Arizona State University and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced that the university will lead a multi-year Arizona Water Innovation Initiative to provide immediate, actionable and evidence-based solutions to ensure that Arizona will continue to thrive with a secure future water supply. The Governor has committed resources and has asked ASU to work with industrial, municipal, … [More]
Phoenix Community Development & Investment Corp. Awarded $45M to Promote Economic Development
Phoenix Community Development & Investment Corporation (PCDIC) was recently awarded a $45 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). This marks the third consecutive year that PCDIC has received NMTC funding following last year’s allocation of $55 million and a … [More]
Video: Super Bowl LVII Small Business Permitting and Licensing Workshop
Learn about the permits and licenses needed by small businesses for food sales, signs, street and sidewalk vending, public assembly and special events during Super Bowl LVII in 2023. City of Phoenix and Maricopa county staff explain how to apply and when to file the required applications. See workshop video here. https://youtu.be/FQxjo4irfoE Workshop was hosted by … [More]
Mixed-Income Housing Development Opens in the Edison-Eastlake Community
The City of Phoenix celebrated the grand opening of Soluna Apartments, the first Choice Neighborhoods mixed-income housing development in the Edison-Eastlake Community. Soluna features 177 modern, energy-efficient units ranging from one to five bedrooms. The community is designed to provide quality … [More]
City of Phoenix Invests $12M in Homeless Solutions in October
In Oct. 2022, the Phoenix City Council approved $12 million in funding dedicated to homelessness solutions. The allocated funds will create new shelter and safe spaces to sleep for hundreds of people experiencing homelessness. It will also contribute to wraparound services and support a workforce program … [More]
August Sports Betting Figures Released; $5.4B Wagered in First Year
Bettors in Arizona wagered over $360 million during the month of August, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. “I am excited to see such strong wagering figures for August, which is the final monthly report for Arizona’s first year of legal sports betting,” said Ted Vogt, Director, ADG. “Through the first year of legal wagering, Arizona has seen over … [More]
Their Take: Nikola Highlights Benefits to Integrated Truck and Energy Business Model from The Inflation Reduction Act
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, highlights key elements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden this past August. The legislation supports every aspect of Nikola's integrated truck and energy business model from the development of zero-emissions vehicle … [More]
Phoenix Names Official Historian to Help Preserve and Share the History of Phoenix
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has announced the appointment of Steve Schumacher as the Mayor’s Office Official Historian. “Steve will work with us to document and share the history of Phoenix, from its earliest days to the present,” said Mayor Kate Gallego. “I have always believed the future of Phoenix builds on the strong foundation of its past, beginning with the ancient … [More]
Phoenix Water Hosting Town Halls Focused on Colorado River Shortage
As part of their ongoing effort to keep the public informed about how reduced allocations of Colorado River water are impacting the City of Phoenix, Phoenix Water experts will deliver a presentation at various locations in the weeks ahead. The speakers will focus on how the City manages its … [More]
SBA Announces $7.2 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Emerging Micro-Entrepreneurs Gain Access to Capital
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a $7.2 million grant award to 38 organizations under the Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME), a $1.7 million increase, up 30% from last year’s allocated $5,500,000 in funding. The PRIME award will support these nonprofit organizations as they help low-income entrepreneurs get financing to establish and … [More]
Tribal Gaming Contributions to the State for Quarter Top $40M
The Arizona Department of Gaming announced today $41,571,869 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. This amount represents a 2.1 percent increase when compared to same quarter of FY2022. “Arizona’s tribal gaming industry continues to impress, with a quarterly contribution record of $41.6 million to the … [More]
City of Surprise Demonstration Garden to Educate on Low Water Use Plants and Trees
When the City of Surprise envisioned a public space that is both visually impressive and educational, they turned to Willmeng Construction to bring that vision to life. On September 17, Willmeng and the city unveiled the new Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, a 2.5-acre space located just north of the Surprise City Hall. The Xeriscape Demonstration Garden educates the public on … [More]
City of Phoenix Hires First Public Health Advisor
Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton announced that Nicole Dupuis-Witt will join the City’s leadership team as its first Public Health Advisor on October 17. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the City sought professional consulting services to assist with Phoenix’s public health efforts in response to the pandemic. This expertise proved beneficial in advising the City’s … [More]
Our Region Reclassified for Ozone Pollution, Moves Up in Severity Rating
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a rule today that moves the region up the severity ladder for ozone pollution, reclassifying the region from “marginal” to “moderate” nonattainment for the ozone pollution standard. While more protective of public health, it could pose additional challenges for the region in meeting the most recent, more stringent ozone … [More]
More Funds Available for Urban Farmland Conservation
The City of Phoenix has set aside an additional $2 million to continue protecting urban farmland from development. Through a partnership with Central AZ Land Trust (CALT), Maya’s Farm has been permanently protected from development via a conservation easement, and additional funds are now available for more conservation easements. In June 2021, the Phoenix City Council … [More]
Tempe to Launch New BIPOC Micro-Manufacturing Program
Tempe-based micro-manufacturing businesses owned by BIPOC entrepreneurs will get a boost from a series of first-ever federal and local grants under a new program being created by the City of Tempe. At its Sept. 8 Regular Meeting, the Tempe City Council approved contracts to support Black, Indigenous and people of color micro-manufacturers with business consulting services … [More]
