Business & Innovation

Where Arizona’s movers, shakers, and money-makers come to play. From trailblazing CEOs to tech disruptors and real estate dreamers, this is the pulse of the desert economy. Think startup buzz, skyline booms, and local brands going national—because business in the Valley isn’t just booming, it’s blazing.

Jamie Inglett, founder of Enchanting Earth and creator of the Enchanted Mystery School, channels Sedona’s signature energy into a global movement blending crystals, consciousness, and modern manifestation. Photo courtesy of Enchanting Earth.
Enchanting Earth Turns Crystal Love Into Inc. 5000 Growth
Helpany’s ePaul brings a modern, privacy-first approach to emergency response in senior living. Photo provided.
Helpany Adds Three New Leaders to Support National Growth
Angie’s is hiring across Arizona as the fast-growing restaurant company expands its teams and prepares for continued growth. Photo courtesy of Angie's.
Angie’s Opens the Door After Salad and Go’s Sudden Exit
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Technology may make real estate faster, but Phoenix real estate still turns on local knowledge, human behavior and sound judgment. AI can bring the data to the table. It still cannot read the room. Photo courtesy of Unsplash.
AI Can Price Your Phoenix Home. But Can It Sell It?
Arizona’s rainmakers are making a splash, turning big ideas, bold leadership and community investment into lasting impact across the state. Headshots provided.
13 Arizona Leaders Making it “Rain” Impact
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Children’s Art Classes North Scottsdale gives children and teens a place to build artistic skills, experiment with new materials and grow their creative confidence. Photo provided.
Young Artists Get a Fresh Canvas in North Scottsdale
The Beau Collective brings fitness, retail and community together at its new North Central Phoenix location. Photo provided.
The Beau Collective Makes Its Phoenix Homecoming
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Tempe Marketplace brings shopping, dining and entertainment together in one high-energy, open-air destination. Photo provided.
Tempe Marketplace Bags a Bigger, Bolder Retail Mix
Seafood City’s food offerings bring bold Filipino and Asian flavors to the table, with sizzling plates, comforting rice dishes and plenty of shareable bites. Photo provided.
Seafood City Makes a Big Splash in Chandler
Cien Agaves brings scratch-made Mexican cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and a deep collection of premium tequilas and mezcals to its new Chandler location. Photo provided.
Cien Agaves Brings the Sizzle to Chandler
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“Nathaniel and the Worst Project in the History of the Fourth Grade” marks Arizona journalist Kris Ann Valdez’s children’s fiction debut under the pen name Ann Val. Photo provided.
AZ Author Turned School Panic Into a Page-Turner
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A newlywed couple shares a kiss during their garden wedding at Dig It Gardens in Phoenix. Photo provided.
Love Grows Here: Dig It Gardens Just Put a Ring on Its Event Era
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Padel Pals is inviting Arizona businesses to support the USA Padel 250 tournament and connect with the sport’s growing local community. Photo provided.
The Next Big Sports Market Is Calling AZ Businesses
NYX NORTH brings its signature blue-lit, music-driven ride experience to North Scottsdale. Photo provided.
NYX North Is Scottsdale’s New Sweat Scene
An aerial view of Pine Ridge Marketplace in Prescott, where three new locally owned tenants are adding fresh retail, wellness and creative experiences to the center’s evolving mix. Photo courtesy of Pine Ridge Marketplace.
Pine Ridge Marketplace Adds Cars, Calm, and Crafty Sips
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Ascension at Ironwood brings a little breathing room to west Tucson living, with open-air gathering spaces, desert landscaping and room to unwind between classes, work and whatever else the day throws at you. Photo provided.
Ascension at Ironwood Offers a Smarter Take on Off-Campus Housing
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The Back-to-School BBQ brings together barbecue, cold drinks and live entertainment for an easygoing afternoon built around food, friends and one more round of summer fun. Photo provided.
Dirtbag’s Phoenix Sharpens Its Game-Day Setup
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G Soul Co. brings bold color, soft comfort, and a little Scottsdale edge to everyday style. Photo provided.
Where Cozy Gets a Backbone: Meet G Soul Co.
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Crews install the larger-than-life Buc-ee’s beaver sign in Goodyear ahead of the brand’s Arizona debut. Photo courtesy of the Northwest Valley Chamber.
Goodyear Got the Beaver, and Arizona Lost Its Chill
Arizona’s independent businesses take center stage during Local First Arizona’s Indie Week, a statewide celebration of the shops, restaurants, service pros, and neighborhood gems that keep local culture thriving. Photo courtesy of Maranda Vandergriff/Unsplash.
Local First Arizona Puts Indie on the Map
Phoenix summer is not exactly open-house weather, but it can show buyers how a home really performs. Stock photo.
Real Estate on the Surface of the Sun: How to Buy at 115°
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Arrowhead Towne Center continues to build on its West Valley retail momentum with new brands, refreshed stores, and more reasons to make a Glendale shopping trip. Photo provided.
Arrowhead Towne Center Is Having a Hot Mall Summer
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PV continues its transformation from former mall site into a full-scale lifestyle destination with new dining, wellness, beauty, retail and entertainment tenants joining the $2 billion redevelopment. Image courtesy of RED Development.
The New PV Lineup Is Doing the Most
The Whitney will bring 328 luxury residences and more than 22,000 square feet of ground-floor retail to Phoenix’s evolving Arts District, positioning the project as a new landmark along the Central Avenue corridor. Photo provided.
The Whitney Is Going Vertical in Central Phoenix
Arizona businesses and community spaces are helping create a more welcoming, inclusive state where LGBTQ+ residents, visitors, and allies can feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Photo courtesy of Local First Arizona.
Arizona Spaces Built for Belonging
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