Lifestyle Homes, a leading general contractor headquartered in Scottsdale specializing in high-density build-to-rent communities across Arizona, earned a coveted spot on the 2026 Builder 100 List by BUILDER Magazine for the second year in a row. … [More]
Civilian Veteran Champion Awards Spotlight Women Driving Veteran Impact
Vanguard Veteran LLC recognizes eleven women as Civilian Veteran Champions for expanding pathways for veterans, transitioning service members, and military families through employment and community leadership. Collectively, they have impacted tens of thousands of veterans. Presented annually at the Women Who Lead Summit, the Civilian Veteran Champion Award honors … [More]
Luxury Brokerage Clears $1B in Sales in Record Time
RETSY, Arizona’s exclusive Forbes Global Properties brokerage, announced that it surpassed $1 billion in 2026 sales volume as of June 1, marking the second consecutive year the firm has reached the milestone on an accelerated timeline. The company previously crossed $1 billion in annual sales on July 31, 2025, and has continued to gain momentum as an independently owned luxury … [More]
PetSmart Celebrates 40 Years of Growth from Phoenix Roots
For 40 years, PetSmart has been dedicated to doing anything for pets. That commitment has made PetSmart the go-to destination for today's pet parent. From adoptions and birthday parties to holiday celebrations and everyday moments in between, PetSmart has been there as pets evolved from backyard companions to full-fledged family members with holiday cards and social media … [More]
72SOLD Founder Accepts National Appointment
Greg Hague, Phoenix real estate strategist and 72SOLD founder, was recently appointed director of Home Sale Strategy for Compass International Holdings, one of the world’s largest publicly traded real estate services company, where he will provide voluntary, no-cost strategy training to more than 300,000 agents across the company’s portfolio of brands. Seven independent studies … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Multifamily Co. Marks 50 Years in the Valley
On May 10, 1976, Phil Bell started a small multifamily real estate company focused on superior property management and quality apartment homes. This month, P.B. Bell celebrates 50 years of making lives and places better through multifamily development, acquisitions, and third-party management. During the past half-century, the team has developed or acquired over 11,500 units, … [More]
70-Year Milestone Marks New Chapter for Phoenix Architecture Firm
CCBG Architects announces the launch of its newly redesigned website, marking a significant milestone as the firm celebrates 70 years of design excellence and continuous practice since 1956. The refreshed digital platform reflects the firm’s legacy and future, showcasing a diverse portfolio, expanded capabilities, expanded studio professionals’ bios, and a continued commitment … [More]
Scottsdale Snack Chain Hits 500-Store Milestone
Wetzel's Pretzels has marked a major company milestone with the successful celebration of its 500th store opening in Porter Ranch, CA. Bringing together community members, guests, and brand partners to honor a defining moment in the company's continued national growth. The Porter Ranch location was energized with a celebratory atmosphere featuring store activations, product … [More]
Employee-Owned Construction Co. Celebrates 40 Years
A.R. Mays Construction, one of Arizona’s most established commercial general contractors, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1986 by Adam Mays, the company has grown from a one-person operation into a sophisticated, employee-owned general contractor with a reputation built on integrity, collaboration, accountability and a commitment to its people. Over … [More]
Sky Harbor Posts Busiest Month in Airport History
Last month was a busy one for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with Spring Break passengers coming and going, and others enjoying a variety of events around the Valley. With 5,128,429 passengers coming through the airport, it marks the busiest month ever in the airport’s history surpassing the previous March 2024 record by 1.27%. March 8 was also a milestone day when … [More]
Home Services Firm Marks 50 Years of Growth in the Valley
When Donley A/C & Plumbing opened its doors in 1976, the Phoenix Valley was home to just over one million residents. Nearly five decades later, with more than five million people now calling the region home, Donley is celebrating 50 years of helping homeowners and businesses stay comfortable with reliable air conditioning and plumbing services across the Phoenix … [More]
Arizona Tech Week Draws Global Crowd in Breakout Debut
It’s been an action-packed April for Arizona, marked by the inaugural Arizona Tech Week and, soon after, the state’s first time hosting the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Phoenix. Together, these milestones highlight Arizona’s accelerating momentum and underscore the strength of its growing tech ecosystem. The first-ever Arizona Tech Week, which was powered by the Arizona … [More]
Michael Hughes’ Historic 50 Years of Leadership at A New Leaf
Michael Hughes has been leading A New Leaf as its CEO for 50 years, a rare leadership milestone for a major Arizona nonprofit that serves nearly 15,000 individuals annually through housing, domestic violence, family support, and financial empowerment programs. Marking his retirement this year and the historic leadership transition the organization honored Hughes at the aptly … [More]
Magnum Companies Earns Top Honors for Metalwork
Magnum Companies, a Phoenixbased leader in custom metal manufacturing and architectural metalwork, recently earned top honors at the 2026 National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) Top Job Awards. The company has been crafting iconic metalwork across Arizona and the U.S. since 1979. … [More]
Highest LEED Gold Score: Luke Field Industrial Building
The Core & Shell and Warehouse Distribution Center, at the 2.4-million-square-foot Luke Field logistics campus developed by global, full-service commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Company and Goldman Sachs in Glendale, Arizona, has been named Arizona’s highest-scoring LEED Gold v4 industrial building by the US Green Building Council. … [More]
Phoenix Plantscape Design Earns International Award
Local horticulturist Holly Tovar of the Ambius Phoenix branch was recognized with a Platinum Award at the 2026 International Plantscape Awards for her plantscape design for the Biltmore BOND, a Phoenix luxury workplace. This recognition highlights the human-centric impact of plantscape design and its unique ability to transform commercial spaces through a multi-sensory lens. … [More]
Local Properties Earn Forbes Travel Guide Stars
Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards names two Metro Phoenix properties: The Global Ambassador in Phoenix, with a Four-Star rating, and JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, with a “Recommended Hotel” rating. … [More]
SkySong Marks Two Decades as Tech, Innovation Anchor in Scottsdale
SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of growth from a bold concept into one of Arizona’s most influential hubs for technology, entrepreneurship and global business. The project, developed through a partnership between Plaza Companies, Arizona State University and the City of Scottsdale, was launched in the … [More]
