After founding and running Arizona-based Eco-Chic Consignments for 33 years, Founder and CEO Ann Siner of My Sister’s Closet, My Sister’s Attic and Well Suited is announcing she is hanging up her hat (or several of them!) and stepping down as the company’s longtime CEO to pursue new adventures and charitable endeavors. “I couldn’t be more thankful to all who have shopped, … [More]
Global Fulfillment Center for Illinois-Based Parts Co. Takes Full Building at the C|303 Industrial Park in Glendale
Marks company’s largest, most advanced U.S. fulfillment center to date
Phoenix-based Stevens-Leinweber Construction has completed a state-of-the-art Global Fulfillment Center for Illinois-based Parts Town Unlimited. Spanning a full building at the C|303 industrial park in Glendale, Arizona, the facility establishes Parts Town’s first-ever location in the Southwest and its largest and most technologically advanced U.S. fulfillment center to … [More]
HonorHealth Creates New International Center for Translational Science
In a move that could substantially transform the 21st century biomedical research landscape of Arizona, the HonorHealth Research Institute is announcing the formation of its Center for Translational Science. As the Research Institute enters its third decade, the Center for Translational Science is seen as a major investment by HonorHealth in its ability to bridge the gap … [More]
Nestlé Opens of State-of-the-Art Beverage Factory and Distribution Center in Arizona
Nestlé USA announced the grand opening of its new beverage factory and distribution center in Glendale, Arizona. The new facility will produce creamers for several of Nestlé's go-to brands, including Coffee mate®, natural bliss® and Starbucks®, and has the ability to extend to additional beverages in the future. Today, people enjoy coffee and creamer beyond their morning … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Kicks Off 2025 Surpassing More Than $198M in Total Auction Sales
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, kicked off 2025 with the ultimate automotive lifestyle experience during the Scottsdale Auction, held Jan. 18-26 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The Scottsdale Auction, held annually since 1971, featured a 100% No Reserve docket of 2,013 collectible vehicles achieving more than $193 million in auction … [More]
Arizona’s Largest Pool Builder Becomes a Multi-Year Proud Partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks
Presidential Pools & Spas, Arizona’s largest pool builder by volume, announced its new sponsorship of the Arizona Diamondbacks including naming rights of the coveted pool suite, now officially named the “Presidential Pools Suite.” This exciting multi-year partnership unites two iconic Arizona brands with a shared commitment to community and family. “As an Arizona-born … [More]
Park Central’s Burgbacher Building Basement Transformed into Self-Storage Facility
The iconic Burgbacher Building at Park Central in Phoenix has undergone a unique transformation that is bringing new life to its expansive basement space. In a creative move to enhance the property’s utility, this previously underutilized area is being converted into a state-of-the-art self-storage facility, showcasing the creativity and practicality of adaptive reuse … [More]
Partnership Brings Fully-Funded Mental Telehealth Program Available in Rural Arizona Counties
Partnership between ADE and mental health provider Cartwheel improves school safety
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has announced a new partnership with mental health care provider Cartwheel, to bring students and families in Arizona's rural counties rapid access to mental health support using telehealth. Horne said, "Mental health is an essential component of comprehensive school safety, and youth mental health needs have … [More]
University of Phoenix Leader Appointed to Board of Directors for Black Chamber of Arizona
University of Phoenix is proud to share that Tondra Richardson, MBA, director, Office of Educational Equity, was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Black Chamber of Arizona. BCAZ supports small businesses and produces new economic buying power to build resilient pathways for financial growth across the state of Arizona. As a member of the BCAZ Board of Directors, … [More]
GridStor Announces Acquisition of Arizona Battery Energy Storage Project
GridStor, a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, announced that it has acquired a 100 MW / 400 MWh battery storage project in Arizona from Capacity Power Group (CPG). GridStor’s acquisition and plan to construct battery storage in Arizona comes during a critical time for the region. Rising power demand from residential and large industrial … [More]
Arizona among Leaders in Job Searches: Americans Looking for Career Change in 2025
Amid rising unemployment across the U.S., a new study reveals which states are most eager to find jobs. The localization management platform, Centus, used Google Keyword Planner to analyze the search volume data for each U.S. state in the past 12 months for keywords related to finding a job. These keywords included ‘Glassdoor,’ ‘ZipRecruiter,’ ‘Indeed Jobs,’ and ‘Job near me.’ … [More]
Multifamily Home Builder Forms New Leadership Team to Guide into Next Era of Success
As Mark-Taylor Companies celebrates 40 years in the multifamily housing industry, the organization is proud to announce the formation of a dedicated C-suite leadership team. The elevated leadership team is committed to guiding the company into its next era of success, staying loyal to its roots as a people-focused organization. Since its founding in 1985, Mark-Taylor has … [More]
Phoenix Makes Successful Debut at CES 2025
The City of Phoenix made its first appearance as an exhibitor at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas during the first week of January, leading to hundreds of business meetings and connections. As the only U.S. city to exhibit at CES, Phoenix showcased its commitment to advanced technology and innovation that creates jobs, supports educational institutions, and … [More]
Founding Banner|Aetna CEO Retires, Appoints New CEO
Banner|Aetna announces the retirement of its founding CEO, Tom Grote, and the appointment of Victoria Coley as the organization’s new chief executive officer effective January 1, 2025. This transition marks a milestone for the joint venture health insurer, which was formed with a mission to improve health care in 2017 by parent companies Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health … [More]
Market-Leading Development Firm Initiates Final Phase of Phoenix’s Largest Logistics Development
Leading Western and Central U.S. industrial real estate investor, developer and asset manager, CapRock Partners, announces its groundbreaking of CapRock West 202 Logistics Phase 2. This next and final phase of the state-of-the-art speculative industrial development in the Southwest Phoenix submarket consists of 825,000 square feet of Class A warehouse space across three … [More]
Unique Slide Park Plans Rapid Local and National Expansion in 2025
Slick City Action Park, the first-of-its-kind indoor dry slide park, announced the grand openings of two brand-new locations in Arizona. The Queen Creek location, a franchise-operated park, will officially open its doors this month, followed by the highly anticipated launch of the Scottsdale corporate location in March. These new parks bring Slick City’s unique blend of … [More]
Banner Health Opening New North Scottsdale Health Center
Banner Health is opening a newly constructed Banner Health Center in Scottsdale. The center officially opens its doors to patients on Jan. 27 and is located at 7669 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Suite 220, in Scottsdale. “This health center in Scottsdale, like our other health facilities, is committed to providing comprehensive care for our patients and their families,” says Dr. Shiva … [More]
Business Insurance Brokerage Moving to New, State-of-the-Art Office in Chandler
The Mahoney Group, Arizona’s largest independent insurance, risk management, and employee benefits brokerage, is excited to announce its upcoming move to a new, modern office space in Chandler, reflecting the company’s continued growth and commitment to its people-first culture. A move-in-date for the new office, located at 2625 W. Geronimo Place, is scheduled for early … [More]
