HOT TOPICS
Estrella Flourishing with Sale of 719 Homesites to Renowned National Homebuilders
Estrella, a large-scale master-planned community in the bustling West Valley, announced a significant milestone in its ongoing development. With the successful sale of 719 homesites within the vibrant villages of Lucero and Montecito, Estrella is flourishing and attracting national homebuilders. The recent sale of 508 homesites in the Montecito village is to … [More]
Owners Committed to Maintaining Nostalgia of Beloved Scottsdale Neighborhood Diner
Randy’s Restaurant, the Scottsdale dining establishment at 7904 E. Chaparral Rd. that has been serving up delicious, hearty and budget friendly breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes since 1981, is celebrating the one-year mark of its new ownership. Bradley and Amber Deane purchased the restaurant in September 2023 and are committed to maintaining the nostalgia of this … [More]
CRE Investment Co. Completes Rail-Capable Industrial Project in Surprise
Dallas-based Mohr Capital announced the completion of West Summit at Surprise, a 707,380-square-foot, Class A industrial development in Surprise, Arizona. The project sits on almost 47 acres with sought-after rail access to metro Phoenix’s rapidly expanding BNSF Railroad network. “Many distribution, manufacturing and logistics companies require rail access for … [More]
Land and CRE Consulting Firm Acquires 600 Acres; Plans Build-for-Rent, Light Industrial, Data Center
Arizona Land Consulting, the Valley’s leading, female-owned real estate consulting firm, announced its purchase of 600 acres in Pinal County. The newly acquired property considered the “Gateway into Casa Grande,” located on the I-10/Florence, marks the first purchase since the firm’s recent record-breaking $136 million closing, a 240% return for its investors in two … [More]
Agency Holding Co. Announces New Social Media Content Lab
The Harkey Group, a powerhouse holding company, announces its brand new social media content lab: Reactr. Reactr offers quick-twitch content for brands to create at the speed needed to be relevant in today's dynamic social media landscape. Based in-house, the content lab specializes in engaging social first and share-worthy content with quick turnarounds. The lab … [More]
New Exciting Culinary Pop-Up Experience Announced, New Concept to Follow
After delighting guests with its unique Italian fare for nearly a year, The Rosticceria officially closed its doors over the weekend. But when one door closes, another door opens. Chef Joey’s The Mexicano is taking over the restaurant space while the team puts the finishing touches on the original location, at 4801 E Cactus Road, which remains closed since a kitchen … [More]
TOP STORIES
Amkor and TSMC to Expand Partnership and Collaborate on Advanced Packaging in Arizona
Amkor Technology, Inc. and TSMC announced that the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and bring advanced packaging and test capabilities to Arizona, further expanding the region’s semiconductor ecosystem. Amkor and TSMC have been closely collaborating to deliver high volume, leading-edge technologies for advanced packaging and … [More]
Park Central Hosts New Cross Training and Education Program with BNI with Band Fellows From Vietnam
Park Central and the Phoenix Medical Quarter are hosting a groundbreaking partnership with leading neurologists from Vietnam and Barrow Neurological Institute. This cross-training and educational collaboration, initiated through key discussions held by Plaza Companies principals and Barrow Neurological Institute with the McCain Institute, signifies a new era of … [More]
World’s Leading Guitar Manufacturer Breaks Ground on New Arizona Co-Headquarters at PV
RED Development joined Fender Musical Instruments Corp., the world's leading guitar manufacturer, yesterday for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on its new Arizona co-headquarters in a fully dedicated facility slated to open in 2025 at PV, the more than $2 billion multi-phase, multi-year redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley … [More]
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies Launches Innovation Hub at ASU
Honeywell opened the Honeywell Innovation Hub — a new space on Arizona State University’s Tempe campus launched in collaboration with Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Both the Fulton Schools and Honeywell are focused on empowering students to develop key engineering skills and solve the aerospace industry’s most pressing challenges. The opening of the hub … [More]
FEATURED STORIES
Rise of Resenteeism: Two Thirds Are Unhappy in Their Job, but Refuse to Move
Almost two thirds of professionals in the USA have stated that their job doesn’t fulfill their expectations, however they have very little intention to leave in the coming year – due to the unstable economic environment. Of those who are unhappy in their current role – just a fifth have stated that they are actively looking to move, according to new research from … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Reveals Latest Arizona Economic Insights
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has released its Arizona Economic Insights Dashboard findings for the most recent time period extending through July 2024. This tool provides access to real-time, interactive data updates on Arizona’s ever-changing economic landscape. Users can delve deeper into unemployment, GDP, job projections, population changes, average income, … [More]
How Phoenix’s Creative Community Impacts the Economy
Imagine walking the aisles of your local grocer and trying to make product purchase decisions based on a sea of blank, white boxes that are all the same shape and size regardless of content. Or interacting with a “smartphone” that was devoid of apps, color or motion. Or living in a place in which every building was exactly the same inside and out, lacking the form and … [More]
LATEST ISSUE
Strategies for Businesses and Their Healthcare
“With more and more Arizonans looking to their employers to help them manage their health, employers feel the mounting pressure — because the landscape is changing,” observes Pam Kehaly, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. In fact, she reports nearly half our state’s population is covered by employer-sponsored health insurance — more than 3 million … [More]
Pam Kehaly, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Navigating the ever-shifting landscape of healthcare is an extra challenge for businesses as they try to provide valuable healthcare benefits to their employees. In a rapidly evolving healthcare environment, affordability has become a top concern for employers as they strive to balance rising costs with the needs of their workforce. With nearly half of Arizonans … [More]
LIVE AND LEARN
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]
PHILANTHROPY
Foundation Awards $2.3 Million in Grants to 116 Nonprofits
The Rosendin Foundation announces its largest grant distribution, awarding $2.3 million to 116 nonprofits. The record-breaking amount is nearly quadruple last year's distribution … [More]
More Than $250,000 Granted into Community for LGBTQ Philanthropy
The Arizona Community Foundation’s Kellenberger + Tollefson Center for LGBTQ Philanthropy has announced that it has granted $258,110 to nonprofit organizations serving LGBTQ people … [More]
Nonprofit Presents Inaugural Passion to PowHer Day, Empowering Young Women
Shelby Duplessis, founder and managing partner of Diversified Future established Passion to PowHer, a nonprofit foundation with a mission to … [More]
POSITIONS
Avondale Mayor to Resign, Takes New Role with NASCAR
Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise announced his resignation from the Avondale City Council effective Oct. 13, to transition to a new role with NASCAR. With his term on the Avondale City … [More]
Industry Veteran Promoted to President and CEO of Sundt Construction
Sundt Construction, Inc. has promoted construction industry veteran Cade Rowley to President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Rowley will serve as leader of all … [More]
Banner Names Executive to Oversee New Partnerships and Ventures
Mark Garvin joins Banner Health as senior vice president for partnership and new venture development. In this role, he leads enterprise growth with the identification and closure … [More]
ACHIEVEMENTS
Nonprofit Announces Inaugural 50 Over 50 Honorees, Celebrates 50th Year
FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) announced the inaugural 50 Over 50 winners. Honorees will be recognized for their service and dedication to helping Arizonans age with confidence … [More]
Arizona Bioscience Leader of the Year Named
The Arizona Bioindustry Association, Inc. and Castle Biosciences, Inc., a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that Kristen … [More]
Chief Culture Officer at ASU Gets 2024 Leadership Award
Phoenix-based Mission Facilitators awarded Christine Whitney Sanchez their 2024 Excellence in Leadership Award. The goal of the award is to give back to a person who has … [More]