Valley residents will soon start noticing tall, magenta structures poking out of new pedestrian bridges being constructed as part of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project. It’s not imagination. New artwork is coming to life over the next several months, and local Tempe artists are behind the design. In June, crews began … [More]
As Hip-Hop Turns 50, ASU Experts Weigh in on Art Form’s Evolution
Hip-hop — that fresh, modern art form — is 50 years old. The common origin story of hip-hop goes back to a house party in the Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973, when Kool Herc, a young DJ working the record player, played just the instrumental parts of the songs — the “breaks” — while his friend, Coke La Rock, talked on the microphone. What started as a lively … [More]
Asking Rents Are Inching Closer to Their Record High, Says Report
The median U.S. asking rent in July was $2,038, just $16 below the record high set in August 2022. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. While rents are just shy of their all-time high, rent growth remains sluggish. The median asking rent was up just 0.3% from a year earlier in July, compared with a 13.6% annual gain in … [More]
Upscale Casual Dining Chain Launches at Fashion Square, First in Arizona
Old Town Scottsdale opened its very own Moxies on Thursday, August 10 with the opening of the Canada-based brand’s first Arizona restaurant in Scottsdale Fashion Square; its seventh in the United States. For more than 30 years, the concept has proven itself a leader in the upscale casual dining space with a blend of high-end design, uncompromising food and beverage items, and a … [More]
WEBINAR – Aug 29: Mastering the P&L – Unlocking its Potential for Efficient Business Operations
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you missed any past sessions, watch here. Mastering the P&L: Unlocking its Potential for Efficient Business Operations 08/29/2023 | 9:00 AM The P&L, commonly referred to as the Income Statement is important when effectively managing a … [More]
WEBINAR – Aug 22: Embracing Brand Authenticity Amidst Copycat Culture
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you missed any past sessions, watch here. Embracing Brand Authenticity Amidst Copycat Culture 08/22/2023 | 9:00 AM In a world saturated with uniformity, the key to standing out lies in promoting what makes an individual unique. This webinar will … [More]
Developer Breaks Ground on Tempe Town Lake Area Rental Community
Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., announced it has broken ground on Modera Rio Salado, a contemporary apartment community in the Tempe Town Lake neighborhood of North Tempe. Modera Rio Salado, which will feature 319 apartment homes, marks Mill Creek's third development in … [More]
Starbucks Opens Only Metro Phoenix Double Drive Through in Avondale
Leading retail brokerage firm Western Retail Advisors has completed the lease for a new Starbucks in Avondale, Arizona, featuring the Valley’s first-ever Starbucks double drive through with two order points. The lease relocates Starbucks from an adjacent, undersized store into a larger, 3,070-square-foot location at 10655 W. Indian School Rd, fronting Indian School Road just … [More]
72SOLD Partners with Global Real Estate Digital Service Co.
72SOLD considered the #1 real estate brand in Arizona, and recognized as the leading home selling program in America, is now a partner with worldwide real estate digital service company, Boxbrownie.com. “We are thrilled to be using another form of advanced photographic technology to present our homes in a way that attracts more buyers and achieves higher prices for our … [More]
Rapid Population Growth, Collaborative Training Programs Power Arizona’s Premier Semiconductor Workforce
For more than 70 years, Arizona has stood at the forefront of semiconductor design, development, and production. The future looks even brighter. Industry leaders have announced more than $60 billion in investment since 2020, the most of any state, and Arizona leads the nation in the number of supplier investments announced during that time (SIA). With decades of industry … [More]
Development Corp. Secures $39 Million Refinance for Newly Delivered Goodyear Industrial Project
Phoenix-based Baker Development Corporation (BDC), and New York’s Foundation Capital Partners (FCP), along with joint venture partner GTIS Partners, have secured a $39 million refinance loan for Yuma|143, a recently completed, 490,278-square-foot Class A industrial development in Goodyear, Arizona. The project reached 100% occupancy just last week, with the last of three major … [More]
Why We Need Less Social Media and More Old-Fashioned Influence-Building
We live in an age where “influence” is quantified by superficial metrics like likes, shares, and retweets. But as PR professionals, we know there's more to it than social media numbers. True influence comes from making real connections, solving problems, and improving lives. Question is, in a world of short attention spans and seemingly shallow values, how do we build and … [More]
Abrazo Scottsdale Campus Names New CEO
Ruben Castro has joined Abrazo Health as chief executive officer of Abrazo Scottsdale Campus and Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital. Castro has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare including operations leadership, nursing and clinical information technology. As CEO of the Scottsdale and Cave Creek hospitals, Castro is responsible for administration and strategy, quality … [More]
Consumer Prices Rose 3.2 Percent in the Year through July, Slight Increase in the Inflation Rate
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.2 percent in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.2 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter was by far the largest contributor to the monthly all items … [More]
Real Estate Developer Acquires Experiential Dog Parks Co. and Moves Headquarters to Arizona
Diversified Partners, a national real estate development and management company, is excited to announce its grand initiative to roll out Bar K's experiential dog parks on a national scale. After two years of diligent efforts to purchase the company, Diversified Partners is finally acquiring Bar K, and the acquisition is now officially in escrow. As part of this momentous move, … [More]
Coyotes Confirm in Statement Intent for Mesa Sports Arena Site
The Arizona Coyotes have confirmed, in a statement, that they have identified a proposed site to purchase for a sports arena and entertainment district similar to the one that was proposed earlier this year in Tempe. The statement reads: “We can confirm that Coyotes Owner, Chairman & Governor Alex Meruelo has executed a Letter of Intent to purchase a parcel of land … [More]
Valley Grocer Expands to Queen Creek with Additional Market
Sprouts Farmers Market is excited to announce it will open its newest store in San Tan Valley on Aug. 18, located at 37666 N. Gantzel Rd. in Queen Creek A ribbon cutting will take place Friday morning at 6:45 a.m. The doors to the store will open at 7 a.m. “We are so proud to welcome another Sprouts Farmers Market to the Town of Queen Creek,” said Julia Wheatley mayor of … [More]
Former PayPal Executive’s Venture Firm to Support Growth of AI Solutions Co. with $2.5M Seed Investment
Nuclearn.ai, a leading provider of AI process automation solutions for the nuclear industry, announced today at the Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2023) a Seed investment of $2.5M, led by AZ-VC with participation from Nucleation Capital. The round empowers Nuclearn.ai to grow its market leadership in nuclear facilities, scaling access to its AI and … [More]
