Rose Law Group, renowned for its exceptional land use and development solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its services to include Historic Preservation. This new practice area reflects our commitment to protecting Arizona's legendary history and honoring its western roots, while enhancing the Phoenix metro area as a premier destination in the United States. Our … [More]
Nonprofit Receives Largest Private Donation in 21-Year History
In the largest private donation in Local First Arizona’s 21-year history, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has awarded the nonprofit more than $1 million to expand community gardens and entrepreneur development. The funds will allow Local First to double the size of the Heart & Soil People’s Garden and expand programming for the surrounding central Phoenix … [More]
Avnet Names New President of Electronics Components Distributor, Farnell
Avnet has announced Rebeca Obregon as the new president of Farnell, an Avnet company, effective July 1, 2024. Farnell is a high-service electronics components distributor with a comprehensive portfolio of products and supported by an international supply chain. “Since joining Avnet’s leadership team last year, Rebeca has shown her deep commitment to delivering results for … [More]
VAI Resort Announces Partnership with Global Leader in Culture-Defining Experiences
VAI Resort, the most anticipated addition to Arizona's hospitality landscape, has announced TAIT as its production partner. Opening its doors in Glendale, part of metro Phoenix, in 2025, VAI Resort will feature a state-of-the-art amphitheater in the heart of the property with the support of the TAIT development team to ensure a perfect performance environment for the A-list … [More]
Food Services Co. Expands Global Footprint with New State-of-the-Art Facility in Phoenix
United Foods International, Inc. is excited to announce a cutting-edge production facility within the Envision Dobbins 202 West Industrial Park in Phoenix. This facility will allow UFI to double its liquid production in the state and expand its capabilities to meet growing demands. When … [More]
Two New Batteries on SRP’s Grid Will Advance Reliable and Sustainable Power for Customers
Facilities Include the Largest Standalone Battery Facility to date in Arizona
Salt River Project and Plus Power LLC celebrated two new grid-charged battery storage systems, Sierra Estrella Energy Storage and Superstition Energy Storage. Together, these facilities will add 340 megawatts (MW) / 1,360 megawatt-hours (MWh) of additional battery storage capacity to SRP’s system - enough to power 76,000 residential homes for a four-hour period. The batteries … [More]
Arizona Wine Tourism Study Reveals More Than 500% Growth since 2011
Strong visitor spending, employment and labor income metrics highlight benefits of supporting industry
Arizona’s wine tourism industry has seen explosive growth during the past decade, headlined by an astounding 677% increase in wine experience-driven visitor spending and a 500% leap in wine-related employment since 2011, according to a recent study of Arizona’s wine tourism industry conducted for the Arizona Office of Tourism by the Economic Policy Institute at Northern Arizona … [More]
