The Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, a nonprofit public corporation of the City of Phoenix providing innovative public financing, has named Carlos Contreras as its new chief investment officer. The Phoenix IDA plays a critical role in advancing projects that strengthen local economies, expand opportunity, and deliver measurable public benefit across Phoenix and … [More]
Developer Breaks Ground on 166-Home BTR Project in Queen Creek
Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced it has broken ground on Amavi Queen Creek, a single-family, build-to-rent community in Phoenix's East Valley. The community, which will feature 166 three-bedroom townhomes with various layouts, is positioned six miles east … [More]
Orange County Hospitality Group Brings Coastal Asian Concept to McCormick Ranch
Starfish Hospitality Group, a collection of restaurants, coastal catering and an elevated concession concept based in Orange County, will open its first restaurant outside California at the corner of Hayden Road and Via de Ventura. Starfish Scottsdale will be the Valley’s newest neighborhood hotspot, offering an extensive menu of fresh Asian dishes and handcrafted libations … [More]
Historic Coronado Redevelopment Blends Preservation and Local Enterprise
Heather Lennon, founder and owner of Imagine General Contracting and Development, has built her career on saving the history of Phoenix, one old building at a time. Now, she is taking on Phoenix’ key historic Coronado neighborhood within the McDowell Miracle Mile Revitalization zone with her new project, Imagine Coronado. With the desire not only to preserve the historic … [More]
National Steakhouse and Celebrity Hangout Plans Scottsdale Waterfront Debut
Innovative Dining Group, the award-winning restaurant group behind BOA Steakhouse, Sushi Roku, and Katana, is set to open BOA Steakhouse in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale in the first half of 2026. Located at Southbridge along the Scottsdale Waterfront’s luxury retail and residential district, BOA’s newest location marks a bold return to Arizona for IDG, following the group’s … [More]
National Food Chain’s Holiday Tour Provides 25,000 Meals Across Arizona
Checkers & Rally’s Fry Love Express wrapped up a high-energy holiday tour across Arizona this December, turning five days of community celebrations into meaningful support for families facing food insecurity. As part of the brand’s nationwide “Season of Giving” campaign, the Fry Love Express traveled to five Arizona cities, serving more than 5,000 cups of Famous Seasoned … [More]
Partnership Brings Elite NFL Combine Training Program to Arizona
OrthoArizona, one of the nation's premier orthopedic groups and trusted provider of elite athletes, announced it is bringing NFL Combine Prep to Arizona through a new partnership with Training HAUS, one of the most respected performance brands in professional sports. The Minnesota-based program will now operate a second program in Arizona, powered by OrthoArizona, while … [More]
New Drone Services Co. Targets Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure
With the global commercial drone market projected to grow from roughly $30 billion in 2024 to more than $54 billion by 2030, Rapid Drone is making its official debut as a specialized aerial intelligence and drone services provider, not a drone manufacturer. Entering the market at a moment of accelerating adoption and rising expectations for safer, smarter field operations, the … [More]
Valley Primary Care Footprint Consolidates with 11 Clinic Acquisition
HonorHealth, a Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, has finalized the acquisition of 11 Evernorth Care Group locations from Cigna Healthcare of Arizona. This milestone expands convenient access points to high-quality care and reinforces HonorHealth’s commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered … [More]
Business Travel Gets a Boost Under IRS’s 2026 Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026, while the mileage rate for vehicles used for medical purposes will decrease by half a cent, reflecting updated cost data and annual inflation adjustments. Optional standard mileage rates are used to calculate the deductible costs … [More]
Arizona Issues Employer-Focused Heat Safety Guidelines Ahead of Summer
Governor Katie Hobbs announced that the Workplace Heat Safety Task Force has issued its final recommendations to protect Arizona workers from heat-related risks. These recommendations, published by the Industrial Commission of Arizona, follow the Governor’s Executive Order earlier this year to establish the Task Force. The task force, composed of leaders from the private … [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]
Broadband Provider Taps Industry Veteran as Next CEO
Cable One, Inc. announced that James Holanda will join the Company as its next Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors. Holanda is expected to join Cable One no later than March 31, 2026 in order to allow him to complete his prior professional commitments. Holanda will succeed Julia M. Laulis, who retired from her role as Chair of the Board, President, … [More]
Build-to-Rent Developer Bets on Phoenix With New Homes and Scottsdale Office
Sunstone Two Tree, a developer and operator of rental housing communities in high-growth markets across the United States, today announced updates across its Phoenix build-to-rent portfolio. In addition to its existing portfolio of BTR developments in the area, the company is now delivering homes across three new communities in Phoenix. When fully delivered, they will total … [More]
Utility Investment Brings Permanent Water Access to Rio Verde Foothills
EPCOR USA Inc., has delivered on its promise to the Rio Verde Foothills community, construction of a permanent water solution is complete, and a new EPCOR-owned water filling station will open January 1, 2026 at 7 am local time. "Promise made, promise kept," said Shawn Bradford, Senior Vice President of Regulated US Water for EPCOR. "We were asked to step in and solve the … [More]
Publicly Traded Valley Tech Firm Appoints New CFO
Universal Electronics Inc. announced that it has appointed Wade M. Jenke as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Jenke will report to Richard Carnifax, UEI’s COO and Interim CEO. Sui Man Ho (a.k.a. Raymond Ho), the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, will continue to serve as the Company’s Senior Vice President of Finance. As Chief Financial Officer, … [More]
Phoenix-Based EV Training Firm Launches UN Workforce Program
Legacy EV has officially launched the first phase of a major electric-vehicle workforce development program in Guyana, delivered in partnership with the United Nations as part of the country's national Just Energy Transition Project. The collaboration, formalized earlier this year, supports Guyana's ambitious Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030 (LCDS 2030) — a national plan … [More]
Popular Sandwich Chain Opens North Phoenix Franchise
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted cheesesteaks, turkey subs and more, announced the opening of its new Phoenix location at 3890 W Happy Valley Road, Suite 160. Capriotti's introduces local communities across the U.S. to the brand's 49-year-old tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house, and other one-of-a-kind sandwiches … [More]
