Governor Doug Ducey today announced $3,575,000 to support programs that help Arizonans and small businesses recover financially from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This past year has brought extraordinary challenges on Arizonans and businesses across the state, and we are committed to helping them get back on their feet,” said Governor Ducey. “We’re making … [More]
New Luxury Rental-Home Firm Launches Valleywide
TerraLane Communities, a premier developer of luxury single-family rental homes, announces its official company launch. TerraLane is bringing high-tech, spacious and maintenance-free living to select Western U.S. markets, beginning with Greater Phoenix. The firm has offices in Scottsdale, Ariz. and Newport Beach, Calif., and is headed by Chief Executive Officer, Steven La … [More]
Great Wolf Lodge Ranked as No. 47 Among 100 U.S. Companies Recognized for Employee Sentiment and Satisfaction
Great Wolf Lodge was featured today in Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking at # 47 among the top 100 companies recognized for employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Produced in collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company, the Newsweek list results were determined after surveying more … [More]
WESTMARC Best of the West 2021 Winners Announced
The 29th Annual Best of the West Awards Dinner took place on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at State Farm Stadium honoring the West Valley’s best leaders, investments, and programs. WESTMARC recognized finalists in the categories of Economic Engine, Excellence in Innovation, Quality of Life Enhancement in the Community and Quality of Life Enhancement in Education. Today, we’re … [More]
Colorado Co. Acquires Phoenix-Based Electrical Contractor
Loenbro LLC, a leading provider of mechanical, electrical, midstream, and inspection services, announces its acquisition of Switch Electric Inc. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Switch is a premier electrical contractor serving mission-critical data center construction and maintenance customers throughout the Arizona market. “We’re proud to join Loenbro,” said John Fleury, Switch … [More]
Auto Dealership Names First Female Dealer Principal
Whitney Yates-Woods was recently awarded the Dealer Principal position at Yates Buick GMC, a milestone first for the company and a move that breaks barriers in the automotive industry. The 35-year-old, mother of two strives to employ people of all walks of life, but now aims to hire more women in the male-dominated automotive field. In fact, a recent auto workforce study found … [More]
New Online Public Art Map Is Now Available
The City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture’s new online Public Art Map is up and ready for self-guided tours. It features more than 200 major public art projects created throughout Phoenix by the city’s award-winning Public Art Program. Each point on the map contains a description highlighting key information about the artist and project. The works range from … [More]
Music, Laughter and the Unexpected at the Arizona Theater Company
What happens when a 20-something Broadway baby meets a Shakespeare- and Schubert-loving octogenarian? Much to their surprise, a friendship blossoms. A delightful award-winning musical about the magic that happens when we throw aside our fears and cross generational barriers. Based on the true story of Broadway performer Charissa Bertels, and winner of the Kleban award for … [More]
Loop 303 Corridor Gets Another Industrial Project Totaling 2 Million Square Feet
Dallas-based Crow Holdings Industrial has become the latest developer to propose a large industrial project in Glendale, Ariz., near Loop 303 and Luke Air Force Base with its plan for a speculative development totaling nearly 2 million square feet. Dubbed Crow 303, the project is scheduled to be discussed Oct. 26 by the Glendale City Council, which must approve annexing and … [More]
NFIB Gives Federal Update: Latest Proposals and Timeline in Congress
September’s deadlines have come and gone with Congress pushing back the tough decisions regarding funding the government and increasing the debt ceiling. NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Kevin Kuhlman discussed new deadlines to watch and what to expect as negotiations on larger legislative proposals continue. Proposals in the Build Back Better … [More]
Program to Disburse $13M in 1% Interest Loans and Specialized Business Coaching
Maricopa County and Prestamos CDFI, a division of Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC), come together to provide much needed access to capital combined with personalized business coaching with the launch of the Maricopa County Small Business Resilience Program. The goal is to elevate struggling small businesses in their road to recovery post-pandemic and walk along with business owners … [More]
WEBINAR – Nov 4: #AZBootCamp200: Veterans Business Programs
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 200: Thursday- November 4 | 9:00 AM #AZBootCamp200: Veterans Business Programs What started as a six-week program has now culminated into 200 sessions. Please join the Arizona Commerce Authority and the Small … [More]
