Leaders, you may have heard: Your job description has changed. It’s no longer enough to set goals, give assignments, provide feedback, and measure performance. Now, you also have to care…especially if you lead millennial and Gen Z employees. But how important is that, really? Very important, insists Gary Harpst—and this summer is the perfect time to start. “What caring … [More]
How to Track and Update Assets during a Rebrand
Your brand is more important than ever, especially for an organization seeking to be recognized over an expanding number of marketing platforms and sales channels. Shifts in the market, mergers and acquisitions, and other company changes also drive brand updates. It’s why 75 percent of companies have undergone a rebrand since 2020. The reasons why a company may choose to … [More]
VIRTUAL EVENT – Jul 25: Arizona CHIPS Act Support: Leveraging State Government Incentives
SEMI has invited the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) to discuss Arizona state services and programs that can be leveraged in alignment with current and upcoming CHIPS Funding opportunities. The Arizona Commerce Authority is Arizona’s leading economic development organization and provides comprehensive, customized support to companies of all sizes across the entire … [More]
Valley-Born Asian Culinary Brand Celebrates 30 Years with Happy Hour Events
Known as the premier place to celebrate birthdays and all special occasions, P.F. Chang's is commemorating one of its own this summer and honoring guests by offering another opportunity to gather and celebrate special moments through their new Happy Hour offering. P.F. Chang's was founded on July 20, 1993. In the 30 years that followed, the brand established itself … [More]
Raytheon to Open New Facility at SkySong
Raytheon, an RTX business, announced that it will be opening a new facility at SkySong, The Arizona State University (ASU) Scottsdale Innovation Center, adding 28,000 square feet of digital design space to the company's footprint just minutes away from the main Tempe campus. The new engineering design hub will leverage talent in the Phoenix area, housing … [More]
Home Rents Continue to Rise in Q2 2023, Phoenix Still Increasing YOY
Rentometer has released their Q2 2023 Rent Report for three-bedroom (3-BR) houses that are single-family rentals (SFRs). Rentometer collects data for all residential asset classes, but this report is focused on SFR because they are one of, if not the most, active residential rental asset classes today. The Metro Phoenix market is one of the top markets to grow … [More]
Major Phoenix-Based Behavioral Health Provider Changes Name, Plans to Expand Statewide and Regionally
Beginning Monday, July 17, one of the largest behavioral health providers in Maricopa County will rebrand and conduct business under a new name - Denova Collaborative Health. After operating as Bayless Integrated Healthcare for decades, company leadership is rebranding the organization in conjunction with revealing plans to expand its in-person service lines to Tucson and … [More]
Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital Set to Open in Peoria
Adolfson & Peterson Construction, a top national construction management firm and general contractor, and Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals, a system of state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and America Development & Investments LLC, a leading healthcare real estate developer based in Dallas, completed construction on the state-of-the-art custom-built … [More]
How Sweet: New Sugar Factory Restaurant Opens in Glendale
Sugar Factory American Brasserie, touted as, "America’s favorite eatery and celebrity hotspot," has opened its first Arizona location in Glendale at Westgate Entertainment District. The celebrity-endorsed, world-famous celebration destination known for its sweets and treats is located at 9375 W Entertainment Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305. Guests can expect an exciting and … [More]
Arizona Theatre Company’s 55-Year Legacy. Ready for the 56th Season!
For more than 50 years, excellence has been at the heart of the mission of Arizona Theatre Company. As a cornerstone of the cultural life of our state, ATC has achieved prominence through the dedication and imagination of hundreds of artists, craftspeople, and supporting audiences in both Tucson and Phoenix. The Beginning Arizona Theatre Company was established as Arizona … [More]
Songs & Summer Nights: 6 Amazing Places to Enjoy Live Music in Downtown Phoenix This Summer
As our summer days heat up, Downtown Phoenix comes alive at night. If you’re looking for a show with an intimate vibe for your night out, you’re in luck because this city’s thriving music scene has plenty to offer. A band performing on stage at Walter Studios. (Credit: Walter Studios) Walter Studios Electric Dance Music (EDM) fans will rejoice at Walter Studios’ … [More]
Center for the Future of Arizona Selects 5 Recipients of the 2023 Public Service Awards
The 023 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards, created in spring 2011, recognize nonelected public servants contributing to their communities and civic life, and collectively building a bright future for Arizona. The awards are named in honor of Gabe Zimmerman, whose life was taken in a mass shooting on January 8, 2011, while serving the citizens of Arizona as Congresswoman … [More]
Sale of 380-Unit in SanTan Village Is Developers First in Greater Phoenix since 2007
The sale of the 380-unit multifamily community, Soltra at SanTan Village to The Premiere Residential for $140 million is the company's first Phoenix acquisition in 16 years. CBRE’s Asher Gunter, Matt Pesch, Sean Cunningham and Austin Groen represented the seller, Leon Multifamily, one of the most active multifamily developers in the greater Phoenix area. “This property has … [More]
How Arizona’s Early Embrace of Automated Vehicle Technology Is Paying Off
In 2017, The New York Times labeled Arizona the place “where self-driving cars go to learn.” With millions of test miles under their belt, today, those vehicles have graduated from development to safe deployment, placing Arizona at the forefront of automated technology. Even George Jetson might be surprised at the self-driving taxis, autonomous delivery services, and … [More]
Arizona Inflation Down to Its Lowest Point since March 2021, Says Report
On a year-over-year basis, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in the Phoenix metropolitan area and United States is down to its lowest point since March 2021 when it was 2.9%. At 4.4%, year-over-year price inflation in the Phoenix metropolitan area last month was 3 percentage points below its April reading of 7.4%. Between April and June Phoenix area inflation was 0.2%, a 0.7 … [More]
Craft Casual Gourmet Hot Dog, Sausage and Burger Concept Opens Fourth Valley Location
Dog Haus – the craft casual concept with an extensive menu including gourmet all beef hot dogs, handcrafted sausages, humanely-raised, Creekstone Farms Black Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, wings and tenders, local craft beers, breakfast burritos and even plant-based options – is bringing “The Absolute Würst” to Chandler beginning Saturday, August 5. Located at 2780 … [More]
Mayo Clinic Names Leaders for Discovery Oasis Biotech Innovation Hub in Phoenix
In 2021, Mayo Clinic announced plans to develop a biotechnology innovation hub called Discovery Oasis adjacent to Mayo Clinic Hospital in North Phoenix. Two leaders have now been named to champion this organizational priority. Steven Lester, M.D., Mayo Clinic cardiologist and health care futurist, will serve as the medical director for Discovery Oasis. Aric Bopp, an … [More]
Botco.ai Selected by Google for Startups Latino Founders Fund
Botco.ai, the GenAI Chat Cloud company, announced today it has been selected by Google as a recipient of $150,000 in cash as part of Google’s Latino Founder Fund, which aims to support Latino entrepreneurs in the United States. Originally from Costa Rica, Botco.ai CEO Rebecca Clyde co-founded the company in 2018 and has overseen its tremendous growth within the intelligent chat … [More]
