B&D Industries, Inc announced that the company has achieved official certification from ChargePoint, EVO Charge Certified, and Qmerit Home Fleet Program for residential EVSE installations to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout the state of Arizona. The company plans to install as many EV chargers as possible for commercial, industrial, local and … [More]
AZ Tequila Co. Expands, Making It Available in Eight States
Arizona-based Tequila Corrido announces the continued expansion of its agave spirit footprint in Georgia. The additive-free tequila recently launched its Blanco, Reposado and Añejo expressions throughout the state. “We are thrilled to be a part of tequila’s ever-growing momentum all across the country as we enter into our eighth state,” said Tequila Corrido Life Coach Brian … [More]
Racing School Announces Two-Year Sponsorship Agreement
Radford Racing School, the nation’s foremost driving and racing school, and Sunbelt Rentals, North America’s premier equipment rental company, announced a two-year sponsorship between the two companies. Sunbelt Rentals offers diverse equipment for commercial, industrial, residential and municipal industries. The sponsorship provides Radford Racing School with greater access to … [More]
EVENT – Oct 11: Arizona State University Core Facilities’ Semiconductor Spotlight
UPCOMING EVENTS The SBIR training program is a series of events that provide entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups with local resources and mentors to apply for funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Arizona State University Core Facilities’ Semiconductor … [More]
EVENT – Oct 10: Arizona State University Science and Technology Centers Proposers Day
UPCOMING EVENTS The SBIR training program is a series of events that provide entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups with local resources and mentors to apply for funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Arizona State University Science and Technology Centers Proposers … [More]
Made In Arizona: Manufacturing Month 2023 Kicks Off
As Manufacturing Month 2023 kicks off, Arizona continues to attract industry leaders in high-growth industries. With the state’s premier business environment, growing talent pipeline and nation-leading investments, Arizona’s economic momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Within the past year, Arizona has won expansion and attraction manufacturing projects statewide, … [More]
KORE Power Selects Siemens Xcelerator to Optimize Production at Arizona Gigafactory
Siemens announced that KORE Power, Inc., the leading U.S.-based developer of battery cell technology for the clean energy and e-mobility industries, has selected advanced manufacturing software and hardware from the Siemens Xcelerator open business platform for the KOREPlex. This new 1,330,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Arizona will use multiple production … [More]
Nonprofit Announces Leadership Transition, Appoints Next Executive Director
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona announces the appointment of Matt Sandoval as its new Executive Director effective November 6, 2023, taking the reins from the current Free Arts Executive Director Alicia Sutton Campbell after 11 years of service. “I am honored to have worked for Free Arts during this exciting time in its history – expanding services to children and … [More]
Arizona’s Largest Resort Reveals Bold Architecture and Design
Amphitheater - Hotel Lobby (Designed by Simeone Deary) VAI Resort, the most anticipated addition to Arizona's hospitality landscape, is poised to redefine luxury and design. Opening its doors in Glendale, part of metro Phoenix, in late 2024, VAI Resort aims to captivate guests with its transformative ambiance and meticulous attention to detail. Boasting the title of … [More]
Developer Expands Industrial Presence in Glendale with Groundbreaking of Industrial Campus
ViaWest Group, a leading Phoenix-based developer, and Willmeng Construction, a renowned construction company, celebrated the official start of construction for The Base, Phase I. This groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of the development of a state-of-the-art, 144-acre industrial campus in Glendale, one of the next major commerce parks in the West Valley. The Base is … [More]
Gilbert Area Urban Hub Opens to Name Retailers and Valley Favorites
Epicenter at Agritopia®, the eagerly awaited, vertically integrated mixed-use community and retail destination situated at the heart of Agritopia, is thrilled to announce the completion of all retail leasing and that The Tyler luxury apartments are now fully completed and available for leasing across their three remarkable buildings. This ambitious project was brought to life … [More]
Small Biz Assistance Provides over $1M in Support to Businesses along Light Rail Construction
The Small Business Financial Assistance Program (SBFAP) along the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub and Northwest Extension Phase II light rail projects has hit a major milestone in delivering more than $1M in grants to small, … [More]
ADOT Expands Network of Adaptive Valley Freeway Ramp Meters
The Arizona Department of Transportation continues to upgrade the Phoenix area’s network of adaptive freeway ramp meters used to improve the flow of traffic, especially during busy rush hours. The improvements have not required the installation of new ramp meters. ADOT has instead used enhanced computer programming to operate the timing of the meters’ alternating green and … [More]
Sandra Watson Appointed New Co-Chair of U.S. Investment Advisory Council Workforce Subcommittee
Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, was recently appointed as a new Co-Chair of the United States Investment Advisory Council (IAC) Workforce Subcommittee. Watson will serve as Co-Chair alongside Mike Graff, Chairman and Executive Vice President of Air Liquide USA, replacing former Co-Chair Brad Chambers, former Indiana Secretary of … [More]
Economic Club of Phoenix Kicks Off 2023-24 Season
The Economic Club of Phoenix (ECP) speaker series — hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University — is celebrating its 39th season. Since the club's launch in January 1985, audiences have come to hear from leaders of top businesses and organizations in the Phoenix area and beyond. ECP kicks off virtually on Thursday, Oct. 5, from noon … [More]
U.S. Annual Home Price Growth Picks Up Pace in August, Says Report
CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for August 2023. CoreLogic’s Home Price Index dropped to an 11-year low in the spring of 2023 but is starting to regain momentum. While some states in the West still posted annual home price losses in August, … [More]
Oregon Water Co. Acquires Water Utility Serving Peoria, Positioning Further Growth in Maricopa County
NW Natural Water Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northwest Natural Holding Company, has completed the acquisition of Rose Valley Water Company, a water utility serving approximately 2,400 connections in Peoria, Arizona, a major suburb northwest of Phoenix. “Rose Valley Water is an excellent fit for our company and we are looking forward to continuing their legacy of … [More]
Their Take: Arizona Steps Up to Align Existing Cannabis Laws with Reality
There are some important movements afoot to bring cannabis into the mainstream and make the cannabis businesses easier to operate. First, the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) has recommended to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that cannabis be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). At the same time, 23 attorneys … [More]
