The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced $28,578,515 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the third quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. This amount represents an approximate 3.5 percent increase when compared to the same quarter of FY 2023. “In the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 Arizona’s tribal gaming industry maintained its steady … [More]
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Announces New CEO
The Board of Directors for the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, a Scottsdale-based nonprofit supporting the largest urban land preserve in North America, announced the appointment of Amanda Hofmann-Handy, Ed.D., as the new CEO. Dr. Hofmann-Handy, who took up the organization’s helm on March 4, brings nearly two decades of experience as a growth-oriented nonprofit leader as well … [More]
Costco-Anchored Retail Center Breaks Ground in the Bustling West Valley
Sunbelt Investment Holdings, Inc. broke ground on Buckeye Commons, a much-anticipated, Costco-anchored retail center in the bustling West Valley. With freeway frontage that sees nearly 200,000 cars daily, the center will include over 410,000 square feet of retail space at the southeast intersection of I-10 and Verrado Way, a rapidly developing area in the United States’ … [More]
Arizona EV Manufacturer Announces Investment of $1 Billion
Lucid Group, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with its majority stockholder, Ayar Third Investment Company (“Ayar”), an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund (“PIF”), to purchase $1.0 billion of newly created series of convertible preferred stock via private placement, subject to customary closing conditions. "We are extremely pleased to receive this … [More]
Personalized Medicine and Pharmaceutical Solutions Co. Opens MAZ® Lab
Medisca, a global leader in personalized medicine and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions, announces the opening of the Medisca MAZ Lab in Phoenix, Arizona. Dedicated exclusively to the development and expansion of the MAZ ecosystem, the MAZ Lab is an innovation and customer resource center. Introduced in 2016 as the first planetary mixer to enter the pharmaceutical … [More]
EWA Provider for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Raises $15M, Adding New Investors following Strong Growth and Momentum
ZayZoon, the leading Earned Wage Access (EWA) provider for small and mid-sized businesses, announced it has raised US $15 million in an extension of its Series B financing. This round extension brings ZayZoon’s total Series B funding round to 49.5 million USD. The round was led by Viola Fintech with participation from Intuit Ventures and existing investors Framework Venture … [More]
New Experiential, Upscale Activities & Dining Concept to Open in Old Town
Lane Park, a brand new upscale activities and dining experience featuring interactive and internationally inspired games, today announced its May opening at 7232 E. First Street in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Spanning 8,000 square feet, this first concept location introduces guests to a one-of-a-kind, trendy ambiance for those looking to explore a variety of curated … [More]
Collaboration Brings Innovative Expanded Space for Window and Door Systems Manufacturer
Cawley Architects is the design firm behind a state-of-the-art building that represents an exciting new chapter for the owner, a leading vinyl window and door systems manufacturer and installer in the South and the Southwest. The 303,419 SF facility at 12501 W. Olive Ave., in El Mirage, Arizona, serves as the headquarters, manufacturing facility, and field installation … [More]
Small Businesses Adopting AI Expect to Thrive Against Competitors
New study from GoDaddy finds 75% of entrepreneurs believe generative AI gives them an edge
New research from GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) shows that entrepreneurs are quickly embracing generative AI (GenAI) and increasingly using the rapidly evolving technology to run and grow their small businesses. GoDaddy’s January survey of over 500 U.S. small business owners found that they expect GenAI to give them a competitive edge over other small or similar-sized businesses … [More]
Innovation, Talent and Capital Migration to Affordability Is Rapidly Reshaping Global Commercial Real Estate Demand
Throughout the next decade, market specialization, talent migration, sustainability goals and new technologies such as AI will continue to shape the global knowledge economy and high-tech industry ecosystem. The third edition of JLL's Innovation Geographies examines how innovation continues to influence real estate location and portfolio strategies, based on the dynamics of 108 … [More]
SBA to Convene Third Annual Women’s Business Summit, Mar. 26
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold its third annual Women’s Business Summit on March 26. The one-day, live-streamed summit will feature expert panels, fireside chats, and entrepreneurs’ own voices to help women-owned small businesses build, scale, and grow. The summit will be held in collaboration with the National Women’s Business Council and is … [More]
WEBINAR – Apr. 9: Canva Mastery Boot Camp: Elevate your Brand
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Canva Mastery Boot Camp: Elevate your Brand 4/9/2024 | 9:00 AM During this session, participants will be welcomed to the Canva Mastery Boot Camp! Designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs eager to elevate their brand's visual appeal. REGISTER NOW … [More]
Aviation Parts Supplier Secures Major Expansion with Enhanced Credit Facility
AvAir, a leading inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, has announced the successful closure of a new three year syndicated senior credit facility led by HSBC Bank USA. This new facility represents a significant leap forward, offering increased availability, more favorable pricing, and improved terms compared to the company's previous credit arrangement. The … [More]
Arizona Comes in Fifth of States Where Businesses Struggle with Debt the Most
A new study has revealed that businesses in Georgia have been granted the highest average in loans compared to small businesses in any other state. Arizona businesses have the fifth highest average loans at $705,000. A study by business formation experts, CreditDonkey, analyzed government data from the U.S. Small Business Administration lender reports from 2020-2023 … [More]
ASU Business School Launches New AI Degree Program
The W.P. Carey School of Business introduces innovative new graduate degree for AI in business
Following ASU’s groundbreaking announcement of the first university collaboration with OpenAI, the W. P. Carey School of Business is officially launching a new degree program — the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Business (MS-AIB). Backed by faculty from the Department of Information Systems, it is the first AI graduate degree program from a business school in … [More]
CVS Health Invests More Than $3M in Organizations Improving Health Outcomes in Phoenix
CVS Health announce the company’s more than $3 million investment in new grants to support Phoenix organizations working to increase equitable access to health care, address social determinants of health, and educate the community on the effects of air pollution. These investments include $2.1 million over three years between Valleywise Health, Home Assist Health and Advance … [More]
Scottsdale Arts and Koryn Woodward Wasson Flirt with the Arizona Desert in New Exhibition
Scottsdale Public Art’s newest exhibition, “Flirting with the Desert,” running April 8 through July 1, 2024, at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, features the artwork of Koryn Woodward Wasson. Arizona is known for sprawling mountains and mesas, a variety of cacti — including the famous Saguaro cactus that only grows in the Sonoran Desert — and the Grand Canyon, one of … [More]
Explore César Chávez’s Life and Activism through New Exhibit
Extending a Hand: César Chávez an Arizona Connection" exhibit opens to the public on Friday, March 29, 6-9 p.m. Do you know that there is a direct connection between César Chávez, Tempe and the state of Arizona? Find out more through Tempe History Museum’s new featured exhibit, “Extending a Hand: César Chávez an Arizona Connection.” The exhibit highlights art and … [More]
