In the latest evolution of its revolutionary Bond office redevelopment, Phoenix-based developer George Oliver has partnered with award-winning chef and entrepreneur Mark Tarbell to run all food and beverage services at the developer’s latest hospitality-inspired office transformation, located in the heart of Phoenix’s Camelback Corridor. The agreement further establishes Bond … [More]
Case Study: Company Doubles in Revenue Since Moving to Scottsdale’s SkySong
A leading and fast-growing company providing AI solutions in education has found a home at SkySong that has propelled its growth. OneOrigin, a leading technology company headquartered at SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, has established a global presence with operations in the Middle East and India. Specializing in advanced AI solutions, the company primarily … [More]
DoD Officials Convene at ASU to Learn About University-Led Microelectronics Hub
New Southwest Accelerated Prototyping Hub designed to jump-start microelectronics projects funded by CHIPS Act
Some of the top defense technology officials in the U.S. came to Arizona State University recently to hear about the progress of the new Southwest Accelerated Prototyping Hub, led by ASU. The hub, designed to jump-start microelectronics projects funded by the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, is a collaboration that has grown to more than 130 leading … [More]
Luxury Department Store Announces First-Ever Electric Vehicle Partnership, Including Scottsdale
Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, and Lucid, the luxury electric vehicle company, have launched a multifaceted partnership across the Saks Fifth Avenue ecosystem. Through this unprecedented partnership, which marks Saks' first-ever collaboration with an electric vehicle company, Saks will offer exclusive demo drive experiences of Lucid's award-winning car, the Lucid … [More]
Global Software Solutions Provider Relocates to New Tempe Office amid West Coast Expansion
Chetu, a leading provider of world-class software development and support services, is excited to announce the opening of its new, larger office in Tempe, Arizona. This strategic relocation comes in response to the company’s sustained growth and commitment to meeting the demands of the West Coast tech scene. With 14 offices throughout the U.S., United Kingdom, and India, … [More]
Transforming Lives Since 1989, Nonprofit Celebrates 35 Years of Impact
New Pathways for Youth (NPFY) is celebrating its 35th anniversary of transforming the lives of Phoenix youth facing poverty and adversity. Founded on April 24th, 1989, NPFY has served over 8,000 youth, engaged over 8,000 volunteers, and fundraised over $45 million, but it doesn’t stop there. NPFY’s mission is to transform the lives of youth by providing the support, … [More]
Minneapolis Construction Company Acquires 20-Year-Old Phoenix Firm
Strategic southwest U.S. expansion enhances growing footprint
Kraus-Anderson Construction Company (KA) announced it has acquired Phoenix-based Sonoran Crest Construction, a 20-year-old firm with an established brand and healthcare presence in the southwest U.S. This is the first acquisition of another company in KA Construction’s 126-year history. The terms of the agreement are confidential. Through market sector diversification and … [More]
Agency Relocates to Downtown Phoenix
ON Advertising and RED Development announced that ON Advertising is relocating to a 14,400 square foot office in RED Development’s premier CityScape tower in the heart of downtown Phoenix. ON Advertising’s move is happening just as the firm celebrates 30 years in business. ON Advertising is a full-service agency that offers strong visual branding and storytelling along with … [More]
Phoenix-Based Marketing and Communications Agency Rebrands
Agital, the national marketing agency challenging the status quo to deliver measurable business results to business leaders, announced today the rebrand of Highnoon. A Phoenix-based integrated marketing, brand, and communications agency, Highnoon has officially integrated its services, team members, and data platform into Agital, with Highnoon Co-Founder and President Scott … [More]
Tempe-Based General Contractor Announces New Ownership, Executive Leadership
Sun State Builders, a Tempe-based general contractor that has operated in Arizona for more than 50 years is now under new ownership. Mike Forst and Andrea Piering will become sole owners, as the company’s Founder and CEO Jim Chamberlain retires from the company’s day-to-day operations. Forst will now serve as CEO and Piering as president. Chamberlain will continue to partner … [More]
Phoenix-Based Health Systems Co. Partners to Offer Remote Patient Monitoring in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn New York residents now have access to 24/7, personalized healthcare with the addition of remote patient monitoring. Made possible by a partnership between One Brooklyn Health, CAIN Health and CyberMed Health, patients in the One Brooklyn Health system will now have access to around-the-clock care with wearable devices that monitor vitals from the comfort of their … [More]
Study Names Arizona among States with the Largest Fall in Job Openings
Job markets around the world have struggled throughout 2023 due to factors such as inflation driving up costs and triggering widespread layoffs. Across the U.S. there were 1.7 million fewer jobs available in October 2023 than there were in October 2022. Side hustle experts Wealth of Geeks have analyzed the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics which showed the … [More]
32% of Homes for Sale in Q4 Were Newly Built, Just Shy of the Record High
Nationwide, 31.8% of U.S. single-family homes for sale in the fourth quarter were new construction, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s comparable with 31.9% a year earlier, which is the highest level of any fourth quarter on record. Newly built homes are taking up a growing share of the for-sale housing pie for two … [More]
Celebrate Romance on the Rails Aboard Verde Canyon Railroad
Verde Canyon Railroad “sweetens” the Valentine season aboard the popular Chocolate Lovers’ Special. Lovebirds are whisked away on a journey of the senses aboard updated vintage rail cars. First-class service to each comfortable, living room-style seat features an abundance of decadent treats. An adjacent open-air viewing car is the perfect place to cuddle closely and catch a … [More]
WM Phoenix Open Begins Monday, Seeking a Record Eighth GEO Certification
As preparations are finalized for the 2024 WM Phoenix Open, set for Feb. 5 – 11 at TPC Scottsdale, tournament organizers are seeking a record eighth GEO Certification, a holistic international distinction for sustainability in golf awarded and assured by Scotland-based GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation. To achieve GEO Certified® Tournament status the WM Phoenix Open must … [More]
Phoenix Announces Non-Residential Financial Incentives to Remove Non-Functional Grass
The Phoenix Water Services Department is launching new financial incentives to help non-residential customers conserve water and save money by removing non-functional grass and converting to desert landscaping. Non-residential customers can begin the application process by visiting the … [More]
$1B Glendale Hotel and Resort Partners with Entertainment Giants to Bring Top Acts
VAI Resort, the soon-to-be-unveiled $1 billion hotel, resort, and live entertainment destination near Phoenix, proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with industry giants C3 Presents and Live Nation. The global leaders in live entertainment will jointly book and promote performances at the state-of-the-art VAI Amphitheater, an integral part of the resort with a $50 … [More]
Why Introverted Personalities Make Great Project Managers
Some years ago, my manager, who was the Chief Technology Officer at a global professional business services company challenged an “exceptional rating” that I gave to one of my project managers who happened to be an introvert. An exceptional rating was rare in the firm, awarded to less than 10% of employees. This particular employee did not fit the profile of a typical project … [More]
