Gallagher & Kennedy is thrilled to announce the return of two esteemed lawyers, Janey Henze Cook and Tom Henze. Their extensive experience handling white collar and non-white collar criminal cases will significantly enhance our firm’s capabilities. Janey and Tom’s return to Gallagher & Kennedy marks a homecoming after managing their own firm for the past nine … [More]
Child and Family Wellness Center to Open in Mesa
Child Crisis Arizona will celebrate the opening of its highly anticipated 38,000-square-foot Center for Child & Family Wellness on Wednesday, Sept. 25 with a free, interactive open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The 2.4-acre Child Crisis Center for Child & Family Wellness, located at 424 W. Rio Salado Parkway in Mesa, is a state-of-the-art, net-zero campus offering myriad … [More]
Trade School Expands Phoenix Campus in Response to Growing Demand for Skilled Trade Education
National Technical Institute, a state-approved trade school with campuses in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Houston, is expanding its campus in Phoenix due to increased demand. The campus, which offers fast-track training in HVAC, Commercial Refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical career paths, has grown to include a 10,000 square-foot building in the same business complex located at … [More]
ASBA’s GO Program Celebrates the Distribution of $50,000 in Scholarships
The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) announced the distribution of $50,000 in scholarships to participants in the Growing Opportunities (GO) Program since 2023. This significant investment underscores ASBA's commitment to empowering individuals impacted by the criminal legal system and fostering economic growth through entrepreneurship. "The GO Program scholarship … [More]
Luxury Community Brings 274 New Apartments to High-Demand, Desirable Area
Greystar, a global leader in the investment, development, and management of real estate, including rental housing, logistics, and life sciences, has begun leasing Sunela, a brand new luxury apartment community in North Phoenix. Nestled in the highly desirable area of 56th Street north of the Loop 101 (20600 N. 55th St., Phoenix, 85054), Sunela has initial apartments ready for … [More]
Bank Announces Fall No-Cost Business Courses Lineup
Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched the fall semester of Enterprise University, its innovative series of 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. Continuing its 21-year legacy, Enterprise … [More]
Rehabilitation Hospital Partners with Mayo Clinic to Expand and Enhance Hospital Rehabilitation Care in Arizona
Brooks Rehabilitation, a leader in treating patients after life-altering brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes and other complex conditions, will open an inpatient rehabilitation hospital on Mayo Clinic’s Phoenix campus. Brooks Rehabilitation has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida and top 20 in the nation, and … [More]
First National Realty Partners Expands Arizona Footprint with Fountain Hills Plaza
First National Realty Partners (FNRP), a leading national private equity commercial real estate firm, announced the acquisition of Fountain Hills Plaza, a 111,284-square-foot shopping center in affluent Fountain Hills, Arizona. This marks the firm's second acquisition in the state and continues its national expansion efforts. "We think Fountain Hills Plaza is an excellent … [More]
Inflation Remained the Number One Operating Issue for Small Business Owners in July
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.2 points in July to 93.7, the highest reading since February 2022. However, this is the 31st consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Inflation remains the top issue among small business owners, with 25% reporting it as their single most important problem in operating their business, up four points from June. “Despite … [More]
Popular Blowout and Styling Brand Debuts in West Valley, Seventh Arizona Location
Drybar® Shops, the blowout and styling brand, announced that its seventh Arizona location will open this fall in Glendale at The Village at Arrowhead, located at 67th Avenue and Loop 101 freeway. This expansion responds to significant growth and demand from residents in the area, who have long traveled to Drybar's other locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, and … [More]
Real Estate Industry Veteran to Lead Teravalis, New Howard Hughes Community in Phoenix West Valley
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. announced that long-time Arizona real estate leader Charley Freericks has been appointed President of the Phoenix Region. Mr. Freericks will lead residential and commercial development, leasing, and operations of Teravalis, the new 37,000-acre Howard Hughes community in the Phoenix West Valley. Floreo, the first residential village of Teravalis set … [More]
One-Third of Property Managers Are Offering Concessions as Rental Market Cools
More property managers offered concessions on their rentals in July as rent growth slowed, new data from Zillow® reveals. The post-pandemic construction frenzy continues to help soften rent growth. More new multifamily units were completed in June than in any month since the 1970s. About half of the rental listings on Zillow in Greater Phoenix (50.1%) are reporting concessions … [More]
Arizona Launches Microbusiness Loan Program to Facilitate Economic Development and Job Creation throughout State
The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), launched the Arizona Microbusiness Loan Program to foster economic development and job creation in communities throughout Arizona. The Arizona Legislature established the program last year to provide $5,000,000 in loan funding to Arizona-based microbusinesses, which are businesses with five or fewer employees. Through the … [More]
SBA and Dept. of Veterans Affairs Join Forces to Promote Veteran Entrepreneurship
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). This partnership between OVBD and VBA will improve access to self-employment assistance and SBA training and counseling … [More]
Scammer Central: Arizona Ranks Sixth Worst State for Fraud
A new study has announced the areas hit the hardest by fraud in the period between Q2 2023 and Q1 2024. Residents in Arizona reported 1,215 cases per 100,000 people - a 22% increase above average. Arizona was found to be the sixth hardest-hit state, with 90,254 cases reported in the period. The study, conducted by injury lawyers Bader Scott, examined the number of fraud … [More]
Suresh Garimella, Ph.D., to be 23rd University of Arizona President
The Arizona Board of Regents proudly appointed Dr. Suresh Garimella as the 23rd president of the University of Arizona. The unanimous board vote follows a comprehensive national search fueled by the work of the U of A Presidential Search Advisory Committee and informed by robust community feedback. Dr. Garimella is currently the 27th president of the University of Vermont … [More]
Adaptive Yoga Program in Phoenix Provides Values-Based Clinical Experience for PT Students
Physical therapy students at Creighton University Health Sciences Campus – Phoenix typically start volunteering with the adaptive yoga program to gain hands-on experience with patients; however, they stumble upon an experience that truly encapsulates the spirit of Creighton. “The students are what's getting us to that next level of healing,” says patient Robert Dopp. “Each … [More]
Arizona Reactivates Greater Arizona Development Authority, Unlocking Millions in Infrastructure Financing for Rural and Tribal Communities
The Office of Economic Opportunity, and the Arizona Finance Authority (AFA) are announcing the reactivation of the Greater Arizona Development Authority (GADA) with a new round of financial assistance open as of August 1, 2024. GADA, established in 1997, is a financing program that leverages private financing to assist rural communities and Tribal governments with the … [More]
