March in metro Phoenix signals the peak of our travel season: the Valley bustling with guests filling up our restaurants, hotels, hiking trails, and golf courses. With the conclusion of the WM Phoenix Open, the spotlight now shifts to the Cactus League. This annual rite of passage, consisting of 15 baseball teams, hosts over 200 games, attracting thousands of winter visitors … [More]
Female Entrepreneurs Do Better with Guidance from Female Mentors, Says Study
In business and in life, the power of mentorship has long been understood, but how important is it that your mentor look like you? This question was at the center of a new study which specifically found that mentor gender has a powerful impact on female entrepreneurs. More to the point, in a randomized controlled experiment, researchers found that when a female entrepreneur … [More]
Former Federal Prosecutor Joins Dorsey in Phoenix
Dorsey & Whitney LLP continues the expansion of the Phoenix office and its nationally recognized Government Solutions & Investigations group with the arrival of former federal prosecutor Seth Goertz, the law firm announced. Seth comes to Dorsey from the United States Department of Justice, where he was Assistant U.S. Attorney, and he focused on complex legal cases in … [More]
All-Electric School Bus Delivered to Phoenix Elementary School District, First Delivery in Arizona
GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today announced the delivery of the first GreenPower all-electric, purpose-built Type D BEAST school bus … [More]
Toyota Provides up to $9.3M to Arizona Schools for STEM Programs
Toyota USA Foundation announced grants of up to $9.3 million to prepare Chandler and Tempe students for future careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The collaboration is part of the Driving Possibilities initiative and is a five-year phased rollout of programing in select schools. "Our goal is to increase awareness of future STEM careers while helping … [More]
Annual US Home Price Growth Moves Up Gradually Again, Metro Phoenix Considered Overvalued
CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for January 2024. Year-over-year home price gains reached the highest rate in a year in January, but growth is expected to begin slowing in the coming months, falling to 2.6% by early 2025. Both higher … [More]
Merger Means New Name for Bank
Bancorp 34, Inc. and CBOA financial, Inc., the parent companies of Bank 34 and Commerce Bank of Arizona, respectively, announced that, provided the pending merger closes as expected, the combined bank will officially become Southwest Heritage Bank on March 25, 2024. Jim Crotty, CEO of Bank 34, commented, "After nearly a century of dedicated service by both companies, this … [More]
Family-Owned Bjerk Builder Acquired by Local Investors
Bjerk Builders, a full-service commercial construction company that began building in the Valley for nearly 40 years, has been purchased by a group of investors led by Nate Lowrie, who hails from a multi-generational Arizona family. Lowrie will become CEO of Bjerk Builders, which has completed over $750 million in projects since it was founded in 1986. The terms of the … [More]
HVAC Efficiency and Energy Conservation Co. Appoints First Chief Sustainability Officer
ECM Technologies, a leader in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation, has named Andrew Soulier as its first chief sustainability officer (CSO). In this role, Soulier will oversee all aspects of sustainability for the business, including strategic leadership, market development and stakeholder engagement. He is also responsible for embedding environmental stewardship and … [More]
Credit Union Partners with Foundation, Fostering Growth in Communities
OneAZ Credit Union and the State Forty Eight Foundation announce the launch of a new partnership that aims to uplift and empower small businesses and entrepreneurs across Arizona. As part of this collaboration, OneAZ will serve as the Official 2024 Local Financial Partner of the State Forty Eight Foundation. Additionally, OneAZ President & CEO Brandon Michaels will join the … [More]
New CFO Named at Nikola
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, announced the appointment of an accomplished and highly regarded financial executive, Thomas "Tom" B. Okray, who has joined the company's executive team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). "We are proud to welcome Tom as our CFO. Attracting … [More]
Launch of a New Brokerage Has Goal of ‘Disrupting’ Real Estate Industry
Brian Guzman & Matthew Fenicle recently unveiled LUXE Realty, a new full-service boutique brokerage firm launched with the goal of 'disrupting' the real estate industry. Located in the heart of Arizona, LUXE Realty launches this March with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and leveraging a deep understanding of the local market to redefine the … [More]
Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market, Mar 2 & 3
This weekend, The Heard Museum is excited to announce the return of the 66th annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market on March 2 and 3! The event, recognized as one of the largest American Indian art markets in the world and the largest in Arizona, provides the opportunity to meet and purchase art directly from multiple generations of artists working in all forms of … [More]
Bell-Making Experiences at Arcosanti in Mayer, AZ
Arcosanti in Mayer, Arizona, is pleased to present several Bell-Making Experiences this spring. Taking place on Saturdays, March 23, April 13, April 27, May 11 and May 25, these Arcosanti WorkDay experiences present the unique opportunity for guests to learn the silt-cast bell-making process developed by The Cosanti Foundation and used every day by the artisans of Cosanti … [More]
Pentagon Technologies to Build Semiconductor Equipment Cleaning Facility in Mesa
Representing an over $50 million investment, the facility will create up to 300 new jobs
Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries, Ltd., a critical materials supplier of advanced chamber cleaning equipment consumables to leading-edge semiconductor foundries, announced that it is building a new cleaning facility in Mesa, Arizona. The facility is expected to be operational in Q4 2024. Pentagon’s project is underway … [More]
Phoenix E-Scooter Program to Expand to 24/7 Schedule on March 1
The Phoenix Street Transportation Department will expand operation of its Shared Micromobility Program to 24 hours a day, seven days a week effective at midnight on Friday, March 1. The program currently operates daily from 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. The 24/7 schedule of operation will be done as a six-month pilot program, during which usage data and other metrics will be … [More]
Builder Debuts Season 2 of Multifamily Podcast
Mark-Taylor Companies, a leading luxury multifamily developer, owner, manager and consultant in Arizona and Nevada, is proud to announce Season 2 of the Multifamily Forward podcast. As the economic landscape continues to evolve, Multifamily Forward discusses expert insights and strategies essential for navigating today's dynamic multifamily and real estate market. Presented by … [More]
KOREPlex Site Plan Receives Key Approval, Project to Deliver a $1.25B Investment in Buckeye
The KOREPlex, which is central to KORE Power, inc.’s (KORE) plan to build an American lithium-ion battery supply chain, received a key approval this week, when the City of Buckeye’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans for Phases 1 and 2 at the site. “We have worked closely with the City of Buckeye to design a manufacturing facility that is a significant … [More]
