Under the direction of the chairman of the board of directors, James H. Lundy, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council will be sending a letter to Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer urging the veto of Senate Bill 1062. As a premiere regional economic development organization, GPEC works hand in hand with the Arizona Commerce Authority to build the case for businesses to locate … [More]
National Bank of Arizona Adds to Revitalization of Camelback Corridor with New Wealth Center
National Bank of Arizona is proud to announce the opening of its new Camelback Wealth Center, which strengthens its commitment to the community and clients around the Camelback Corridor. The existing branch location at 4040 East Camelback Road was remodeled into the new wealth center, which blends executive banking and private banking under one roof. As one of the most … [More]
Golden Eagle to Expand Buckeye AZ Facility
Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. will break ground this month on a 16,000-square-foot expansion of its beverage distribution facility in Buckeye Ariz., The expansion will focus on additional warehouse space and will include new delivery docks and a new entrance. Space will also be allotted for a future Compressed Natural Gas fuel station. The additional warehouse space will help … [More]
Arizona Losing Solar Jobs, Says National Solar Jobs Census Report
While the recently released National Solar Jobs Census indicates Arizona still holds second place in the country for solar jobs, it shows a frightening decrease in the total number of industry jobs and a decline in the number of solar businesses operating in the state. In the last year alone, Arizona has shed 1,242 solar jobs, down from 10,000 jobs just one year ago. That’s a … [More]
McCarthy Building Companies Selected as General Contractor for Odysea In The Desert
McCarthy Building Companies was recently selected as general contractor for the OdySea Aquarium, a new Scottsdale-based attraction slated to break ground summer of 2014 and open in the fall of 2015 at Via De Ventura and the 101 in Scottsdale at the Salt River Pima-MaricopaIndian Community, adjacent to Butterfly Wonderland and the Odysea Mirror Maze. When completed, it will … [More]
Local First Arizona Hosts Free Event to Introduce Businesses to Eight Local Banks & Credit Unions
Local First Arizona is hosting a “speed dating” event to enable businesses to meet with eight of Arizona’s local banks and credit unions at one time. The organization’s goal is to help businesses find the right match for their business banking needs and move their money into Arizona-based financial institutions. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, … [More]
DMB Associates Announces Homebuilders to Construct Arizona’s First Multi-Builder Community for Baby Boomers
DMB Associates announced today the four builders that will construct homes at Victory, Arizona’s first multi-builder community for people 55 years and better which will be located in the multi-generational community of Verrado. Only four homebuilders were selected among the interested top local and national homebuilders. The Phase One roster includes Lennar (NYSE: LEN), … [More]
Evergreen Pacific Partners Takes Majority Stake in Vantage Mobility International
Evergreen Pacific Partners (Evergreen), Washington State’s largest private equity fund, announced today that it has purchased a majority stake in Phoenix-based Vantage Mobility International (VMI), a leader in the manufacture and distribution of wheelchair accessible vehicles. VMI’s president and CEO, Doug Eaton, and CFO, Tim Barone, will retain significant ownership stakes in … [More]
West USA Realty, Inc. Welcomes Stone Path Real Estate to its IBA Program
West USA Realty, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Todd Menard announced today that Stone Path Real Estate has merged with West USA Realty through its Internal Broker Alliance (IBA) program. Stone Path Real Estate, a 100-agent real estate company based in Gilbert, Ariz., will become Stone Path Real Estate Group at West USA. Stone Path founder Patti Haugland will remain as … [More]
SolarCity and Taylor Morrison to Offer Solar Power to Hundreds of Homes in Phoenix
Taylor Morrison, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, today announced that it will offer a solar power option on every new home in its Phoenix-area communities through a partnership with SolarCity. Taylor Morrison and SolarCity (Nasdaq:SCTY), America's No. 1 full-service solar power provider, will deliver the benefits of solar power to homebuyers for little to no upfront … [More]
