As Chief Marketing Officer at Fennemore, I spend a great deal of time thinking about brands. Not just how they look or sound, but how they accumulate value over time. And sitting alongside our attorneys, I’ve picked up a few things about what it actually means to protect that value. (Not legal advice—just lessons learned from being in the room.) May is Small Business Month, a … [More]
Top-20 Accounting Firm Acquires Phoenix CPA & Advisory Practice
Aprio, the 20th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., has entered into an agreement to acquire Price Kong, a Phoenix-based accounting and advisory firm. The transaction, effective June 1, 2026, expands Aprio's Arizona presence and adds accounting, audit, and advisory capabilities to complement Aprio Legal's existing footprint in the market. The acquisition … [More]
SBA Program Offers Up to $50 Million to Support Small Manufacturers
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new funding opportunity offering up to $50 million in grant awards to as many as 10 eligible applicant organizations who will provide training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow (E2G) Program. The Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative will empower qualified … [More]
National Law Firm Plans Move from Downtown to 17,000 SF Esplanade Office
Polsinelli announced that the firm’s Phoenix office has signed a lease at The Esplanade, a premier office campus in the city’s Biltmore neighborhood. The new office, located in Esplanade II at 2525 E. Camelback Road, Suite 800, will encompass more than 17,000 square feet and accommodate over 50 attorneys and professional staff. The target move-in date is Q1 of 2027. “We are … [More]
First Look at Phase One of Phoenix Resort’s $100M Makeover
Hilton Phoenix Resort at The Peak, a longtime fixture in the Valley and a destination woven into Phoenix’s hospitality history, has unveiled a series of newly completed guest-facing spaces, marking the first phase in a comprehensive reimagining since the Resort’s acquisition by Pivotal Group in late 2024. The updates introduce the Ocotillo Wing, formerly the South Tower, … [More]
Employee-Owned Construction Co. Celebrates 40 Years
A.R. Mays Construction, one of Arizona’s most established commercial general contractors, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1986 by Adam Mays, the company has grown from a one-person operation into a sophisticated, employee-owned general contractor with a reputation built on integrity, collaboration, accountability and a commitment to its people. Over … [More]
