The 2027 edition of People & Projects to Know (PTK) magazine made its debut in spectacular fashion as more than 400 business and commercial real estate professionals gathered at UNION in Mesa to celebrate the people, projects and partnerships shaping Arizona’s future.

Hosted by AZ Big Media, which publishes PTK, the highly anticipated launch party brought together an impressive cross-section of Arizona’s commercial real estate industry, including developers, architects, contractors, brokers, engineers and business leaders.

The Presenting Sponsors for the PTK 2027 edition magazine launch party were Lincoln and Harvard Investments; the Premier Sponsor was Wolverine Builders; the Event Sponsors were DFDG Architecture and Layton; the Photobooth Sponsor was Chasse Building Team; the Digital Sponsor was ModLogics Commercial Furniture Solutions; the Social Media Sponsor was Tempe Mechanical; the Red Carpet Sponsor was Concord General Contracting; the Entertainment Sponsor was Gensler; the Appetizer Sponsor was Stevens-Leinweber Construction; the Dessert Sponsor was Arizona Escrow & Financial; the Lanyard Sponsor was BPR Companies; the Beverage Sponsor was LGE Design Build; the Valet Sponsor was Clayco; the Interactive Champagne Wall Sponsor was PDO, a studio of RDC; the Floral Sponsor was Empire Paving; the Seating Sponsor was Corporate Interior Systems; the Champagne Sponsor was Milhaus; and the Floral Provider was PJs Flowers.

The evening celebrated the individuals and developments featured in the 2027 issue of PTK, an annual publication recognizing the people and projects making a significant impact on Arizona’s built environment and economic growth.

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Providing the backdrop for the celebration was UNION, a modern workplace destination in the heart of Mesa that reflects the innovation and forward-thinking design highlighted throughout the magazine.

Featuring flexible floor plans, abundant natural light and best-in-class amenities, UNION is designed to encourage collaboration, enhance productivity and accommodate the evolving needs of today’s businesses. The property offers an inviting environment for growing teams and established companies seeking a contemporary workplace experience.

The venue proved to be a fitting setting for an event dedicated to celebrating excellence in commercial real estate, giving attendees an opportunity to experience firsthand the type of innovative development helping redefine Arizona’s business landscape.

Beyond unveiling the magazine, the launch party provided valuable opportunities for networking, reconnecting with industry colleagues and building relationships among the professionals responsible for Arizona’s continued development.

With more than 400 attendees, the celebration underscored the strength, enthusiasm and collaborative spirit of Arizona’s commercial real estate community.

As the 2027 issue of PTK officially enters the spotlight, the event served as a reminder that behind every transformative project are visionary people whose leadership, creativity and dedication continue to move Arizona forward.