Arizona State University President Michael Crow has been named to the 2024 TIME100 Climate list of leaders and innovators driving real climate action. The list includes leaders across a range of fields, from policy to business to education. TIME’s editors spent months vetting names from across the economy. They prioritized measurable, scalable achievements and recent action … [More]
Main Street Owners Feel More Confident as They Enter the Holiday Season; Arizona Voters Go Pro-Small Business
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 2.2 points in October to 93.7. This is the 34th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose seven points to 110, the highest reading recorded. A seasonally adjusted net negative 20% of small business owners reported higher nominal sales in the past three months, the lowest reading since July … [More]
New Luxury Lounge Opens at Sky Harbor
Chase announced opening dates for its two newest additions to the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club network of airport lounges, which include Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, opening November 12, 2024, in Terminal 4 at the new South 1 (S1) Concourse, and San Diego International Airport, opening December 6, 2024, in Terminal 2. Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at PHX … [More]
Chandler-Based Manufacturer Becomes Employee-Owned Company with ‘Arizona ESOP Day’ Declaration
In a landmark announcement, Chandler-based Kovach Enclosure Systems unveiled its transition to an employee-owned company through the establishment of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This significant development was celebrated during an all-company event at SOHO63 in Downtown Chandler, marking a new chapter in Kovach’s rich history. Kovach’s announcement also was … [More]
Local Development Co. Acquires Full Ownership of Biltmore Fashion Park, Unveils Redevelopment Plans for Iconic Arizona Landmark
RED Development, an industry-leading commercial real estate company renowned for its high-performing mixed-use and retail portfolio, is unveiling its plans for the future of Biltmore Fashion Park, Arizona’s first luxury outdoor shopping and dining destination after acquiring full ownership of the iconic landmark this summer, featuring a new mixed-use development and design … [More]
Revolutionary 13,000-Square-Foot, Two-Story Restaurant and Nightclub Coming to West Valley
The West Valley will welcome its newest high-end entertainment destination, Tavern Park, a 13,000 square-foot sports bar and entertainment venue that will raise the bar for Peoria’s dining and nightlife scene. Located in the heart of the P83 entertainment district, Tavern Park promises an elevated experience with a sprawling sports bar, a climate-controlled indoor park, a … [More]
Phoenix Oral Care Co. Launches Exclusive Product in U.S. Costco Stores and Online
SNOW Oral Care, a leader in premium oral care, is excited to announce the launch of its award-winning whitening kit at 100 Costco locations across the U.S. and online at Costco.com, starting November 10—just in time for the holiday season. This exclusive offering will be available to Costco members at a special holiday price of $49, down from its original $149, making SNOW's … [More]
Banner Thunderbird Starts Construction of Women and Infant Services Tower
The state-of-the-art tower will extend 165,000 square feet across 6 floors with an investment of $221 million.
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has begun construction of a new state-of-the-art women and infant services tower. The tower will extend 165,000 square feet across six floors, housing essential facilities including obstetrics triage, labor and delivery and Cesarean-section rooms, a pre-operative clinic, an ambulatory procedure unit, postpartum and well baby nursery, … [More]
PNC Bank to Double Planned Branch Openings to More Than 200 Across Six States, Including Arizona
PNC Bank announced it is increasing its branch investment by $500 million to open more than 100 additional new branches and renovate 200 more existing locations across the country. These plans expand upon the 100 new locations and 1,200 branch renovations the company announced in February. Today's announcement brings the bank's total investment to approximately $1.5 billion to … [More]
WEBINAR – Dec. 10: Set Goals and Grow Your Business
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Set Goals and Grow Your Business 12/10/2024 | 9:00 AM In this session, participants will learn how to set SMART goals using time management techniques, avoiding common pitfalls, and using productivity tools to stay organized. REGISTER NOW … [More]
BBB Announces Arizona’s 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners
Better Business Bureau (BBB) announces seven Arizona companies as winners of the 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. Title sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union, the program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and recognizes businesses that operate with the highest levels of integrity. The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics is one of the most prestigious honors BBB bestows on … [More]
New Auto Dealership Opens in ‘Rapidly Growing’ Queen Creek, Relocating from Chandler
Earnhardt Auto Centers is excited to announce its newest dealer location, Earnhardt Chevrolet in Queen Creek, AZ. The 70,000-square-foot facility is located at 24645 S. Ellsworth Road, near the intersection of Cloud and Ellsworth Road; having relocated from its prior location on Arizona Avenue, in Chandler, AZ. “We are truly thrilled to open the doors to our Chevy store, … [More]
The Essential Role of PR and Video Production for Startups and Entrepreneurs
In a competitive world, effective PR and video production are essential for startups looking to stand out and attract the interest of investors. By implementing a comprehensive strategy that combines B2B and B2C elements, entrepreneurs can effectively engage both consumers and businesses. Setting ambitious goals, such as securing multiple media placements each month, can … [More]
Arizona’s Highest-Paid Tech Jobs Revealed
New research has revealed Arizona's highest-paid tech jobs, with Software Developers coming out on top. The study by data and AI education platform DataCamp analyzed the latest 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for every state on the salaries of all 21 jobs under ‘Computer and Information Technology Occupations’ to find which jobs in tech are the highest paid in … [More]
Opportunity Zone Housing Markets Still Keeping Up with Broader Nationwide Pricing Gains
ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, released its third-quarter 2024 report analyzing qualified low-income Opportunity Zones targeted by Congress for economic redevelopment in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. In this report, ATTOM looked at 3,857 zones around the United States with sufficient data to analyze, meaning they had at least … [More]
Maricopa County Voters Invest in Progress: Passage of Proposition 479 Represents a Milestone Reached for Regional Transportation
After years of regional planning and unanimous support from the region’s leaders, Maricopa County voters have chosen continued progress with the passage of Proposition 479, a measure that will continue the dedicated half-cent sales tax for transportation for another 20 years. First passed in 1985, the dedicated tax has funded critical transportation infrastructure in … [More]
City of Phoenix Breaks Ground on Girasol Apartments, Bringing New Affordable Housing to Edison-Eastlake
The City of Phoenix Housing Department and Gorman & Company, celebrated the groundbreaking of Girasol Apartments, formerly known as Sidney P. Osborn Apartments. Girasol will replace 145 outdated public housing units with 364 new affordable and market-rate apartments in the Edison- Eastlake Community. Named "Girasol" (Spanish for "sunflower") by members of the … [More]
The Number of Renter Households Is Growing Three Times Faster Than Homeowner Households
The number of renter households rose 2.7%, in the third quarter year over year, to a record 45.6 million. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That rate of growth is three times faster than the 0.9% increase in homeowner households, which now total a record 86.9 million. The 2.7% increase—representing 1.18 million … [More]
