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Arizona Utilities Offer Technical Assistance Grants to Support Economic Development and Training in Coal Plant Communities
Four organizations serving Arizona communities impacted by the transition away from coal-fired power plants will receive a total of $125,000 in economic development grants from the Utilities’ Grant Funding Program. The program, which is jointly funded by Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP) and Tucson Electric Power (TEP), provides … [More]
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$400M CHIPS Investment Preliminary Agreement to Bring 2,000 Jobs to Arizona
The Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Amkor Technology, Inc. have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $400 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. President Biden signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, a key component of his Investing in America … [More]
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Beloved Valley Restaurant Announces New Ownership
Sheldon Knapp, founding partner of Phoenix City Grille has announced the restaurant’s new operating partnership. Dennis Shaw, an industry veteran with 40 years of experience, and Micah Wyzlic, longtime executive chef/managing partner of Phoenix City Grille now operate the neighborhood restaurant as partners. “I am completely confident that Phoenix City Grille and our … [More]
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onsemi Selected to Power Volkswagen Group’s Next-Generation Electric Vehicles
onsemi announced it has signed a multi-year deal with Volkswagen Group to be the primary supplier of a complete power box solution as part of its next-generation traction inverter for its Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). The solution features silicon carbide-based technologies in an integrated module that can scale across all power levels – from high power to low … [More]
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Vibrant New Art Coming to Mill Avenue Underpass Next Year
Traveling Mill Avenue between Broadway Road and Apache Boulevard is about to get a lot more vibrant with the addition of a new large-scale public art piece coming to the existing railroad underpass next spring. The art, titled “Sun Garden,” includes nature-inspired sculptural elements that will stretch upward from the existing terraced planters along the west side … [More]
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B2Gnow Announces Acquisition of eComply Solutions, Enhancing Prevailing Wage Labor Compliance Capabilities
B2Gnow, a leading provider of supplier diversity, prevailing wage labor compliance, and grant management solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of eComply Solutions, a pioneering company specializing in prevailing wage labor compliance software supporting the Davis-Bacon and Little-Davis-Bacon Acts. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone … [More]
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$400M CHIPS Investment Preliminary Agreement to Bring 2,000 Jobs to Arizona
The Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Amkor Technology, Inc. have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $400 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. President Biden signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, a key component of his Investing in America … [More]
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Arizona Homeownership Surges with Seventh-Highest in US, Arizona’s Housing Market Is on Fire!
New research has revealed the state with the most significant increase in homeownership since 2014, with Arizona taking seventh spot. Arizona had the seventh-most significant rise in homeownership over the past ten years, with an increase of 8.41%. Real estate experts Agent Advice analyzed a recent housing vacancy and homeownership survey from government census … [More]
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Partnership Brings New Battery Storage System to Help Meet Growing Energy Demand
Salt River Project and Aypa Power have entered into an agreement to provide 250 megawatts (MW) / 1,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of new energy storage to the Arizona grid. The Signal Butte energy storage project will be a 250 MW, four-hour battery energy storage system located in the Elliot Road Technology Corridor in Mesa, AZ. The project will utilize lithium-ion … [More]
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City of Phoenix Ready to Welcome 2024 WNBA All-Star Game
Phoenix is excited to host players, coaches, and basketball fans from across the country for the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, July 19-20. The City of Phoenix is prepared for a safe and fun weekend of events, and reminds attendees to follow safety guidelines, too. EVENT … [More]
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Arizona Ranks among the Most Expensive States to Live In
A new study has revealed the most expensive states to live in based on disposable income adjusted for each region's cost of living. Arizona has the fourth lowest purchasing power in the country. Arizona's average annual disposable income is just $55,333, which is 2.9% lower than the national average. The study, conducted by QR Code Generator, utilized … [More]
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Their Take: ARA Responds to New Stat – Arizona Is No. 2 in Restaurant Inflation
USA Today recently listed Arizona as No. 2 on its list of the top five states that had been hardest hit by restaurant inflation. Arizona had increased 23%, from $96.68 to $118.54 when comparing the change in consumer spending during two-week periods that were analyzed. However, this doesn’t mean that Arizonans as spending the most on their dining out experiences. … [More]
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Looking Back at a Year of Growth for This Leadership Organization
Last year, Valley Leadership continued to grow and expand its impact and reach. We finished the third year of our Catalyze and Explore programs, graduating another 100+ leaders and sending them out into the community equipped and ready to make meaningful impact – as individuals serving the community, but also as part of our Impact Maker. There were some big milestones … [More]
LATEST ISSUE
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Advancing Enterprise: How Big Business Is Working to Empower Small Business
As much as business can be a cutthroat world with individual companies fighting for their space in it, it’s also true that it’s an interconnected world in which “a rising tide lifts all boats,” to use the phrase made popular by President John F. Kennedy. This month, In Business Magazine sought out some of the major businesses and organizations in our community to … [More]
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July 2024 Guest Editor: Rick McCartney, InMedia Company
Arizona always ranks high as a state strong for startups and small to mid-size businesses. While credit for the success so many startups and SMBs achieve must of course be given to the can-do western spirit of the individuals, credit must also be shared with the major companies that make it part of their business model to support SMBs. So many big companies in the … [More]
LIVE AND LEARN
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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]
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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]
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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
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Arizona Nonprofit Receives $700,000 over Two Years to Support Oral Health Care Services
Brighter Way Institute, an Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to providing comprehensive oral health care to underserved children, families, adults, veterans, and individuals … [More]
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Foundation Grants $250,000 to Help Free Arts for Abused Children Expand throughout the State
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming children’s trauma to resilience through the arts, has been awarded a $250,000 grant from The … [More]
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Report on Community Giving Shows Positive Impact to Individuals Statewide
The Delta Dental Institute released its 2023 Community Impact Report highlighting the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental made last year to support the oral and overall … [More]
POSITIONS
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Construction Co. Names President of Southwest Office
Big-D Construction is pleased to announce that Carl McFarland has been promoted to President of the construction company’s Southwest office. “Since joining our Big-D Family of … [More]
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Scottsdale Law Group Expands Firm’s Litigation and Equine Practices
Rose Law Group, Arizona’s largest woman-founded lawfirm announce the addition of Paige Kemper as an Associate Attorney in the firm's litigation and equine practices. Kemper brings … [More]
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International Design Firm Announces Promotions, New Principal Named
Ware Malcomb, an international design firm, announced that Douglas Gullo has been promoted to Principal; Henry Chan has been promoted to Studio Manager, Architecture; and Minh … [More]
ACHIEVEMENTS
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Credit Union Ranked Tops in Arizona on Forbes List
Arizona Financial has been ranked #1 in Arizona on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., … [More]
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Center for the Future of Arizona Honors 2024 Public Service Awards Recipients
Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) announced the 2024 recipients of the Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards during a ceremony held at the Arizona City and County Management … [More]
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19 Arizona Restaurants Named in Restaurant Awards by Wine Spectator Magazine
Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, has unveiled the winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards, which honor the world’s best restaurants for wine. This year’s awards … [More]