Cambridge Properties, a boutique real estate brokerage known for its relationship-driven approach to luxury and urban living, has announced the opening of its new Phoenix headquarters as it marks a milestone anniversary. Located at 1515 E. Missouri Ave., the new 8,000-square-foot office reflects the firm’s evolution while staying true to the family-style culture that has … [More]
Arizona State University Breaks Ground on McCain Library
On a sunny Thursday afternoon along Tempe Town Lake, with Papago Park rising in the distance and Arizona State University just across the water, the setting felt intentional. Shovels were lined neatly in the earth. A towering excavator held a dancing U.S. flag across its frame. Civic leaders, family members and longtime friends gathered shoulder to shoulder on a dirt lot. The … [More]
Valley Luxury Builder Marks 40 Years of High-End Home Design
Design trends and home prices have seen dramatic shifts over the past four decades, but what’s remained constant in Arizona’s always-evolving real estate scene is Cullum Homes’ commitment to delivering the finest homebuilding experience from start to finish. It’s a sentiment that’s driven Rod & Kim Cullum since they founded the luxury homebuilding company back in 1985, and … [More]
Convention Center Celebrates Banner Year, Looks Forward to 2026
The Phoenix Convention Center & Venues hosted more conventions this year compared to 2024. The Convention Center hosted 70 conventions in 2025, with an estimated 293,300 delegates. “We are proud to continue to grow the number of events we host each year,” said Phoenix Convention Center & Venues Director Jerry Harper. “Each event offers us the chance to create … [More]
$1B Research Milestone Pushes ASU Into Top Tier of U.S. Universities
Arizona State University has exceeded $1 billion in annual research expenditures for the first time, placing the university among the top 4% of research institutions nationwide. The milestone underscores ASU's rapid rise as a major research university and its focus on translating scientific discovery into public benefit - from improving health care and protecting ecosystems to … [More]
Arizona Casino Tops National List Honoring Tribal Gaming Excellence
Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass has been named a winner of the 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice Award for "Best Native American Casino," ranking #3. Located in Chandler, Ariz., Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass is the only tribal gaming enterprise in the Southwest to make the list. As one of the largest casino gaming enterprises in … [More]
Valley Health Executive Ranked Among Nation’s Most Influential for Second Year Running
For the second consecutive year, Banner Health President and Chief Executive Officer Amy Perry has been named to Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare—a recognition of Banner's industry-leading work in innovation, integration, and community-centered care. Since joining in November 2021, Perry has positioned Banner as a model for the future of health care … [More]
140 Years After Its Territorial-Era Start, One of the West’s Largest Law Firms Looks Ahead
Fennemore, one of the fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms in the country, is celebrating 140 years of advancing what’s next in the legal profession. The firm is looking ahead—building new technologies, investing in its people, and creating solutions that help today’s businesses move forward. Founded in 1885 in the Arizona Territory with just two lawyers, the firm has grown to 375 … [More]
Ten Years On, Real Estate Firm Highlights Phoenix’s Population Surge and Industrial Upswing
Kidder Mathews, the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western U.S., is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in Phoenix. To mark the milestone, the firm hosted its Phoenix 10 Conference—bringing together nearly 150 clients, colleagues, and industry leaders to discuss construction, lending, and development trends shaping the region. Panel discussions … [More]
PR Agency Reaches 35-Year Milestone, Honoring Legacy of National and Local Service
Gordon C. James Public Relations, a veteran and family-owned and operated agency based in Arizona, is celebrating 35 years of delivering trusted communications, strategic counsel, and award-winning public relations services to clients across the state and nation. Gordon James officially opened his agency on Dec. 1, 1990, after serving in the administration of President George … [More]
Intel’s Lip-Bu Tan to be Honored for Impact on Chip Design
Lip-Bu Tan, Chief Executive Officer of Intel Corporation and former CEO of Cadence Design Systems, will be honored with the 2025 Phil Kaufman Award for distinguished contributions to Electronic System Design (ESD). The annual award from the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), a SEMI technology community, and the Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA) of … [More]
Chamber Announces Recipients for 2025 Excellence in Business Awards
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has selected five Business of the Year recipients for its inaugural Excellence in Business Awards (formerly the IMPACT Awards), which recognize companies that demonstrate excellence in economic growth and business leadership, community impact and social responsibility, and workplace and cultural excellence. "The Greater Phoenix Chamber has a … [More]
Arizona Wins Fifth Consecutive Award Recognizing Best-in-Class Economic Momentum
In recognition of yet another banner year for economic development wins, Arizona today received a prestigious “Gold Shovel” award from Area Development Magazine in the 5-8 million state population category, marking the state’s fifth consecutive gold shovel. The Shovel Awards recognize states that “garnered large job-creating and investment projects through innovative policies, … [More]
Chandler-Based Aviation Supply Co. Celebrates Quarter Century of Growth
AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. From modest beginnings, AvAir has expanded into an industry leader. Founded in 2000, AvAir has had significant growth across all channels and services. Today, the company works with more than 3,100 customers in 127 countries with a team that has continually grown in both … [More]
Palo Verde Celebrates 40 Years of Providing Reliable Power to the Southwest
The life of one of the nation’s largest power producers began nearly 60 years ago. Around the time the Apollo 11 spaceflight landed two astronauts on the moon, some dreamers in Arizona were considering a nuclear power facility. APS led a group to study the viability of meeting the power needs of Arizona and the Southwest with nuclear energy. Two years later, five utilities in … [More]
Industrial Contractor Drives Industrial Construction Growth and Workforce Innovation
Nox Group, a large-scale industrial contractor, is commemorating a major milestone as its longest-standing operating company, Corbins, turns 50. Corbins started as a local force in electrical contracting and steadily built a reputation for excellence in key sectors like data centers and semiconductor manufacturing facilities – forming the bedrock for what would eventually … [More]
Wealth Management Co. CEO Named No. 1 Advisor in Arizona
Wilde Wealth Management Group, an independent financial services firm, announced that Forbes has named chief executive officer and investment advisor representative Trevor Wilde, MBA, AIF to its 2025 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list. Only 175 advisors from across Arizona were named to the prestigious list, with Wilde being named the No. 1 overall advisor statewide. This is … [More]
Scottsdale General Contractor Recognized among the Nation’s Top Builders
Lifestyle Homes earned a coveted spot on the 2025 Builder 100 List by BUILDER Magazine. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Lifestyle Homes is a leading general contractor specializing in high-density build-to-rent communities across Arizona. The company was honored along with other top home builders in the United States during a three-day summit in Dana Point, California, May … [More]
