This weekend, The Heard Museum is excited to announce the return of the 66th annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market on March 2 and 3! The event, recognized as one of the largest American Indian art markets in the world and the largest in Arizona, provides the opportunity to meet and purchase art directly from multiple generations of artists working in all forms of … [More]
Bell-Making Experiences at Arcosanti in Mayer, AZ
Arcosanti in Mayer, Arizona, is pleased to present several Bell-Making Experiences this spring. Taking place on Saturdays, March 23, April 13, April 27, May 11 and May 25, these Arcosanti WorkDay experiences present the unique opportunity for guests to learn the silt-cast bell-making process developed by The Cosanti Foundation and used every day by the artisans of Cosanti … [More]
Pentagon Technologies to Build Semiconductor Equipment Cleaning Facility in Mesa
Representing an over $50 million investment, the facility will create up to 300 new jobs
Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries, Ltd., a critical materials supplier of advanced chamber cleaning equipment consumables to leading-edge semiconductor foundries, announced that it is building a new cleaning facility in Mesa, Arizona. The facility is expected to be operational in Q4 2024. Pentagon’s project is underway … [More]
Phoenix E-Scooter Program to Expand to 24/7 Schedule on March 1
The Phoenix Street Transportation Department will expand operation of its Shared Micromobility Program to 24 hours a day, seven days a week effective at midnight on Friday, March 1. The program currently operates daily from 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. The 24/7 schedule of operation will be done as a six-month pilot program, during which usage data and other metrics will be … [More]
Builder Debuts Season 2 of Multifamily Podcast
Mark-Taylor Companies, a leading luxury multifamily developer, owner, manager and consultant in Arizona and Nevada, is proud to announce Season 2 of the Multifamily Forward podcast. As the economic landscape continues to evolve, Multifamily Forward discusses expert insights and strategies essential for navigating today's dynamic multifamily and real estate market. Presented by … [More]
KOREPlex Site Plan Receives Key Approval, Project to Deliver a $1.25B Investment in Buckeye
The KOREPlex, which is central to KORE Power, inc.’s (KORE) plan to build an American lithium-ion battery supply chain, received a key approval this week, when the City of Buckeye’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans for Phases 1 and 2 at the site. “We have worked closely with the City of Buckeye to design a manufacturing facility that is a significant … [More]
Event Venue Revamps Event Space into a Luxurious Lounge
Chateau Luxe is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new concept, Wander, a Luxe Speakeasy, which will open at the event venue on Friday, March 8th at 1175 E. Lone Cactus Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85024. The 3,021 square feet speakeasy was inspired by the Wonders of the World. Hidden inside Chateau Luxe, Wander offers an escape from the ordinary with a chance to experience … [More]
Arizona Restaurant Association Co-Sponsors City’s Signature Cocktail Competition
The Arizona Restaurant Association raises its glass to valley mixologists through its participation in the city of Phoenix’s Spirit of Phoenix competition. This event is designed to dub one special sip “The Phoenix.” The event, presented by Visit Phoenix, the Arizona Restaurant Association, Milagro Tequila, Arc Cardinal and William Grant & Sons invites valley residents to … [More]
68% of Women Lack Confidence in the Economy, Says Survey
While women have made strides toward financial equity, they still shoulder significant debt stress and are frequently concerned about the impact that the broader economy has on their financial stability. In addition, women are more likely than men to say they're unprepared for financial challenges that might come down the pike in the year ahead, according to the results of a … [More]
First Two Hawaiian Island-Inspired Restaurants Open in Glendale and Tucson
Hawaiian Bros has debuted its first two island-inspired franchise brick-and-mortar locations in Tucson and Glendale, opened February 12 (203 S. Wilmot Rd.) and March 4 (7322 W. Bell Rd.), respectively. The fast-growing brand currently operates two ghost kitchen locations in Arizona and has 50 locations throughout the country, with plans to expand further this year. "Arizona … [More]
Premier Rental Development Begins Leasing in North Phoenix
Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., announced the start of preleasing at Amavi Aster Ridge, a single-family build-to-rent community that closely borders the thriving Anthem neighborhood of North Phoenix. Amavi Aster Ridge offers a mix of 177 two- and three-bedroom townhomes … [More]
ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale Names New CEO
Amy Hansen has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale. The 30-bed medical rehabilitation hospital provides specialized rehabilitative care to patients with disabling injuries or illnesses caused by strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or other medically-complex … [More]
U.S. Housing Market Gained $2 Trillion in Value over the Last Year, Says Report
The total value of U.S. homes jumped 5% to $47.5 trillion, the biggest gain in nearly a year, as a shortage of houses for sale propped up values
The U.S. housing market gained $2.4 trillion over the last year, bringing its total value to $47.5 trillion, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s based on an analysis of the Redfin Estimate for more than 90 million U.S. residential properties as of December 2023. In percentage terms, the total value of U.S. homes … [More]
Small and Diverse Suppliers Get Boost with ‘Better Together’ Business Summit
Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS), Southwest Gas (SW Gas), and Tucson Electric Power (TEP) successfully hosted the "Better Together" Business Summit & Expo. The event provided Arizona’s small, local, and diverse suppliers with the resources and information to conduct business with utilities and other large corporations. More than 350 attendees were … [More]
Interstate 10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Moving Forward
Improvements span 26 miles from Loop 202 (Santan/South Mountain Freeway) to State Route 387
Plans to expand 26 miles of Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Casa Grande are moving forward following environmental approval late last week. The widening project will increase capacity and reduce congestion on a busy section of I-10 near Wild Horse Pass within the Gila River Indian Community. A key segment slated for improvement is the I-10 Gila River Indian Community … [More]
Phoenix-Based EdTech Co. Expands Its Presence in the Americas
After a successful 2023, leading EdTech provider Learnlight is announcing its efforts to double down in North, Central and South America, appointing Dean Cooper as Head of Sales for the Americas and expanding its team on the ground to better serve the region. Learnlight's goal is to continue growing its extensive client base of more than 100 world-leading brands in LATAM, … [More]
Rehab Therapy Tech Co. Listed on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for Practice Experience Management (PXM), announces its ranking as No. 153 on Inc. magazine's fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Southwest private companies, based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. This is WebPT's first time on the Inc. 5000 Regionals: … [More]
Flinn Foundation Names Leadership of Arizona’s Statewide Bioscience Committee
Heather Carter and Jennifer Barton, accomplished Arizona leaders in the biosciences, higher education, and public policy, have been named chair and vice chair of the Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee. The committee, administered by the Flinn Foundation, is the statewide leadership group responsible for overseeing Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap, the long-term … [More]
