Arizona Major Events Host Committee announced it has rebranded as the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, formalizing Arizona’s position as a national and global leader in attracting, planning and hosting world-class events. The Alliance will continue to serve as Arizona’s front door for all major sports, entertainment and commercial events, carrying forward the state’s … [More]
Scottsdale Restaurant Concept Set to Debut Location in Florida
Buck & Rider, the acclaimed seafood-driven concept from Scottsdale, Arizona, announced its first expansion outside of the Southwest. The new location is slated to open in late 2026 in the prestigious Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida. This marks a momentous milestone for the restaurant and its parent company, Hi Noon Hospitality, as they bring their celebrated cuisine to … [More]
Valley Law-Firm Continues Expansion with Coeur d’Alene Office
Fennemore, one of the fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms in the U.S., is marking another milestone in its 140-year history with two new offices and expanded services in Idaho. The moves underscore the firm’s rapid expansion in high-growth markets where economic and business opportunities are reshaping client needs. “Idaho is a natural next step for Fennemore. It’s one of the … [More]
Gilbert’s First Garage-Style Apartment Community Debuts with 257-Unit Alta 87
National multifamily developer Wood Partners has expanded its presence in Phoenix with the opening of Alta 87 in Gilbert, Arizona, a suburb southeast of the city. This marks the company's third community in the region and the Town's first with a structured parking garage. Alta 87 is now leasing, offering two months of free rent along with other exclusive specials. "The … [More]
Carvana Partners with NBA Hall-of-Famer on Marketing
Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, announced a first-of-its-kind integrated brand partnership with basketball Hall of Famer, entrepreneur, and cultural icon Shaquille O’Neal, launching with the debut of the world’s first AI-powered Shaqbot. Designed to make car shopping simpler, easier, and more fun, Shaqbot brings Shaq’s signature voice, … [More]
35+ Miles of Fiber Coming to Goodyear to Fuel West Valley Data Hubs
Light Source Communications, a provider of secure, scalable, reliable connectivity on state-of-the-art dark fiber networks, announced it is expanding its Phoenix network by 35+ route miles in the Goodyear area as the region continues to see a boom in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and other high-performance computing (HPC) … [More]
Six Phoenix Communities Included in $1.1B, 15-Property Multifamily Deal
JLL's Capital Markets Group announced that it has arranged a $1.1 billion, 15-property, national multi-housing portfolio venture located in six states. JLL worked on behalf of the owner, Sunroad Enterprises, to capitalize the portfolio with Fairfield, who was awarded the portfolio through a targeted marketing process. Additionally, JLL also arranged $415 million in financing … [More]
Kitchell Rallies Teams for 36 Community Projects, Celebrating 75 Years in the Valley
Marking its 75th anniversary, Kitchell is honoring the vision of founder Sam Kitchell with a month-long Founder's Day campaign, powered by the Kitchell Foundation and employees across four states. Launched on the National Day of Service (Sept. 11) and continuing throughout the month, this year's program spans 36 events in four states—demonstrating the company's enduring … [More]
Chamber Summit Honors Standouts in Policy Wins, Workforce and Collaboration
The Arizona Chamber Executives, managed by the Greater Phoenix Chamber, recently held its annual conference in Flagstaff, where nearly 100 chamber executives and staff members gathered for professional and community development and to celebrate excellence in the chamber industry. At the event, outstanding chambers and individuals who have made significant contributions to their … [More]
Fully-Leased Industrial Hub Changes Hands in West Valley
Wilson Investment Properties announced the acquisition of Mountain Vista Commerce Center, a three-building industrial/flex complex located at 14647 S. 50th Street in Phoenix’s Southwest Valley. The ±134,713-square-foot property offers high-quality small-bay industrial space in the heart of the Silicon Desert, one of the fastest-growing industrial sub-markets in the … [More]
Valley Franchise Expands to New Eastmark Location
Artie’s Ace Hardware opened its doors to Eastmark residents and visitors at the Arrival at Cadence North center. Located at 5221 S Ellsworth Road, this Ace Hardware location is special because of its size, selection, and well-known owner, Artie Holm. Holm started his first Ace Hardware location in Paradise Valley 50 years ago. Due to his excellent customer service and … [More]
Workflow-Tech Firm Expands to Chandler Innovation Commons
KeenStack, the professional services consulting firm that helps companies unlock the full potential of ServiceNow, will occupy nearly 5,000 square feet of office space at The Park at SanTan, located at 3075 W. Ray Road within the Price Corridor. The company will celebrate the opening of its new Chandler office with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in … [More]
Phoenix-Born Fintech Rolls Out Nationwide Service for Women Seeking Trusted Advisors
Svvy, a women-focused finance-tech startup founded by Phoenix sisters Jenna Biancavilla and Janice Utke, announced its national expansion. After successfully launching in Arizona last year, the company is rapidly growing to match women across the country with licensed, pre-vetted financial advisors they can trust at no cost. The two sisters were inspired to start Svvy after … [More]
North Mesa’s Ridgeview Plaza Hits Full Occupancy After Leasing Push
In just under a year, Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors has completed a series of new leases to bring Ridgeview Plaza in north Mesa, to 100% leased. Located on more than 12 acres at 2920 N. Power Rd., Ridgeview Plaza totals more than 124,000 square feet, situated immediately north of McDowell Road and just west of the Loop 202 freeway. The … [More]
New 23-Home Luxury Project Breaks Ground in Scottsdale’s Seven Desert Mountain
Camelot Homes broke ground at Villas II, the second phase of its premier 23-home lock-and-leave community of single-family detached residences within the prestigious, critically acclaimed Seven Desert Mountain golf community. The Camelot team was joined by Mayor Lisa Borowsky and representatives from Desert Mountain Club and the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce as they turned the … [More]
500K SF ‘Laveen Towne Center’ Approved Following Planning Committee Vote
Following the approval from the Village Planning Committee, Vestar, one of the largest privately held retail real estate companies in the western United States, announced that they are moving forward with plans to develop one of their newest projects- Laveen Towne Center. The open-air shopping center will sit on a 90-acre site in the heart of Laveen, a rapidly growing community … [More]
Valley Credit Union Launches Foundation to Scale-Up Local Giving
Arizona Financial Credit Union announced the launch of Arizona Financial Foundation, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening local communities through financial empowerment, charitable giving, and long-term community investment. Building on the success of Arizona Financial’s Local Causes Visa® debit card program, which has awarded over $600,000 in … [More]
Partnership for Economic Innovation Expands Expertise with New Board Members
Partnership for Economic Innovation, a collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona's economic opportunities, announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors: Oleg Khaykin, President and CEO of Viavi Solutions, Inc.; Stephen Higgins, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Freeport-McMoRan; and Robert … [More]
