Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown. Designed with unique customization, local art, full-service bar, meeting space, tech-savvy enhancements, and plenty of space to call their own, travelers and their pets can enjoy comfortable, stylish suites with the flexibility of separate … [More]
White Castle Expanding in Arizona with New Goodyear Location
2024 is shaping to be a good year for Cravers in Arizona demanding even more White Castle. The iconic family-owned brand, the first fast food hamburger chain in America, plans to open a third Arizona restaurant – in Goodyear! The new 3,220-square-foot Castle will be located at 1420 North Bullard Ave., near the intersection of McDowell Road just north of I-10 in Goodyear. The … [More]
Opportunity Zone Fund Brings Distillery to Downtown Mesa
Caliber, an alternative asset manager of real estate investments and developments, has brought another new business to Downtown Mesa, Arizona. On Thursday, January 4, Arizona Distilling Co. is celebrating its grand opening, hosting Caliber executives and several Mesa councilmembers, at its location at 155 W. Main Street. After opening its original location in Tempe, Arizona … [More]
TEGNA’s KPNX/KNAZ in Phoenix and NBC Renew Affiliation Agreement
TEGNA Inc. and NBC announced a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for 20 TEGNA markets nationwide, including renewal for KPNX/KNAZ Channel 12 in Phoenix. The 20 markets renewed cover more than 21 million households, nearly 17 percent of U.S. TV households. TEGNA is the largest independent owner of NBC affiliates. “As the largest … [More]
Pickleball Paddle, Equipment and Apparel Co. Launches in Scottsdale
Straight out of the mecca of pickleball comes the new paddle brand CRUSH, with a mission to change lives while providing the highest quality professional level pickleball equipment at an affordable rate. The Scottsdale-based company offers premium pickleball paddles, backpacks, men’s and women’s apparel, accessories and more, and plans to expand the brand through its … [More]
Feedback: January 2024
Q: What would make good collaboration for your organization with a for-profit business? Becky Bell Ballard Chief Executive Officer Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children Sector: Nonprofit Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children, a local nonprofit organization, seeks collaborations with businesses on all fronts. Our mission is to eliminate barriers to … [More]
Looking Good 2024 – January Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements Pedal Haus: 2023 Brewery of the Year Yates Buick GMC: Tops in GM Women’s Retail Network Architects Award Honors Sara Yehia Philanthropy AZ Blue Fills Jars with Hope for Jessie Rees Credit Union West Employees Make 3rd Donation of 2023 CHASSE Partners with Local School Districts Sundt Supports St. Mary’s Food Bank … [More]
New Moxy Hotel Opens at Historic Luhrs Building in Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix is now home to an eclectic international hotel concept, The Moxy. The playful hotel announced its opening today in the historic Luhrs Building. PEG Companies [PEG], a vertically-integrated commercial real estate investment company focused on opportunistic and value-added opportunities, and Dallas-based A.G. Hill Partners purchased the historic Luhrs … [More]
‘Avant-Garde Sanctuary’ Opens Vibrational Healing Center in Paradise Valley
The Starlight House, an avant-garde sanctuary for light, sound, and vibrational medicine, announces its debut in Paradise Valley. Guided by Kim Roach, an alternative healing and yoga aficionado with over 25 years of practice and study, The Starlight House offers a transformative experience that seamlessly blends ancient principles with cutting-edge technologies. "Through The … [More]
Trinity Capital Inc. Provides $30M Growth Capital to Cart.com
Trinity Capital Inc., a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, announced the commitment of $30 million in growth capital to Cart.com, a provider of unified commerce and logistics solutions that enable merchants to sell and fulfill anywhere. Cart.com provides physical and digital infrastructure to unify operations across … [More]
‘Best Workout in the World’ Soon to Open in Scottsdale
Prepare for a fitness boost in Scottsdale with the grand opening of Barry's, the pioneering HIIT studio renowned for its high-energy cardio and strength interval training workout. Offering its signature RUN x LIFT classes, which blend high-intensity treadmill cardio with strength training, Barry's will provide a dynamic group fitness experience to Scottsdale, coined “The Best … [More]
SRP Partners to Commission Solar-Charged Battery System
Deal Will Store Enough Clean Energy to Power Nearly 23K Homes
Salt River Project (SRP) and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC have officially commissioned a 100-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system to store the energy produced by the operating Saint Solar Energy Center in Coolidge, Arizona. The Saint Solar facility has been serving SRP commercial customers since the end of 2020 and is one of nine SRP-contracted solar resources … [More]
Merger to Create Arizona’s Largest Real Estate Team with More Than 140 Agents
KP Elite and the Zaback Group, two of the most prolific real estate teams in Arizona, have announced a landmark merger, creating the largest real estate team in the state. The merger brings together two of EXP Realty's highest-producing teams in Arizona. The combined force now boasts over 140 agents with a staggering $500+ million in production. The expanded team … [More]
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park Rebrands
After record-breaking attendance and unrelenting commitment from the motorsports community last year, an iconic venue is getting a new name. With support from the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority and the Gila River Indian Community, the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park is now Firebird Motorsports Park. The news was announced live on the NHRA YouTube channel during the … [More]
Out-of-State Sporting Assets Co. Acquires Troubled Legacy Park in Mesa
AZ Athletic Associates LLC, an affiliate of Rocky Mountain Resources and Burke Operating Partners, has acquired the sports and entertainment complex formerly known as Legacy Park in Mesa, AZ. The facility, now known as Arizona Athletic Grounds at Mesa Campus, opened in 2022. AAG is one of the largest youth-oriented sports facilities in North America. The Mesa facility serves … [More]
Wealth Management Co. Expands in Phoenix and Scottsdale
UBS announced it will be increasing its real estate footprint in both Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona to meet the growing demand for wealth management services in the state. In Phoenix, the firm will now occupy over 24,000 square feet of the Esplanade IV, located at 2575 E. Camelback Road. In North Scottsdale, the firm opened a brand-new office location on November 17 in … [More]
Phoenix-Based Bulk Waste Co. Acquired by National Waste Services Company
RF Investment Partners and its portfolio company, Ally Waste Services, announce the acquisition of Waste Consolidators, Inc., a provider of bulk waste collection services for residential and commercial complexes. This investment builds on the success of Ally Waste’s partnership with Waste Control and the integration of its bulk waste removal services earlier this … [More]
Capital and Land Partnerships to Renewable Developers Is Key for Investment Co.
Renewa, a leading land and infrastructure investor, announced the successful closing of a sale lease-back (SLB) transaction with Leeward Renewable Energy (“LRE”), for the White Wing Ranch Solar project in Maricopa County, Arizona. This deal supports the continued growth of LRE’s project pipeline, while allowing the company to maintain long-term site control for the … [More]
