Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, supercharged the collector car hobby during the 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction, presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Oct. 10-13 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The four-day automotive lifestyle event featured 794 collectible vehicles that sold for more than $55 million, with a 99.9 percent sell-through rate. In … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Master-Planned Community Developer Expands Homebuilding Division
Symmetry Companies, a Scottsdale-based master-planned community developer specializing in luxury residential neighborhoods featuring private golf clubs, today announced the first market expansion of its homebuilding division, Symmetry Homes, with the launch of new semi-custom homes at Talking Rock Ranch in Prescott, along with the opening of a downtown sales … [More]
First Decline in Metro Phoenix Office Vacancy Rates in Five Years
The Phoenix Office of JLL has released its Q3 2024 Phoenix Office Market Dynamics report, noting a continued stabilization in the local office sector with vacancy rates decreasing, the sublease market showing positive trends and rental rates on the rebound. The total metro Phoenix office market vacancy rate decreased by 10 basis points during the third quarter to 25.1%. This … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Named among Top Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
For the 14th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children’s among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The health system was once again named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Arizona and third in the Southwest region. Phoenix Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Arizona ever to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report. “Our … [More]
Arizona Board of Regents Prioritizes Student Mental Health with New Well-Being Workgroup
The Arizona Board of Regents is expanding its focus on student well-being by broadening the scope of the Student Food and Housing Workgroup to address mental health and well-being. This action, announced at the September board meeting, is a proactive step in ABOR’s commitment to prioritizing student well-being. “While our universities already offer strong student health and … [More]
Newly Renovated Behavioral Health Center Opens New Location in Phoenix
Cornerstone Healing Center, Arizona’s premier mental health and substance abuse treatment center, announces the opening of its new location in West Phoenix. The newly renovated, 15,000-square-foot facility will provide Intensive Outpatient Programs along with optional supportive housing for those who qualify. “We’re committed to making mental health and substance abuse … [More]
See Where Arizona Ranks on the ‘Most Overworked’ States List
A new study has revealed the most and least overworked states. The study, by personal injury lawyers DeMayo Law Office, analyzed employment data for 2024 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, looking at weekly hours worked for every state to determine which states work the most throughout the year. Researchers also compared figures to the average hours worked in 2014 to … [More]
Chicago Developer Brings Luxury Condominiums to Scottsdale’s ‘New Luxury Corridor’
Belgravia Group, Chicago’s award-winning real estate development firm with more than 75 years of luxury projects constructed under its brand, has announced its second North Scottsdale development, Atavia. The project has received Scottsdale Design Review Board (DRB) approval and follows the rapid and successful sell-out of its first North Scottsdale project, Portico. Atavia … [More]
SRP Donates $275,000 to Support FSL’s Healthy Homes Program
Salt River Project (SRP) generously donated $275,000 to support FSL’s Healthy Homes Air Conditioning Program, which helps eliminate heat-related hazards in low-income homes. The funds will also provide nutritious meals for seniors and support several upcoming community events. “We’re incredibly grateful for SRP’s continued support,” said Tami Bohannon, president and CEO, FSL. … [More]
Leadership Institute Promotes Two Key Leaders
The First Place Global Leadership Institute (First Place Global) has promoted two key leaders. Toyosi Adesoye, JD, MPA, has been named Associate Director of the Colonel Harland Sanders Center for Applied Research and Josh Munoz is now Associate Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Center for Public Policy. First Place Global leverages this award-winning property to … [More]
Republic Services Launches Tool to Help Businesses Improve Sustainable Practices
Circularity, the concept of maintaining the value and use of materials as long as possible to minimize waste and resource consumption, is critical for businesses to reduce their environmental impact and achieve sustainability goals. Republic Services, Inc., a leader in the environmental services industry, today launched the Circularity Index, a no-cost online tool to help … [More]
Banner MD Anderson Opens New East Valley Infusion Clinic for Cancer Patients
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at Canyon Springs, an outpatient clinic at Banner Gateway Medical Center, opened in Gilbert. Previously a surgery center, the clinic has been re-created for cancer patients needing infusion treatments, but who are healthy enough to not need chemotherapy. The new clinic is on the Banner Gateway campus, which includes Banner MD Anderson Cancer … [More]
What Matters to Small Businesses on Election Day
Top of mind: inflation, taxes, wages and cost of living, reveals GoDaddy survey
With the number of small businesses on the rise, entrepreneurs represent an important voting block as November 5 approaches. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. registered more than 430,000 small business applications monthly in 2024 - 50% more than in 2019 - so addressing small business owners' concerns could help candidates differentiate themselves with … [More]
Next Steps for Victims of Business Email Compromise Scams
Recently, more companies have fallen victim to what is known as “business email compromise” (BEC) scams. The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines a business email compromise scam as a sophisticated email fraud scheme through which a fraudster contacts businesses and individuals to unlawfully obtain money. The common fact pattern is this: A fraudster hacks into an entity’s … [More]
HonorHealth Named Primary Clinical Partner for New ASU School of Medicine
Arizona State University and HonorHealth, a locally owned nonprofit health system, announced today that they have finalized an agreement for HonorHealth to serve as the primary clinical affiliate for ASU’s School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, a central component of ASU Health. Driven by a mutual desire to advance health care through technology and humanity, … [More]
Fox Restaurant Concepts Brings Blanco to Peoria
Tacos, tequila and good times will soon be flowing in Peoria, as Blanco Cocina + Cantina announced today its newest location and first in the West Valley, will open on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at The Park at 83, steps away from the Peoria Sports Complex. One of the many popular brands under the Fox Restaurant Concepts umbrella, Blanco offers a vibrant twist on Sonoran-style … [More]
Chandler’s Everspin Partners on Lucid Motors’ Gravity Electric SUV
Everspin Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) persistent memory solutions, today announced that Lucid Motors will use its PERSYST MRAM in its recently released Gravity SUV. The MR25H256A, a 256Kb serial MRAM, was selected because it meets the AEC Q100 Grade 1 specification of -40C to 125C temperature … [More]
West Valley Development Teravalis Names Investment Industry Veteran COO for Phoenix Region
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. announced that Kate Kaminski has joined the company’s team at Teravalis™ as Chief Operating Officer for the Phoenix Region, under the leadership of recently appointed president Charley Freericks. A real estate and investment industry veteran Ms. Kaminski will help lead operations for the new Howard Hughes community in the Phoenix West Valley as … [More]
