From pets and pumpkins to local vendors and Halloween fun, Alamar is filling October with three free events that bring Avondale families, businesses and community partners together. The month-long celebration includes two returning City of Avondale favorites and the debut of Homegrown at Alamar, a new fall signature event inspired by harvest traditions and Alamar’s contemporary … [More]
Vintage Travel Inspires Tonight’s Free First Friday at Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix Art Museum will open October with a free First Friday celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, featuring art, live music, hands-on activities and programming inspired by vintage travel, Route 66 and roadside adventures. The evening takes inspiration from the Museum’s current exhibition, Modern Treads: The Discount Tire Poster Collection, which explores the … [More]
MIM Brings Brazilian Music and Culture to Phoenix for Two Days
The Musical Instrument Museum will bring the music, movement and culture of Brazil to Phoenix this weekend with Experience Brazil, a two-day celebration featuring live performances, hands-on activities, curator talks and a capoeira workshop. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, at MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix. Programming … [More]
Northrop Grumman Unveils 120,000-SF Expansion at Gilbert Space Campus
Northrop Grumman has opened the new A1 building on its Gilbert campus, expanding its capacity to support critical space missions for national security, civil and commercial customers. The 120,000-square-foot facility adds office space, classified work areas, integration and testing facilities, and mission support space. The investment expands workforce capacity and further … [More]
Wrigley Mansion Acquisition Reunites Two Phoenix Hospitality Landmarks
Arizona Biltmore and the Wrigley Mansion are pleased to announce a new chapter in their shared story, with the Wrigley Mansion joining the Arizona Biltmore under ownership by Henderson Park in a joint venture with Western & Southern Financial Group, and funds managed by Hamilton Lane, South Street Partners and Pyramid Global Hospitality. Pyramid Global Hospitality will … [More]
Regional President Named to Guide Buckeye’s 37,000-Acre Teravalis
Howard Hughes Communities, the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc., announced the promotion of Kate Kaminski to President of the Arizona Region. Kaminski succeeds Charley Freericks in a planned leadership transition and will oversee the strategy, investment, development, and operations of Teravalis™, the company’s 37,000-acre master planned community in Buckeye, … [More]
Major Scottsdale Luxury Resort Acquired by Tribal Investment Authority
San Manuel Investment Authority, an unincorporated governmental instrumentality of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, through its affiliated entities, announced its acquisition of Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona. “We are delighted to welcome the staff and guests of Fairmont Scottsdale Princess into the portfolio of luxury non-gaming properties owned by our … [More]
Phoenix PR Founder Launches Platform for Businesses to Manage Their Own Publicity
HAÜS OF PR, a new self-service public relations platform created for founders, creators, entrepreneurs, professionals, and growing brands, officially announced its arrival this October. Founded by Kierra Dixson, HAÜS OF PR was created to give brands a more accessible way to understand public relations, develop their stories, prepare for visibility, and take greater ownership of … [More]
Dual-Brand 174-Room Hotel Opens at Mesa’s Gallery Park
The City of Mesa, Hilton and VIVO Development Partners have celebrated the Ribbon Cutting of the new dual-brand Tempo by Hilton Gallery Park and Homewood Suites Phoenix/Mesa Airport, adding 174 hotel rooms and a new hospitality destination to Gallery Park in southeast Mesa. Located at 5057 South Power Road, within Mesa's growing Gateway Area, the four-story development … [More]
L.A. Real Estate Lender Leases 9,365 SF for New Tempe Headquarters
CBRE arranged a 9,365-square-foot office lease at Horizon Bay in Tempe, Arizona, for landlord Silver Creek Development. Dunmor, a technology-enabled private real estate lender, will occupy one of four speculative office suites under construction on the west wing of the property's second floor and plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Arizona. Delivery … [More]
The Marketing Accountability Gap Widens with More Spending Producing Less Clarity
Businesses have never had more ways to spend a marketing dollar, or more data supposedly proving those dollars are working. SEO agencies report rankings. Digital firms report clicks and conversions. Social teams measure engagement. PR tracks visibility. Paid media produces attribution dashboards. Now companies are adding another layer as they race to optimize for AI-powered … [More]
How the Valley Said Yes to Development and No to Traffic Delays
For the last 40 years, the Valley has experienced significant population growth. Development continues today, with major economic investments across the region. Add in new housing developments across the Valley, and it would be easy to think commute times would also skyrocket. The Maricopa Association of Governments has led multimodal transportation planning efforts through … [More]
Phoenix Pool Supply Giant Files Chapter 11, Targets 90% Debt Reduction
Leslie's, Inc., the largest direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry serving residential customers and pool professionals nationwide, announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement with a group of its existing lenders that lays the groundwork for transactions that will significantly strengthen the Company’s capital structure, … [More]
William Shatner Partners with Scottsdale Hearing Aid Co. on New Campaign
Audien Hearing announced a partnership with legendary actor William Shatner, launching "Boldly Hear What's Next," a campaign built on a shared belief: getting older shouldn't mean getting less out of life. For generations, Shatner has inspired people to imagine what's possible. At 90, he traveled to space himself. At 95, he's still creating, exploring and asking what comes … [More]
BMO Taps 25-Year Banking Veteran to Lead Arizona Wealth Management
BMO Wealth Management announced the appointment of Andrew Wojciak as managing director for Arizona, where he will lead the firm’s wealth management business and support its continued growth in the state. Wojciak will oversee strategy, growth and client experience for the local office, bringing together expertise in investment management, wealth planning, trust and estate … [More]
Arizona-Founded Gluten-Free Brand Grows from Food Truck to 212 Target Stores
Heavenly Hunks, the Minnesota-based maker of soft-baked oatmeal cookie “hunks” available in approximately 16,000 retail locations nationwide, announced its first expansion beyond cookies with the launch of Dupe Loops, a mini donut brand now available at 212 Target stores across 16 states and on Target.com. The launch represents an important milestone for Heavenly Hunks, which … [More]
Why Community Service Matters to Phoenix Business Leaders
Leading a company means being pulled in a million different directions — often at the same time. There is never a shortage of urgent, high-priority projects coming across C-suite desks. So how do corporate leaders find time for community service? And how do they make a lasting, impactful commitment to their communities, giving all the competing priorities? Those are … [More]
Arizona Defense Manufacturer Secures $20.7B Missile Production Contract
Raytheon, an RTX business, will accelerate production of AMRAAM missiles to record-setting levels under the terms of a five-year multi-year contract with two option years valued up to $20.7 billion awarded as part of the Department of War's Arsenal of Freedom. This contract follows the landmark agreement between Raytheon and the Department of War announced earlier this year, … [More]
