MARCH 2023 ISSUE
All Mixed Up: How Mixed-Use Development Is Transforming Commercial Real Estate
“The world has changed and so has the world of development,” says Charley Freericks, senior vice president of Catellus Development Corporation. “Three years of living with COVID-19 has created new economic pressures, social inequities and a greater need for connection. People are looking for convenience. They want to work closer to home and live in a place with easy … [More]
Christine Mackay, City of Phoenix
They have it all. The most exciting developments in Phoenix combine retail, restaurants and residential … and office, hotel, education, entertainment and community space — or at least several of these on the same parcel of land. And if you think these are all high-density vertical towers in the urban centers of our Valley … think again. Like the Phoenix that rose … [More]
TOP STORIES
$400 Million Hospital and Cancer Center to Be Built in Scottsdale
Banner Health is finalizing the purchase of approximately 48 acres of land on the southwest corner of Hayden Rd. and the Loop 101 freeway to build a new, comprehensive medical center and support services in the Northeast Valley of metro Phoenix. With an investment of more than $400 million, the project will include an acute care hospital, adjacent medical office … [More]
Banner Gateway to Open Major Expansion, Bringing More Than 600 New Jobs
Banner Gateway Medical Center will open its new, five-story patient tower and additional areas on Tuesday, March 21, doubling the size of the hospital. The $243-million project is expected to add more than 600 new jobs. The 351,000-square-foot addition includes an expanded Women and Infant Services Unit, added space for inpatient cancer care by Banner MD Anderson … [More]
Nikola to Complete Battery Manufacturing Move from California to Arizona
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero emission transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, today announced that the move to transition battery manufacturing from Cypress, Calif. to its Coolidge, Ariz. manufacturing facility is expected to be complete by April 2023, months ahead of the original schedule. The … [More]
International University Launches School of Nursing and Health Sciences in Phoenix
Alliant International University announced that it is expanding its professional practice offerings to include programs in nursing and health sciences. The Alliant School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS), based in Phoenix, Arizona, will initially offer two programs: Pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing: Direct-Entry … [More]
FEATURED STORIES
Home Sales Show Strong Increase and Slight Rise in Median Sales Price Over January
Despite being down 24.4% year over year, February home sales increased 16.8% from January. That was the largest month-over-month increase in 11 months and ended a five-month streak of sales declines that began in September. The median sales price of $385,000 increased 0.6% over January, ending a seven-month streak of price declines since the peak of $426,000 in … [More]
7 Ways HR Gives Bad Job References without Giving Bad Job References
Have you ever heard the following mantra, it is repeated so often it almost sounds like a truism? “Former employers direct all reference checks to their Human Resources departments, and those people won't say anything negative about me.” Not only does this statement frequently prove untrue, it sometimes misrepresents what HR can – and will – divulge about former … [More]
HOT TOPICS
Industrial Buildings, Totaling 216,322 SF, in Southeast Phoenix Sell for $40.15M
ViaWest Group and their institutional Joint Venture Partners sold Chandler Crossroads I & II, a Class A industrial project totaling 216,322 sf in … [More]
University of Phoenix Announces Agreement With Northwest College
University of Phoenix is pleased to announce a new academic agreement with Northwest College that supports building pathways from community college … [More]
Goodyear Hospital Announces Expansion Project
Construction is underway for expansion of the Interventional Radiology and Pharmacy departments at Abrazo West Campus, an $8.4 million … [More]
Atlanta-Based Arcadia Cold to Open New State-of-the-Art Cold Storage Facility in Phoenix
Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics has entered into an agreement to lease and operate a new cold storage facility that is currently under construction … [More]
Phoenix Hosts Successful Owner Open House for Housing Choice Voucher Program
On Wednesday, the City of Phoenix welcomed 80 property owners at an Owner Open House for the City’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. During … [More]
Top Veteran-Committed Employers Invite Military Veterans and Spouses to Upcoming Business Networking & Career Event
BestCompaniesAZ will host its 9th Annual Veteran Business Networking and Career Event in conjunction with Career Connectors on March 30, 2023, from … [More]
LIVE AND LEARN
Arizona Opera Announces Its 2023/24 Season Line-up
The upcoming season’s line-up includes classic operas featuring star-crossed lovers, mistaken identities, and salacious escapades, a World Premiere based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and exciting new initiatives in Phoenix and Tucson Arizona Opera officially announced its 2023/24 Season, featuring four opera productions – including a World Premiere – in Phoenix … [More]
Arizona Theatre Company Debuts Season in Tempe
We're SO excited to announce our 2023/2024 Season! We can’t wait to start ATC’s 56th Season with you!. The 2023/2024 season brings you five mainstage shows, including a big holiday musical spectacular perfect for all ages. Each title in this grand slam lineup is either a Tony Award winner or nominee, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, or has been adapted into a blockbuster … [More]
AOT Celebrates March as Arizona Wine Month with New Campaign
March has been officially proclaimed Arizona Wine Month by Governor Hobbs and the Arizona Office of Tourism has launched a new campaign to increase awareness among residents and visitors of Arizona’s award-winning wines, winemakers and wine regions. The campaign uses social media posts, digital advertising and billboards to deliver a glimpse into the personal … [More]
PHILANTHROPY
New Nonprofit Launches in Arizona to Support Families Experiencing Dyslexia
Dyslexia Road, a new non-profit organization is launching in Phoenix to support families with children experiencing dyslexia. The organization is founded by Christine Alm, Christi … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Awards More Than $740,000 in Local Grants
Delta Dental of Arizona, through its Foundation, has awarded grants to 33 non-profit organizations that are working to increase access to oral health services and provide … [More]
Avnet Awards 12 U.S. Community Grants to Support Efforts in STEM, DEI, Communities in Crisis, and the Environment
Avnet awarded twelve community grants that support various organizations across the U.S. Avnet focuses on four areas of giving and employee volunteerism: STEM (Science, Technology, … [More]
POSITIONS
Arizona Law Firm Names New Co-Chairman to Its Cannabis Law Department
Rose Law Group has named Dan Gauthier as Co-Chair of its Cannabis Law Department. Rose Law Group has been advising clients on cannabis law for more than 13 years, prior to the … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Act! Names New Chief Executive Officer
Act!, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation solution for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the appointment of Bruce … [More]
Phoenix Nonprofit Names New CEO with Unique History
For the first 14 years of her life, Carrie Masters was in and out of homelessness, surrounded by drug addiction and relying on programs through UMOM and the Thomas J. Pappas … [More]
ACHIEVEMENTS
SBA Honors Arizona Small Business Person of the Year Award Winner
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the 2023 Small Business Persons of the Year from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The … [More]
Five Teams in Arizona Named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams List
UBS Wealth Management USA announced that five of the firm’s financial advisor teams in Arizona have been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list … [More]
Family-Owned Builder Named Number One Custom Homebuilder in Scottsdale
Camelot Homes has been named the number one custom home builder in Scottsdale by Home Builder Digest, a national online magazine focusing on the residential housing industry. In … [More]
