Pour Decisions, located at 4209 N. Craftsman Ct. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 will offer an inviting, fun and elevated take on the familiar Old Town bar and nightclub scene. One of the only rooftop bars in Old Town, and one of the few not part of a hotel, Pour Decisions is set to be the newest go-to hangout for those more discerning guests to watch a game, grab a meal with friends, or … [More]
Construction Begins on New Wind Energy Resource Project North of Flagstaff
Construction begins this week on the newest wind energy resource that will support SRP’s power grid and customers in the Valley. The Babbitt Ranch Energy Center, a 161-megawatt (MW) wind project, is now under construction on Babbitt Ranches property in Coconino County, north of Flagstaff. This facility is scheduled to begin delivering clean energy to SRP customers by early … [More]
New Regents’ Community Grant Addresses Police, Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Challenges
Through a new Arizona Board of Regents’ Community Grant, Arizona police and firefighting agencies will be better equipped in the future to address recruitment and retention of officers and firefighters – a challenge that has prompted statewide workforce shortages for these essential public safety jobs. This is the first Regents’ Community Grant launched by the board; the grants … [More]
Homebuyers Are in the Game, But Interest Rates Are Keeping Sellers on the Bench
Mortgage rates — both their high levels and their wild swings — are making life difficult for both buyers and sellers, according to Zillow's® latest market report1. Relatively high rates have brought new listings down to record lows, leaving buyers with limited options. Any dips in mortgage rates are stimulating demand and stiffening competition, but they have been … [More]
2023 Career Optimism Index Reveals How Employers Can Retain Talent in a ‘Free Agent’ Labor Market
The University of Phoenix Career Institute® released its 2023 Career Optimism Index® study, a comprehensive look at the state of American workers' career trajectories and their sentiments about the future of their jobs and career opportunities. This year's Index study, the third consecutive year the study has been fielded, reveals that despite ongoing personal and professional … [More]
Registration Open for National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Taking Place in May
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the SBA, announced that registration for the 2023 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit is now open. The two-day online event will take place from May 2-3, 2023. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, visit National … [More]
Workplace Fairness Highlights Women’s Issues in the Workplace
Since it's Women's History Month, Workplace Fairness is promoting some of its online content that impacts women the most. Women continue to be among the workers who experience disproportionate occurrences of pay inequity, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and more. It's up to employers and workers alike to be aware of and address the injustices experienced by … [More]
Industrial Buildings, Totaling 216,322 SF, in Southeast Phoenix Sell for $40.15M
ViaWest Group and their institutional Joint Venture Partners sold Chandler Crossroads I & II, a Class A industrial project totaling 216,322 sf in Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona. Developed in 2016 and 2022, respectively, the Southeast Valley portfolio consists of two buildings located at 2800 & 2900 S. Gilbert Rd. At time of escrow, the project was 78% leased, but the … [More]
$400 Million Hospital and Cancer Center to Be Built in Scottsdale
Banner Health is finalizing the purchase of approximately 48 acres of land on the southwest corner of Hayden Rd. and the Loop 101 freeway to build a new, comprehensive medical center and support services in the Northeast Valley of metro Phoenix. With an investment of more than $400 million, the project will include an acute care hospital, adjacent medical office building and … [More]
University of Phoenix Announces Agreement With Northwest College
University of Phoenix is pleased to announce a new academic agreement with Northwest College that supports building pathways from community college courses to higher degrees at the University. The agreement, called a 3+1 Transfer Pathway Program, allows Northwest College students to save on the cost of their education by spending three years completing general course … [More]
Banner Gateway to Open Major Expansion, Bringing More Than 600 New Jobs
Banner Gateway Medical Center will open its new, five-story patient tower and additional areas on Tuesday, March 21, doubling the size of the hospital. The $243-million project is expected to add more than 600 new jobs. The 351,000-square-foot addition includes an expanded Women and Infant Services Unit, added space for inpatient cancer care by Banner MD Anderson Cancer … [More]
Goodyear Hospital Announces Expansion Project
Construction is underway for expansion of the Interventional Radiology and Pharmacy departments at Abrazo West Campus, an $8.4 million project to accommodate growth in healthcare needs of the West Valley. Hospital board members, community leaders, physicians and staff recently signed one of the final steel beams to commemorate construction progress. The 6,900 … [More]
Arizona Opera Announces Its 2023/24 Season Line-up
The upcoming season’s line-up includes classic operas featuring star-crossed lovers, mistaken identities, and salacious escapades, a World Premiere based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and exciting new initiatives in Phoenix and Tucson Arizona Opera officially announced its 2023/24 Season, featuring four opera productions – including a World Premiere – in Phoenix and … [More]
Arizona Theatre Company Debuts Season in Tempe
We're SO excited to announce our 2023/2024 Season! We can’t wait to start ATC’s 56th Season with you!. The 2023/2024 season brings you five mainstage shows, including a big holiday musical spectacular perfect for all ages. Each title in this grand slam lineup is either a Tony Award winner or nominee, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, or has been adapted into a blockbuster … [More]
Home Sales Show Strong Increase and Slight Rise in Median Sales Price Over January
Despite being down 24.4% year over year, February home sales increased 16.8% from January. That was the largest month-over-month increase in 11 months and ended a five-month streak of sales declines that began in September. The median sales price of $385,000 increased 0.6% over January, ending a seven-month streak of price declines since the peak of $426,000 in June 2022. … [More]
WEBINAR – Apr. 4: Know Your Target Market
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you've missed past sessions, watch here. Know Your Target Market 04/04/2023 | 9:00 AM Businesses must be clear about their customers – their true target market. Assuming everyone is your market is a false belief that has killed many new … [More]
Nikola to Complete Battery Manufacturing Move from California to Arizona
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero emission transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, today announced that the move to transition battery manufacturing from Cypress, Calif. to its Coolidge, Ariz. manufacturing facility is expected to be complete by April 2023, months ahead of the original schedule. The ability … [More]
Atlanta-Based Arcadia Cold to Open New State-of-the-Art Cold Storage Facility in Phoenix
Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics has entered into an agreement to lease and operate a new cold storage facility that is currently under construction and located west of Phoenix between US Interstates 17 and 10 in the heart of the Southwest distribution market. This marks Arcadia's fourth facility that will open in 2023 in support of their national cold storage … [More]
