Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, announced it has partnered with World Food Championships to host the Southwest Chef Showdown, a competition featuring up to 30 champion chefs, during the 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction, presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos. The event will be held Oct. 10-13 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Contestants in the … [More]
Luxury Home Values Are Rising Faster than Typical Homes for the First Time in Years
Luxury home value growth, which has consistently lagged the market's middle tier over the past several years, has now outpaced appreciation on typical homes for five consecutive months, a new Zillow® analysis shows. The typical luxury home nationwide — defined for this analysis as the most valuable 5% of homes in a given region — is worth about $1,620,000. Among the 50 … [More]
Creative Agency Fuels Regional Growth for Global Brands in the Southwest
Arizona, is quickly emerging as a hub for setting the creative bar and delivering impact for some of the most notable corporations in the U.S. Manley Creative, a full-service agency specializing in video and digital production headquartered in Phoenix, is a commanding force behind this movement, bringing new energy and driving action to audiences for national brands in the … [More]
Construction Co. Completes Expansion of Advanced Materials Technologies’ Manufacturing Facility
Agate Construction, a construction company specializing in innovative projects across various commercial and industrial industries, announced the successful completion of the expansion of Advanced Materials Technologies, LLC’s manufacturing facility at 7030 W. Oakland Street in Chandler, Arizona. The ground-up expansion included elaborate site work and landscaping, involving … [More]
Tempe Chamber Appoints Interim Chief Executive Officer
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Robin Arredondo-Savage as the Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Arredondo-Savage, a respected community leader with a long history of service in Tempe, will lead the Chamber during this transitional period. Arredondo-Savage brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served on the Tempe City … [More]
Arizona Attracted Record Capital Investment and Jobs Created in Fiscal Year 2024
Arizona economic development efforts continued to set a new standard of excellence and build on the state’s economic momentum in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24). In the 12-month fiscal period that ended on June 30, 2024, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and local economic development agencies successfully worked with companies that committed to creating a projected 24,251 new … [More]
268-Home Luxury Community Opens, Creates Ideal Connectivity throughout Phoenix Metro
Quarterra Multifamily, a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation and a vertically integrated multifamily apartment builder, developer, and property manager, today announced the start of leasing at Harwood, a luxury community ideally located in North Phoenix. Harwood includes 268 upscale apartment homes that offer the ultimate in comfort and convenience. Its spacious, well-appointed … [More]
Aircraft Parts Supplier Upgrades, Expands into Tempe Industrial Building with $27.5 M Purchase
Setna iO/Setnix purchased a prime 112,300-square-foot industrial property located at 1345 S. 52nd St. in Tempe, Arizona for $27,500,000, marking a significant local expansion for the global organizations. They specialize in aftermarket aircraft parts supply and high-tech airplane parts machining and repair. The newly renovated facility features a 32’ clear ceiling height, … [More]
Athletic Talent from Arizona Public Universities on Display at 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Arizona public universities will be well-represented at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. The games will include 45 athletes or coaches with ties to Arizona’s three public universities. The group will compete for 27 different countries, highlighted by eight members of Team USA, and span 13 different sports. Arizona State University will have 24 current and former … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Retirement Tech Co. Names New CEO
ARS, a prominent lifetime income design and technology company, has appointed Dave Paulsen as its Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of extensive experience in retirement plans, asset management, and insurance solutions, Paulsen is poised to drive innovation and growth at ARS. In the last 12 months, ARS has seen impressive adoption of its products, including … [More]
Healthcare Real Estate Investment Co. Acquires Dignity Health Micro-Hospital in Phoenix
HPA Exchange LLC, a healthcare real estate investment sponsor created by the executive team of Healthcare Property Advisors, a vertically integrated healthcare real estate owner and operator, announced today the acquisition of a micro-hospital with emergency room and imaging center that is 100% leased to Dignity Health in Phoenix. Located at 7171 S. 51st Drive. "We are … [More]
Phoenix-Based Trucking Giant Acquires Regional LTL Carrier
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. acquired the operating assets and assumed certain liabilities of the non-union regional less-than-truckload division of Dependable Highway Express, Inc., based in Los Angeles, California. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Knight-Swift’s earnings per share. Knight-Swift CEO, Adam Miller, commented, “We are … [More]
Arizona Sixth for ‘Register to Vote’ Google Searches, Harris’ Social Media Soars
Vice President Kamala Harris’s social media followers have surged by 1.8 million across all accounts since Saturday as she becomes the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, while Arizona is sixth in relative searches for "register to vote". QR Code Generator analyzed Kamala Harris’s X and Instagram follower counts, as well as Google Trends data on registering to vote … [More]
Landmark Phoenix Diner Chosen for $50k Historic Preservation Grant, Only One in Arizona
American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the 2024 recipients of the Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant program. 50 small restaurants in the U.S. will receive a $50,000 grant each to help them upgrade, renovate, and grow their businesses. MacAlpine's Diner and Soda Fountain in Phoenix will be receiving $50,000 from the National Trust … [More]
Phoenix-Based Pickleball Franchises Announces Growth and Expansion
Pickleball Kingdom, the unrivaled leader in the pickleball industry, continues its unprecedented expansion, further solidifying its position as the largest pickleball entity in the world. With over 350 domestic clubs and counting, Pickleball Kingdom is setting new standards for the sport. Founder and CEO of Pickleball Kingdom, Ace Rodrigues, stated, "The growth of pickleball … [More]
Credit Union Donates $150,000 in Community Impact Grants Statewide
30 Arizona nonprofits to receive $5,000 grants.
OneAZ is announcing that the OneAZ Community Foundation is donating $150,000 in Community Impact Grants to 30 Arizona nonprofit organizations. “The OneAZ Community Impact Grant program embodies OneAZ’s commitment to being a catalyst for positive change in the communities we serve,” said Brandon Michaels, President of the OneAZ Community Foundation and President & CEO of … [More]
Hospitality Group Takes Over Operations of Tempe-Based Craft Beer Co.
Keeler Hospitality Group (KHG), which operates multiple popular dining establishments throughout Arizona as well as in Nebraska and Wisconsin, has taken on operations management for Catalyst Crafted Ales, a Tempe-based brewery with an extensive array of craft beer offerings. KHG’s CEO and co-owner Matt Keeler will serve as front-of-house director of operations for Catalyst … [More]
EDP Renewables, Salt River Project, and Meta Unveil Brittlebush Solar Park in Arizona
The Brittlebush Solar Park will help SRP and Meta meet ambitious sustainability and renewable energy goals.
EDP Renewables North America, a leading renewable energy developer and a top five renewable energy owner and operator in the United States, Salt River Project and Meta unveiled the 200 megawatt (MW) Brittlebush Solar Park located near the town of Coolidge, AZ. “Arizona’s forward-thinking policies and welcoming business environment for innovative technologies that prioritize … [More]
