Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) announced the selection of Jasin Glasner as its next chief financial officer, effective May 11, 2026. Glasner succeeds Peter Scott, who is retiring after 15 years of dedicated and exemplary service to the Cooperative. Glasner brings more than 20 years of industry experience in finance and accounting, much of that time in key … [More]
Arizona, Taiwan Investor Network Sign Deal to Expand Market Access
To strengthen economic and international ties between Arizona and Taiwan, Arizona will host a visiting delegation of 30 Taiwanese investors and higher education leaders representing sectors including semiconductors, medical biotechnology, aerospace, and artificial intelligence on April 13-17. Led by Johnny Tsai, President, Taiwan Aeon Corporation, the delegation will visit … [More]
Regional Bank Expands Commercial Banking into Phoenix
Valley Bank announced the organic expansion of its relationship-focused commercial banking operations into the Phoenix, Arizona market. Phoenix is already the home of Valley’s tax credit advisory affiliate, Dudley Ventures, and this effort will further strengthen Valley’s presence in one of the country’s fastest‑growing markets. With this expansion, Valley now operates in 6 of … [More]
Delta Dental Funds New AI-Powered Oral Health Initiative at ASU
Arizona State University and Delta Dental of Arizona are partnering to create the Student-centered Medical Instruction and Learning in Oral Health powered by Artificial Intelligence, known as SMILE-AI, at the Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering. The initiative, made possible through a $578,947 investment by the Delta Dental of … [More]
380-Unit Luxury Apartment Project Breaks Ground in Chandler
Stillwater Capital and financial partners Origin Investments and Eagle Realty Group are announcing the commencement of construction on The Ellison, a 380-unit luxury multifamily community located in one of the Phoenix Valley’s most dynamic and sought-after markets. Units in The Ellison will be available for lease in 2028. The Ellison kicks off the development of The District … [More]
Banner Children’s, Hyundai Extend Arizona Safety Partnership
Hyundai Motor America is extending its commitment to child passenger safety in Arizona through a second-year partnership with nonprofit Banner Children's at Desert. The $25,000 Hyundai Hope donation to Banner Children's Car Seat Safety Program will further expand access to car seat safety education and installation services for families across the East Valley. The … [More]
World’s Largest Indoor Pickleball Facility Clears Major Hurdle in Scottsdale
Caliber, a diversified real estate and digital asset management platform, announced that PURE Pickleball & Padel (“PURE”) — its co-developed 196,000-square-foot indoor pickleball and padel facility adjacent to Scottsdale, Arizona at Riverwalk on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community — has recently received all required building permits, clearing the final regulatory … [More]
Women’s Final Four Showcases Phoenix’s Major-Event Economic Power
In its debut as host of the NCAA Women’s Final Four, Arizona welcomed four days of championship basketball, sold-out crowds, free fan experiences and community-centered programming that brought tens of thousands to the Valley April 2-5. The 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four transformed downtown Phoenix into the center of the women’s basketball universe, with the national … [More]
Scottsdale Luxury Community Debuts New Paired-Home Models
Toll Brothers, Inc., a national luxury home builder, announced the opening of two brand-new models in the Enclave Collection at Sereno Canyon in Scottsdale, Arizona. A model grand opening event will be held on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 12668 E Black Rock Road. The event will feature tours of the brand-new professionally designed Caullins and Palmer home … [More]
Upscale Steakhouse Chain Enters Arizona Market
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille will open its first location in Arizona on Monday, June 8, 2026, marking the entry into Perry's 12th market. Located in the southeastern part of Gilbert off the Loop 202 SanTan Freeway, the 11,000-square-foot space in Northside at SanTan Village will accommodate up to 350 guests. "We are so excited to bring our first Perry's Steakhouse in … [More]
Valley Vacation Rental Firm Marks 10 Years amid Continued Growth
Coast to Cactus Vacation Homes, a Phoenix-based short-term rental property management company, is marking 10 years in business as it continues to support Arizona homeowners and serve the state’s growing vacation rental market. Founded in 2016 by Peter Carabetta, Coast to Cactus has grown from a single backyard casita into a full-service vacation rental management company … [More]
Five Arizona Utilities Fund Grants for Communities Impacted by Coal Transition
Five organizations serving Arizona communities impacted by the transition away from coal-fired power plants will receive grant funds to support their local economies from the Utility Grant Funding Program. The program is jointly funded by Arizona Public Service, Salt River Project and Tucson Electric Power and provides critical support to develop new, sustainable economic … [More]
Arizona Culinary Partners Launching Restaurant, Market and Bar in Arcadia
In Good Spirits Hospitality and Queen Creek Olive Mill are joining forces to launch The Olive Farmer, a restaurant, market, and bar opening later this year in the former Santo Arcadia space at 44th Street and Osborn. Led by two-time James Beard semifinalist chef Bernie Kantak and Perry Rea, The Olive Farmer offers an all-day, Italian-inspired dining experience. Mornings … [More]
ASU Breaks Ground on Downtown Phoenix Health Headquarters
General contractor McCarthy Building Companies, with its design partners, CO Architects and DFDG Architects joined university and state leaders to break ground on Arizona State University’s new Health Headquarters building in downtown Phoenix. The approximately 175,000-square-foot, five-story facility being constructed in the downtown Phoenix Bioscience Core will be home to … [More]
Burlington Breaks Ground on Buckeye Distribution Center
Burlington Stores, one of the fastest growing national off-price retailers, known for its tremendous value on brand name merchandise for the home and family, celebrated the groundbreaking of its future distribution center in Buckeye, Arizona, which is expected to open in 2028. The new expansion was commemorated by Burlington and the local community with a groundbreaking … [More]
Fundraising Tech Firm Names First Chief Community Officer
Kindsight, the leading provider of fundraising intelligence software, is proud to announce the appointment of George Wu as its first Chief Community Officer, part of its expanded investment in holistic community support and programming. This strategic focus solidifies the company's long-standing dedication to its clients and ensures the community's ability to directly influence … [More]
Casa Grande Facility to Accept Hazardous Waste following 60K-SF Expansion
Triumvirate Environmental is well underway with a major expansion of its existing waste processing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona, adding advanced hazardous waste disposal capabilities to support growing demand across the West Coast and Southwest. Located on a 25-acre industrial site approximately one hour south of Phoenix, the Casa Grande facility currently runs … [More]
Waymo and Waze Partner to Launch Pothole Detection Pilot in Phoenix
Waymo and Waze are announcing a new pilot to provide cities with sharper tools to combat a common enemy of cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers alike: potholes. The pilot program uses Waymo’s perception and physical feedback systems to detect and provide up-to-date information on potholes where Waymo operates. The data will be available to cities and state Departments of … [More]
