Most leaders think about legacy too late. They think about it when they are leaving a role, reflecting on a milestone or trying to determine whether their work really mattered. But legacy is not something that begins at the end of leadership. It is being formed in real time, every day, through decisions, habits, priorities and the way people experience us. That is why … [More]
Lending Platform Targets Hard-to-Finance Land, Build-to-Rent Deals
Land and early-stage development deals have long been among the most capital-constrained transactions in commercial real estate, segments where insider access and institutional scale determined who could compete. At CommLoan, we built our platform to change that. Today, we’re expanding to include Land and Build-to-Rent financing, bringing precision, transparency, and speed to … [More]
Global Manufacturer Acquires Phoenix Drug Facility
ROIS, a Global CDMO with its routes in Spain, announced the acquisition of a commercial injectable manufacturing and packaging facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The move marks a key step in ROIS's evolution into a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), adding US-based sterile fill-finish capability while building on its strong European base. In … [More]
Flower Child Plans 3-Restaurant West Valley Expansion
Flower Child, the popular, feel-good restaurant known for its vibrant health-forward menu, expands into the West Valley with three new locations planned for Peoria, Goodyear and Surprise, bringing the restaurant to communities that have long anticipated its arrival, with openings slated for late 2026 and late 2027. Flower Child Peoria will open at The Trailhead (8226 … [More]
Multifamily Firm Unveils $125M Fund, Taps Investment Chief
P.B. Bell, a leading multifamily real estate company with 50 years in the Arizona market, announced the launch of the P.B. Bell Multifamily Fund — a $125 million investment vehicle targeting the acquisition of Class A and B multifamily assets across Arizona, with a primary focus on the Phoenix metropolitan area. The company has also appointed Keagan Huerta as executive vice … [More]
Bar Brings Group Singalong Concept to Downtown Phoenix
Arizona’s first and only group singalong bar — where the crowd is the entertainment — officially opens for nightly entertainment in Downtown Phoenix on Thursday, May 14. Off The Record, located at 829 N. First Ave., brings the joy of shared music to the heart of Phoenix, creating the kind of nights people want to replay again and again. “Off The Record is an immersive, … [More]
Kansas City Bank Opens Branch in TSMC Growth Corridor
UMB Bank, a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation, announced the opening of a new Phoenix-area branch. The new full-service branch, located at 2745 W. Carefree Highway, and in close proximity to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s north Phoenix fab site, is strategically located from both a community investment and business opportunity perspective. “Our … [More]
$170M Hospital Expansion Nears Completion in North Phoenix
HonorHealth, a Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system, is nearing completion of a transformative renovation and expansion at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center – marking a major milestone in expanding access to high-quality care for the rapidly growing north Phoenix community. The $170 million investment, launched in 2023, reimagines the campus with more capacity, … [More]
Chandler Chip Co. Lands $40M Defense Deal
Everspin Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) persistent memory solutions, announced an agreement with a U.S. prime contractor to provide state-of-the-art Toggle MRAM process technology capabilities and engineering services for United States Defense Industrial Base customers. Everspin MRAM delivers … [More]
Annual Golf Classic Raises Another $1M for Arizona Nonprofits
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, hosted its 13th Annual Charity Golf Classic on April 24 at McCormick Ranch Golf Club, continuing its tradition of raising more than $1 million annually to support Arizona nonprofits. The event brought together community and business leaders for a day of camaraderie, friendly competition, … [More]
Phoenix Continues Innovation Wave with Quantum Technology Initiative
The City of Phoenix recently announced a bold new initiative to establish the region as a national leader in quantum technology, positioning the city at the forefront of next-generation economic growth and innovation. Unveiled by Mayor Kate Gallego during her State of the City address, the Phoenix Quantum Strategy will unite government, industry and academia to accelerate … [More]
Life Time Debuts New Location at $2B PV Mall Redevelopment
Life Time, one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, opened Life Time Paradise Valley, a 91,000-square-foot luxury athletic country club at PV, one of the region's most exciting mixed-use developments, marking continued expansion in the Phoenix market with a second new location set to open just days later on May 4 in Gilbert. Life Time Paradise Valley features a … [More]
Honeywell Aerospace Unveils Board for Planned Spinoff
Honeywell announced the anticipated Board of Directors for Honeywell Aerospace, which will be one of the largest publicly listed pure-play aerospace and defense companies following its planned spin-off from Honeywell. Craig Arnold will lead the 11-person Board as Independent Chair as previously announced. Jim Currier, President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace, will join the … [More]
168-Unit Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in South Phoenix
Ulysses Development Group continues to expand its impact in Arizona with the groundbreaking of Salt River Flats 2, a new affordable housing community located at 4027 S. 13th Street in Phoenix. The project, celebrated today with Governor Katie Hobbs and other partners, will add 168 homes for families and individuals earning 60% of the area median income. To cultivate a sense … [More]
Massive Hangar Project Planned at West Valley Airport
Davcon Aviation has been awarded a new large-scale hangar development at Phoenix Goodyear Airport. The 40-acre development will include approximately 400,000 square feet of hangar space across multiple facilities designed to accommodate a range of aircraft, including wide-body, narrow-body, and corporate aviation users. Pre-leasing opportunities are currently available. The … [More]
Charitable Trust Names Successor as CEO Plans Retirement
After 12 years of impactful leadership and service in Arizona and Indiana, the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust President and CEO Gene D’Adamo (left) is retiring in January 2027. Jeff Small (right), the Trust’s vice president of programs, has been selected as the incoming president and CEO. “Gene D’Adamo has been an outstanding CEO for the Trust during the last 12 … [More]
Valley Health System Leads World in Artificial Heart Procedures
Banner Health announced it has reached a major milestone completing more than 50 total artificial heart implantation procedures, more than any center worldwide since 2022. This achievement solidifies the nonprofit health system’s position as the global leader in total artificial heart technology, with expertise that extends beyond patient care to consulting with medical centers … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Telecom Firm Names Chief Information Officer
Consumer Cellular, a leading provider of wireless service and devices to the 50+ demographic, has named Kannan Alagappan as its new Chief Information Officer, effective April 27th, 2026. With over three decades of experience in technology and telecommunications, Kannan brings his wealth of experience in building and managing telecommunication platforms to Consumer … [More]
