NexMetro Communities, a national leader of cottage-style build-to-rent (BTR) home neighborhoods, is opening Avilla Bella Camino, a new 229-home luxury rental community on 22 acres in San Tan Valley. The community is currently pre-leasing and will open to the public later this quarter. Located near the intersection of Gantzel Road and Bella Vista Road, the gated community … [More]
Scottsdale Snack Chain Hits 500-Store Milestone
Wetzel's Pretzels has marked a major company milestone with the successful celebration of its 500th store opening in Porter Ranch, CA. Bringing together community members, guests, and brand partners to honor a defining moment in the company's continued national growth. The Porter Ranch location was energized with a celebratory atmosphere featuring store activations, product … [More]
Greater Phoenix Leadership Elects New Board Chair, Officers
Greater Phoenix Leadership, announced the election of Simer S. Mayo (pictured) as Chair of the Board for a two-year term spanning 2026 to 2028. Exiting as Chair is Ken Van Winkle, Vice Chair of Womble Bond Dickinson, who served in the role from 2024 to 2026. Ken Van Winkle has been a member of GPL since 2009 and joined the board of directors in 2015. During his tenure, he … [More]
Marketing Agency Plants Roots in Downtown Phoenix with New HQ
After 11 years of operating as a remote-first agency serving clients across the United States, Verum Digital Marketing has opened a downtown Phoenix headquarters, creating a centralized environment for in-person strategy, collaboration, production, and digital execution. Verum celebrates the new HQ with an open house on Wednesday, May 20, from 4 to 7 p.m., welcoming the … [More]
New Master-Planned Community Debuts in Apache Junction
A new master-planned community is taking shape in Apache Junction, offering thoughtfully crafted homes amid Arizona's stunning landscape. Sanctuary at Blossom Rock, a highly anticipated neighborhood from Richmond American Homes of Arizona, Inc., a subsidiary of Sekisui House U.S., Inc., will showcase ranch and two-story homes designed to elevate everyday living with flexible … [More]
$2M Overhaul Planned for Mesa Entertainment Venue
Jake’s Unlimited, one of the Phoenix area’s largest indoor family entertainment venues, has been acquired by local entrepreneurs, JP and Brittany Mullan, who are introducing a new vision to elevate the longtime Mesa venue into a premier destination designed to rival leading national entertainment brands. The Mullans’ acquisition marks a significant investment in the future … [More]
AIA Names Exclusive Health Insurance Partner
Banner|Aetna, an Arizona-based health plan jointly owned by Banner Health, one of the few fully integrated health systems in the nation, and Aetna, a CVS Health company, announced its sponsorship of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA)—the governing body for Arizona high school athletics programs—making the insurer the AIA’s exclusive health insurance … [More]
Phoenix Accelerator Targets Commercial Space Startups
The commercial space industry is entering a new phase. The era of launch vehicles is maturing, satellite constellations are scaling, and attention is shifting toward the infrastructure, data, logistics, and services that will power the space economy over the next two decades. Blacknight Space believes that some of the biggest companies in space haven't been built yet – and … [More]
Fintech Co. Bringing BNPL to Banks Lands $34M Series B
equipifi, the fintech platform enabling banks and credit unions to offer flexible payment solutions natively within their digital banking experience, today announced the close of its $34-million Series B. The round was led by Left Lane Capital, with continued participation from all existing investors, including Curql and PHX Ventures. The raise brings equipifi's total funding … [More]
Electrical Contractor Secures 100,622-SF Chandler Building for Regional HQ
Rosendin Electric, Inc., the nation's largest employee-owned electrical contractor, announced the purchase of Allred Park Place Building 4 in Chandler, Ariz., which will serve as the company’s new Mountain West regional headquarters. The new campus will unite Rosendin's regional operations teams with its growing workforce and corporate teams, including Engineering, Technology, … [More]
Luxury Apartment Community Opens in TSMC Growth Corridor
Thompson Thrift, a full-service real estate company engaged in multifamily and mixed-use development across the country, recently hosted a ribbon cutting for Refinery at Pointe17, a 224-unit Class A multifamily community in North Phoenix near Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) expanding semiconductor campus and the emerging Halo Vista master-planned … [More]
Dutch Bros to Acquire East Valley Franchise in 29-Shop Deal
Dutch Bros Inc., one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. quick-service beverage industry, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Phoenix East Valley franchise. After nearly 20 years with Dutch Bros, franchise owner Jim Thompson has decided to retire. As part of this transition, the Company expects to complete the acquisition of 29 shops in the third … [More]
TSMC Partners with ASU on Fast-Track Semiconductor Training Program
Arizona State University is launching a new semiconductor technician training program in collaboration with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, (TSMC Arizona), to help meet growing demand for skilled manufacturing workers. As TSMC Arizona ramps up production and advances its expansion plans in Arizona, the need for trained technicians is vital. One critical role in … [More]
Pop-Up Taco Concept Opens First Permanent Location in Arcadia
Poolhouse Group, the hospitality company behind Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup and The Green Woodpecker, is bringing their next big idea to life with the debut of Poolboy Taco. Known over the years as an elusive pop-up with long lines at the Aspen Food & Wine festival and viral pop-ups in Hollywood, Poolboy will officially open its first permanent location on Monday, May 18 … [More]
Pentagon Selects Arizona University for New War, Strategy Master’s Program
Arizona State University has been selected by the Department of War to offer a new master’s degree in war and strategy, using intensive seminars, wargames and rigorous coursework to train our nation’s greatest minds in military and defense strategy. Beginning this fall in Washington, D.C., the program will offer up to 24 degrees annually and will prepare active-duty military … [More]
Food Manufacturer Opens 126K SF Plant in Phoenix
United Foods International (UFI), alongside the City of Phoenix, state and local leaders, and regional partners celebrated the grand opening of UFI’s new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the Envision Dobbins 202 West Industrial Park in Phoenix, Arizona. The new facility strengthens Phoenix’s position as a leading hub for manufacturing and distribution while … [More]
Security Tech Co. Plans Spin-Off of Distribution Segment
Resideo Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and controls products and solutions for residential and commercial end-markets, provided an update on its planned spin-off of its ADI Global Distribution business. The update includes the filing of the Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and … [More]
AI Healthcare Operations Co. Raises $21M to Scale
Basata, the AI company rebuilding the operational layer of US healthcare, announced a $21 million Series A led by Basis Set Ventures, with participation from Cowboy Ventures, PHX Ventures, Zenda Capital, and Victoria Treyger. The round brings total funding to $24.5 million. Basata's AI agents handle the administrative work still running on fax machines and phone calls, like … [More]
