Opus announced the completion of Envision 56, a modern Class A speculative industrial development near the intersection of North 56th Street and West Chandler Boulevard in Chandler, Arizona. The 125,258-square-foot development consists of a 37,289-square-foot building and an 87,969-square-foot building, both designed specifically for small and midsized users seeking new … [More]
Record $170M Deal Trades 1.1M SF of Glendale Industrial Space
Lincoln Property Company, a global, full-service real estate firm with over $31 billion of assets under management, announced the sale of the final two Class A industrial buildings at its award-winning Park303 logistics park. Purchased by a leading global investment manager, the transaction achieved the highest two-building industrial sale price in Arizona history. It also … [More]
Entrepreneurship Foundation Offers Arizona Business Owners a Shot at Growth Funding
State Forty Eight Foundation will open its applications for its annual grant program on Sept. 27, 2026, providing eligible Arizona entrepreneurs with an opportunity to receive funding to support the growth and success of their businesses. As part of the application process, eligible business owners must attend at least one day of the 2026 Entrepreneur Speaker Series, either in … [More]
GCU Targets Arizona Workforce Needs with New Law and Skilled-Trades Colleges
Grand Canyon University begins another academic year with record enrollment and plans to expand its academic offerings in two dramatically different but equally important areas: law and the skilled trades. GCU expects to serve a record 141,000 students during the 2026-27 academic year, continuing a period of remarkable growth that has positioned it as the largest Christian … [More]
Arizona Targets Growth in $42M Export Market with Dominican Republic Partnership
To strengthen economic and international ties between Arizona and the Dominican Republic, Arizona hosted a visiting delegation of government and business leaders on August 24 and 25, 2026. The delegation marked the first visit to Arizona by key leaders from the Dominican Republic. Led by Eduardo Sanz Lovatón, Minister of Industry, Trade and MSMEs of the Dominican Republic, … [More]
Mesa-Based Automotive Network Expands to Nearly 100 Arizona Locations
Sun Auto Tire & Service announced the acquisition of Klipper Automotive, a trusted automotive repair business serving across the greater Tucson market. The acquisition further expands Sun Auto's presence in one of its largest and fastest-growing markets, bringing the company's Arizona footprint to nearly 100 locations statewide operating under a portfolio of trusted local … [More]
Desert Ridge Leases 33.5K SF in Major Retail Expansion
Desert Ridge Marketplace, an Arizona shopping, dining and entertainment destination, is welcoming three highly anticipated national retailers to its dynamic tenant mix: Gap Factory, Ann Taylor Factory, and Sierra (formerly Sierra Trading Post). Together, the new stores will bring over 30,000 square feet of fashion and value-focused retail to the North Phoenix community. Gap … [More]
70K-SF Entrepreneurial Hub Opens in Phoenix
FlexEtc will open a 70,000-square-foot entrepreneurial community in East Phoenix on September 1, bringing its flexible coworking and co-warehousing model to Arizona for the first time. Located at 4114 E. Wood St., FlexEtc Phoenix combines warehouse space, professional workspace and a collaborative business community within a single facility. Memberships start at $650 per … [More]
$25M Flagship Anchors Orthopedic Group’s Valley Expansion
OrthoArizona, the largest physician-led orthopedic group in the Southwest, opened another flagship location: a $25 million, 50,000-square-foot orthopedic center at 9070 W. Glendale Ave., adjacent to Westgate and State Farm Stadium. The Glendale center combines comprehensive musculoskeletal care, an on-site ambulatory surgery center, physical therapy and advanced imaging … [More]
Jetset and Inked Cement Scottsdale Roots with New Corporate Headquarters
Phoenix-based interior architecture and design firm Phoenix Design One has completed a new corporate headquarters for Jetset Magazine and Inked Magazine. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the project marks a significant local investment for both national media brands as they continue grow their presence among high-end national and global audiences. Located at 15220 N. 75th St. … [More]
236-Room Phoenix Hotel Reveals Destination Dining Lineup ahead of September Opening
Ahead of its highly anticipated September 2026 opening, Denū Hotel & Spa, Downtown Phoenix’s first upscale urban retreat and newest addition to Meritage Collection, announced its culinary vision with the appointment of its culinary leadership team, including Director of Food & Beverage Anthony Fanella, Executive Chef Brad Romoff , and Sous Chef Adam Cho. From morning … [More]
ALDI Plans Massive Valley Expansion Supported by Goodyear Distribution Hub
As ALDI enters its 50th year in the United States, the discount grocer is accelerating its expansion in Arizona, with plans to open 10 new stores in the Phoenix market by the end of 2026. The company expects to add a total of 40 new stores across the market by the end of 2030, significantly expanding its existing Valley footprint. The Phoenix expansion is part of ALDI’s plan … [More]
National Developer Unveils 829-Bed Student Housing Community near ASU
LV Collective, a national real estate owner and operator, in partnership with Kayne Anderson Real Estate, announced the opening of Rambler Tempe. The new purpose-built student housing community is located at 1020 E. Apache Blvd. near Arizona State University. The project marks the continued expansion of the company’s Tempe portfolio and advances its hospitality-driven student … [More]
Chandler Jet Maker Shatters 13-Year Transcontinental Speed Record
SyberJet Aircraft announced that its SJ30-2 has set an unofficial East-to-West transcontinental speed record in the C-1.f aircraft class, flying nonstop from Jacksonville, Florida to San Diego, California in approximately 4 hours and 7 minutes at an average speed of 505.3 mph. The flight, piloted by Gordon "Gordy" Bryan with SyberJet CEO Trevor Milton aboard, decisively … [More]
National Trades School Expands into Arizona with 90K-SF Tempe Campus
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, a national leader in specialized technical and skilled trades training for 80 years, announced plans to expand into the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area with its first campus in the state, to be located in Tempe. The new campus, which is the Company's 26th campus, will occupy approximately 90,000 square feet in North Tempe, with … [More]
Phoenix Hotel Giant Expands Boutique Brand Worldwide, Adds Tempe Property
BWH® Hotels, the leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels, announced continued global expansion of Aiden, its bold, contemporary and design-driven boutique hotel brand. The growing Aiden portfolio reflects sustained demand for the brand's flexible development model, design-led … [More]
Cult-Favorite Valley Torta Brand Debuts Elevated New Concept in Glendale
More than two decades after introducing the Valley to Tortas Paquimé, TPQ Foods is ushering in the brand’s next evolution with the debut of Paquimex, officially opening on Friday, August 28, in Glendale at 51st Avenue & Olive. Inspired by a cherished sandwich shop in his hometown of Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, owner Omar Alvarez brought the rich flavors of northern Mexico to … [More]
$367M Advisory Practice Joins Scottsdale-Based Wealth Management Network
Osaic, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, announced that IronGate Services, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based advisory firm overseeing approximately $367 million in client assets, has joined Osaic from Ameriprise Financial Services through Carlson Advisor Networks, an Osaic office of supervisory jurisdiction (OSJ). Led by financial … [More]
