Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched the fall semester of Enterprise University, its innovative series of business courses designed to help professionals better their businesses and careers. The live, interactive webinars are available at no cost to attendees, with the semester coursebook and registration available here. Continuing its 21-year legacy, Enterprise … [More]
Rehabilitation Hospital Partners with Mayo Clinic to Expand and Enhance Hospital Rehabilitation Care in Arizona
Brooks Rehabilitation, a leader in treating patients after life-altering brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes and other complex conditions, will open an inpatient rehabilitation hospital on Mayo Clinic’s Phoenix campus. Brooks Rehabilitation has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida and top 20 in the nation, and … [More]
First National Realty Partners Expands Arizona Footprint with Fountain Hills Plaza
First National Realty Partners (FNRP), a leading national private equity commercial real estate firm, announced the acquisition of Fountain Hills Plaza, a 111,284-square-foot shopping center in affluent Fountain Hills, Arizona. This marks the firm's second acquisition in the state and continues its national expansion efforts. "We think Fountain Hills Plaza is an excellent … [More]
Inflation Remained the Number One Operating Issue for Small Business Owners in July
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.2 points in July to 93.7, the highest reading since February 2022. However, this is the 31st consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Inflation remains the top issue among small business owners, with 25% reporting it as their single most important problem in operating their business, up four points from June. “Despite … [More]
Popular Blowout and Styling Brand Debuts in West Valley, Seventh Arizona Location
Drybar® Shops, the blowout and styling brand, announced that its seventh Arizona location will open this fall in Glendale at The Village at Arrowhead, located at 67th Avenue and Loop 101 freeway. This expansion responds to significant growth and demand from residents in the area, who have long traveled to Drybar's other locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, and … [More]
Real Estate Industry Veteran to Lead Teravalis, New Howard Hughes Community in Phoenix West Valley
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. announced that long-time Arizona real estate leader Charley Freericks has been appointed President of the Phoenix Region. Mr. Freericks will lead residential and commercial development, leasing, and operations of Teravalis, the new 37,000-acre Howard Hughes community in the Phoenix West Valley. Floreo, the first residential village of Teravalis set … [More]
One-Third of Property Managers Are Offering Concessions as Rental Market Cools
More property managers offered concessions on their rentals in July as rent growth slowed, new data from Zillow® reveals. The post-pandemic construction frenzy continues to help soften rent growth. More new multifamily units were completed in June than in any month since the 1970s. About half of the rental listings on Zillow in Greater Phoenix (50.1%) are reporting concessions … [More]
Arizona Launches Microbusiness Loan Program to Facilitate Economic Development and Job Creation throughout State
The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), launched the Arizona Microbusiness Loan Program to foster economic development and job creation in communities throughout Arizona. The Arizona Legislature established the program last year to provide $5,000,000 in loan funding to Arizona-based microbusinesses, which are businesses with five or fewer employees. Through the … [More]
SBA and Dept. of Veterans Affairs Join Forces to Promote Veteran Entrepreneurship
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). This partnership between OVBD and VBA will improve access to self-employment assistance and SBA training and counseling … [More]
Scammer Central: Arizona Ranks Sixth Worst State for Fraud
A new study has announced the areas hit the hardest by fraud in the period between Q2 2023 and Q1 2024. Residents in Arizona reported 1,215 cases per 100,000 people - a 22% increase above average. Arizona was found to be the sixth hardest-hit state, with 90,254 cases reported in the period. The study, conducted by injury lawyers Bader Scott, examined the number of fraud … [More]
Suresh Garimella, Ph.D., to be 23rd University of Arizona President
The Arizona Board of Regents proudly appointed Dr. Suresh Garimella as the 23rd president of the University of Arizona. The unanimous board vote follows a comprehensive national search fueled by the work of the U of A Presidential Search Advisory Committee and informed by robust community feedback. Dr. Garimella is currently the 27th president of the University of Vermont … [More]
Adaptive Yoga Program in Phoenix Provides Values-Based Clinical Experience for PT Students
Physical therapy students at Creighton University Health Sciences Campus – Phoenix typically start volunteering with the adaptive yoga program to gain hands-on experience with patients; however, they stumble upon an experience that truly encapsulates the spirit of Creighton. “The students are what's getting us to that next level of healing,” says patient Robert Dopp. “Each … [More]
Arizona Reactivates Greater Arizona Development Authority, Unlocking Millions in Infrastructure Financing for Rural and Tribal Communities
The Office of Economic Opportunity, and the Arizona Finance Authority (AFA) are announcing the reactivation of the Greater Arizona Development Authority (GADA) with a new round of financial assistance open as of August 1, 2024. GADA, established in 1997, is a financing program that leverages private financing to assist rural communities and Tribal governments with the … [More]
Recently Honored Developer of Build-to-Rent Communities Brings 94-Unit Development to Scottsdale
After recently being named the #3 city in the nation for places to rent through a study published on WalletHub.com, MODUS Companies recently announced their latest design for a 94-unit build-to-rent community of single-family homes near the intersection of Oak Street and 64th Street. Aptly named Papago Village, given its vicinity to nearby Papago Park, the entire community … [More]
First Group of Phoenix Public Transit Hybrid Buses Hits the Road
As the Phoenix Public Transit Department continues working toward its zero-emissions bus fleet goal by 2040, the first group of hybrid buses have passed all tests and are now running on Phoenix roads. The buses use a combination of a hybrid-electric motor and batteries and a … [More]
Private Equity Firm Celebrates 20th Year, Looks Forward to Continued Growth
Montage Partners, a people-first private equity firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly marks its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of providing liquidity to founders and backing them and management with capital and resources to continue to scale their companies. Founded in 2004, Montage Partners has dedicated itself to supporting founders and management … [More]
State Farm Stadium Promotes New General Manager
ASM Global — the world’s No.1 development and full-service venue company — has promoted 19-year State Farm Stadium veteran Melissa Wasson to general manager of the storied Glendale, Arizona, facility. Wasson has served the past 13 years as the assistant GM at State Farm Stadium where she led the ASM Global stadium management team in overseeing the day-to-day and event … [More]
North America’s Largest Automotive Supplier to Build Manufacturing Facility in Mesa
Magna’s investment will create hundreds of new jobs to bolster the region
The Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council and the City of Mesa announced that Magna, a mobility technology company and one of the largest suppliers in the automotive space, is building a manufacturing facility in Mesa. Located at Power Industrial Park, the nearly 230,000-square-foot facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs. Representing a … [More]
