Industrial Developer Expands into Phoenix, Taps Veteran to Lead Southwest Growth

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Constellation Real Estate Partners, an investor and developer of logistics properties, announced that it expanded into metro Phoenix by opening an office in Scottsdale located at 15169 N. Scottsdale Road. Since founding in 2021, Constellation Real Estate Partners has built a pipeline of 24 projects, totaling 12 million square feet across key Sunbelt logistics markets. Sven … [More]

Report: AI Improved Speed, Not Satisfaction, in 2025 Holiday Shopping

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Artificial Intelligence surged throughout the 2025 holiday shopping season, but consumers remain divided on its impact. New data from the Liveops 2025 Holiday AI & Customer Service Report shows that nearly 8 in 10 consumers (78%) have used AI or automation for customer service this season, and 73% say they’ve relied on it more than last year. Yet despite its ubiquity, only … [More]

Franchise System Appoints New President to Drive Operational Expansion

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Grasons, a leading franchise brand specializing in estate sales and business liquidation services, announced the appointment of Brandon Ciaccio as Brand President. Ciaccio previously served as Vice President of Operations for The Brothers That Just Do Gutters, an Evive Brands company, where he played a key role in operational growth, system innovation, and franchise … [More]

Make-A-Wish Partnership Flourishes with More Than $20M Raised in Last Decade

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Make-A-Wish announced major milestone in its partnership with Dave & Buster's, raising over $20 million and granting more than 2,500 wishes since their collaboration began in 2012. Over the past decade, this impactful relationship has brought hope, strength, and joy to thousands of children with critical illnesses across the country. Dave & Buster's launched its … [More]

What Is an Employer’s Responsibility if an Employee Is Cited with a DUI?

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Arizona has some of the strictest DUI laws in the nation, designed to deter impaired driving and reduce alcohol- and drug-related crashes. Despite these efforts, the state continues to see rising fatalities linked to impaired driving. December is recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, an initiative aimed at raising awareness during one of the deadliest times … [More]

Exhibition Uses Hands-On STEM to Spark Arizona’s Future Semiconductor Workforce

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Semiconductor chips power everything, from Nintendo Switch games and TikTok videos to Mars rovers and virtual reality headsets, yet few understand how they work. That’s why ASM, a leading semiconductor equipment and process technology company, launched its "From Sand to Stars: A Semiconductor Adventure" exhibition at Arizona Science Center, which transforms the mysterious world … [More]

Credit Union Expands Midtown Presence amid Rapid Population Growth

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Mountain America Credit Union is strengthening its commitment to Arizona with the opening of a significantly expanded branch at 302 E. McDowell Road in Phoenix. The new facility, more than double the size of the credit union’s other Arizona locations, has been designed to support the rapid economic and population growth occurring throughout the Valley while serving as a … [More]

Mesa-Based Tech Firm Regains Nasdaq Compliance Following Equity Rebound

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Iveda®, a global provider of AI video analytics and smart infrastructure technologies, announced that the Company has received formal notification from Nasdaq confirming that it has regained full compliance with the minimum $2.5 million stockholders’ equity requirement as of November 25, 2025. This milestone achievement reinforces the Company’s commitment to operational … [More]

New Villas to Add Capacity and Specialized Care in Chandler as Senior Living Demand Rises

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Park Senior Villas - Chandler, the newest senior living community among Park Senior Villas’ Arizona locations, is expanding its campus five years after its 2020 opening. Following significant occupancy growth, the community is breaking ground on an expansion that will add three new buildings to its campus, reflecting the strong demand for personalized senior care. Park Senior … [More]

Arizona Appoints Experienced Health Administrator to Lead State Agency

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Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of Debbie Johnston to lead the Arizona Department of Health Services. For the past 21 years, she has worked for the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, focusing on policy development and regulatory affairs. During her tenure at AzHHA, Debbie served on various public health boards and committees at the Arizona Department of … [More]