Grimaldi’s Pizzeria unveils its first satellite kitchen, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria To-Go, in Scottsdale, which is now open. The new concept offers delivery and carryout only, which allows Grimaldi’s to provide its customers with an alternative and convenient option as the demand for takeout continues to increase. This is the first location to open as part of a company strategy to … [More]
Valley Leadership Receives $100,000 to ‘Move the Needle’ on Racial Inequities
U.S. Bank announced $100,000 in donations to Valley Leadership as part of its $15 million U.S. Bank Foundation Rebuild and Transform Fund, addressing systemic racial inequities in small business, housing and workforce advancement. This commitment follows $150,000 U.S. Bank provided in Phoenix to Trellis and the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in September to address social … [More]
Major Hotels Group Debuts New Office for the Day Package, Offering Remote Workers a Change of Scenery
Driven by its commitment to continuously listen to guests, customers and members, Hyatt announces an extension of its popular Work from Hyatt extended-stay package to include a new Office for the Day option now available daily through May 31, 2021, at more than 400 Hyatt hotels in the Americas. Offering a much-deserved change of scenery to people still working remotely and the … [More]
Shopping Centers Continue to Expand Leasing Portfolio Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Three of Vestar’s East Valley shopping centers will welcome several new tenants in late 2020 and early 2021. Vestar, a nationally recognized shopping center management, leasing and development operator, has continued to expand its leasing portfolio despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Crossroads Towne Center, located at 3757 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, will add F45 … [More]
Banner Health Plans Comprehensive Sports Medicine Center in Scottsdale
Banner Health and real estate developer Alter today announced plans for a $54 million, three-story, 80,000-square-foot comprehensive sports medicine center at the Riverwalk mixed-use development, located along the Loop 101 at Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale. When completed, the project will be a destination center for athletes that provides key services dedicated to sports … [More]
Lucid Motors Completes Construction on First Greenfield Electric Vehicle Factory in North America
Lucid Motors, which is setting new standards for sustainable mobility with its advanced luxury EVs, announced completion of the first phase of construction at the new Lucid AMP-1 (Advanced Manufacturing Plant) factory in Casa Grande, AZ, with the commissioning of production equipment and processes underway ahead of start of production for Lucid Air in Spring of 2021. As the … [More]
U.K. Software Co. Releases Free e-Book to Guide Businesses Into ‘The Post-COVID Workplace’
COVID-19 has changed the world of work like never before, in ways that none of us could ever have previously imagined. And while all over the globe businesses are trying to respond as best they can, nobody really knows what’s coming around the corner. To help businesses steer a course towards a safe, prosperous workplace post-COVID, Condeco Software, a worldwide leader in … [More]
Construction Co. Continues to Build on Its Reputation Despite a Pandemic
No industry has escaped the wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic, including construction. While there have been many challenges and changes, Sigma Contracting Inc. has seen many positives as well. Company officials said all of its existing projects continued without interruption, yet several new projects did not start when expected. As the fourth quarter came into play various new … [More]
13 Top Valley Leaders on 2021! Where do we go from here?
With the new year just on the horizon and the economy still on quicksand waiting for the political dust to settle, businesses are preparing their budgets and plans for 2021. Although we are, in many ways, still in unprecedented times, experience remains the “crystal ball” that savvy business leaders rely on to adapt their strategies and guide their businesses. In Business … [More]
Central Arizona Supply Opens Arizona’s Largest Premium Appliance & Plumbing Showroom
After five decades as Arizona’s largest family-owned and -operated plumbing supply company, Central Arizona Supply officially opened its second North Scottsdale location this week called Central Arizona Reserve, which is the debut of the company’s new ultra-luxury division and the largest premium appliance and plumbing showroom in Arizona. At more than 10,000 square feet, … [More]
Banking Industry Positioned to Help Businesses Evolve to ‘New Normal’
"The [banking] industry’s goal is to help clients emerge stronger as they evolve their businesses from technology and workforces to product and service development." In the year 2020, the banking industry has had to be more nimble, forward-looking and customer-service-oriented than ever before. At Alliance Bank of Arizona, the cornerstone of our business has always been … [More]
Phoenix CRE Positioned to Come Back Strong
"Arizona continues to be one of the top commercial real estate markets in the country, and, as a business community, we need to celebrate this success …" At the start of this year, the commercial real estate market was in a really strong position. Although we initially experienced a small decrease in retail and office-space leases in the first quarter, we have since returned … [More]
Arizona Is Building on Its Growth Momentum
"Not only does our momentum remain strong, the projects we’re currently working represent more jobs than roughly the same number did a year ago — an indicator of the quality and size of companies looking to Arizona as a location for growth." Throughout the pandemic, the Arizona Commerce Authority has substantially increased our services and programs for small businesses, which … [More]
Asset-Based Lending a Lifeline for Small Business
"[As an asset-based lender … ] We will continue to prioritize our efforts to reach out to small and mid-sized businesses that are in need of capital and can’t wait months for credit approval." FSW Funding is an asset-based lender, and we base our credit lending decisions on the credit worthiness of our client’s customers. Since banks base their credit decisions on the … [More]
Expanding Value-based Care Is Transforming Industry
"As Albert Einstein once said, “In the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity” — which has proven true for the healthcare industry throughout the pandemic." It’s no secret that healthcare has been at the center of COVID-19 disruptions. The pandemic has pushed the limits of the healthcare system in ways we could have never imagined. Provider revenue streams and staffing … [More]
Enabling Flexibility Is Part of Pandemic Response
In addition to these operational changes [for our customers], we shifted financial resources to support our community giving efforts, focusing on areas with the greatest need: foodbanks, seniors and frontline healthcare workers. CopperPoint operates within the Property and Casualty insurance market, offering workers’ compensation and small commercial insurance products. Our … [More]
Legal Needs Evolve in Economic Downturn
"As with any economic downturn, what clients need legal help with evolves. There is already an uptick in bankruptcy, workouts and divorces." Like many businesses, law has been affected by COVID. We were fortunate not to need to furlough or lay off employees, as many law firms did. There are some employees in the office, but most are working remotely. We learned that we could … [More]
