The completion of a $45 million modernization project at the Desert Medical Campus in Mesa, Arizona, was commemorated recently with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony attended by members of the healthcare community and local dignitaries. The state-of-the-art project introduced new amenities, spec suites, and future growth opportunities on the campus. The site … [More]
Wealth Management Co. Announces Plan to Simplify Business Structure Under One New Brand
Advisor Group, one of the nation's largest independent wealth management firms, today announced it is moving its multi-brand network to a single, rebranded entity. The firm will unify the eight wealth management firms currently part of the Advisor Group network into one to reduce complexity for financial professionals and position them to take full advantage of the scale … [More]
Nashville Healthcare Real Estate Co. Acquires Banner Peoria Building
Montecito Medical, a leading acquirer of medical office properties nationwide, has acquired a 68,000-square-foot medical building in Peoria, Arizona. The building is 100% occupied by Banner Health, a leading health system in the Southwest headquartered in Phoenix. “We are excited to add this outstanding medical asset to our portfolio and to build on the relationship we … [More]
New Resort Is Arizona’s Largest and Will Focus on Beach Life, Entertainment and Culinary Concepts
Imagine a $1 billion, 60-acre resort oasis destination rising from the Arizona desert landscape. Imagine a hotel room transforming into the most incredible concert seat to view world-renowned artists and entertainers performing from the $40 million stage in an unprecedented amphitheater and live entertainment venue. Imagine an island escape inspired by the most exotic beaches … [More]
Street Count Shows Continued Rise in Homelessness
The number of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase in Maricopa County, although the number of people on the street did decline slightly over the previous count. 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) Report Numbers released today from the federally mandated, one day “point-in-time” count conducted in January show 9,642 people experiencing homelessness within the … [More]
Governor Announces First-of-Its-Kind Cross-Border Electric Truck Pilot Program
Alongside Governor Durazo, Governor Hobbs announced a first-of-its-kind Cross-Border Electric Trucking Pilot Program that will build businesses, create jobs, and help preserve Arizona’s natural resources and climate. This program will help ensure Arizona is leading the world into the green economy future. “Mexico is the strongest link in Arizona’s supply chain, and as … [More]
EVENT – May 2: ASU Economists to Share What’s in Store for Next Year at Annual Economic Outlook
Although unemployment rates remain at record low, Federal Reserve anti-inflation policies are expected to bring slower growth in the second half of this year, according to Arizona State University economists. Will a dip in the national business cycle affect the Arizona boom in manufacturing job growth? How does declining housing affordability impact the inflow of new … [More]
Dignity Health Global Education Launches New Nurse Residency Program to Help Increase RN Retention by 20% or Higher
Dignity Health Global Education, a leading workforce development solutions provider that exclusively enables healthcare systems and organizations to upskill and retain top talents, today announced a new Nurse Residency program available across 21 U.S. states, developed in partnership with CommonSpirit Health (CSH), to standardize excellence, deliver and measure evidence-based … [More]
A Decade in Residential Construction in Arizona: Metro Phoenix Ranks Fourth in Top 10 Largest Metros with the Most Permits Issued in 2022
The most recent banking troubles, rising inflation, and prohibitive mortgage rates are some of the issues affecting the housing market at the moment. And the latest data supports the fact that the market is losing momentum: While the number of completed units has increased every year since 2012, permits and housing starts are dropping nationwide. Arizona follows the trend, with … [More]
Communications Co. Invests Over $10M in Infrastructure as It Prepares for Future Growth within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Saddleback Communications, a provider of highly reliable fiber-based internet, voice and cloud communications services, is investing millions in new infrastructure on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) to continue to provide exceptional reliability and next-generation services. The company recently announced its plan to invest more than $10 million over … [More]
Nonprofit Advisory Services Practice Launches in Arizona Market
FORVIS, a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, has expanded its nonprofit advisory services practice to the Arizona market with the addition of Pete Finley. Finley has more than 25 years of experience in tax, audit, and nonprofit executive leadership. Prior to joining the firm, Finley worked as chief operating officer for Make-A-Wish … [More]
Education and Business Workforce Collaborative Program to Receive $750,000 from City of Phoenix
The Phoenix City Council approved a proposal to provide $750,000 to the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (the Foundation) to expand its education initiative, ElevateEdAZ. The Foundation launched the education initiative in March 2020, partnering with Phoenix Union High School District. The new expansion will include Paradise Valley Unified School District, Deer Valley Unified … [More]
Amazon Donation to Provide Shoes to Maricopa County Homeless
Amazon has donated 640 pairs of tennis shoes and sandals to Phoenix-based Circle the City that will be distributed to people facing homelessness in Maricopa County as a way to promote sustainability and support the community. Shoes and footwear are always in need and are critical to the health needs of the homeless. Many people facing homelessness have aged and worn footwear … [More]
City Partnership to Bring Free Solar to Low-Income Residents
The City of Phoenix and nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced the launch of the Phoenix Metro Solar Co-op to help residents in the valley go solar. Several successful rounds have helped more than 127 homeowners install rooftop solar. With new federal tax incentives and a financial assistance program for low- to-moderate income homeowners, the program expects to … [More]
New Project Brings Attainable Housing to Downtown Phoenix
As the struggle to find attainable workforce housing persists across the state, Valley-based Greenlight Communities is proud to announce another new project that will bring a viable housing Solution to Phoenix's downtown urban core. Greenlight Communities will break ground on Streamliner 16th at 16th Street and Polk on Tuesday, April 25th at 11:00 a.m. alongside Phoenix City … [More]
Poll: Arizonans Unified on Urgent Need to Strengthen Protections for Groundwater Supplies
The Walton Family Foundation, in collaboration with Morning Consult, released a poll today revealing that 85% of Arizonans agree that the state should do more to manage groundwater in all parts of the state and 79% agree that Arizona can't address its water crisis without safeguarding all groundwater supplies. Virtually all Arizonans (92%) say it is a priority for the state … [More]
Cannabis and Hemp Testing Co. Expands to Arizona with Acquisition of C4 Laboratories
SC Labs, the leading cannabis and hemp testing company in the U.S., announced it acquired C4 Laboratories, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. SC Labs is now licensed and accredited in five states: California, Colorado, Michigan, Oregon and Arizona. C4 Laboratories is one of the first – and leading – Arizona cannabis labs offering advanced testing capabilities to … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Unveils Redesigned Neurodiagnostic Sleep and EEG Laboratory
A new and expanded neurodiagnostic laboratory will soon open at Phoenix Children's to improve comfort and care for children undergoing sleep studies, electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) testing and nerve conduction studies. One of many expansion projects underway at Phoenix Children's Hospital – Thomas Campus, the neurodiagnostic laboratory is part of Barrow … [More]
