Phoenix City Council voted 8-0 to transition 100% of the city’s bus fleet to zero-emission models by 2040. Phase 1 of this transition plan includes a moratorium on purchasing compressed natural gas (CNG) buses after 2024, thereafter purchasing only low- and zero-emission buses, including hybrid-electric, battery-electric, and fuel-cell-electric buses. This comes almost a … [More]
Strategic Alliance to Support Small Business Exporters and Financing Announced
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the signing of the Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) with BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade), the leading global financial services association for international transaction banking, which will formalize the SBA’s existing relationship with the association. BAFT and SBA strive to tackle challenges both … [More]
City Council Approves Proposed $500M General Obligation (GO) Bond Program
On Tuesday, Phoenix City Council voted to approve the proposed $500 million 2023 GO Bond Program as presented by the GO Bond Executive Committee. After three months of committee deliberation and extensive public input, the GO Bond Executive Committee recommended several projects and programs … [More]
Avondale Ranks No. 1 in 2022 Digital Cities Survey
The Center for Digital Government announced the winners of the 22nd annual Digital Cities Survey, recognizing cities utilizing technology to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance transparency and digital equity, plan for the future of work and more. Avondale, Arizona took the top ranking in the nation for the population category 75,000 to 124,999. Avondale, Az shares the top … [More]
Phoenix Awarded Global ‘A’ Rating for Environmental Efforts
The City of Phoenix is now one of 122 cities and counties globally to make the 2022 CDP A list for its environmental efforts led by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the Office of Environmental Programs. “Combatting climate change is a top priority for me, and is essential to the future of Phoenix and those who plan to live here,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “Knowing that … [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]
