JA Solar, a global solar cell and module manufacturing leader, announced today it has leased space for its first manufacturing facility in the U.S. in Phoenix, Arizona. The new facility will produce high-performance photovoltaic (PV) products, and is expected to be operational by Q4 2023, creating over 600 new jobs. Representing a $60 million investment, the new facility will … [More]
Warehouse District Venue Restored to Its 20th Century Glory
This January, Heather Lennon is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her company Imagine General Contracting, which began as a design firm and evolved to become a commercial and residential general contracting firm specializing in retail and historic building restoration. On June 1, 2022, Lennon, along with her business partner-uncle, took occupancy of their newly acquired … [More]
Arizona Hospitality Industry Gets National Representation with Help from One of Our Own
During the pandemic, food service and catering purveyors found themselves needing more representation in Washington D.C. to get through the tumultuous pandemic years. To make sure that doesn’t happen again, and ensure a strong local and national hospitality industry, Phoenix-based M Culinary Concepts and 15 other diversified caterers, event production and hospitality … [More]
Growing Phoenix-Based Healthy Food Chain Opens First Location in Las Vegas
Salad and Go, an emerging QSR industry disruptor committed to revolutionizing fast food, announced today its entry into Nevada with the first location opening in Las Vegas at the beginning of the new year. Salad and Go is bringing fresh and affordable finds into 2023 by providing Las Vegas with convenience and nutrition in a new way. Salad and Go’s Las Vegas store is set to … [More]
Most Americans More Likely to Stay in Hotels in 2023 vs. 2022, Says Survey
60% of Americans report being more likely to stay in hotels this year than in 2022, and hotels are the top lodging choice among those planning to travel for business and leisure in the next three months, according to new national Hotel Booking Index survey research commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning … [More]
Two New Private Schools Launched to Make Use of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts
Two new private schools are launching in Arizona to provide new options to families who now can access state funds to pay tuition. Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA) is a new online private school serving grades K–10, launched this past fall by Stride K12, one of the nation’s leading online learning providers. And FaithPrep Arizona is providing Arizona families with … [More]
Famed Mexican-Food Restaurant Opens First West Valley Location
To introduce even more Valley residents and visitors to its award-winning flour tortillas and authentic, homemade Mexican cuisine, Carolina’s Mexican Food will celebrate the grand opening of its first Glendale location on Tuesday, January 10. The sixth restaurant in the popular chain founded by Carolina and Manuel Valenzuela in 1968 – and proudly operated by their … [More]
Racing School and Automotive Museum Partner for ‘Petersen to Scottsdale Rally’
Radford Racing School and the Petersen Automotive Museum have entered into a collaboration to bring premium automotive experiences to participants in the 2023 Petersen to Scottsdale Rally, Jan. 26-30, 2023. Following a ride from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, rally participants will enjoy an immersive track experience at the Radford Racing School in Chandler, … [More]
New Women’s Tower Opens at Banner Desert in Mesa
Banner Desert Medical Center opened a new patient tower dedicated to women’s health and wellness. The tower is adjacent to the existing pediatric patient tower, providing easy access for the unique health care needs of women and children of all ages. The women’s tower, which is part of a $151 million expansion project at Banner Desert, provides an innovative approach to … [More]
