Madison Elementary School District has partnered with GenTech, a community tech hub that provides personal tech support and STEM education programming, to bring industry-standard STEM education to Madison Park Middle School. The award-winning STEM program includes a curriculum on the latest technologies including AI, computer programming, robotics, and more. GenTech … [More]
Luxury Apartment Community a Key Piece in Peoria Place Master Plan
Greystar, a global leader in the investment, development, and management of residential real estate, is pleased to announce that Marlowe Peoria Place is now pre-leasing. First units for the community are anticipated to be delivered in May 2025. The luxury apartment home community is a key piece of Greystar’s Peoria Place Master Plan, a visionary project that will introduce … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Smart Home Tech Co. CEO to Retire
Universal Electronics Inc., the global leader in wireless universal control solutions for home entertainment and smart home devices, announced that Paul Arling will retire as Chief Executive Officer on April 30, 2025. Arling will serve as a consultant until June 30, 2025 and will remain on the board through his term, which will end at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. … [More]
Microchip Engages Firm to Facilitate Sale of Tempe Facility on Heels of Manufacturing Restructuring Plan
Microchip Technology announced it has engaged Macquarie Group to oversee the marketing and sale of its wafer fabrication facility (“Fab 2”) located in Tempe, Arizona. This decision is part of Microchip's previously announced manufacturing restructuring plan supporting its strategic goal of enhancing operational efficiency and profitability. The Fab 2 site, which … [More]
CRE Development Co. Adds Industry Veteran to Lead New Hospitality Division
Plaza Companies is expanding its presence in the hospitality industry with the formation of a new arm of the business to pursue hotel and lodging projects. The new division will build off Plaza’s success with mixed-use, office, bioscience, medical, and senior living properties, and comes fresh off the launch of the new Home2 Suites/Tru by Hilton hotels at the company’s Park … [More]
New SARRC Campus in Mesa Celebrates Grand Opening
Willmeng Construction recently celebrated the completion of work for Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) on its new Kathryn G. Bosco Campus at Power and McKellips Roads in Mesa. The grand opening event marked a major step for SARRC, which provides valuable, evidence-based programs that support individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from childhood to … [More]
1 in 4 Companies Say AI Skills Protect Workers from Layoffs
As companies navigate economic uncertainty, many are making tough workforce decisions — including hiring freezes, slowdowns, and layoffs. To better understand how businesses are approaching staffing changes and the role of AI skills in job security, AI Resume Builder surveyed 1,000 U.S. managers in March 2025. Key findings: 17% of companies have implemented a hiring … [More]
Funding Network Announces Co-Chairs to Lead Initiative Following Launch
The Arizona CDFI Network, launched on February 13, 2025, has appointed Andre T. Whittington, CEO of Growth Partners Arizona, and Amber Cordoba, Senior Director of External Affairs at Prestamos CDFI, as Co-Chairs to lead the initiative in expanding business lending and investment opportunities across the state. The Arizona CDFI Network brings together six financial … [More]
Interior Designer Opens Brick-And-Mortar Boutique in Phoenix
After four successful years as an e-commerce shop, local home décor boutique Fontaine & Co. officially expands into a brick-and-mortar showroom. Located at 1221 E Northern Ave, Suite 2 in Phoenix, the new shop showcases exceptional barware, artisanal glassware, and bar accessories, perfect for entertaining in style, as well as thoughtfully selected upholstery and case goods … [More]
10 Key Considerations for Choosing a ‘Secure’ Messaging App
In an age where governments and corporations alike collect vast amounts of personal data, hacktivism—activism through hacking—has emerged as a powerful tool for exposing corruption, protecting civil liberties, and pushing back against digital overreach. From whistleblowers leaking classified information to anonymous groups taking down oppressive digital infrastructures, … [More]
