The Vitalyst Health Foundation Board of Trustees has approved $700,000 for four Systems Change Grants. The grants, each worth $175,000 over three years, are part of the Foundation’s ongoing mission to improve health and well-being for vulnerable populations across Arizona. Grant recipients are Activate Food Arizona, Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, the Northern … [More]
Foundation Launches Free Construction Camp for Middle School Students in Arizona
The Rosendin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit incorporated to positively impact communities, build and empower people and inspire innovation, is accepting applications until March 31 for a free week-long construction camp for middle school students in the Phoenix-Tempe metro area. TRF Camp Build is a unique program designed to inspire and empower students to discover the joy … [More]
Mayor Gallego Launches Legacy Small Business Program
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced the launch of her "Legacy Small Business Program" -- a new Mayor's Office initiative to honor Phoenix businesses that have provided services to the community for 25 years or more. "Our Phoenix small businesses not only contribute to the local economy, but they also enrich our city's history and culture. With over 90% of businesses in … [More]
PV Mall’s Redevelopment Project to Include Premier Athletic Club
RED Development, an industry leading commercial real estate company known for its high-performing mixed-use and retail portfolio, today announced Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, will join PV, the more than 100-acre redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, with a first-to-market, fully integrated concept consisting of an athletic country club … [More]
North Valley Landmark Shopping Center Is Updating Its Name
Anyone headed for the Outlets at Anthem will need to enter a new name into their GPS system because the landmark outdoor shopping center is changing its name to Outlets North Phoenix. The name change is in response to the explosive growth in the northern reaches of the Phoenix city limits and increased shopper demand. “As anyone who lives in the area knows, growth in the … [More]
Flexible Work Is Here to Stay: 63% of Experienced Workers Report Flex Work Is More Than Half Their Income
Earlier this month, WorkWhile conducted a comprehensive survey asking workers on the app to tell us more about their experience with flex work. In our third annual survey, they received responses from over 1300 workers, in both English and Spanish, to get to know them on a deeper level — the findings showed some surprising trends. Women with children … [More]
Arizona Tech Companies Find Opportunities to Grow and Prosper in Ireland
A key element of successful companies’ strategic growth is the establishment of an overseas presence. Europe, with its market of 550 million people, and supply of tech talent across 27 countries, has significant attractions. A growing list of Arizona tech firms after careful analysis, selected Ireland to host their European operations, noting the Emerald Isle’s stable political … [More]
ASBA Announces AZBizCon PHX 2023: Celebrating National Small Business Week
The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) proudly presents the AZBizCon tradeshow of 2023. This annual event by ASBA will be held in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to celebrate National Small Business Week, and commemorate Arizona small businesses and the SBA’s Arizona Small Business Person of the Year, Jonathan Woodruff, CEO of ORSA … [More]
Kierland Commons Is Getting Some Shade with New Sunglasses Franchise Opening
Phoenix-area customers will soon be able to shop Shady Rays’ extensive collection of polarized shades at the company’s newest brick-and-mortar store. One of the nation’s fastest-growing lifestyle eyewear bands will celebrate the grand opening of its newest storefront on Saturday, April 8 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon in Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons. Boasting an expansive … [More]
Nikola Announces Next CFO
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, announced that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Nikola Corporation, Kim J. Brady, will retire as CFO effective April 7, 2023. Anastasiya "Stasy" Pasterick, who is currently serving as Nikola's Vice President, Corporate Controller, will succeed Brady as the … [More]
Two Arizona Companies Acquired by Global Transport and Logistics Co. on Heels of New Gateway Airport Expansion
DSV is happy to announce the acquisition of US-based transport and logistics companies S&M Moving Systems West and Global Diversity Logistics. These acquisitions will strengthen DSV’s position within the semiconductor industry, align with its new Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport operations and support DSV’s growing cross-border services to Latin America. The transactions are … [More]
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Appoints Neil Friedman, MBChB, as Director
Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at Phoenix Children's, one of the largest pediatric neuroscience programs in the country, today announced the appointment of Neil Friedman, MBChB as director. Dr. Friedman is a leading pediatric neurologist and has served as interim director since 2022, overseeing the institute's comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurosciences care and … [More]
Housing Markets in West Coast Hubs and Zoom Towns Cooling Fastest
Housing markets in tech hubs and pandemic migration hotspots are cooling more rapidly than other parts of the U.S as the tech sector falters and mortgage rates remain elevated, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Austin, TX cooled fastest over the last year as the U.S. housing market descended from its pandemic-era boom. … [More]
First-Citizens Bank of Raleigh, NC, to Assume All Deposits and Loans of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) entered into a purchase and assumption agreement for all deposits and loans of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association, by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Raleigh, North Carolina. The 17 former branches of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association, will open as First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company … [More]
52-Home Community Opens in Queen Creek
Tri Pointe Homes®, a recognized leader serving the Phoenix market for more than 30 years under the name Maracay®, has announced the opening of Sentinel at Oro Ridge, a 52-home neighborhood located within the expansive Oro Ridge planned community in Queen Creek, Arizona. “Sentinel at Oro Ridge is the culmination of our vision to create a neighborhood that perfectly embodies … [More]
209 New Built-to-Rent Luxury Townhomes Set to Go on Market in Gilbert
Mosaic, the nation’s leading institutional-grade general contractor, is nearing completion of the first homes at Town Germann, a 209-unit community by Family Development, a California-based build-to-rent developer. Family Development has begun pre-leasing the first of the luxury townhomes for imminent occupancy, beginning in the spring of 2023. Family Development and Mosaic … [More]
Instagram Can Be a Powerful Marketing Tool for Small Businesses
Instagram is a very powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audience and establish their brand image. As one of the most popular social media platforms, Instagram relies on a high-speed internet connection, like that from Cox Business. Business owners can utilize the platform to drive brand awareness, boost sales, and build and track audience engagement. It's an … [More]
4 Hallmarks of a Successful Agent-Client Relationship
In their classic book The Trusted Advisor, authors David Maister, Robert Galford and Charles Green outline the necessary ingredients for a successful advisor-client relationship. Their thesis could be boiled down to this maxim about the world’s wealthiest man: “The way to be as rich as Bill Gates is to care more about writing code than about being rich. And the way to be a … [More]
