The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced that Nick Capozzi will serve as Arizona’s new State Broadband Director. Capozzi replaces Sandip Bhowmick, who has served in the position since February 2022 and is departing for a role in the private sector. “We’re excited to welcome Nick in this important role during a time of immense activity and promise for Arizona broadband … [More]
Real Estate Co. Signs New Brokers to Phoenix Team
Edge Realty Partners announced that several brokers have joined the Edge Phoenix office. Senior Vice President David Jarand and Senior Associate Kevin Jarand made the move from Avison Young in Phoenix and Senior Associate Anthony Ruiz was previously at SVN Desert Commercial Advisors. David Jarand is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with over 30 years of … [More]
Window Into City of Phoenix Operations with New Performance Dashboard, Features More Than 165 Key Performance Indicators
Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton advances his commitment to the strategic use of data, transparency and continuous improvements with the launch of the City Manager’s Performance Dashboard 2.0. The enhanced performance dashboard features more than 165 key performance indicators across … [More]
onsemi Proposes to Acquire Allegro MicroSystems for Nearly $7B
onsemi disclosed details on Wednesday of a proposal submitted to the Board of Directors of Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. to acquire the company for $35.10 per share in cash for each share of Allegro’s common stock on a fully diluted basis at an implied enterprise value of $6.9 billion. onsemi has made numerous attempts over the past six months to enter into constructive … [More]
More Owners Report Labor Costs as a Top Business Problem, Hiring Challenges Continue
NFIB’s February jobs report found that 38% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in February, up three points from January and the highest reading since August 2024. A seasonally adjusted net 15% of owners plan to create new jobs in the next three months, down three points from January. “Over half of Main Street firms … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar. 25: Selling Simplified – 6 Steps to Predictable and Effective Inbound Sales Conversations
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Selling Simplified - 6 Steps to Predictable and Effective Inbound Sales Conversations. 3/25/2025 | 9:00 AM Attendees will learn a six-step framework that can be customized to their business, allowing them to identify qualified leads and buyer needs. REGISTER NOW … [More]
Suburban Office Campus in Gilbert Sells for $23.5M
The Forum at Gilbert Ranch, a 97,000-square-foot, Class A office campus in Gilbert, Ariz., sold to a private high-net-worth 1031 investor. CBRE’s Geoff Turbow, Anthony DeLorenzo, Matt Pourcho and Charlie von Arentschildt represented the private seller in the sale. The buyer was self-represented. The Forum at Gilbert Ranch is situated on 6.56 acres at 1472, 1482, 1528, and … [More]
Plastic Surgery Group Unveils Rebrand, Introduces Trademarked Procedures
Gawley Plastic Surgery, a premier Scottsdale plastic surgery practice founded in 2006 by renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryan Gawley, announced its transformational rebrand to MD Plastic Surgery. The new name and branding aligns with sister company, MDSkin Lounge, an award-winning medical spa with three locations founded by Dr. Gawley. The rebrand reflects … [More]
Two Arizona Bio Startups Funded $100K through Flinn Entrepreneurship Program
Arizona bioscience companies Anuncia Medical and Macula Vision Systems have been selected from a competitive field of startups to receive funding support through the 2025 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program. The companies receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding support through the Arizona Bioindustry Association, the Foundation’s nonprofit partner. In … [More]
New Collaboration Space Opens in Tempe, Consulting Firm Expands Presence
SEI has been a leading provider of business and technology consulting services in the Phoenix Valley since 2006, delivering innovative solutions that help organizations solve their most complex challenges. With a deep commitment to its clients and community, SEI Phoenix is expanding its presence with a new collaboration space in downtown Tempe — a move designed to foster deeper … [More]
Enterprise Bank & Trust Announces Enterprise University Spring Course Lineup
Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched the spring semester of Enterprise University, its innovative series of virtual business courses designed to help professionals better their businesses and careers. The live, interactive webinars are available at no cost to attendees, with the semester coursebook and registration available here. In Enterprise University’s more than … [More]
New Residential Center in Peoria Expands Access to Life-Saving Care
Horizon Recovery, Arizona's premier provider of adolescent mental health and addiction recovery services, announced the opening of its new $3 million Deer Valley Residential Treatment Center in Peoria, creating 15 new healthcare jobs and adding vital capacity to address the state's growing youth mental health crisis. The 10-bed co-ed facility at 22201 North 91st Ave. in … [More]
Treasury Suspends Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act & Proposes Narrowed Scope
On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it is suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies. This decision follows a recent federal court ruling that found key provisions of the CTA unconstitutional. In addition to pausing enforcement, Treasury has also indicated that it will … [More]
Legendary Mexican Food Restaurant Opens Near ASU in Tempe
Macayo’s Mexican Food, the longtime traditional Mexican food brand with multiple locations around the valley, has announced its new Tempe restaurant opened its doors Tuesday, March 4 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and daylong celebration. The restaurant, located in the Cornerstone shopping center at 715 S. Rural Rd., is close to the ASU Tempe Campus, making it easy and … [More]
Medicaid Housing Fund Announces $2.5M in Grants for Affordable Housing Projects across Arizona
The Housing is Healthcare Fund by the Arizona Medicaid Health Plans, a model collaboration for affordable housing development, is announcing new grant awards to increase the availability of housing across Arizona. Five projects in Payson, Phoenix, Prescott, Show Low and Surprise will receive a total of $2.5 million. Since 2020, the Medicaid Health Plans have provided $12.8 … [More]
Fox Concepts Set to Open Second Valley Landmark Eatery at Iconic North-Central Phoenix Corner
One of the most highly anticipated restaurant openings of the year, The Henry, has announced it will officially open its doors on April 2 at the historic Uptown Plaza on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Camelback Road in Phoenix. This second Valley location for Fox Restaurant Concepts’ “greatest neighborhood restaurant” builds on 14 successful years in Arcadia, … [More]
EVENT – April 10: Seed Fund Road Tour
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES SBIR/STTR Road Tour 4/10/25 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 850 PBC - 850 N. 5th Street, Phoenix AZ America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology … [More]
9 in 10 Homeowners Fear Selling, Phoenix among Those in Slowest Markets
Nearly 9 in 10 homeowners (88%) have fears about selling their homes, according to new reports on home-selling stress and where homes take the longest to sell from Clever Real Estate, a St. Louis-based real estate company. A survey of 1,000 homeowners found the top selling-related fears are: the stress of the sale (42%), selling costs (40%), not being able to … [More]
