the … [More]
Banner Health Names COO for Insurance Division
Paula Shepherd, a 25-year veteran of health care coverage leadership, has been named senior vice president and chief operating officer of Banner Plans and Networks, which serves 1.2 million people across six states. In this role, Shepherd will advance Banner Plans and Networks’ mission to transform the health care delivery by aligning insurance with coordinated care. As part … [More]
$75M Carbon-Free Cooling Plant Breaks Ground in Phoenix Bioscience Core
Cordia celebrated the groundbreaking of Energy Center Phoenix Plant 4, a new state-of-the-art, carbon-free chilled water facility located in the heart of Phoenix's Biomedical Core. The ceremony, held on March 18, 2026 at 709 N. 6th Street, was attended by key partners including the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Phoenix Bioscience Core, and project contractors … [More]
Downtown Chandler Hotel Expansion Increases Room Count, Event Capacity
HCW and Spike Lawrence Ventures announced the successful completion and unveiling of an expansion of the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Chandler. The project includes the addition of 68 new guest rooms, more conference space, and additional hotel amenities. Since opening in the summer of 2020, the hotel has become a premier destination for both business and leisure travelers, due … [More]
Scottsdale Resort Completes $24M Renovation
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas unveiled the completion of a $24 million multi-phase renovation, transforming the iconic desert retreat with redesigned Villas, new guest rooms, an all-new Mediterranean restaurant and enhanced fitness offerings. The final phase marks the completion of all 45 two-bedroom Premium Villas, concluding with the redesign of the remaining 20 … [More]
