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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 19, 2026DiMaggio’s Italian Restaurant to expand to Phoenix’s Uptown Plaza, looks at more growth
The new location, which is slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2026, will have a similar design and feel to the Scottsdale location but is in a space that is about 30% bigger with a private dining room.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 19, 2026Cheesecake Factory coming to West Valley power center in late 2027
The Cheesecake Factory will be taking up a 7,500-square-foot space on the restaurant row at Village at Prasada, located at Loop 303 and Waddell Road in Surprise.
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BRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | Sep 15, 2026How proactive retirement planning can turn savings into a sustainable retirement paycheck
After decades of saving, many retirees struggle with the idea of actually spending their money.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 14, 2026Developer to invest $70M on McCormick Ranch lakefront destination in Scottsdale
Diversified Partners is about to break ground on the mixed-use project, and the first phase could be done next fall.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 13, 2026Developer pitches massive $3B Legacy Park project to Mesa officials
Vestar presented plans for a 197-acre mixed-use development, the largest in Mesa's history, during a recent City Council study session.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 12, 2026Arizona’s minimum wage set to increase by 50 cents in January
With inflation for the year at 3.4%, Grand Canyon State workers will have to be paid at least $15.65 per hour at the beginning of 2027.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 11, 2026Amkor nearly doubles investment in Peoria advanced packaging facility to $12B
The company prepares for the second phase of construction in the West Valley to meet growing production demand from customers.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 8, 2026Castle Hill Partners breaks ground on $10M Basecamp at Saddleback in Peoria
A resort-style pool anchors the outdoor recreation zone, surrounded by shaded lounging areas, lush courtyards and a splash pad.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 7, 2026Camelback Colonnade redevelopment clears hurdle, eyeing rezoning
They’re aiming to get the whole western half of the Colonnade – about 23 acres – rezoned to allow for mixed uses including multifamily, retail, restaurants and offices.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Sep 6, 2026Two historic downtown Tempe buildings could have new tenants soon
Tempe acquired the Tempe National Bank building in January, while its Tempe Hardware Building acquisition closed in June.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 5, 2026Movie studio, amusement park planned for huge site near Phoenix
Total costs for the entire development are estimated between $6 billion and $10 billion. It will be financed through a mix of equity and debt.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Sep 4, 2026Arizona leads nation in battery storage growth, overtaking Texas
Arizona is increasingly pairing its solar resources with storage to capture power generated in the state.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 31, 2026Canadian rare earth recycler Cyclic Materials raises $75M to scale U.S. production
Cyclic Materials will use the new capital to accelerate expansion of its industrial recycling system to collect, break down and refine rare earth elements from end-of-life electronics and magnets.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 30, 2026Contractor to lay off multiple workers at Chandler Intel facility
Amentum Holdings Inc. on Aug. 21 filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with Arizona’s Department of Economic Security stating it will cut 29 jobs at Intel’s Chandler campus.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 30, 2026Grand Canyon Education CFO placed on administrative leave amid stock probe
Grand Canyon Education revealed in a regulatory filing that it placed Daniel Bachus on administrative leave, effective Aug. 21.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 29, 2026Pinal County rejects massive Vermaland data center project
Pinal County officials blocked the path forward for Vermaland’s La Osa Energy Center on Aug. 26 in a 4-1 vote.
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AMWUA (AZ MUNICIPAL WATER USERS ASSOC) | Aug 28, 2026Arizona’s new water reality: Preparing for historic Colorado River cuts
Arizona will experience its largest-ever reduction in Colorado River supply beginning in 2027.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2026West Valley high school cancels football games amid investigation of ‘inappropriate’ actions
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office told ABC15 that deputies investigated reports of players “dry humping” at a football camp, but no one chose to press charges.
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ASSET PRESERVATION WEALTH & TAX | Aug 25, 2026Evolving a retirement plan can save you money in a changing economic landscape
Having a retirement plan that can evolve with today's changing economy plays a critical role in helping someone's savings plan last.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 24, 2026Drone wars: Amazon, Walmart race to expand delivery across Phoenix metro
Amazon will now serve 16 ZIP codes across the Phoenix metro, which was announced shortly after Walmart announced similar plans to expand drone delivery service.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 23, 2026University of Arizona to open nation’s 1st MD medical school on tribal land
The public university is collaborating with Gila River Indian Community and its Gila River Health Care to open a branch on the health system's campus in Sacaton, Arizona.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 22, 2026First luxury hotel with spa in downtown Phoenix prepares to open
So far, Denū has inked deals for business groups from the legal, automotive, sports and banking and finance industries for stays and events in the fall.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 21, 2026Developer Bilbo exits Mattel park development in Arizona, presses on with $539M Kansas City plan
VAI Resort now is the developer, owner and operator of the under-construction Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2026Phoenix Children’s Give-A-Thon raises record-breaking $2.46 million in 2026
The 18th annual Give-a-Thon, presented by Yrefy and Your Valley Hyundai Dealers, remains the top children's hospital radiothon in the country.