Film production in the Greater Phoenix area generated an impressive $29.1 million in economic output during the 2024 calendar year, as highlighted in the City of Phoenix Film Office's latest Economic Impact Report that was released this week. The report takes into account all aspects of film production, and includes expenditures on local goods and services. The 2024 … [More]
San Francisco Women-Owned Investment Firm Acquires 71-Unit Multifamily Asset in Phoenix
Goodegg Investments, an award-winning women-founded and women-led commercial real estate investment firm in San Francisco, California, is pleased to announce the acquisition of North Edge Apartments – a 71-unit class B apartment community in Phoenix, Arizona. "North Edge is a phenomenal mid-sized asset in the hidden gem Youngtown submarket within the Phoenix … [More]
Semiconductor Packaging Co. to Formalizes Collaboration with ASU
LQDX Inc., developer of high-performance materials and process IP for advanced semiconductor packaging, announced that it has signed a formal agreement with Arizona State University (ASU) to further its partnership which began in 2024, focused on advanced IC-substrates, Fan Out Wafer Level Packaging (FOWLP) and glass core metallization, as enabled by its Liquid Metal Ink (LMI®) … [More]
Arizona Guest Home Builder Expands Business Model to Include Full Size Homes
Arizona home builder Minimal Living Concepts was founded in 2021 with the goal of creating the world’s most seamless path to buying new construction online. Co-founders Zander Diamont and Jared Amzallag started with a line of backyard guest homes— also known as casitas or accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and now, after building over 100 guest homes, they are expanding their … [More]
Credit Union Donates Record $2.25M to Phoenix Children’s School
Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial Credit Union announced a record-breaking $2.25 million donation to the 1 Darn Cool School at Phoenix Children’s. The fully accredited K-12 school, staffed by seven full-time master’s level teachers, provides children hospitalized for five days or more with bedside education to ensure they stay on track academically, while facing … [More]
Uptown Plaza Celebrates 70 Years of History, Community, and Evolution
Since its debut in 1955, Uptown Plaza has been a cornerstone of Phoenix’s growth and charm, forever changing how the Valley shopped, dined, and connected. Now, as this mid-century modern center celebrates its 70th anniversary, it stands not only as a beloved landmark but as a vibrant community hub bridging the past to the future. In the lead-up to its September milestone … [More]
Honeywell Announces Creation of Three Industry-Leading Companies, HQ to Remain in Valley
Honeywell announced that its Board of Directors completed the comprehensive business portfolio evaluation launched a year ago by Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur and intends to pursue a full separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies. The planned separation, coupled with the previously announced plan to spin Advanced Materials, will result in three publicly listed industry … [More]
Job Openings Remain a Top Concern for Main Street, Says Report
Hiring difficulties persist for small businesses, especially in construction and transportation
NFIB’s January jobs report found that 35% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in January, unchanged from December. Job openings were the highest in the transportation, construction, and manufacturing sectors, and the lowest in the agriculture and finance sectors. Job openings in construction were up four points from last … [More]
Custom Homebuilder Expands Legacy of Luxury with New Estates in Paradise Valley
Patterson Homes continues to set the standard for elite residential construction, with two of its latest estates in Cameldale under contract in record time—one before completion and both within 20 days of coming available to the market. Now, Ryan Patterson embarks on his most prestigious project this year at the base of Mummy Mountain in Silver Sky, Paradise Valley’s most … [More]
Tempe-Based Brewing Co. to Become Official Craft Beer of Sun Devil Athletics
Tempe-based Huss Brewing Co. is partnering with Arizona State University to serve as the Official Craft Beer for all Sun Devil Athletics for the 2025-2026 season and beyond. Before the fall season gets underway, Sun Devil fans can savor a new Sun Angel Collective Huss brew beginning this month, as Huss has handcrafted an all-new Devil’s Halo Amber Ale to serve at all Sun Devil … [More]
City of Phoenix Creates or Preserves 50,000 Housing Units – 5 Years Ahead of Goal
Under the leadership of Mayor Gallego and the City Council, the City of Phoenix is proud to announce that as of December 31, 2024, it has created or preserved more than 53,000 housing units throughout the city – five years ahead of its goal. For years, the City has prioritized increasing the supply of housing for all income levels and family sizes to create a stronger and … [More]
Tempe-Based Space Startup Featured in Google Workspace Big Game Commercial
Tempe space startup Solestial, Inc. will be featured in a Google Workspace commercial scheduled to air Sunday February 9, on Fox networks in the Arizona market during America's most-watched football game. The ad, which features Solestial CEO Stan Herasimenka and other employees, showcases the cutting-edge solar technology for space being developed by Solestial and how the … [More]
Owning a Home More Affordable Than Renting, Both Still Pose Significant Burdens
ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, today released its 2025 Rental Affordability Report, which shows that owning a home in the United States is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property in more than half of county-level markets around the nation. The report shows that both owning and renting remain difficult for average … [More]
New Emergency Air Medical Base Opens in Goodyear
Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the United States, announced the opening of Native Air 23, a new emergency air medical base in Goodyear, AZ. This new base is set to enhance emergency care for residents and visitors in Maricopa County and beyond, further expanding the reach of Air Methods’ critical care network across Arizona. The Native Air 23 team, … [More]
Luxury Outdoor Furniture Manufacturer Opens State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Phoenix
CC Patio, a luxury outdoor furniture manufacturer, recently completed construction of its state-of-the-art 35,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona. CC Patio celebrated the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 1. The facility will support over 75 total jobs. CC Patio Founder and Owner Hamid Salari celebrated the grand opening alongside CC … [More]
New Nonprofit Centralizes Access to Arizona’s Workforce Ecosystem
Pipeline Connects, a new Arizona nonprofit, has been established to support the mission of the trusted career and employment platform, PipelineAZ, to empower Arizona’s workforce by bridging talent, education, industry and community within the state’s career ecosystem. The PipelineAZ platform serves as a single point of access and awareness of in-demand career pathways and … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb. 25: Building Trust and Authenticity in an AI-Focused Approach
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Building Trust and Authenticity in an AI-Focused Approach 2/25/2025 | 9:00 AM This webinar will inspire attendees to harness AI effectively while honoring the human elements that make their businesses unique. REGISTER NOW … [More]
Arizona Predicted to Be Top State for Franchise Business Growth in 2025
According to new study, Arizona will add 1,374 new local franchise businesses in 2025, 13,441 jobs; Franchise sector will contribute $22.6 billion to state's economy in 2025 bringing business ownership opportunities, economic growth, and job creation The International Franchise Association released its annual Franchising Economic Outlook showing that Arizona is expected to … [More]
