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]
