Micro Center, a national retailer of computers and electronic devices, will open its new Phoenix store on November 7, 2025. The Phoenix location will mark a major milestone as Micro Center’s 30th store in the U.S. and the first in the state of Arizona, bringing the retailer’s legendary tech expertise and hands-on experience to the vibrant and rapidly growing Phoenix tech … [More]
107.5M Financing Secured to Fuel Expansion of Tempe 50+ Community
Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, announced the successful closing of Friendship Village of Tempe's $107,525,000 Series 2025AB Bonds through the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Tempe, Arizona. Tempe Life Care Village, Inc. a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Arizona, owns and operates a life care retirement … [More]
Phoenix Physician-Led Energy Drink Startup Launches, Seeks Seed Backing
One doctor is redefining the energy-drink and supplement industries by combining medical science with everyday wellness. The creation, Elixir, is a physician-formulated beverage that delivers real energy, focus, hydration, and metabolic support. Now live on Kickstarter, Elixir is designed to actually support your body, not just stimulate it. Elixir's science-driven formula … [More]
APS Plans 2,000-MW Plant to Serve Data Centers Without Raising Existing Customer Costs
Arizona Public Service announced plans to develop a site west of Gila Bend, Ariz., capable of adding up to 2,000 megawatts (MW) of reliable, flexible generation to the state’s energy portfolio. The Desert Sun Power Plant will be a state-of-the-art natural gas facility designed to meet Arizona’s rapidly growing needs, support unprecedented demand from extra-large energy users … [More]
Arizona State University Partners with AI Writing Platform to Pilot Agentic Tools on Campus
Grammarly today announced a collaboration with Arizona State University to shape how institutions integrate agentic AI into the teaching and learning experience for students and faculty across higher education. As part of the collaboration, ASU will be the first university to deploy Grammarly’s latest innovation, Superhuman Go, a new agentic AI assistant developed by … [More]
Workforce Education Co. Names New CEO
StrataTech Education Group, announced the appointment of Bill Nance as its new chief executive officer. Nance brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in secondary, postsecondary and nontraditional education. Known for his strategic and innovative approach, he has developed programs that enhance student learning while driving institutional growth. "I am honored … [More]
Crowd-Investing Fund Acquires $10.7M Central Phoenix Apartment Complex
Neighborhood Ventures, a leading real estate operator and an online real estate investment company that enables both accredited and non-accredited investors to invest in multifamily properties, has closed on Venture on Maryland, a 78-unit multifamily community in Central Phoenix. Acquired in a pre-foreclosure transaction directly from the bank for $10.7 million (down from a … [More]
Phoenix’s Buck & Rider Named Among Top 20 Oyster Houses in North America
Buck & Rider, announced its inclusion on Yelp's prestigious list of the Top 20 Oyster Houses in the United States and Canada. The original Phoenix location earned the No. 16 spot, a remarkable achievement for a restaurant not situated in a coastal area. "This acknowledgment from Yelp is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our guests,” said Adam … [More]
Solar & Storage Training Center Opens in Avondale Targeting Utility-Scale Workforce Growth
NovaSource Power Services, the premium provider of total asset optimization including operations and maintenance for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage services, has announced the official opening of NovaAcademy, a dedicated training center and curriculum designed to accelerate workforce readiness and raise the industry bar for safety, quality, and … [More]
National Pet Supply Franchise Expands to Deer Valley with Third Valley Location
Pet Supplies Plus opened a new location on October 3rd at 4229 W Thunderbird Rd. in Phoenix’s Deer Valley neighborhood, offering pet parents a hassle-free shopping experience with a wide selection of pet products at the best price guaranteed. Known for its friendly staff and helpful customer service, Pet Supplies Plus helps local pet parents save money and celebrate the fun of … [More]
Fast-Casual Salad Chain Continues Planned Expansion to Camelback
On the heels of its successful opening at Scottsdale Quarter, Sweetgreen, the restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, is expanding in the Valley with its second location opening at Camelback + 32nd in Phoenix. Sweetgreen, known for its chef-crafted salads, warm bowls, and protein plates, is excited to bring its fresh, seasonal menu to even more residents in the … [More]
SkySong Summer Leasing Wave Extends into Autumn with 18,000 SF Signed
SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, has seen another wave of new leasing activity in the past few weeks, totaling more than 18,000 square feet. This new wave of activity comes on the heel of the announcement of transactions totaling nearly 40,000 square feet of new leases and expansions, and the signing of a large lease by the Arizona Builders Alliance in late … [More]
Advanced Cooling Systems Factory Opens in Mesa, 300,000SF Facility to Follow
XNRGY Climate Systems, a North American manufacturer of sustainable liquid and air-cooling technologies as well as control systems, celebrated the grand opening of its Mesa 1 manufacturing facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Mesa, Arizona. The celebratory event was attended by over 200 people including Arizona dignitaries, XNRGY's customers and partners, and XNRGY's … [More]
Developer Launches 8.5 Acre Business Park to Drive Glendale’s Industrial Expansion
The Mangat Group announced the launch of MG Business Park, a brand-new industrial condominium development located on the southeast corner of Glendale Avenue and New River Road in Glendale, Ariz. The 8.5-acre site, zoned M-1 (Light Industrial) by the City of Glendale, will feature 36 units across five buildings, totaling more than 84,000 square feet of small-bay industrial … [More]
$3.6M Acquisition in Gilbert Highlights Demand Shift from Lease to Own
On behalf of ViaWest Group, the Phoenix office of JLL has completed the sale of a 13,547-square-foot industrial building in Gilbert, Arizona to an owner-user buyer. Part of a six-building industrial portfolio acquired by ViaWest last year, the $3,589,955 sale highlights a demand among operators to own, versus lease, space. Located at 2020 W. Guadalupe Rd., between Country … [More]
ASU Completes $185M Interdisciplinary Sciences Building in Mesa
Arizona State University, in partnership with integrated design team SmithGroup and general contractor McCarthy Building Companies, has completed construction of the $185 million Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 12 (ISTB 12) at ASU’s Polytechnic campus in Mesa, Ariz. The state-of-the-art facility serves as the cornerstone for the Ira A. Fulton Schools of … [More]
Job Corps Partnership Opens Seats in High-Demand Skilled Programs
StrataTech Education Group, a leading operator of skilled trade schools, has partnered with Adams and Associates and the Phoenix Job Corps Center to provide specialized technical training and scholarship opportunities for local Arizona students pursuing a career in the skilled trades. Through this partnership, PJCC students will gain access to professional training programs in … [More]
Baylor Taps Phoenix-Based Infrastructure Provider to Build New Central Utility Plant
Baylor University and Cordia have entered into a Pre-development Agreement to develop a solution to modernize the University’s energy system, delivering reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable energy for the 1,000-acre campus in Waco, Texas. Under the PDA, Baylor and Cordia will define the details of a long-term partnership in which Cordia will design, build, finance, … [More]
