OneAZ Credit Union brought together more than 150 business and community leaders in Phoenix for its annual “Aspirations” event in partnership with Novle, where the OneAZ Community Foundation also awarded $750,000 to five Arizona nonprofits focused on economic opportunity, education, and community development. The event featured a panel discussion with OneAZ President & … [More]
Growing Coffee Chain Continues Valley Expansion with Two New Shops
Black Rock Coffee Bar, the Oregon-born boutique coffee company known for its specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and popular Fuel® energy drinks, is expanding its footprint in the Valley with two new locations opening this week. The first store, located at 1050 Country Club Dr, will officially open in Mesa on Friday, March 27. A Buckeye location at 4595 S Miller Rd will … [More]
New Residential Community Slated for Coolidge
Century Communities, Inc., a national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and featured on America's Most Trustworthy Companies and World's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, announced that Sundance, a new Coolidge, AZ community, is coming soon from the Company's Century Complete brand, bringing modern new homes to a prime Pinal County location with easy … [More]
Chandler-Based HR Tech Firm Secures $450M to Accelerate Growth
Vensure Employer Solutions, a global leader in HR technology and workforce solutions, announced that Stone Point Capital Markets, a division of Stone Point Capital LLC, a private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, led a senior secured financing of $450 million to support Vensure Employer Solutions. The financing was comprised of an additional $450 million Delayed … [More]
ACA Grant Funds $250K Study on AI, Wearables in Pregnancy Care
Emagine Solutions Technology announced that the Arizona Commerce Authority has awarded the maternal health innovator a coveted $250,000 grant. The funds will allow Emagine and its partners at The Preeclampsia Foundation to conduct vital research into the impact of technology and wearable devices on pregnancy health, improving outcomes both locally and nationwide. Emagine … [More]
Upscale Sushi Concept to Open at Tempe-Scottsdale Border
Three Thirty Three, the massive Asian-inspired fine-dining restaurant that resides on the border of Tempe and Scottsdale, has announced the opening of its newest dining concept, IX Sushi. The restaurant will open on Tuesday, March 31. While IX Sushi and Three Thirty Three are together under one roof, they are entirely independent restaurants, offering distinct menus that do … [More]
$250M Park Algodon Development Completed along Loop 101
Phoenix-based developer Creation has completed construction on Park Algodon, a $250 million industrial and mixed-use development, bringing new logistics, retail, dining and employment opportunities to the northwest corner of Loop 101 and Indian School Road in Phoenix. Spanning approximately 86 acres, Park Algodon combines 1.3 million square feet of Class A industrial space … [More]
SkySong Marks Two Decades as Tech, Innovation Anchor in Scottsdale
SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of growth from a bold concept into one of Arizona’s most influential hubs for technology, entrepreneurship and global business. The project, developed through a partnership between Plaza Companies, Arizona State University and the City of Scottsdale, was launched in the … [More]
AI Wealth Platform Names President, Chief Revenue Officer
Amplify Technology, LLC, the AI-native RIA growth platform built on data lake architecture, announced the appointment of Jason Rowley (left) to President and Kimberly Hill (right) to Chief Revenue Officer, strengthening the firm’s leadership team as it continues to rapidly scale and position for the next phase of growth. Rowley, previously Amplify’s Chief of Staff and … [More]
Program Targets Food Insecurity among Expectant Mothers in Arizona
Molina Healthcare of Arizona is launching its Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program, designed to support the nutritional needs of expectant mothers. This first-of-its-kind initiative provides eligible Molina members in Arizona with Instacart subscriptions and monthly food stipends to ensure access to fresh, healthy foods throughout pregnancy. The new program addresses … [More]
Retail Development Planned at Key San Tan Valley Intersection
Diversified Partners, one of Arizona’s leading real estate brokerage and development firms, has announced a new retail development opportunity at the southeast corner of Bella Vista Road and Gantzel Road in San Tan Valley, Arizona, one of the region’s fastest-growing residential corridors. The planned ±3.84-acre retail development will include multiple retail pads, with … [More]
Buckeye Commons Nears Full Lease-Up as Tenant Roster Expands
Sunbelt Investment Holdings, Inc., a developer and owner of shopping centers throughout Arizona and Southern California, celebrated a dozen openings and several new lease agreements at Buckeye Commons, its highly anticipated, Costco-anchored retail center in Buckeye, Arizona. Located at the southeast corner of the intersection of I-10 and Verrado Way, a rapidly developing area … [More]
Banner Names CEO to Oversee Thunderbird Medical Center, among Other Facilities
Banner Health has named longtime health system leader Dale Johns, FACHE, as chief executive officer of Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Banner Behavioral Health Hospital in Scottsdale and Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center facilities in Gilbert and Sun City. For more than 40 years, Banner Thunderbird has been the cornerstone of health care in the region, … [More]
Diamondbacks Invest in Major AV Upgrades ahead of 2026 Season
Daktronics of Brookings, South Dakota, has partnered with the Arizona Diamondbacks to design, manufacture and install the largest LED video display in Arizona and three ribbon boards at Chase Field in Phoenix ahead of the 2026 baseball season. The video display in center field will total nearly 9,600 square feet of digital canvas, a 52% increase over the previous Daktronics … [More]
Healthcare Operating System Expands Capabilities through Acquisition
Hopper OS, the configurable intelligent healthcare operating system powering better performance, experiences and outcomes across the care continuum, announced its acquisition of Efferent, a healthcare informatics company recognized for its cloud-based PACs, advanced interoperability engine, enterprise-grade imaging infrastructure, and real-time clinical collaboration … [More]
Bank Investment Launches Veterans Dental Program in Phoenix
Western Alliance Bank announced a $100,000 donation from the Western Alliance Community Foundation, which serves as the bank’s charitable arm, to support the launch of a new veterans dental care program at Catholic Charities MANA House in Phoenix. The funding will be administered by AzDA Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of the Arizona Dental Association. The donation … [More]
Franchise Development Firm Names Marketing Chief
Fransmart, a leader in franchise development, has announced the appointment of Sara Schmillen as Chief Marketing Officer. Schmillen brings more than two decades of marketing leadership experience in the restaurant and franchise industries, with a proven track record of building high-impact brands and driving measurable growth. In her new role, Schmillen will oversee the … [More]
National Mortgage Lender Names Chief Production Officer
On Q Home Loans, a national mortgage lender powered by Rate, announced that Lance Stifflemire has joined the company as Chief Production Officer, where he will lead production strategy, recruiting, and market expansion initiatives. Stifflemire brings more than 30 years of experience across investment banking and mortgage production, with a strong track record of building … [More]
