The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $10 million to the University of Arizona to fund the Western Environmental Science Technical Assistance Center for Environmental Justice, or WEST EJ Center, for five years. The EPA’s promise of clean air, land and water has not reached many historically marginalized communities due to a complex interaction of physical, social … [More]
Phoenix-Based Capital Equipment Co. Sets New Industry Standard for Semiconductor Manufacturing
CollabraTech Solutions, a full-service capital equipment company, has announced the latest evolution of its Liquid Chemical Delivery System, which addresses the challenging logistical component lead times facing the market and the pain points experienced by customers designing semiconductor applications. With an industry-leading lead time of just 20 weeks, these … [More]
Arizona Wins Third Consecutive Gold Shovel Award; TSMC’s $40B Investment in Phoenix Wins ‘Manufacturing Project of the Year’
Arizona was awarded a prestigious “Gold Shovel” award from Area Development Magazine in the 6-10 million population category, marking the state’s third consecutive gold shovel. Considering economic development projects that were announced, commenced construction or operations in 2022, the Shovel Awards recognize states that “garnered large job-creating and investment projects … [More]
Fast-Growing Dessert Brand Signs 5-Unit Franchise Deal in Phoenix-Scottsdale Market
JARS by Fabio Viviani, the single-serve dessert concept founded by world-renowned chef Fabio Viviani, announced a milestone in its expansion goal of 500 stores across the country with the signing of a 5-unit deal in the Phoenix-Scottsdale market. Fabio Viviani has consistently captivated food enthusiasts worldwide with his innovative approach to dining. With a culinary … [More]
Healthcare Co. Launches Home Service and Helps Complex Patients Navigate Healthcare System
Equality Health at Home is the latest in Equality Health's comprehensive offering focused on helping independent primary care practices (PCPs) be successful in value-based care contracting and care delivery. PCPs in its network gain access to value-based care contracts, risk-bearing financial incentives, an advanced practice technology platform, training, hands-on practice … [More]
Selling Your Business? These CEO Qualities Drive Strong Private Equity Partnerships
For many founders looking to sell the business they’ve spent years building, partnering with a private equity firm is the best path forward. For founders considering this course of action, it’s essential to know what private equity firms look for in a CEO or management team they are considering backing. While elements like investment criteria will vary by firm, some are more … [More]
General Obligation (GO) Bond Program Gets Chamber Support
The Greater Phoenix Chamber proudly supports the 2023 $500 million General Obligation (GO) Bond program to revitalize and improve the city’s infrastructure and services. We applaud the implementation of the program without raising tax rates. Typically, GO Bond principal and interest payments are backed by secondary property taxes. Phoenix City Council approved the GO Bond … [More]
Digital Marketing Co. Acquires Firm, Expanding Advanced Analytics Opportunities
DAS Technology, the largest automotive Customer Data and Experience Platform technology company, has acquired the assets of 3 Birds, a leading CDXP technology company that delivers SaaS-based marketing, analytics, and consumer engagement solutions. The acquisition makes DAS Technology the largest CDXP provider in the automotive and specialty vehicle markets, serving over 9,200 … [More]
Phoenix’s Cool Pavement Program Hits 100-Mile Mark
The Phoenix Street Transportation Department has applied the innovative cool pavement seal coat to 100 miles of city streets. Mayor Kate Gallego, and Vice Mayor and District 7 Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari joined with community members, media and city staff to celebrate the milestone on Tuesday in Estrella. The most recent neighborhood streets to receive the cool seal … [More]
Veterinary Pet-Wellness Franchise Strengthens Presence in Arizona with New 5-Unit Deal
PetWellClinic, one of America's fastest-growing veterinary pet-wellness franchise brands, is excited to announce a new deal to bring 5 locations to Tucson, Arizona. The brand's entrance into the Tucson market comes soon after the state's first PetWellClinic opened in the Phoenix area. The latest deal comes at the hands of Dr. Julia Hennagir and James Beard, an animal-loving, … [More]
Indianapolis Tax Consulting Firm Expand to Phoenix
McGuire Sponsel, a specialty tax consulting firm with clients throughout the United States, announced today an investment in a new firm regional office located in Phoenix, Arizona. Firm leaders say the new office, which is be fully staffed with employees across all four firm practice lines, was a natural fit based on the firm’s growth and an opportunity to be a greater resource … [More]
How to Avoid LinkedIn Scammers and Swindlers
Half of businesses in the US (52%) experienced at least one LinkedIn scam this year, according to the newest research by NordLayer, a network security solution for businesses. The most affected tend to be big companies (65%), requests to connect from an unknown person with a suspicious link in the message is the most popular scam they encounter (47%), and damaged reputation … [More]
Arizona Board of Regents Announces University-Led Statewide Effort to Address Critical Healthcare Workforce Shortages
The Arizona Board of Regents announced a comprehensive, university-led statewide effort to address critical workforce shortages among physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. Currently, it is estimated nearly 3 million Arizonans have limited access to primary care, and more than one in three Arizona hospitals face a critical staffing shortage. AZ Healthy … [More]
ASU to Launch Medical School
The Arizona Board of Regents has asked Arizona State University to expand medical education in Arizona by launching a new medical school, one charged with addressing the significant and growing health care needs of the state. The new ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering will integrate clinical medicine, biomedical science and engineering, … [More]
Phoenix Is the Top Metro for Build-to-Rent Construction
Single-family rentals are booming across the U.S., with 45,000 new homes for rent built in the last 5 years. Out of these, an all-time high of 14,541 new homes were completed in 2022 alone — and this trend isn’t showing signs of slowing down one bit. Our new build-to-rent report maps the construction of build-to-rent communities (BTR) throughout 100 U.S. metros and offers a … [More]
Former President of Grimaldi’s, Managing Partner of STK Scottsdale New Arizona Ownership of ProteinHouse
ProteinHouse, the healthy-fit kitchen serving up everything from protein bowls, shakes and pancakes to cold-pressed nutritious juices, is excited to announce that its Arizona locations are now under new ownership. As experienced restaurant operators, marketing and hospitality experts, Co-Franchise Owners Eric Greenwald and Cody Starrett seek to expand the brand’s presence in … [More]
Mortgage Rates Are Up, Homes Sales Are Down, As Prices Remain Resilient
Pending home sales fell 17% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending May 28, one of the biggest declines since the start of the year. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That year-over-year drop is especially notable because pending sales had already started falling at this time last year as mortgage rates … [More]
Research Reveals a Single Microbusiness Creates Nearly 7 Local Jobs, Reveals Study
According to new research from GoDaddy and UCLA, the U.S. cities with the most microbusiness activity during the fourth quarter of 2022 are San Jose, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, and Austin. At the national level, the GoDaddy/UCLA Anderson Forecast Microbusiness Activity Index (MAI) shows that overall microbusiness activity declined slightly after peaking … [More]
