A new endowed chair in the Creighton University School of Medicine will expand the partnership between the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) and Creighton, providing better, more affordable healthcare to a greater number of children and families in the Valley. In 2021, Piper Trust invested $10 million in a collaboration between SVdP and … [More]
Moving Trends Report Lists Phoenix in Top 10 ‘Move-Ins’ Cities
PODS Enterprises, LLC, an industry leader that revolutionized the moving and storage category through its portable container service offerings, released its fourth annual Moving Trends Report identifying the top 20 cities Americans are fleeing from, and flocking to, in 2024. The report analyzes consumer movements throughout the past fifteen months, identifying the environmental … [More]
Scottsdale Attorney Celebrates 20 Years of Bringing Sustainability and Renewable Energy to Arizona
Court Rich, Co-Founder of Rose Law Group pc, is celebrating twenty years since joining the firm. Under Court’s guidance, Rose Law Group has become a leading firm for renewable energy and regulatory law in the Southwest. When Court joined in 2004, the firm had just two attorneys. Today, it boasts a team of more than 60. Twenty years ago, as a young attorney, Court took a chance … [More]
The Sun Belt Is Seeing Some of the Biggest Rent Declines in America
Nationwide, the median asking rent rose 1% to $1,648 in April—the first increase in a year
The median asking rent in Seattle fell 7.3% year over year in April, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s the biggest drop among the U.S. metros Redfin analyzed. Next came nine Sun Belt metros: Austin, TX (-6.6%), Nashville, TN (-5.9%), Jacksonville, FL (-5.6%), Miami (-5%), San Diego (-4.7%), Phoenix (-4.6%), Charlotte, … [More]
Unique Flower Bar and Coffee Lab Expands in Phoenix
Stemistry, a creatively reimagined floral boutique and innovative coffee lab, announced its expansion with the upcoming opening of its third location at the Road Runner apartments in Phoenix this summer. Created and operated by 18-year-old Dylan Capshaw, Stemistry is a whimsical and unique concept that is part flower bar, part coffee lab. At the bouquet bar, guests can build … [More]
Phoenix Healthy Pet Food Co. among Those Awarded FedEx Small Business Grant
12th annual program receives 3,900 applications
FedEx Corp. unveiled the recipients of the 12th annual FedEx Small Business Grants Program. Ten U.S.-based businesses were chosen this year out of over 3,900 applications. Bundle & Joy of Phoenix was awarded on of the $20,000 grants. Bundle & Joy is a female-founded, purpose-driven company on a mission to deliver convenience, curation and community to every pet person. … [More]
Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Providers Still Driving Phoenix’s Big-Box Warehouse Demand in 2023
According to a new report from CBRE, third-party logistics (3PL) providers leased the most big-box warehouse space in Phoenix, accounting for 32.6% of all transactions. Phoenix is still considered a top big-box growth market. Down from 14.3% in 2022, Phoenix fell second to Savannah (12.9%) with a 6% growth rate in 2023. Around 23 million sq. ft. of space is currently under … [More]
Chef Opens Newest Creation with Latin-Centric Restaurant in Uptown Phoenix
Renowned Phoenix chef/restaurateur, Doug Robson, is opening an all-new restaurant, Tesota, on Friday, May 17th in the heart of Uptown Phoenix. Open daily for lunch, dinner and happy hour, Tesota, located at 300 W Camelback Road, is the newest creation from Robson, the chef/partner behind Gallo Blanco and Otro Café in Phoenix. Nestled inside the stunning indoor-outdoor space … [More]
How AI Can Support Social Media Marketing Objectives
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) is growing in many industries. That includes social media. The power of AI to harness text, image, audio and video uses introduces opportunities for content creation, data analysis, and more. Along with these benefits comes serious concerns about privacy and safety. As B2B organizations explore opportunities to leverage AI, they … [More]
Commercial Real Estate Sentiment Rebounds, Says NAIOP Index
The NAIOP CRE Sentiment Index, a key forecast of commercial real estate market conditions over the next 12 months, has increased significantly from the last survey in fall 2023. The Index rose to 52, from 46 in September, indicating that respondents expect conditions for commercial real estate development to be somewhat better over the next year. The NAIOP CRE Sentiment … [More]
Snack Food Industry Leader Opens Third Planned Distribution Center
J&J Snack Foods officially opened its third distribution center in Glendale, Arizona, which completes the company’s strategic supply chain transformation. The state-of-the-art facility is strategically placed to optimize distribution across the western United States. The facility, which became operational in the first quarter of 2024, accommodates 13,000 pallet positions … [More]
Housing and Homelessness Are Major Issues for Arizona Voters; Strong Desire for State and Local Government to Do More
The 2024 Arizona Voters’ Agenda reveals voters want elected leaders to do more to deliver solutions
Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA)– a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a mission to bring Arizonans together to create a stronger and brighter future for the state– unveiled new survey data on housing from its 2024 Arizona Voters' Agenda. The findings reflect the views of likely Republican, Democratic, and independent/unaffiliated voters of all ages and highlight … [More]
Arizona Center for Civic Leadership Announces Its 2024 Flinn-Brown Fellows
Flinn Foundation program selects 28 Arizona civic leaders
The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation’s leadership program—dedicated to state-level policy and politics and forging professional connections—has selected 28 Arizonans as 2024 Flinn-Brown Fellows. The 16th cohort of the nonpartisan Flinn-Brown Fellowship includes leaders from the private and public sector, elected officials, founders of nonprofit … [More]
Homebuilder Acquires Goodyear Land to Build 175 Homes
Tri Pointe Homes® Arizona, a recognized leader serving the Phoenix market for over 30 years under the name Maracay®, has announced the acquisition of land to develop approximately 175 new homes in the Abel Ranch planned community located in the West Valley suburb of Goodyear. The $8.75 million land investment marks the second phase of development within the existing planned … [More]
Kohler Opens State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Casa Grande, Creating 400 Full-Time Jobs
Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath products headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, officially opened the doors to its new manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event hosted by company leadership. Among those in attendance were Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, some of the new Kohler associates filling more than 400 full-time … [More]
Elevated, Relatable Dining Experience Comes to Downtown Phoenix Neighborhood
Former Carly’s Bistro location on Roosevelt Row reopens this fall
After 19 years in business, the beloved Carly’s Bistro on Roosevelt Row has closed its doors. The owners are passing the torch to three local hospitality industry veterans — Mike Cheathem of Scapegoat Beer & Wine, DashTrack Founder Jordan Hudgens and restaurateur Michael Bodow — who bring their energy and enthusiasm to this exciting project. Together, they will reopen the … [More]
Their Take: Paul Penzone on Getting Personal with Mental Health
Everyone has a mental health story shaped by their own experiences. Perhaps you can pinpoint a moment, a shift – a time when you were struggling. I’m sharing a part of my story in hopes of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. The more we talk about it, the more we normalize it, and more people will feel empowered to get the help they need. As a cop in my … [More]
Investor Home Purchases Rise for the First Time in Nearly Two Years
Real estate investors bought 19% of U.S. homes that sold in the first quarter—the highest share in almost two years
Real estate investors bought roughly 44,000 U.S. homes in the first quarter of 2024, up 0.5% from a year earlier—the first increase since the second quarter of 2022. That is according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Investor activity in the housing market is stabilizing following several years of dramatic ups and downs. Investor … [More]
