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Acquisition of Two Industrial Manufacturing Buildings in Gilbert Shows Firm’s Commitment to Arizona
Arc Capital Partners (Arc), in partnership with ScanlanKemperBard (SKB), announce the acquisition of two fully leased industrial and advanced manufacturing facilities located at 1250 and 1300 North Fiesta Blvd in Gilbert, Arizona—a highly sought-after submarket within the Southeast Valley of Phoenix, known for its strong demand and limited supply of industrial space. The … [More]
Phoenix-Based Capital Co. Provides $20M in Growth Capital to Steno
Trinity Capital Inc., a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-oriented companies, announced the commitment of $20 million in growth capital to Steno, a tech-enabled provider of legal support and court reporting services. Steno provides tech-based tools and solutions meant to streamline the litigation process, including court-reporting services, remote … [More]
Restaurants Cut Food Waste by $400 million in 2024, Arizona’s Someburros Sees Savings
Restaurant365, the leading all-in-one restaurant management platform, today announced customers overseeing more than 40,000 locations nationwide reduced food waste in 2024 by nearly $400 million thanks to Restaurant365's inventory, reporting, forecasting, and purchasing tools. For Someburros, an 18-unit fast casual Mexican concept in Phoenix, AZ, focused on … [More]
Moove Partners with Waymo to Redefine the Future of Urban Mobility, Beginning with Operations in Phoenix
Moove, a global leader in innovative mobility solutions, is proud to announce a groundbreaking fleet partnership with Waymo, the global leader in autonomous driving technology. This collaboration represents the first commercial partnership of its kind on the Waymo One app. Under the agreement, Moove will manage and dispatch Waymo's fully autonomous fleet, beginning … [More]
Toast and Uber Expand Partnership, Arizona Restaurant Seeing Benefits
Toast, the all-in-one technology platform built for restaurants, and Uber Technologies, Inc. are excited to announce an expanded partnership, giving restaurants increased choice, and their guests more ways to get their favorite foods delivered to their door while helping restaurants reduce costs and expand their reach. Toast and Uber Direct customers are already seeing … [More]
National Multifamily Developer Delivers Two Multifamily Communities in Phoenix
National multifamily developer Wood Partners has expanded its footprint in Phoenix with the opening of two new properties, Alta Avondale and Alta Rise. These multifamily developments will bring more than 630 units to the fifth-largest metro in the country. "The Phoenix metro's rapid growth presents a unique opportunity for Wood Partners to play an active role in supporting … [More]
SkySong Sees Flurry of Leasing Activity Featuring New Space for Yelp, Expansions of Existing Tenants
SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center is seeing the benefits of its innovative approach with a flurry of new leasing activity. SkySong remains one of the Valley’s most dynamic and vibrant business hubs by consistently evolving to meet the needs of today’s businesses, startups, and professionals. The headliner in the latest flurry of activity is a new lease by Yelp for … [More]
ACA Announces 2024 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees
The Arizona Commerce Authority announced 10 awardees have been selected for the 2024 Arizona Innovation Challenge. The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale. The 10 companies will be added to the Arizona Innovation Challenge portfolio. The 2024 AIC awardees will participate in … [More]
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes Completes Renovation
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes is proud to announce the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation of its guestrooms and suites, fitness center and expansion of outdoor meeting space and the lobby bar’s outdoor dining area. The well-regarded and stunning resort is built into the majestic Tempe Butte with breathtaking 180 degree views of blue skies and … [More]
2025 Predictions: Pent-Up Demand Will Lead to More Home Sales, but Many Would-Be Buyers Will Opt to Rent
Rental prices should stay flat while wages increase, improving affordability for renters, as the cost of buying a home rises
Redfin’s economists expect there will be more home sales in 2025, largely due to pent-up demand. But some would-be homebuyers will still be priced out, with home prices climbing and mortgage rates remaining near 7%. That’s according to annual housing market predictions from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Prediction 1: Home Prices Will Rise 4% Redfin … [More]
Shared Commercial Kitchen Concept Expands to Arizona
Unveils New Commercial Kitchens for Scottsdale/Phoenix Culinary Entrepreneurs
PREP®, a culinary coworking and shared commercial kitchen concept is expanding its operations to Arizona. Since its inception in 2014, PREP® has been on a mission to support passionate food entrepreneurs by offering comprehensive mentorship, state-of-the-art facilities, and a robust community of culinary professionals. On Wednesday, November 13, the Atlanta-based company hosted … [More]
Healthcare, Health Tech and Life Sciences PR and Marketing Agency Acquired
Supreme Group announced its strategic acquisition of Amendola Communications, a recognized leader in providing integrated public relations, marketing, and social media services to healthcare, health tech and life sciences companies. Amendola will continue to operate under its brand name as a standalone organization within Supreme Group, with Jodi Amendola continuing to lead the … [More]
Phoenix REALTORS Partners to Increase Transparency in Homebuying and Selling
Phoenix REALTORS® announced the association will begin offering its brokers the opportunity to incorporate new proptech platform Rayse into their business. Rayse is designed to elevate agent-client relationships through increased transparency and collaboration, offering comprehensive, real-time visibility into activity across the entire transaction timeline. The tool both … [More]
Tempe Chamber Names Interim as New President and CEO
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce Robin Arredondo-Savage as the organization’s President/CEO, effective December 1, 2024. She has previously been serving in an interim capacity since July. Arredondo-Savage offers extensive experience, a deep understanding of the Tempe community and a proven leadership track record. She is an Army Veteran, … [More]
Standalone Luxury Dealership Opens in Chandler
Earnhardt Auto Centers (EAC) proudly announces the grand opening of Genesis of Chandler, a standalone dealership dedicated exclusively to the acclaimed luxury car brand. Offering a luxurious and immersive environment, the new showroom is open at 1500 South Gilbert Road, Chandler, AZ 85286. Located near the intersection of the San Tan Loop 202 Freeway and Gilbert Road in … [More]
ASBA Launches New Small Business Incubator Program
The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), in collaboration with the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR), and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), is proud to announce the launch of the Small Business Incubator program at the Arizona State Prison - Phoenix West Second Chance Center. This new … [More]
Hospitality Group to Bring Three Distinctive Concepts to the East Valley
Creation, in partnership with Crescent Communities, announced today that Flagship Restaurant Group has signed a lease for approximately 14,000 square feet at the eagerly awaited Heritage Park in Downtown Gilbert with plans to bring three of its concepts to the East Valley. With headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, Flagship is well regarded for its variety of unique restaurant and … [More]
