EMD Electronics, the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the U.S. and Canada, celebrated the grand opening of its newest factory in Chandler, Arizona. The opening of the site is part of the "Level Up" growth program announced in late 2021. The factory features a 75,000-square-foot building that doubles the company’s manufacturing capacity in the U.S. to … [More]
JLL Names Lead for Project and Development Services for Arizona, Nevada
Brings over a decade of experience to highly active construction and tenant improvement markets
JLL has announced the appointment of Alexis Lowell as Project and Development Services (PDS) market lead for Arizona and Nevada. With more than a decade of experience, she now serves some of the nation’s most active markets for new construction and tenant relocations and expansions. In her new role, Lowell will oversee a team of JLL experts delivering workplace strategy, … [More]
Grants Awarded to Promising Black and Hispanic Small Business Owners
Grants Funded by Elevate Together® Powered by Round It Up America®
The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce proudly announced that it awarded 12 grants to local Black- and Hispanic-owned small businesses through Elevate Together® powered by Round It Up America® to accelerate their growth and prosperity. "By providing financial and mentorship support to the selected grantees, Elevate Together helps create opportunities for individuals and … [More]
Small Business Optimism Dips in September as Inflation Remains Top Problem
Owners are pessimistic about future business conditions
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased half of a point in September to 90.8. September’s reading marks the 21st consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98. Twenty-three percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, unchanged from last month and tied with labor quality as the top … [More]
Arizona-Founded Vodka Co. Makes a Splash in Booming Bachelorette Scene
Local craft vodka brand ROXX Vodka is humbled to announce its newest partnerships with Scottsdale Bachelorette and Girl About Town, Scottsdale’s premier bachelorette party planning services and event planners. The award-winning, premium vodka, popularized for its uniquely smooth and refreshing taste, is looking to enhance bachelorette experiences in the Valley by working … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Named a Top Innovator by Modern Healthcare
Phoenix Children's, one of the fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, is one of only three children's hospitals and 10 healthcare organizations in the country to receive recognition as a Top Innovator by Modern Healthcare for developing and leading transformative innovations that are driving change across the healthcare industry. "Innovation is at the core of our work … [More]
