As the calendar flips to 2022, uncertainty in the future is casting a shadow over the annual optimism associated with the start of a new year. Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey reports high percentages of U.S. adults are struggling with daily decisions because they’re stressed about the virus. Over 60 percent of respondents in The Harris Poll said the … [More]
Real Estate Tech Co’s Rapid Disruption in Housing Market Setting the Stage for 2022 Growth
Building on achievements of the previous five years, Homie reached an unprecedented milestone in 2021, saving consumers more than $113 million and counting. As the red-hot housing market continues to boom, Homie stands firm with its commitment to making the home buying and selling process accessible to all. This year was a big year for Homie; aside from surpassing the $100 … [More]
Accelerator for Women 40 and Older Opens Applications for 2022 Program
The RECREATE Action Tank, a business accelerator geared for women 40 and older, is now taking applications for 2022. The action tank is designed to serve as a complete one-stop-shop business and nonprofit building program for women, providing members with the laser-focus, tools and connections that will project their business or nonprofit from idea to launch. Statistics show … [More]
Development Launches Sales at Eastmark Master Planned Community
Homes Corporation, a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced today homes are now selling in Greenpointe at Eastmark, a new neighborhood within the larger Eastmark master planned community in Mesa, Arizona. “Readers of ‘Ranking Arizona’ voted Eastmark the No. 2 best master-planned community of 2021, and we’re pleased to contribute to the tradition of excellence … [More]
NAIOP Arizona Takes On Ambitious Legislative Agenda in 2022
The Arizona Chapter of NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association, just released its 2022 legislative agenda. NAIOP’s policy priorities focus on protecting the economy from damaging tax increases, improving certainty for developers engaged in complex projects that aid in business attraction, and returning control of the ballot initiative process to Arizona … [More]
Paige Soucie Joins Valley Leadership Team
Since March, Paige Soucie has been a vital team member on our Impact Maker Health Team, leading the team focused on reducing the stigma of opioid use disorder. She has helped build out and improve the team’s opioid stigma reduction toolkit for businesses and motivated employers to implement stigma-reducing policies and tools within their organizations. “There’s something so … [More]
Best Western Hotels & Resorts Announces John L. Kelly as New Board Chair
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announced that its Board of Directors has elected John L. Kelly as Board Chairman for 2022. Kelly, who previously served as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, brings decades of hospitality experience and 28 years of Best Western ownership to his role as Chairman. His deep knowledge of the brand coupled with his extensive industry … [More]
Phoenix-Based Car Wash Expands Footprint in Colorado
Phoenix-based premium car wash operator Cobblestone Auto Spa continues to aggressively expand and grow its network in Denver, Colorado with the acquisition of seven Living Water Express Car Wash locations. Living Water's state-of-the-art car wash technology, sustainable water recycling systems and strong wash club subscriber base are set to transition and … [More]
Lucid Group Joins the Nasdaq-100 Index
Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), which is setting new standards with its advanced luxury EVs, today announced that the company has been added to the Nasdaq-100 Index®, effective prior to market open on Monday, December 20, 2021. “We are proud to join the prestigious Nasdaq-100 Index, a recognition of our progress establishing Lucid in the EV market and our future … [More]
Blockchain Research Group Announces Initial Big-Name Tech Partners
The Partnership for Economic Innovation, a passionate collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona’s economic opportunities, launched the Arizona Blockchain Applied Research Center (AZ BARC) to leverage emerging blockchain research to create usable products for the global marketplace. Companies that have a presence in Arizona can sign on as … [More]
Senna House Is First Opening of Hotel in Scottsdale’s Entertainment District in 13 Years
Senna House, boasts six stories and 169 guest rooms that feature a bespoke desert-modern design, the expansive Sonora Swim Club overlooking Camelback Road, and best-in-class views of the Valley’s mountain surroundings and Scottsdale’s Entertainment District. Built on the historic property that once housed the beloved Don & Charlie’s restaurant, Senna House was brought to … [More]
