Diversified Partners, Scottsdale's leading commercial real estate investment, brokerage and development firm, announces the addition of Dean Ingram as managing partner of brokerage and new development. This move underscores the company’s rapid growth as it plans over $4 billion in transactions for 2025 and 2026. Ingram brings more than 25 years of retail real estate expertise, … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction to Kick Off 2025 Event Jan. 17
LOT #1406 – 1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL GULLWING COUPE – NO RESERVE Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is ready to kick off 2025 with an unprecedented event featuring the world’s most coveted collectible vehicles and headlined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar performing during this year’s pre-auction “Rock The Block” concert. Renowned for … [More]
Small Business Optimism Surges Again, Reaches Six-Year High
Main Street uncertainty declines further as owners feel more confident following November’s election results
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 3.4 points in December to 105.1, the second consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98 and the highest reading since October 2018. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, seven increased, two decreased, and one was unchanged. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in December to 86. “Optimism on Main Street continues to … [More]
Avnet Insights Survey: Is There Endless Opportunity for AI in Product Design?
Annual survey finds engineers are unsure of where AI will make the most impact – because they see its potential everywhere
Engineers are looking at the opportunity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in product development with cautious optimism as many are still assessing in which areas of their work AI will have the greatest impact. This is according to Avnet’s fourth annual Avnet Insights survey, which has been keeping a pulse on how engineers are responding to the market – and looking ahead – … [More]
Humanizing a Company Brand: Lessons from a Law Firm CMO
In the increasingly competitive world of law firm marketing, building a standout brand is no easy task. Yet, at Fennemore, we’ve embraced a strategy that has propelled us to become one of the top law firm social presences in the country: humanizing our brand. As Chief Marketing Officer, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative impact this approach has had, not only on how we’re … [More]
Developer Closes on 800+ New Affordable Housing Units in Surprise and Maricopa, Addressing Arizona’s Housing Shortage
Dominium, a leading national affordable housing owner, developer and manager, recently closed on deals to acquire land for three new housing projects, providing more than 800 units in Surprise and Maricopa. In Surprise, Arterra will offer 388 affordable apartments for families and will include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, and a playground. Orchard Springs, also in … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb 4: How to Create Effective, Quality Content for Today’s Digital Marketing
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! How to Create Effective, Quality Content for Today’s Digital Marketing 2/4/2025 | 9:00 AM Participants will learn about Google’s key content priorities and discover strategies for crafting content that aligns with these standards. REGISTER NOW … [More]
Local Breakfast Concept Accelerates Growth Opening 3 New Locations
Local breakfast favorite Over Easy is kicking off the new year with continued expansion across the Valley. The award-winning concept announced today the opening timeline for three new locations in 2025, building on the success of its Peoria, Tempe, and Queen Creek openings last year. “We are incredibly excited to continue our growth and bring the Over Easy experience to even … [More]
Two New Industrial Buildings in Mesa Are First for Developer in the Arizona Region
Outrigger Industrial has completed two class A industrial buildings totaling more than 400,000 square feet in Mesa, Arizona. The new development, Centris Industrial at Mesa, is located at the cross streets of 80th Street and Pecos Road. The building located at 8147 East Pecos Road is comprised of 96,882 square feet, of which 44,000 square feet has been recently leased. The … [More]
New Accelerator Partnership Announced to Transform Arizona into a Global Tech Powerhouse
Tesoro.vc, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and StartupAZ, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking startup accelerator. This visionary initiative aims to position Arizona as a premier national and global hub for technology startups. Headquartered in Phoenix, one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, … [More]
Phoenix and Valley Metro Extending Small Business Financial Assistance Program
The Small Business Financial Assistance Program (SBFAP) has been extended through March 31, 2025, providing eligible businesses along the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail route to apply for up to $9,000 in grant funding. New applicants and those who received funding previously are encouraged to apply. Eligible businesses must: Be located on the South … [More]
Arizona State University-Owned University Gateway Building Completed
Construction recently completed on the $78 million, five-level University Gateway Building at Arizona State University (ASU), a 128,000-square-foot building that wraps around the Mill Avenue Parking Structure in Tempe, Ariz. The parking structure, which was completed in late 2023, and the University’s new building are located east of Mill Avenue between 9th and 10th … [More]
SBA Awards Record-Breaking $183B in Federal Contracts to Small Businesses, Marking Fourth Consecutive Year of Growth
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that small businesses received more than $183 billion in prime contracts from the federal government – 28.8% of all federal contracting dollars – in fiscal year 2024, which ended Sept. 30, 2024. Prime contracts are awarded to small businesses to work directly with the government. These prime contracting awards once again … [More]
Gulfstream Customer Support Opens New Service Center in Mesa
Facility adds jobs and enhanced fleet support in Arizona
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the official opening of its newest Customer Support service center at Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona. To mark the occasion, state and local dignitaries, community partners, and Gulfstream leaders and employees gathered for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to formally welcome customers to the new Mesa Service Center. Gulfstream … [More]
Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur Opens Tiki Taka in Scottsdale
Tiki Taka, the latest restaurant from acclaimed chef and restaurateur Richard Blais, opens in Scottsdale at the newly remodeled Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort. This is the James Beard Award-nominated cookbook author and TV personality's newest restaurant in Arizona, where he showcases shared plates highlighting flavors from Japanese and Spanish cultures, while incorporating … [More]
Everspin Technologies Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Finance leader with 20 years of semiconductor experience joins team to help drive the MRAM revolution
Everspin Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM), announced that William “Bill” Cooper has joined the company and was appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective January 6, 2025. Cooper joins Everspin from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AMD”), where he has held various executive finance positions … [More]
Post-Holiday Returns Could Undermine Record-Breaking 2024 Shopping Season, Retailers Beware
The 2024 holiday shopping season shattered records, with consumers spending $1.2 trillion online globally and $282 billion in the United States, according to a Salesforce report released Monday. However, the surge in holiday sales will soon be accompanied by a rise in product returns and disputed transactions, according to experts at Chargebacks911, signaling a challenging … [More]
Big Surf Site to Become Class A Industrial, Breaks Ground on Construction
Developer Overton Moore Properties, along with its partner, Invesco Real Estate, have started construction on Nextwave Tempe. The project consists of three Class A industrial buildings totaling 689,000 sq. ft. on 35.5 acres at the former site of the Big Surf Waterpark in northeast Tempe at 1500 North McClintock Drive. CBRE's John Werstler, Cooper Fratt and Tanner Ferrandi … [More]
