Leading general contractor Graycor Construction Company has hired 30-year industry veteran Brett Helm as General Manager of its Southwest Division. Part of Graycor’s senior leadership team, Helm is charged with leading the company’s regional talent pipeline and diversifying and expanding its presence across commercial real estate growth markets. Based in Graycor’s Phoenix … [More]
Lucid to Acquire Select Facilities and Assets of Nikola
Lucid Group, Inc., maker of the world’s most advanced electric vehicles, announced it has reached an agreement to acquire select facilities and assets in Arizona previously belonging to Nikola Corporation, subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The transaction does not include the acquisition of Nikola’s business, customer base, or … [More]
Chandler Workforce Collaboration Brings Feedback to Create East Valley Job Opportunities
In partnership with Chandler Unified School District, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and the City of Chandler, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Chandler4Workforce: a quarterly collaboration between four of the city’s largest workforce development organizations. Leadership from each group meets in-person to discuss their upcoming programs and … [More]
Iconic Resort Debuts Experiential Culinary Show in May
The Arizona Biltmore, the iconic resort, announced the arrival of Le Petit Chef, the world-famous immersive dining experience featuring the “smallest chef in the world.” Set to debut at the resort on May 1, 2025, this experiential culinary show blends cutting-edge 3D projection mapping, creative storytelling, and Arizona Biltmore’s culinary excellence to deliver a multi-sensory … [More]
City of Hope Cancer Care Scottsdale Opens at One Scottsdale Medical
City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., celebrates the opening of City of Hope's newest location at One Scottsdale Medical. The approximate 30,000-square-foot facility is on the first floor of the Class-A, multi-tenant 101,136-square-foot medical building. City of Hope will offer medical oncology exams, infusion treatments, … [More]
Mining and Regulatory Affairs Attorney Joins Dorsey in Phoenix
Dorsey & Whitney LLP continues to expand its Phoenix office with the arrival of Regulatory Affairs and mining attorney Marc Marra, the international law firm announced. Marc has substantial experience helping clients with exploration and mine project development, land tenure, and related natural resource issues. His practice is complemented by both private and public … [More]
Federal Cuts Put Arizona at Risk
After helping win $116 million for rural and tribal communities, Local First Arizona now fights to protect it
An innovative grant assistance center launched by Local First Arizona has helped rural communities, Tribal Nations and nonprofits across the state win more than $116 million in grant funding. But recent federal government grant cancellations and illegal funding freezes threaten to crush new jobs and economic revitalization that Arizona communities were counting on. The … [More]
Phoenix’s Build-to-Rent Surge: A 309% Increase over the Last 5 Years
Phoenix, Arizona, has emerged as a national leader in the build-to-rent (BTR) housing sector, reflecting a significant shift in the local real estate landscape. In 2023, the Phoenix metropolitan area completed over 4,000 BTR units, marking a 10-year high and solidifying its position at the forefront of this trend. Here, we highlight some of the key findings from the latest … [More]
Cardinals Unveil Latest Stadium Innovation: A Sam Fox Experience
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is elevating the gameday experience at State Farm Stadium with the unveiling of "Casa Roja at the Fifty," an exclusive collaboration with acclaimed restaurateur and hotelier Sam Fox, Arizona's visionary hospitality innovator. Nestled beneath the stadium's east side at the coveted 50-yard line, Casa Roja at the Fifty redefines premium … [More]
South Central-Downtown Hub Light Rail Extension Opens June 7
The City of Phoenix and Valley Metro Rail will soon expand into south Phoenix with the opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub (SCE/DH) light rail project on Saturday, June 7, 2025. A ribbon cutting and community celebration filled with local culture and excitement is being planned for that day to commemorate the milestone. “It’s a big day for … [More]
Outpatient Center to Address Youth Mental Health Support, Offer Summer Programs
Horizon Recovery, Arizona's leading provider of adolescent mental health and addiction recovery services, announced plans to open its seventh Arizona location on June 1. The new 5,000 square-foot outpatient center, located at Union Hills Drive and Interstate 17 in North Phoenix, will further expand access to vital mental health services for teenagers and their families across … [More]
First-of-Its-Kind Life Plan Community in Peoria Acquires 343 Independent Living Apartments
Sun Health is looking to the future as they take full ownership of Freedom Plaza, a first-of-its-kind life plan community located in Peoria that was designed and built by senior living pioneer and philanthropist Robert Roskamp. Roskamp’s Freedom Plaza Limited Partnership and Sun Health have co-owned the campus since its’ development, which includes independent living, assisted … [More]
Poll: Strong Bipartisan Support for Axon Campus Project
A new poll shows that Arizona voters overwhelmingly support Axon's proposed international headquarters project and legislation to boost economic development through campus-based housing, and that includes voters in Scottsdale. According to a Cygnal poll of likely general election voters, three-in-four (75%) of Arizona voters—including 79% of Republicans, 76% of … [More]
74% of Import-Reliant U.S. Companies Plan to Hike Prices in Response to New Tariffs
Most increases expected by mid-2025; companies also freezing hiring, delaying raises, and cutting jobs
A new survey from ResumeTemplates.com finds that nearly three-quarters (74%) of U.S. companies that rely on imports plan to raise prices following the sweeping tariffs announced by President Trump on April 2, 2025. The survey, which polled 735 business leaders, indicates that most price hikes will take effect before the end of Q2 — and that consumers aren’t the only ones likely … [More]
Pittsburgh-Based Dog Care Brand Announces First Arizona Location, Setting Stage for Statewide Expansion
The Dog Stop, the all-inclusive and award-winning dog care brand rapidly expanding across the U.S., announced its entry into Arizona with its first location set to open in the Phoenix metropolitan area in fall 2025, marking a significant step in the brand's continued nationwide expansion. As one of the fastest growing states in the nation, Arizona has an increasing demand for … [More]
Gated 17-Home Community in North Central Phoenix Brings Urban Experience
100 Northern, a new gated community from Meisterwerk Fine Homes located at 1st Avenue and West Northern Avenue in Phoenix announces just 10 units remaining . This private enclave features 17 contemporary homes in North Central Phoenix, offering a mix of single-level and two-story floor plans ranging from 2,276 to 3,715 square feet with three to four bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 … [More]
Carvana Announces Enhanced Tech for Phoenix Inspection and Reconditioning Center
Carvana Co., an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, announced plans for an auction and reconditioning ‘Megasite’ integration in Phoenix. This effort will bring Carvana’s Inspection and Reconditioning Center (IRC) capabilities to its existing ADESA Phoenix wholesale auction location while maintaining digital and in-lane auction operations on site. The … [More]
1 in 5 Homebuyers Expect to Sell Stocks to Fund Down Payment in Time of Uncertainty
One in five (20%) prospective homebuyers expect to sell stocks to help fund their next down payment, according to a new survey from Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. When it comes to people who own homes, roughly one in eight (13%) homeowners report selling stocks to help fund their down payment. One in 10 (10%) homeowners have sold … [More]
