As Valleywise Health moves toward the opening of its new 673,000 square-foot, 10-story hospital, leaders today announced that construction is 95% completed. Exteriors and infrastructure are finished, including electrical, plumbing and medical gasses. At this point the heavy focus and efforts are on testing systems, final inspections, touch-up and clean-up. “It’s beyond … [More]
Metro Phoenix Office Market Posts 14-Year Largest Negative Net Absorption
Large Tenant Move-Outs Overwhelm Market as Leases Expire Following Pandemic
Third quarter brought the largest level of negative net absorption in 14 years to the Greater Phoenix office market, according to a report released by Colliers in Arizona. Multiple full-building vacancies impacted the market during third quarter, resulting in -1.16 million square feet of net absorption. Third quarter, similar to first quarter 2023, brought multiple large … [More]
Tech App Launches, Revolutionizes EV Charging in Arizona
Buzze, the groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) charging tech mobile app, is pleased to announce its official launch today. Buzze is building a peer-to-peer shared network of home electric charging stations. Buzze’s approach is simple: to have EV owners who already have level 2 chargers installed in their homes serve as “hosts” for their neighbors who have an EV but no place to … [More]
Operating in Your Customer’s Time Zone
Customers love it when you treat their time like your own
I’m not talking about time zones on a map; I’m talking about the time zone in your customer’s mind. Their time, and how you can ensure they love you and love your company. Treat your customer’s time like it is your own and they might just love you forever. Why? In the past few years, we’ve been talking to customers about the issue of time. We’ve become acutely aware of … [More]
Attainable Housing Co. Breaks Ground on New North Valley Community
The Boutique-Style Community is Positioned Near I-17 Employment Corridor and the New $40B TSMC Facility and Campus
Greenlight Communities, the trailblazing Scottsdale-based real-estate developer dedicated to constructing attainable workforce rental housing, marked a significant milestone with a special groundbreaking ceremony held recently for its 14th property located at 33455 N. North Valley Parkway in Phoenix. The community will be one of Greenlight’s smaller projects, offering a more … [More]
Abrazo Health Starts First Phase of Buckeye Campus
Abrazo Health announced today that will be breaking ground soon on the first phase of development for its new medical campus in Buckeye at I-10 and Verrado Way. The 27-acre campus will include medical offices, ambulatory services and an acute care hospital. The first phase will be a three-story, 60,000-square-foot medical office building. Tenants are slated to include … [More]
CRE Co. Expands in Scottsdale to Accommodate ‘Growth Spurt’
Diversified Partners, a real estate brokerage and development company, announces a significant expansion to accommodate its extensive project portfolio, marking a pivotal step in tandem with its upcoming relocation to a state-of-the-art headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. The company currently boasts an impressive portfolio of $400 million in active development projects across … [More]
Mark-Taylor Companies Unveils New Consulting Division with Expanded Services
Mark-Taylor Companies, a leading luxury multifamily developer, owner and manager in Arizona and Nevada, is proud to announce the official launch of Mark-Taylor Consulting (MTC), its third division of business. Initiated in 2021, MTC has now expanded into an official offering to provide consultation throughout the entirety of the asset life cycle, extending beyond traditional … [More]
WEBINAR – Dec. 12: Strategically Leveraging Debt For Business Growth: Unlocking the Power of Smart Borrowing for Your Business
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Strategically Leveraging Debt For Business Growth: Unlocking the Power of Smart Borrowing for Your Business 12/12/2023 | 9:00 AM Participants will learn best practices and understand what the value is and how to focus value growth for effective business planning. REGISTER NOW … [More]
WEBINAR – Dec. 5: Operational Excellence and the Tools Businesses Can Utilize
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Operational Excellence and the Tools Businesses Can Utilize 12/05/2023 | 9:00 AM During this session, attendees will receive an overview of Lean and Six Sigma, and their tool sets for achieving organizational excellence overall. REGISTER NOW … [More]
WEBINAR – Nov. 28: Reasons Businesses Fail: How To Set Your Small Business Up For Success!
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Reasons Businesses Fail: How To Set Your Small Business Up For Success! 11/28/2023 | 9:00 AM In this session, participants will learn the challenges that affect Small Businesses and how proactive planning, and adaptability can ensure success for the long term. REGISTER NOW … [More]
SRP Partners with Gilbert to Run First Electric Fire Truck in Arizona
SRP is proud to partner with the Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department on its new electric fire truck. The truck is the first of its kind in Arizona, and among the first few electric fire trucks in the United States. It has zero tailpipe emissions which makes for a cleaner, safer work environment for Gilbert Fire personnel. Plus, it’s quieter and has a more … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Opens New Arrowhead Campus
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric health systems, will celebrate the opening of Phoenix Children’s Specialty Care — Arrowhead Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 8, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new clinic, which will begin serving families on Wednesday, Nov. 15, is located at 6524 W. Sack Drive in Glendale. “Our commitment to the West Valley has … [More]
Harvard Investments Promotes New President
Building enduring communities is the driving force behind Harvard Investments, which is forging a name in the Valley’s development community with key acquisitions and ground-up development. The real estate investment and development firm is now proud to announce the promotion of Tim Brislin to President. Brislin, a strategic leader and development industry expert for more … [More]
Scottsdale Resort Achieves 50% Completion on Massive $40M Property-Wide Renovation
Nestled within one of Scottsdale’s most sought-after areas, The Scottsdale Resort & Spa has reached 50% completion on its $40 million property-wide renovation as it gives a first look at the revitalized guest rooms and three, brand-new culinary destinations that will begin to open later this month ahead of the completion in January. Driftwood acquired the legacy conference … [More]
Local Italian Restaurant Opens 2 New Pizzerias
The owners of Crust Simply Italian have announced the opening of two new pizzerias – Crust New York Pizzeria in Tempe and North Central Phoenix. The new concept is a modern neighborhood pizzeria that serves NY-style pizza and other staples like heroes, calzones, pasta and wings. The Tempe Crust Pizzeria is located at 1120 E. Baseline Rd. in Tempe and took over the former … [More]
Don’t Let Holiday Travel Gobble Up Your Patience
'Tis the season for travel. With the fast-approaching Thanksgiving holiday, it's time to start planning now. America's Friendliest Airport® is offering the following tips to ensure that holiday travel doesn't gobble up your patience. Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - and not just in the skies but … [More]
Lunch Breaks Are on the Decline, According to Second Annual Lunch Report
Report illustrates why skipping lunch is bad for business and how employers can use lunch breaks to motivate teams
Despite the surge in trends like "bare minimum Mondays" and the "four-day work week,” more people are working through lunch, according to new data released today from ezCater, the most trusted provider of corporate food solutions. The company’s second annual Lunch Report found that workers are 40% more likely to say they never take a lunch break than they were just a year ago. … [More]
