Mancini Duffy, a national design firm with a 100+-year-old history and tech-driven approach, announced the opening of its sixth regional office in Phoenix, Arizona. This expansion to the Southwest region brings Mancini's pioneering design solutions to a thriving new market, spearheaded by industry leaders Benjamin Ayers, AIA, NCARB, and Hannah Hackathorn who have joined the … [More]
New York City-Based Design Firm Opens Phoenix Regional Office
Industry leaders Ben Ayers and Hannah Hackathorn to co-lead new Phoenix office
Acquisition of Ohio-Based Software Provider Opens New Channels and Fuels Growth for Phoenix-Based Kinective
Kinective, the leading provider of connectivity, document workflow, and branch automation software for the banking sector, announced the acquisition of Ohio-based Nexus Software, a market leader in branch device management for financial institutions. This strategic acquisition boosts Kinective's position as a market leader in banking software, driving transformation in retail … [More]
Credit Union Prioritizes People and Culture with New Hire
OneAZ Credit Union is thrilled to announce that Chris Flores is joining Team OneAZ as the new EVP Chief People and Culture Officer. This marks an exciting new chapter in OneAZ’s journey to build a purpose-driven culture that revolves around its collective values and aspirations. “Chris Flores is a champion for elevating company culture around a collective purpose and shared … [More]
Foundation Grants $250,000 to Help Free Arts for Abused Children Expand throughout the State
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming children’s trauma to resilience through the arts, has been awarded a $250,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to expand and enhance their programming throughout the state. Matt Sandoval, executive director of Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, stated, “We believe … [More]
Local First Arizona Launches Grant Writing Services for Rural Energy for America Program
Nonprofit aims to connect Arizona small businesses, tribal communities with $30 million in federal funding to install solar, improve energy efficiency and reduce utility bills
With a mission to break down barriers for Arizona small business owners to receive crucial grant funding through the federal Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), Local First Arizona is proud to announce the launch of its REAP grant writing assistance center. Targeted at assisting rural and tribal small businesses and agricultural producers from across the state of … [More]
Food Franchise Debuts Five New Southwest-Style Grill Concept Locations in Arizona
GoTo Foods, the parent company of Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, McAlister’s Deli®, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky’s®, announces the expansion of Moe’s Southwest Grill into Arizona with a five-unit franchise agreement that will bring locations to the greater Phoenix area. Behind the deal are serial entrepreneurs and father-son team, Tony and Namit Mangat. … [More]
Outpatient Behavioral Health Co. Opens First Clinic in Arizona
Harmony Bay, a leading national outpatient behavioral health organization, is pleased to announce the opening of its first Arizona facility in Scottsdale. This new clinic will provide comprehensive mental health treatment programs for conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Unique to Harmony Bay, the clinic … [More]
All-Women Cohort Launched for Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Pilot Program
In a significant move towards empowering women in advanced manufacturing and building a diverse Arizona workforce, Intel has partnered with Fresh Start Women’s Foundation to recruit its first all-women cohort for the launch of its inaugural apprenticeship program for manufacturing facility technicians. This initiative underscores Fresh Start’s commitment to equipping Valley … [More]
Falling Mortgage Rates, Rising Supply Create Opportunity for Homebuyers This Summer, Even amid Record-High Prices
Homebuyers on a $3,000 monthly budget have gained over $20,000 in purchasing power since mortgage rates peaked in the spring
A homebuyer on a $3,000 monthly budget can afford a $447,750 home with a 6.85% mortgage rate, the daily average as of July 11, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That buyer has gained $22,500 in purchasing power since mortgage rates hit a five-month peak in April, when they could have bought a $425,500 home with an average rate … [More]
Texas-Based Management Services Org. Poised to Better Fulfill Healthcare Needs of Senior Adults in Arizona
IntraCare, a prominent Texas-based Management Services Organization (MSO), is continuing to steadily gain ground in the Arizona healthcare market with its growing collective of care practitioners and the widening range of healthcare services they offer. As a result, IntraCare is poised to become a front-running MSO for the state's healthcare providers. IntraCare serves more … [More]
Phoenix-Based Investment Co. Provides $15M in Growth Capital to Houston Medical Devise Manufacturer
Trinity Capital Inc., a provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-oriented companies, today announced the commitment of $15 million in growth capital to Velentium, a professional engineering firm that specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative medical devices. Based in Houston, Velentium designs, develops, manufactures, and provides post-market … [More]
Goodyear’s Growth Continues with Opening of Homebuilder’s Energy-Efficient Community
Meritage Homes, the fifth largest public homebuilder in the U.S., has announced the grand opening of a new home community in Goodyear, Silva Farms. Silva Farms is a gated community featuring 13 floorplans, a clubhouse, community pool, basketball court, walking trails, and more. Silva Farms is the latest and the largest of three new home communities Meritage has opened in the … [More]
Study Reveals Arizona’s Most Dangerous Job Sectors
A new data study has revealed the most dangerous job sectors in Arizona. Workers' Compensation Attorneys Hansford Law studied fatal injury rates from the BLS for each sector in Arizona; to determine the ranking, the number of fatal injuries in each state was compared to the total hours worked. 1. Transportation and utilities The transportation and utilities sector reported … [More]
City of Phoenix Applauds ADEQ’s Advanced Water Purification Initiative
The City of Phoenix supports the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) draft rules for the Advanced Water Purification (AWP) Program. These rules lay the groundwork for innovative projects that convert treated wastewater into safe, reliable drinking water, significantly bolstering Arizona's water resources. Phoenix has been a leader in sustainable water … [More]
Arizona Solidifies Position as America’s Chips Hub, Will Host SEMICON West after 50 Years in San Francisco
The semiconductor conference is “North America’s premiere microelectronics exhibition”
In case you missed it, Arizona broke Silicon Valley’s “monopoly” over SEMICON West, and will host the premier microelectronics exhibition in 2025. Moving forward, the conference will be hosted in Phoenix on a rotating basis. The news comes as Maricopa County was named the best county in the US for company expansions, private investment, and jobs created. “It has never been … [More]
Entrepreneurs, Your Time Is Money. Are You Being Too Generous with It?
If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve probably done your share of pro bono work: helping a family member or friend, or volunteering to do some work for your child’s school or a favorite charity. You’re happy to help; after all, these projects crop up only occasionally and don’t take up large swathes of time. But what about the pro bono work you do on a regular—even daily—basis? … [More]
Scottsdale Named America’s Sixth Most Family-Friendly City
Scottsdale is the sixth most family-friendly city in America, according to a new study. Leader in educational student travel, Rustic Pathways, analyzed 323 cities in America based on three metrics: affordability, safety, and family and kid activities. Some aspects assessed in each city include family activities per 100,000 people, median booking prices on Booking.com, … [More]
New Spaceship Manufacturing Facility Completed in Phoenix
Spaceship assembly expected to begin in Q1 2025
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. announced the completion of its new manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona, where final assembly of its next-generation Delta spaceships is scheduled to take place starting in Q1 2025. An initial team of Virgin Galactic technical operations and manufacturing personnel has begun preparing the facility to receive and install tooling, expected … [More]
