Charles Sidi, his wife Sarah, and their two young sons moved from England to Arizona nearly 20 years ago and fell in love with the Arcadia neighborhood immediately. Since then, Charles has established deep roots in the area. While stuck at home sick, scrolling Instagram a few months ago, he noticed a flood of podcasts on his feed and thought "Wasn’t there a more exciting way … [More]
Investors Buy Nearly One-Third of Homes Sold Nationally in 2025
Cotality, a global provider of property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions, released its latest update on investor activity in the U.S. housing market. Investor activity dipped slightly in the second quarter of 2025 but remains elevated compared to years past. In January, investors accounted for 32% of single-family home purchases. By June the … [More]
APS Uses Robots to Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers
The goal for every first-generation college student is not simply to get there, but to graduate – often easier said than done without caring mentorship and the genuine investment of a broader community. That’s where AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute comes in. AGUILA is a Valley-based non-profit and college access program that has been working with Arizona students for more … [More]
Greater Phoenix Economic Council Names President & CEO
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) Board of Directors announced nationally recognized economic leader Christine Mackay as the new President & CEO of the organization, effective Oct. 13, 2025. Mackay, who has served as the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Director since August 2014, enters the role with nearly 30 years of experience in economic … [More]
Amkor’s $2B Peoria Pivot Accelerates Chip Plant Timeline, Adds 2,000 Jobs
Amkor Technology, Inc., a provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, announced revised plans for the location of the company’s new semiconductor advanced packaging and test facility in Arizona. The facility will be constructed on a 104-acre site within the Peoria Innovation Core, in north Peoria, AZ. Peoria City Council unanimously approved a land swap … [More]
