Tesoro Venture Capital, an Arizona-based venture fund and accelerator focused on artificial intelligence and semiconductor innovation, and Startup Island TAIWAN (SIT), the national startup brand powered by Taiwan’s National Development Council, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen collaboration between the U.S. and Taiwan in the rapidly expanding AI … [More]
National Engineered Materials Co. Announces Board Chair Transition
Rogers Corporation announced that Peter Wallace, Chair of the Board of Directors, has informed the Board of his decision not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. In anticipation of this transition, the Board has elected Armand Lauzon, an existing member of the Board since 2023, to serve as the next Chair, effective immediately. Mr. … [More]
Phoenix Design Firm to Lead 15,000-SF, Three-Terminal Dining Build at JFK
Eataly is preparing to make its highly anticipated U.S. airport debut at John F. Kennedy International Airport, bringing five dynamic new spaces across three terminals beginning in September 2025. To bring this ambitious vision to life, Eataly and HMS Host has tapped Phoenix-based Ideation Design Group (IDG), a global leader in hospitality and travel design, to spearhead the … [More]
Luxury Hotel Group Sets 2026 Launch for Large-Scale Desert Resort in Paradise Valley
Kimpton, part of IHG’s fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, celebrates the signing of Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Paradise Valley, Ariz., a scenic desert and mountain enclave east of Phoenix. The resort will become the first branded IHG luxury and lifestyle property in the Paradise Valley/Scottsdale market upon its planned early 2026 opening, and take shape … [More]
Fast-Growing Concept House to Break Ground on Tempe Waterfront Seafood Project
Kaos Hospitality announced it will break ground on its latest concept, Wood and Water, later this year. Wood and Water, located at 410 N. Scottsdale Rd., is Kaos’ third Tempe restaurant. It is an Asian-inspired seafood concept bringing elevated, fresh-from-the-ocean delicacies to the community. Wood and Water is scheduled to open in late fall of 2026. “We have been met with … [More]
Valley Single-Family Home Sales Gain Footing in September
Closed sales climbed nearly 11% in September, a promising sign after a flat and dismal summer. The 10.8% rise over September 2024 topped a month of steady numbers and some bright spots for the residential real estate market, according to data from Phoenix REALTORS. “Closed sales were comfortably up last month compared to September last year,” said Christy Walker, … [More]
