Two-Time Major Champion Joins Scottsdale Wireless Provider as Ambassador
Consumer Cellular has named two-time Major champion Zach Johnson as its newest brand ambassador, joining World Golf Hall of Famer Fred Couples as an official brand partner. Johnson, who recently turned 50, continues to compete at the highest levels of the sport and will play a mixed schedule this year across the PGA TOUR and […]
Dallas’ Most-Booked Restaurant Expands to Scottsdale
One of Texas’ most coveted reservations is crossing state lines when il Bracco — consistently the No. 1 most-booked restaurant in Dallas on OpenTable month after month — brings its buzzy atmosphere, house-made Italian-inspired cuisine and unmistakably polished design to Scottsdale, opening March 30 at the corner of Scottsdale Road and Rose Lane near McDonald Drive. Equal […]
Scottsdale-Based Estate Planning Platform Names Attorney to Lead Private Wealth
Wealth.com, an industry leading estate and tax planning platform, announced that nationally recognized private wealth attorney Chris Nason has joined the company as head of private wealth. Nason joins Wealth.com from McDermott Will and Schulte, where he served as a partner in the firm’s San Francisco office, advising ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families and international clients on […]
SRP Board to Vote on Summer Power Rate Decrease
To help provide bill relief to customers during the hottest time of the year, Salt River Project management will propose a temporary overall 3 percent summer price decrease through a reduction in its Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Mechanism. If approved by the SRP Board Finance and Budget Committee, the entire Board will vote on […]
Dallas-Based Insurance Agency Expands into Arizona Market with Acquisition
A-MAX Insurance announced the acquisition of Best Buy Insurance, a well-established Arizona-based agency founded in 1996. This marks A-MAX’s first physical expansion into the Arizona market and a significant milestone in the company’s continued national growth. For the past two years, A-MAX has served Arizona customers through its digital services, building brand recognition and validating […]
Phoenix Airport Museum Exhibit Tells Story of Phoenix’s Innovation Economy
Travelers moving through Terminal 4 now have a new way to experience Phoenix’s story of growth and problem-solving through a large-scale photo mural. Desert Innovation is a captivating installation of historic and contemporary images along the post- security passenger bridge between the A and D gates at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s Terminal 4. Presented […]
Nation’s Largest Ice Machine Subscription Provider Names CFO, COO
Easy Ice, a provider of full-service commercial ice machine subscription solutions, announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer and several senior executive leaders, along with key internal leadership promotions. Together, these appointments strengthen the company’s leadership foundation and position Easy Ice for continued national expansion. Easy Ice has appointed Jonathan (Johnny) Johnson as […]
Two Neighborhoods Debut at Expanding West Valley Master Plan
Richmond American Homes of Arizona, Inc., a subsidiary of Sekisui House U.S., Inc., announced the Grand Opening of two new neighborhoods—Seasons and Estates at Haciendas at White Peak in Peoria. These highly anticipated communities showcase an inspired array of single- and two-story floor plans with open layouts and designer details. Seasons and Estates at Haciendas […]
Honeywell Announces Nasdaq Ticker for $17.4B Aerospace Segment, Confirms Timeline
Honeywell announced the filing of its Form 10 registration statement (“Form 10”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the planned spin-off of Honeywell Aerospace, which will trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker “HONA.” A copy of the Form 10 is available on the SEC website as well as Honeywell’s Investor Relations website. […]
Insurance Provider Names CIO to Lead Next Phase of Innovation
CopperPoint Insurance Companies, a leading provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance solutions, announced the addition of Thomas Beale to the organization as SVP, Chief Information Officer. Beale brings over two decades of experience leading high-impact teams and driving innovation across cybersecurity, software engineering, analytics, and enterprise architecture. Beale’s hiring comes at an exciting moment […]
Employers Embrace Skills-Based Hiring in Theory, Not in Practice
University of Phoenix Career Institute released its latest installment in The Career Optimism Special Report Series: The Illusion of Progress in Skills-Based Hiring, finding that while skills-based approaches are gaining in momentum, many employers still lack clear standards and consistent tools to evaluate candidates’ skills effectively. Although 82% of hiring stakeholders say their organization’s hiring […]
$1.48B Acquisition Forms Third Largest Copper District in North America
Hudbay Minerals Inc. and Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Hudbay has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of ASCU, not already owned by Hudbay, for consideration of 0.242 of a common share of Hudbay per common share of […]
Phoenix to Advance Public Safety Projects with $9.5M Federal Allocation
The City of Phoenix will advance a wide range of public‑safety and infrastructure improvements after securing more than $9.5 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for fiscal year 2026. The funding, part of a broader federal appropriations package, supports airport modernization, emergency response enhancements, and wellness resources for first responders. A portion of the funding, $250,000, will advance improvements […]
Indoor Pickleball Club Expands to Fourth Valley Location, Establishes HQ
Center Court Pickleball Club, a locally owned premier indoor pickleball club, announced the expansion to its fourth Valley location with a new 35,000-square-foot club opening summer 2026. The Scottsdale company signed a lease for the former Big Lots space at Scottsdale Fiesta Retail Center at Loop 101 and Shea Blvd, providing convenient access for Scottsdale, […]
Small-Business Optimism Improves as Supply Chain Concerns Persist
The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index increased from the previous quarter for all reported industries except for construction. “Small business optimism rose in all reported industries except for construction,” said Holly Wade, Executive Director of NFIB’s Research Center. “While overall optimism has gone up, more owners are […]
Expanding SaaS Tax Laws Create Hidden Liability, and Refund Potential
In 2026, as Federal subsidies and grant funding continue to decline for state and local governments, many are turning to sales taxes on business services as a key method for raising revenue. At one time, sales taxes were derived only from sales of physical products bought and sold within a state. However, since the Supreme […]
Upscale 353-Unit Multifamily Project Breaks Ground in Southeast Valley
The NRP Group, a vertically integrated developer, builder and manager of multifamily housing, announced the financial closing and groundbreaking of an upscale, 353-unit multifamily development within Medina Station, a 60‑acre master planned community in Mesa, Arizona. The four‑story, elevator‑served community will be built on a 10‑acre parcel in the northeast quadrant of the master plan, […]
Taiwanese Restaurant Concept Debuts 340-Seat Flagship at Fashion Square
Din Tai Fung, the family-owned, globally beloved restaurant brand from Taiwan known for its iconic ‘Golden Ratio’ Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings // pronounced “sheau long bao”) and hospitality excellence, is expanding to Arizona for the first time. The brand’s highly anticipated Scottsdale location, opening at 7014 E Camelback Rd in Scottsdale Fashion Square, will […]