The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.2 percent in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.2 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter was by far the largest contributor to the monthly all items … [More]
Real Estate Developer Acquires Experiential Dog Parks Co. and Moves Headquarters to Arizona
Diversified Partners, a national real estate development and management company, is excited to announce its grand initiative to roll out Bar K's experiential dog parks on a national scale. After two years of diligent efforts to purchase the company, Diversified Partners is finally acquiring Bar K, and the acquisition is now officially in escrow. As part of this momentous move, … [More]
Coyotes Confirm in Statement Intent for Mesa Sports Arena Site
The Arizona Coyotes have confirmed, in a statement, that they have identified a proposed site to purchase for a sports arena and entertainment district similar to the one that was proposed earlier this year in Tempe. The statement reads: “We can confirm that Coyotes Owner, Chairman & Governor Alex Meruelo has executed a Letter of Intent to purchase a parcel of land … [More]
Valley Grocer Expands to Queen Creek with Additional Market
Sprouts Farmers Market is excited to announce it will open its newest store in San Tan Valley on Aug. 18, located at 37666 N. Gantzel Rd. in Queen Creek A ribbon cutting will take place Friday morning at 6:45 a.m. The doors to the store will open at 7 a.m. “We are so proud to welcome another Sprouts Farmers Market to the Town of Queen Creek,” said Julia Wheatley mayor of … [More]
Former PayPal Executive’s Venture Firm to Support Growth of AI Solutions Co. with $2.5M Seed Investment
Nuclearn.ai, a leading provider of AI process automation solutions for the nuclear industry, announced today at the Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2023) a Seed investment of $2.5M, led by AZ-VC with participation from Nucleation Capital. The round empowers Nuclearn.ai to grow its market leadership in nuclear facilities, scaling access to its AI and … [More]
Their Take: Intel Is Poised to Unleash America’s Innovation Boom, Fueled by the CHIPS Act
It’s been one year since President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law, launching the most significant industrial policy initiative in a generation. In addition to the much-discussed manufacturing boom the law incentivized, we also stand on the cusp of America’s next big innovation boom. Powered by the promises of the CHIPS Act, Intel is doubling down on research … [More]
Burger Joint Expands with Buckeye as 15th Arizona Location
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, Arizona’s ‘Neighborhood Burger Joint,’ opens Fri., Aug. 11, on the northeast corner of West McDowell Road and North Verrado Way, in the former Verrado Community Welcome Center, 1915 North Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85396. This is the 15th location of the ever-popular Arizona eatery, which earned two ‘best burger’ recognition this year. Barrett … [More]
KORE Power Announces Agreement for Domestic Battery Delivery in 2025 as Arizona Facility Comes Online
KORE Power, Inc. has been selected by Energy Vault to deliver domestically produced batteries starting in 2025, when phase one of the KOREPlex facility in Arizona comes online. The Master Supply Agreement announced this week outlines an initial delivery capacity of 1.3 GWh in 2025, ramping up to 7 GWh in 2027 as KORE’s domestic battery production expands. “Energy Vault is … [More]
Locally Owned Medical Spa Brings Aesthetic Services to Scottsdale This Fall
Derma Health Skin & Laser will open its first location in Scottsdale this fall. Locally owned and operated since 2004, Derma Health will offer its medical-grade aesthetic services at its newest clinic located off Shea and the 101 near Frys and At Home. “We are very excited to bring our skilled medical professionals and aestheticians to Scottsdale,” said Trish Gulbranson, … [More]
Tempe Awards Nearly $225,000 in Arts Grants to Local Nonprofits and Artist Collectives
The Tempe community can expect to see a calendar full of exciting, inclusive arts and culture programs this year thanks to a $225,000 investment from the City of Tempe. This week, Tempe awarded 35 arts grants to nonprofit organizations and artists collectives that present arts and culture programming. The funding supports a wide variety of activities, from theatre groups to … [More]
Food and Beverage Co. Strikes First-Ever Partnership with Sports Teams to Refine Fan Experience, Food and Drink
The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury announced a transformative new partnership with Oak View Group’s (OVG) food and beverage division, OVG Hospitality, to redefine the overall fan experience at all Suns and Mercury games, as well as concerts and live events. OVG’s first-ever partnership with an NBA and WNBA venue, this groundbreaking deal further expands the best-in-class … [More]
Chemical-Logistics Co. Announces Plans to Build Semiconductor Chemical, Gas Distribution and Warehouse Facility in Casa Grande
NRS Logistics America, a leading chemical-logistics company providing transport, storage and distribution, and asset leasing services for the chemical and industrial markets, announced today plans to build a semiconductor chemical and gas products distribution and storage facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. The first phase of the facility is expected to be operational in Q4 2024, … [More]
Lucid Announces Production Specifications for World’s First Luxury Electric Super-Sports Sedan
Lucid Group, Inc., setting new standards for luxury electric experience with the Lucid Air, winner of the 2023 World Luxury Car Award, today unveiled the final production specs for the highly anticipated Lucid Air Sapphire. As the ultimate fusion of leading-edge technology, refined design, and on-road versatility, the Air Sapphire elevates electric performance to new heights — … [More]
Business Accelerator Nonprofit Expands to Arizona, Helping Businesses Get Their Start
Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate economic and social impact through inclusive entrepreneurship, today announced the launch of its first fully virtual business accelerator program to help reach its goal of serving 50,000 entrepreneurs by 2030. Piloting in Arizona, California and Texas in January 2024, this initiative is … [More]
Carvana Launches New Car Value Tracker Tool for Everyone
Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, has today debuted Carvana Value Tracker, a free tool to quickly obtain a vehicle valuation, and track a vehicle’s value against evolving market conditions. Carvana Value Tracker is a unique tool that leverages Carvana's ability to instantly generate unique, real values for millions of vehicles. By using … [More]
Small Business Owners Continue to Manage Challenging Economic Environment in July
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.9 of a point in July to 91.9, marking the 19th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98. Twenty-one percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, down three points from June. “With small business owners’ views about future sales growth and business … [More]
Bye-Bye Boss: Why Good Employees Leave and What to Do about It
“I can’t take it anymore! We’re short staffed, I’m killing myself to hold it together, nobody says thank you, so goodbye! Life is too short for this. I can work somewhere else.” “I was doing just fine working from home. Now they’re making us go back. Call me crazy, but spending three hours in the car doesn’t excite me. I’m updating my resume this afternoon.” “I’m not … [More]
Mastering Video Content Marketing: Preparation, Positioning, and Punch
Video content marketing is about story. The videos you create — live or recorded — must be in service of this story. Your video content marketing (in support of your digital content strategy) includes how you show up on video meetings, the video shorts you post, even the production value of your video e-learning modules. It addresses the question of whether you need to be on … [More]
