Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame chef Matt Carter and partner Brian Raab of Broken Plate Hospitality announce their newest venture, Dash, opening this fall at the southeast corner of Hayden Road and Mountain View. Marking the group’s first new concept in a decade, Dash blends an all-day culinary destination with a curated retail market. Built around the philosophy of “Dash in, … [More]
Bioscience Firm Opens 55K-SF Scottsdale Lab to Support Continued Growth
Castle Biosciences, Inc., a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, announced the opening of its new laboratory and office facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Company will commemorate the milestone with a grand opening celebration at the new facility, located at 8667 E. Hartford Drive. Government officials and community leaders are expected … [More]
Phoenix Snack Co. Launches National Expansion on Target Shelves
Midi Bites, a grab-and-go, refrigerated plant-based protein snack, announced that it is expanding nationally into Target stores across the country. As consumers move away from highly processed foods and look for clean, better-for-you options, especially as GLP-1s gain popularity, grocers are expanding their refrigerated sections to include more nutritious choices like Midi … [More]
Healthcare AI Firm Opens New Tempe Headquarters Following $21M Funding Round
Arizona-founded healthcare technology company Basata is opening a new headquarters at Hayden Ferry Lakeside in Tempe, marking the latest stage of growth for the company following a $21 million Series A funding round earlier this year. Located at 80 E. Rio Salado Parkway, the new headquarters gives Basata a larger home base as the company expands its artificial intelligence … [More]
269K-SF Industrial Project Breaks Ground in Fast-Growing Chandler Employment Corridor
Seefried Industrial Properties, in partnership with WDP Partners, has broken ground on a new Class A industrial project at 1703 S. Arizona Ave. (State Route 87) in Chandler. Situated on 16.7 acres just north of Germann Road, the two-building project will add 269,100 square feet of modern industrial space to the Chandler Airpark submarket, the city’s fastest-growing employment … [More]
California Manufacturer Opens Largest Plant in Casa Grande-Eloy Growth Corridor
The City of Eloy celebrated the ribbon cutting of Freeberg Industrial Fabrication's new 160,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, a site that more than doubles the company’s total footprint. The event brought together leadership from Freeberg, Eloy City Council and Chamber of Commerce, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), … [More]
Builder Behind Major Valley Industrial Projects Expands Tempe Operations
Alston Construction, a privately held national general contractor marking its 40th anniversary this year, announces the relocation of its Arizona Business Unit to a new Tempe office. Alston's Arizona team now operates out of 2190 E. Elliot Road, Suite 330, Tempe, AZ 85283, serving developers, owners and tenants across one of the country's most active construction markets. The … [More]
Multifamily Operator Takes In-House Training National with 460-Plus Course Launch
Mark-Taylor Consulting officially launched The Academy, a national training and workforce development platform providing skills-based instruction, professional development and industry-recognized certifications. Built from more than four decades of multifamily operating experience, The Academy brings Mark-Taylor’s established internal training model to the broader business … [More]
Global Real Estate Partnership Enters Phoenix Market with Surgery Center Acquisition
Lincoln Property Company, a global, full-service real estate firm with over $31 billion of assets under management, and PGIM, the global investment management business of Prudential Financial Inc., today announced the acquisition of Surgery Center of Gilbert, located in metro Phoenix’s East Valley submarket. The purchase represents Lincoln and PGIM’s first acquisition together … [More]
Six New Leases Expand Retail and Dining at Goodyear’s 150-Acre GSQ
Six new leases signed at GSQ mark the latest step forward for the 150-acre mixed-use development as it continues to build out Goodyear's emerging town center. The newest leases introduce more dining, retail and beauty concepts to the West Valley. Sephora and J.Crew Factory Outlet will open next to each other in 2027, each occupying 5,000 square feet. The global prestige beauty … [More]
What’s on the Menu at Omni Tempe for Arizona Restaurant Week
Neighborhood Services Bar + Restaurant at Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU will offer a three-course prix-fixe dinner during Arizona Restaurant Week, September 18–27. Priced at $55 per person, the menu will be available nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. The Restaurant Week menu draws on American comfort food, with a starter, entrée and dessert. Offerings include the Lil Wedge Salad with … [More]
Phoenix’s Data Center Boom Is Changing What Trade Schools Teach
National Technical Institute (NTI), a state-approved trade school, is launching a new Data Center Technician program at its Phoenix campus, opening a direct path to one of the fastest-growing careers in the country. The curriculum prepares graduates for both the installation and construction side of data center development and the maintenance and operations of facilities once … [More]
Inside an Arizona Venture Philanthropy Organization’s Alternative to the Single-CEO Model
Social Venture Partners Arizona recently announced the launch of a groundbreaking co-leadership venture philanthropy model, appointing three Managing Directors to collectively lead the organization in lieu of the single CEO model typically adopted. “This is an intentional strategic decision designed to support the long-term sustainability of our organization,” said Sentari … [More]
Mesa Clears Key Hurdle for Record $3B Private Development
The Mesa City Council unanimously approved a development agreement for Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing, marking a major step toward a roughly $3 billion private investment in southeast Mesa. The development builds on years of public and private investment in the Gateway area and the growth surrounding major economic and community assets including Mesa Gateway Airport, … [More]
Italian Dining Notable Plans Grander Second Location at Historic Uptown Plaza
DiMaggio’s Italian Restaurant, widely celebrated as one of Scottsdale’s most sought-after dining destinations, is officially expanding with its highly anticipated second location. Anchoring the courtyard at the historic Uptown Plaza, the team is building an elegant new flagship designed to build on the momentum of their original concept, located in McCormick Ranch in … [More]
Airport Improvements Pay Off as Sky Harbor Ranks Third Among Mega Airports
Crowded terminals and jam-packed flights are not typically the best recipe for a positive airport experience, but the JD Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study suggests the nation’s airports are finding ways to defy the odds. Thanks in large part to dozens of major airport capital improvement projects finally reaching completion, overall passenger satisfaction with … [More]
Years of Resident Demand Bring Long-Awaited Restaurant to Surprise
The Cheesecake Factory will expand its Greater Phoenix presence with a new restaurant at SimonCRE’s Village at Prasada, off Waddell Road east of Loop 303 in Surprise. Expected to open in late 2027, the restaurant joins other recently announced additions to the city’s retail and dining offerings, including Whole Foods Market and Flower Child. The location was announced during … [More]
Sprouts to Add 200 Valley Jobs as Local Footprint Grows
Sprouts Farmers Market plans to add 200 full- and part-time jobs as it expands its Greater Phoenix presence with two new stores opening this fall in Scottsdale and Mesa. The Scottsdale location, at 1480 N. Scottsdale Road, is scheduled to open Oct. 30 and will bring 109 jobs to the community. The Mesa store, at 1110 W. Southern Avenue, Suite 1, will open Nov. 6 with 91 … [More]
