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European Architecture Studio Räkkhaus Opens in Phoenix

Driven by a bold vision to redefine architecture, Jordan Taylor, Jason Merck, and Zac Cohen have launched Räkkhaus, a dynamic architectural firm in downtown Phoenix. Led by Principal Architect Sean Ragudo, Räkkhaus focuses on immersing itself in local culture, history, and social narratives. Räkkhaus aims to ensure that every design is not only groundbreaking but also … [More]

Heard Museum Enters New Era of Modern Retail

The Heard Museum announced the opening of its newly re-imagined Heard Museum Shop at a gala celebration on Saturday, Oct. 26. The renovation elevates the retail experience for acquiring authentic works of Native American art in Phoenix and enhances the shop’s existing reputation as a stand-alone shopping destination. Every dollar spent in the Heard Museum Shop will … [More]

Barrett-Jackson Is Gearing Up for the 2025 Scottsdale Auction January 18-26

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is gearing up for the ultimate kickoff to 2025 with the annual Scottsdale Auction, January 18-26 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The annual nine-day automotive lifestyle event has become the season opener for the collector car hobby, featuring a docket filled with the world’s most coveted collectible vehicles … [More]

SweetLeaf’s Parent Co. Acquires Canada’s Drizzle Honey

Wisdom Natural Brands, parent company of the SweetLeaf® brand of natural sugar substitutes, today announced the acquisition of Canada-based Drizzle Honey, a provider of sustainably sourced raw and superfood honey products. The transaction adds a complementary line to Wisdom's natural sweetener portfolio and opens the door for U.S. distribution of Drizzle products at a … [More]

Willmeng Announces 100% Employee-Owned Firm, 100th Arizona ESOP Milestone

Willmeng, one of the largest, privately-held commercial general contractors in Arizona, announced it has transitioned to become an 100% employee-owned firm, launching an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), making it the 2th largest Arizona-based employee-owned general contractor and No. 8 among all construction-related ESOP firms. The announcement was made to the … [More]

Airline Expansion Adds Flights from Sky Harbor and Mesa Gateway among 44 New Nonstop Routes

Allegiant Travel Company announced 44 new nonstop routes, including eleven routes to three new cities: Gulf Shores, Alabama, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Columbia, South Carolina. To celebrate this significant expansion, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39. The new route to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) will … [More]

APS Secures Largest-Ever Energy Supply to Reliably Serve Customers and Growth

Arizona Public Service (APS) has signed agreements to add new energy supplies to its energy mix – APS’s largest-ever planned addition of new power sources. In all, APS will add nearly 7,300 megawatts (MW) of renewable power, battery energy storage and natural gas to meet the state's growing demand for energy. Picture this, that’s enough electricity to run nearly 1.4 … [More]

TSMC and Arizona Leaders Announce New Semiconductor Career Pathways

Reinforcing a commitment to invest locally in new pathways into the semiconductor industry, today TSMC Arizona was joined by Governor Katie Hobbs and Mayor Kate Gallego to announce the expansion of its Registered Technician Apprenticeship program. This announcement comes at the start of National Apprenticeship Week, and alongside a one-day Governors Apprenticeship … [More]

Phoenix among North America’s Top 30 Tech Hubs, Says Report

Phoenix ranks among the top North American tech markets for office leasing activity this year, registering gains in both office rents and tech jobs,, according to CBRE’s annual Tech-30 report. Phoenix proved to be resilient even though it posted negative net absorption, a proxy for office demand, from last year's third quarter to this year's second quarter. Net … [More]

SRP and EDP Renewables Announce New Energy Storage System to Support Increasing Energy Demand

Salt River Project (SRP) and Flatland Storage, a subsidiary of EDP Renewables North America have entered into an agreement to provide 200 megawatts (MW) of new energy storage to Arizona's grid. The Flatland Energy Storage Project will be a 200 MW/800 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system located near Coolidge, Arizona. The project will utilize lithium-ion … [More]

Using Listening to Increase Presence and Evolve Your Leadership

Being present in today’s world is more difficult than it has ever been before. Everyone is constantly bombarded by emails, text messages, social media, news, advertisements, and all the other distractions of the modern world. A lack of presence, especially in leadership, can often lead to poor communication; a lack of rapport with those around you; and volatility, … [More]

Gearing Up for 2025? 10 Strategic Planning Pitfalls to Avoid

As executives gear up for the 2025 strategic planning season, the process can feel like a balancing act. Developing a strategic plan that both drives meaningful change and satisfies stakeholders is a complex task, made even more challenging by the fast-evolving landscape of marketplace needs, industry trends, and technological advancements. However, many leaders … [More]

Why the Job Market Is Cooling Down: Three Big Reasons

The U.S. job market is slowing down, and more people are finding themselves unemployed. This change is happening because of three main reasons: the election year, high interest rates and new technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Let’s break down these reasons to understand what’s going on. The Election Year When it’s an election year, like 2024, … [More]

The Business of Arts & Culture: How Growing Arts & Culture Benefits Our Economy

“Arts and culture is a significant industry in Arizona,” says Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, citing numbers that support the statement: The sector represents 3% of the state’s total GDP, employs more than 84,000 individuals and in 2022 added $14.2 billion to the economy. That last figure, he notes, is “nearly as much as … [More]

Sandra Watson, Arizona Commerce Authority

The value of arts and culture is vital when evaluating the strength of an economy. Arts and culture is not only a revenue-generating sector on its own, it has been proven over and over to be a significant element of the health of the business community and in economic development. Arizona’s vibrant arts and culture scene is critical to our unbeatable quality of … [More]

6 Downtown Phoenix Buildings to Celebrate during Historic Preservation Month

In a city that’s booming with new developments, the historic places and spaces that are dotted throughout our streets can elicit a sense of mystery, awe and curiosity about days gone by. Downtown Phoenix may be considered a young city, but it’s also home to a number of historic buildings that add character to our streets, and give a glimpse into what life … [More]

Mad Hatter the Musical Premiers This Weekend

Long before Alice, there was the notorious Mad Hatter. Discover the tumultuous tale of his haunting backstory and follow his path to Wonderland, where the secrets of his transformation await in this spellbinding new musical. Audiences at the Herberger Theater Center will be the first to experience this vivid new musical production of Mad Hatter The Musical, which … [More]

THE MOORS at Estrella Mountain Community College Performing Arts Center

Inspired by the letters of Charlotte Brontë, this dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility features two sisters and a dog living out their lives on the bleak English moors, until the arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set them on a strange and dangerous path. Contemporary Queer playwright Jen Silverman has brilliantly crafted characters who each … [More]

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