Venture Madness unveiled recent changes to its Board of Directors for 2024 including the appointment of Tom Fulcher as Board Chair and Karen Katzorke as President & CEO. Fulcher also serves as President and CEO of The Idea Gardener LLC and has over 30 years of management experience with startups, small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. He is an angel … [More]
Venture Madness Introduces 2024 Board of Directors
Organization also appoints Tom Fulcher to board chair and promotes Karen Katzorke to president and CEO
Home Health Agency in Arizona Launches Comprehensive Healthcare Approach
MD Home Health, a privately-held leading Arizona-based home health agency, announced the expansion of its healthcare services to include in-clinic care, virtual care, remote patient monitoring, house calls, and hospice, making it one of the first privately-held home health agencies in Arizona to offer a full and comprehensive omnichannel healthcare approach. This expansion … [More]
Taiwan’s Leading Semiconductor Supplier Expands Global Reach with U.S. Facility Opening in Phoenix
Sunlit Fluo & Chemical Co. Ltd., Taiwan’s premier semiconductor chemical supplier, is expanding its international footprint with the grand opening of its first manufacturing facility outside of Asia – Sunlit Arizona, LLC. The new state-of-the-art plant, strategically located in Phoenix, Ariz., will provide critical materials to support the U.S. semiconductor industry, … [More]
WEBINAR – Nov. 19: Types of Funding for Your Small Business
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Types of Funding for Your Small Business 11/19/2024 | 9:00 AM In this bootcamp, the Arizona Commerce Authority presents “Funding your Business”. Learn about the different types of funding options your business has at its disposal and the … [More]
WEBINAR – Nov. 12: Is the Customer Always Right? Things to Know, How to Deal, and When to Let It Go
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! BUSINESS RESOURCES Is the Customer Always Right? Things to Know, How to Deal, and When to Let It Go 11/12/2024 | 9:00 AM Today we will talk about what your customers want, how you can work to prevent issues, and we will learn how to tackle those tough … [More]
EPA Announces $32 Million for Water Infrastructure in Arizona
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3.6 billion in new funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade water infrastructure and keep communities safe. Combined with $2.6 billion announced earlier this month, this $6.2 billion in investments for Fiscal Year 2025 will help communities nationwide make essential water infrastructure upgrades to … [More]
Retail and Restaurants Continue to Open at Queen Creek Marketplace
Vestar, the largest privately held shopping center owner and manager in the western United States, announced that Carter’s and First Watch will be joining Queen Creek Marketplace in Queen Creek. The two tenants will occupy a combined 8,600 square feet of retail space, bringing the shopping center’s occupancy rate to an impressive 98%. Located at 21398 S Ellsworth Loop Road, … [More]
AZ Tech Council President and CEO Appointed to Arizona Space Commission Board of Directors
Zylstra Among State Leaders Named to Board by Speaker of Arizona House of Representatives
Steven G. Zylstra, a renowned leader in the technology and innovation sectors, was named to the Arizona Space Commission Board of Directors by the speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives on September 25, 2024. He brings decades of experience and forward-thinking leadership to the Commission, underscoring Arizona's commitment to advancing its role in the burgeoning space … [More]
Sunbelt Holdings Chairman, CEO Joins Creighton Board of Trustees
Creighton University President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, has announced the addition of John Graham, chairman and CEO of Sunbelt Holdings, a Phoenix-based real estate firm, as the newest member of the University’s Board of Trustees. With an academic presence in Phoenix since 2012, Creighton University opened the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Health … [More]
The Phoenix Theatre Company’s Gala Celebrates Future of the Arts
The Phoenix Theatre Company's most anticipated event of the year, the 2024 Applause! Gala: Recipe for Success, exceeded all expectations, raising over $850,000 to support live theatre and outreach arts programs. Held on October 19 at The Phoenix Theatre Company campus, the event attracted some of the Valley's most influential arts advocates for an unforgettable evening of … [More]
End of Word-of-Mouth Advertising? Data Shows Gen Z Trusts Influencers More Than Friends
For years, word-of-mouth has played a critical role in the marketing success of small businesses. New data from GoDaddy suggests that recommendations from friends, family and co-workers are being replaced by influencers in terms of importance to younger consumers. The GoDaddy survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers in September shows that while both Gen Z and Millennial customers … [More]
Developer Set to Construct New Retail Center in South Tempe
Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation's leading commercial real estate developers, announced that it has purchased approximately 3.68 acres of land for the development of South Tempe Square, a 27,119-square-foot retail center in Tempe. Construction is expected in the first quarter of 2025 and opening is planned for early … [More]
Chapman Ford’s New Pro Elite Commercial Sales and Service Center Open in Scottsdale
The new Chapman Ford Pro Elite Commercial Sales and Service Center in Scottsdale is completed. The new 11.5-acre facility is located at the Scottsdale Auto Show on the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community. Agate Construction, a leading construction company specializing in innovative projects across various commercial and industrial construction industries constructed the … [More]
Acclaimed National Taco Restaurant Opening in Old Town Scottsdale
Velvet Taco, the acclaimed national restaurant brand known for its globally inspired tacos, late night hours, irresistible sides, Boozy Libations, and red velvet cake, is coming to Old Town Scottsdale. Opening on November 4th inside the space that once housed Second Story Restaurant & Liquor Bar, this two-story flagship will be Velvet Taco’s first in Arizona. Located at … [More]
Region Receives $146M in Federal Grants for Grand Avenue Reconstruction Project
Grants will help fund US 60 (Grand Avenue) 35th Avenue/Indian School Road Grade Separation Project
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $146 million combined federal grant funding award to the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) for the US 60 (Grand Avenue)/35th Avenue/Indian School Road Grade Separation Project. The project will help address the complex issues surrounding the six-legged highway/arterial intersection that also includes two at-grade … [More]
Trust Company Expands Trust Administration Platform to Arizona
Pendleton Square Trust Company, Inc., an independent trust company providing non-investment trust and estate services to advisors and high-net worth families, today announced the opening of its newest office in Scottsdale. Three recently hired Arizona team members will serve the Southwest market, expanding upon Pendleton Square’s existing presence in the Southeast. Pendleton … [More]
Arizona Tops List Where Homeownership Has Increased the Most since 2020
A new study from the money experts at Moneywise shows that Arizona has had the highest increase in homeownership since 2020. Arizona has seen the most significant increase in homeownership since 2020 The research analysed government census data from 2020 to 2024 to see which states have had the most significant increase in homeownership. The percentage increase is not the … [More]
Nucleus RadioPharma Announces New Manufacturing Site in Mesa
Facility will put high-quality development and manufacturing for short half-life theranostic products within reach
Nucleus RadioPharma, the world’s first fully integrated development, manufacturing, and supply chain organization for radiopharmaceuticals, announced that it has signed a lease and committed to build a new manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. Once operational in mid-2026, the 53,000-square-foot facility will create 50 new skilled jobs. The theranostic market currently … [More]
