Sun State Builders, a Tempe-based general contractor that has operated in Arizona for more than 50 years is now under new ownership. Mike Forst and Andrea Piering will become sole owners, as the company’s Founder and CEO Jim Chamberlain retires from the company’s day-to-day operations. Forst will now serve as CEO and Piering as president. Chamberlain will continue to partner … [More]
Phoenix-Based Health Systems Co. Partners to Offer Remote Patient Monitoring in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn New York residents now have access to 24/7, personalized healthcare with the addition of remote patient monitoring. Made possible by a partnership between One Brooklyn Health, CAIN Health and CyberMed Health, patients in the One Brooklyn Health system will now have access to around-the-clock care with wearable devices that monitor vitals from the comfort of their … [More]
Study Names Arizona among States with the Largest Fall in Job Openings
Job markets around the world have struggled throughout 2023 due to factors such as inflation driving up costs and triggering widespread layoffs. Across the U.S. there were 1.7 million fewer jobs available in October 2023 than there were in October 2022. Side hustle experts Wealth of Geeks have analyzed the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics which showed the … [More]
32% of Homes for Sale in Q4 Were Newly Built, Just Shy of the Record High
Nationwide, 31.8% of U.S. single-family homes for sale in the fourth quarter were new construction, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s comparable with 31.9% a year earlier, which is the highest level of any fourth quarter on record. Newly built homes are taking up a growing share of the for-sale housing pie for two … [More]
Celebrate Romance on the Rails Aboard Verde Canyon Railroad
Verde Canyon Railroad “sweetens” the Valentine season aboard the popular Chocolate Lovers’ Special. Lovebirds are whisked away on a journey of the senses aboard updated vintage rail cars. First-class service to each comfortable, living room-style seat features an abundance of decadent treats. An adjacent open-air viewing car is the perfect place to cuddle closely and catch a … [More]
WM Phoenix Open Begins Monday, Seeking a Record Eighth GEO Certification
As preparations are finalized for the 2024 WM Phoenix Open, set for Feb. 5 – 11 at TPC Scottsdale, tournament organizers are seeking a record eighth GEO Certification, a holistic international distinction for sustainability in golf awarded and assured by Scotland-based GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation. To achieve GEO Certified® Tournament status the WM Phoenix Open must … [More]
Phoenix Announces Non-Residential Financial Incentives to Remove Non-Functional Grass
The Phoenix Water Services Department is launching new financial incentives to help non-residential customers conserve water and save money by removing non-functional grass and converting to desert landscaping. Non-residential customers can begin the application process by visiting the … [More]
$1B Glendale Hotel and Resort Partners with Entertainment Giants to Bring Top Acts
VAI Resort, the soon-to-be-unveiled $1 billion hotel, resort, and live entertainment destination near Phoenix, proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with industry giants C3 Presents and Live Nation. The global leaders in live entertainment will jointly book and promote performances at the state-of-the-art VAI Amphitheater, an integral part of the resort with a $50 … [More]
Why Introverted Personalities Make Great Project Managers
Some years ago, my manager, who was the Chief Technology Officer at a global professional business services company challenged an “exceptional rating” that I gave to one of my project managers who happened to be an introvert. An exceptional rating was rare in the firm, awarded to less than 10% of employees. This particular employee did not fit the profile of a typical project … [More]
Accelerator Makes Strategic Move to Boost Healthcare Innovation and Better Support Local Startups
In a strategic move to boost health care innovation and better support local startups, Yoo & Co. Accelerators (YCA) is now co-locating with the Arizona WearTech Applied Research Center, located in Park Central at 3110 N. Central Ave, in Midtown Phoenix within the Phoenix Medical Quarter. Being in the same space allows for YCA, a leading Arizona-based business accelerator … [More]
Sleep Inn Tempe Successfully Transforms into Thriving Student Housing Development
In a landmark transaction, the Sleep Inn, located in Tempe, has been acquired by a prominent student housing developer, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the property. The 72-room hotel, strategically situated on 1.38 acres, has been sold to a visionary developer, who plans to demolish the existing structure and erect a state-of-the-art, 7-story student … [More]
Credit Union Donates $1.5 M to Phoenix Children’s K-12 School for Expansion
Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial credit union announced a $1.15 million donation to the 1 Darn Cool School at Phoenix Children's. This is the largest single donation ever made by Desert Financial Foundation, the credit union and its team members. The donation will allow 1 Darn Cool School to expand to additional campuses, ensuring access to educational … [More]
Venture Studio Creating and Launching Healthcare Companies Takes New Space
The Journey Venture Studio announced the revitalization of the former Bayless Integrated Healthcare clinic in Phoenix into its new offices. The first floor of the 11,000-square-foot building located at 3620 North 3rd Street will serve as the company's headquarters. The Journey, a 501c3 not-for-profit entity, brings diverse founders from across the country to Phoenix with … [More]
Accounting and Business Advisory Firm Announces Two New Partners, Says New Era of Growth Ahead
Lohman Company, PLLC, a premier accounting and business advisory firm, proudly announces the addition of two new partners, Dennis Hare and Michael Tsui, to its leadership team. This marks a significant milestone as the first expansion in partnership since 2021, reflecting the firm’s robust growth, particularly in the Tax and Project Professional Services … [More]
Valley Leadership Selects 13 Arizonans for Explore Class 3
Explore participants will travel over 1,700 miles together to visit and learn about six cities across Arizona. Valley Leadership has selected 13 Arizonans to be part of the third class of its Explore program. The program takes participants out of their home communities to get to know the great diversity of Arizona and how our most pressing issues show up in rural, urban, … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Holds Record-Breaking 2024 Scottsdale Auction
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, supercharged its kickoff to the 2024 auction calendar with their flagship Scottsdale Auction, January 20-28 at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. In dynamic fashion, the event featured its largest auction docket in company history with 2,016 collectible vehicles, all selling with No Reserve, for $200.9 … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb. 13: Your Growth Formula: Getting From Vision To Execution
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Your Growth Formula: Getting From Vision To Execution 02/13/2023 | 9:00 AM During this workshop, participants will gain understanding, simple and practical tools, and a methodology, using the The Growth Formula. REGISTER NOW … [More]
17 Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix is home to an array of Black-owned businesses, many of which are institutions in Phoenix’s cultural fabric. Here are 17 you can support: Straw and Wool Ali Nervis (left) and Henry Dickerson (right) are co-owners of Straw and Wool hat store in Downtown Phoenix. Hats off to these awesome Phoenicians. Straw and Wool brings a sense of style, … [More]
