Freeport announced that A. Cory Stevens has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Freeport Americas, effective December 1, 2025. Stevens joined Freeport in 1997 and has held multiple leadership roles at the company’s North and South America operations and most recently led the team responsible for developing Freeport’s smelter project in Indonesia. He currently … [More]
Developer of Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley Files Chapter 11, Aims to Complete Construction
Five Star Development, LLC and affiliated entities , including those developing The Palmeraie, announced that it has filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The filing is intended to create a clear, court-supervised path toward completing The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie—a 122-acre … [More]
Concept House Begins Construction on 1950’s Inspired Escapist Taco Bar in Arcadia
Poolhouse Group, the family behind Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup and The Green Woodpecker, is bringing its next big idea to life with the debut of Poolboy Taco. Known for long lines at Aspen Food & Wine and buzzy pop-ups in Hollywood, Poolboy will finally have a home of its own this December in Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood, taking over the former Gadzooks space at 40th … [More]
Arizona AI Startup Raises $1.1M to Launch AI Home Inspection Software
Binsr Inspect, a proptech startup founded in Arizona, is preparing to launch the first AI-powered home inspection platform built to help inspectors work faster, boost revenue, and deliver a smarter, more seamless experience for clients and agents. The company recently closed a $1.1 million pre-seed round led by New Stack Ventures and Silence VC, with early support from … [More]
Developer Invests in East Valley Growth with Three Resort-Style Communities
Mark-Taylor Residential, the region’s longest-standing investment manager, developer and owner of Class-A communities, expands their portfolio with three additional luxury-living inspired communities in the East Valley. “Each one of our communities in the East Valley and neighboring areas were thoughtfully designed to help residents feel like they are living a luxurious, … [More]
