Under the Arizona Department of Real Estate’s application of federal and state law, condominium developers are required to deliver a finished condominium unit to an end-purchaser within two years of signing the purchase agreement (Two-Year Delivery Requirement). Otherwise, developers could face significant liabilities, namely, exposure to a potential breach of contract, right … [More]
Realign Your Goals to Keep 2024 Resolutions: 5 Key Tips for the New Year
After 15 years in business and taking her Scottsdale-based leadership development company, U & Improved, to international acclaim, Corporate Trainer, Motivational Speak and Author of “From Me To U” Jodi Low is sharing five key tips to help realign one’s goals and keep resolutions in the New Year. “After hosting seminars around the world, one thing I’ve seen clients … [More]
Social Listening and Essential Response: How to Use Social Media to Your Brand’s Advantage
Using social media as a tool for customer service is a cornerstone of digital marketing in the 21st century. However, it isn’t as simple as firing off a series of posts on X in response to angry customers. In fact, responding to customers when they are angry is merely one component of a broader social strategy — one that’s only necessary if the other components are struggling … [More]
Samsung to Bring Mobile ID to Samsung Wallet in Arizona
IDEMIA, the global leader in secure identity solutions and the U.S. digital credential market, today announced the launch of mobile driver's licenses and state IDs to Samsung Wallet in Arizona, in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD) and Samsung. Starting today, Arizona residents can add their driver's license or state ID … [More]
Trinity Capital Inc. Provides $30M Growth Capital to Cart.com
Trinity Capital Inc., a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, announced the commitment of $30 million in growth capital to Cart.com, a provider of unified commerce and logistics solutions that enable merchants to sell and fulfill anywhere. Cart.com provides physical and digital infrastructure to unify operations across … [More]
Declining Mortgage Rates Lure Sellers Off Sidelines, Paving the Way for 2024 Buyers
This week’s falling mortgage rates, sizable year-over-year increases in both new listings and listing consults with Redfin agents, and surge in housing starts all suggest that 2023’s frozen housing market is thawing. Sales are likely to climb after the typical holiday lull. That’s all according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate … [More]
Long-Time Valley Banker Joins Community Bank as President & CEO
Gainey Business Bank is pleased to announce that Rob Schwister has joined its Executive Management team as President and CEO. Rob Schwister is an experienced community banking leader, with over 22 years of experience helping small business owners in the Valley make sound financial decisions. Most recently he served as Executive Vice President & Director of Banking … [More]
Inside Look: Lincoln Property Co.’s New Park303 Brings Pickleball and BBQing to Industrial
Pickleball court, barbeque and entertainment area among market-leading amenities
Full-service commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Company (LPC) has announced the completion of Park303 Phase 2, a Class A industrial development in Glendale, Arizona that is leading the market in creative industrial amenities. Among these: a high-end speculative office suite, leading-edge features for modern manufacturing and distribution, and a premier outdoor area … [More]
IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2024, Increases to 67 Cents a Mile
The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2024 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 67 cents per mile driven for business use, up 1.5 … [More]
Investment Firm Expands Phoenix Headquarters, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Investments
Trinity Capital Inc., a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, announced the expansion of its Phoenix headquarters, reaffirming Trinity's longstanding commitment to the region as it continues to scale its business. Trinity has doubled the total space leased at its corporate headquarters at 1 North 1st Street to 30,000 square feet by … [More]
‘Best Workout in the World’ Soon to Open in Scottsdale
Prepare for a fitness boost in Scottsdale with the grand opening of Barry's, the pioneering HIIT studio renowned for its high-energy cardio and strength interval training workout. Offering its signature RUN x LIFT classes, which blend high-intensity treadmill cardio with strength training, Barry's will provide a dynamic group fitness experience to Scottsdale, coined “The Best … [More]
ADOT to Launch Loop 101 Widening Project in Scottsdale in January
Two-year project will add lanes between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive
A project to add new lanes and make interchange improvements along Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road in Scottsdale is scheduled to start in early January, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The $108 million Loop 101 Improvement Project is scheduled to be completed in approximately two … [More]
SRP Partners to Commission Solar-Charged Battery System
Deal Will Store Enough Clean Energy to Power Nearly 23K Homes
Salt River Project (SRP) and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC have officially commissioned a 100-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system to store the energy produced by the operating Saint Solar Energy Center in Coolidge, Arizona. The Saint Solar facility has been serving SRP commercial customers since the end of 2020 and is one of nine SRP-contracted solar resources … [More]
Merger to Create Arizona’s Largest Real Estate Team with More Than 140 Agents
KP Elite and the Zaback Group, two of the most prolific real estate teams in Arizona, have announced a landmark merger, creating the largest real estate team in the state. The merger brings together two of EXP Realty's highest-producing teams in Arizona. The combined force now boasts over 140 agents with a staggering $500+ million in production. The expanded team … [More]
Healthcare Provider Expands Same-Day Primary Care Access with New Glendale Clinic
Healthcare provider MY DR NOW announced the launch of its latest clinic in Glendale. This new facility is part of MY DR NOW's mission to provide accessible and convenient medical services, addressing the increasing healthcare needs in Glendale. Like its predecessors, the Glendale clinic offers the option for walk-in visits or scheduling same-day appointments, available every … [More]
Launch of First Hispanic and Black-Owned Public Affairs Firm
Firm to Elevate Public Affairs in Arizona with Unique and Inclusive Approach
Joe Barba Devin Del Palacio Insight Strategies LLC announces its establishment as Arizona’s first Hispanic and Black-owned public affairs firm, bringing a novel and inclusive perspective to the sector. At the helm are Joe Barba and Devin Del Palacio, whose vast experiences in community development and public affairs form the foundation of this innovative … [More]
ASU-Owned Mill Avenue Parking Structure Opens in Time for Holiday Season
Construction recently completed on the highly anticipated, $42 million, six-level, 429,000-square-foot Mill Avenue Parking Structure for Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe, Ariz. The structure is located at 951 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe, east of Mill Avenue between 9th and 10th Street. The new parking structure, a design-build partnership between DFDG Architecture and general … [More]
Less Than Two Weeks to Renew Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax License
As a reminder, businesses are required to renew their transaction privilege tax (TPT) license before January 1, 2024 to continue conducting business in Arizona. Penalties will be assessed for all renewals after January 31. The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) urges taxpayers to file, pay, and renew online through AZTaxes.gov for easier renewals and faster processing. … [More]
