Verizon Business has commercially launched Edge Transportation Exchange, a mobile-network vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication platform for connected vehicles, with multiple customers already signed on, including the Arizona Commerce Authority. Following a successful U.S. Department of Transportation and 5G Automotive Association joint demonstration, the Arizona … [More]
Cable Communications Co. Announces CEO Succession Plan
Cable One, Inc. announced that Julia M. Laulis, Chair of the Company’s Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer, will retire after a distinguished 26-year career with the Company and over 40 years in the cable and broadband industry. She will continue in her current roles until the earlier of December 31, 2025, or the appointment of her successor. Following … [More]
Downtown Entertainment Venue Meets Worldclass Expectations – 1,000 Trees, 100 Artists, 10+ Concepts
Pemberton becomes summer’s hotspot event space for business and pleasure
The Pemberton, one of downtown Phoenix’s most treasured architectural gems, has been redeveloped to offer a world-class experience where culture, history, art, music and dining collide, This hotspot venue is open in the heart of the city and boasts a cool (we mean temperature) and magical experience for all. Located in Roosevelt Row, one of the city’s most prominent arts … [More]
Construction Co. Commits $150K to Two Arizona Nonprofits
McCarthy Building Companies Inc., through its philanthropic community impact program, Heart Hats®, recently named two Arizona charities, Ryan House and Arizona Bleeding Disorders, as its charitable partners for the new three-year grant cycle, which runs through 2027. In addition to volunteer support from McCarthy’s more than 900 Arizona employee-owners and their families, Heart … [More]
Industrial Contractor Drives Industrial Construction Growth and Workforce Innovation
Nox Group, a large-scale industrial contractor, is commemorating a major milestone as its longest-standing operating company, Corbins, turns 50. Corbins started as a local force in electrical contracting and steadily built a reputation for excellence in key sectors like data centers and semiconductor manufacturing facilities – forming the bedrock for what would eventually … [More]
Concrete Subcontractor Launches In-House ‘University’ Program
Employee-owned Suntec Concrete, the Southwest’s largest concrete subcontractor, has announced the launch of Suntec University, a comprehensive in-house training and development program equipping Suntec employees with skills that empower them in their work, families and communities. Based on three program pillars – Relationships, Leadership and Growth – Suntec University … [More]
Phoenix-Based PR Co. Named Global Semiconductor Industry Association’s Agency of Record
Kiterocket, a PR-forward communications agency, has been named agency of record by SEMI, the global industry association connecting more than 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. The partnership will support the association's integrated corporate communications strategy across global … [More]
Banner|Aetna Names New COO
Banner|Aetna, a joint venture health plan and one of the leaders in innovative, value-based care in Arizona, has announced John Byrnes as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Byrnes will manage daily operations and lead the company’s strategic efforts to provide quality, accessible, and integrated care. Byrnes brings more than 15 years of experience in operations and … [More]
Phoenix Tax Rates to See Slight Increase Starting July 1
Phoenix residents and businesses should be aware of an upcoming change to the City of Phoenix Transaction Privilege and Use Tax (TPT) rates. This tax, often thought of as similar to sales tax though it's actually a tax on the business doing activity within the city, is scheduled to increase. On March 18, 2025, the Phoenix City Council approved Ordinance G-7369. This … [More]
U.S. Home Sellers Are Sitting on $700B Worth of Listings, an All-Time High
There’s a total of $698 billion worth of homes for sale in the U.S., up 20.3% from a year ago and the highest dollar amount ever, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. The report is based on an analysis of listings on Redfin.com going back through 2012. For the total dollar value of all inventory on the market, Redfin summed up … [More]
