2023 saw over 4,600 retail store closures in the U.S., up 80% from 2022. With more than 81% of the entire U.S. population shopping online and 14% of SMBs fearing that their technology is outdated, they must prioritize their e-commerce approach and leverage AI technology strategically. 20% of businesses have incorporated AI because of evolving customer expectations. Although … [More]
ASBA Heightens Awareness of Fair Chance Hiring for Employers
This April, Arizona commemorates Second Chance Month, emphasizing the importance of redemption and expanded opportunities for people impacted by the criminal legal system. The impact of involvement with the system is substantial. In Arizona, approximately 126,500 individuals are under some form of correctional control (i.e., incarceration and supervision in the community). … [More]
Master-Planned Community Announces New Public Charter School Campus in East Valley
The highly anticipated master-planned community Blossom Rock at Superstition Vistas which is scheduled to open in April 2024 recently announced Scholastic Leader Great Hearts Academies plans on building its newest school in the community. Great Hearts owns a 5.4-acre parcel within the Blossom Rock community, where they project their next tuition-free classical academy to open … [More]
Abrazo’s New Buckeye Medical Campus Begins First Phase of Construction
The first phase of construction on Abrazo Health’s new medical campus in Buckeye is taking shape with steel framing going up for a new medical office building. Medical offices, ambulatory services and an acute care hospital are planned for the 27-acre campus to provide healthcare closer to home for residents of one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. The first phase of … [More]
TSMC Arizona Announces Plans for Third Leading-Edge Fab in Phoenix through $6.6B in Proposed CHIPS Act Funding
Third fab will produce the most advanced leading-edge semiconductors in the U.S., bringing TSMC’s total investment in Arizona to over US$65 Billion
TSMC announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and TSMC Arizona have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to US$6.6 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. TSMC also announced plans to build a third fab at TSMC Arizona to meet strong customer demand leveraging the most advanced semiconductor process technology in the United … [More]
Investment Partnership Acquires The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas
37.4-acre resort in Paradise Valley includes 404 hotel rooms and suites
A joint venture between Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, acting on behalf of its clients, and funds managed by Trinity Investments, announced the acquisition of The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas, located in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas features 404 rooms spread across the central hotel and surrounding villa … [More]
2024 Men’s Final Four Fan Events Apr. 5 – 8
Men’s Final Four Fan Fest® Presented by Capital One Phoenix Convention Center April 5-8, 2024 Come Ready to Play! If the games weren’t exciting enough, the Men’s Final Four is bringing a weekend jam-packed with events around the Valley for residents and visitors of all ages. Sports fans, college students, families, music junkies: there is something … [More]
2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four® Blowout Events in Phoenix
Welcome to Greater Phoenix, home of the Final Four. The semifinals and championship games will be hosted at State Farm Stadium in Glendale Arizona – the home stadium of the Arizona Cardinals — on Apr. 6 and Apr. 8, 2024. With heightened anticipation, we wait for it all year — the NCAA Final Four. In 2024 all the elite hoopin’ will shake out in Phoenix, Arizona. With … [More]
Coyotes Announce Commitment to Build Privately Funded Arena & Entertainment District
Following the release of a public land auction notice from the Arizona State Land Department for 110 acres of state-owned land at the Northwest corner of Scottsdale Road and the Loop 101 in the City of Phoenix, the Arizona Coyotes announced their commitment to win the auction and develop the land into an unrivaled sports, lifestyle and entertainment district without taxpayer … [More]
Suns New Team Member Campus Opens in Warehouse District
Player 15 Group, Mat Ishbia’s sports, entertainment and real estate operating and investment company, celebrated the grand opening of the new team member campus that now serves as the business headquarters for the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix G League team and arena operations. “We are a people-first organization, and our new headquarters will be a place … [More]
2024 Venture Madness Winners Announced
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), in partnership with Venture Madness, announced three winners for the 2024 Venture Madness Conference. Arizona’s longest-running pitch competition, Venture Madness features early stage and emerging growth companies and offers participants exclusive access to the region’s most active, accredited angel investors and venture capital firms. … [More]
Fourth Future48 Workforce Accelerator Announced with Central Arizona College, Continuing to Strengthen Arizona’s Workforce Pipeline
Governor Katie Hobbs announced the fourth of six total workforce accelerators with a new partnership between LG Energy Solutions and Central Arizona College in Apache Junction. The Future48 Workforce Accelerators, launched in June 2023, provide an innovative path for industry leaders and community colleges to train Arizonans for good-paying jobs in advanced … [More]
Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Business Imperative
In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the imperative for businesses to embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a strategic imperative for sustainable growth and long-term success. As society becomes increasingly diverse and interconnected, businesses need to intentionally engage in DEI or risk falling behind competitively. A diverse company looks to employ … [More]
WEBINAR – Apr. 30: The Hidden Costs of Living Out of Your Business
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! The Hidden Costs of Living Out of Your Business 4/30/2024 | 9:00 AM Living off your business involves using company funds for personal expenses. Blending personal and business finances can pose numerous challenges for entrepreneurs. REGISTER NOW … [More]
AZ Blue Thanks Nurses with ‘Nurses Who Inspire’ Honors
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) is inviting Arizonans to nominate an Arizona nurse for its Nurses Who Inspire contest to celebrate nurses who go above and beyond for Arizonans every day. Individuals can submit nominations from April 1 to April 15, 2024. As a gesture of gratitude, AZ Blue will award 5 nurses with $1,000 cash and $420 in perks including a SpaFinder … [More]
Cox Opens More Than 800K WiFi Hotspots Valley Wide to Keep Sports Fans Connected
Cox is announcing free access to 800K+ Cox-powered WiFi hotspots across Metro Phoenix through April 13. See link for map. Since the free hotspots opened up to the public on March 25th, Cox has seen more than 20K user sessions. At a time when the Valley will host more than 300K visitors for college basketball’s most important match ups, Cox is committed to keeping fans … [More]
Global Tech Innovator Taps Local Agency to Drive Expansion
Founded in 2018, Flux is a leading global provider of decentralized cloud services, which is the next-generation computational network providing critical, high-availability infrastructure for the new web. Companies in a multitude of industries and sectors turn to Flux for applicational excellence, Web3 services and inter-computing needs. Kiterocket, a local PR-forward, … [More]
Tasty Food and Architecture Come Together with Newest Ingo’s Coming to North Scottsdale
Ingo's Tasty Food continues its commitment to exceptional culinary experiences with the unveiling of its third location in North Scottsdale. Following the success of its Arcadia and Downtown establishments, Ingo's invites the local community and food enthusiasts to indulge in a picturesque setting where exceptional all day dining meets architectural innovation. Designed by … [More]
