ViaWest Group, a leading Phoenix-based developer, and Willmeng Construction, a renowned construction company, celebrated the official start of construction for The Base, Phase I. This groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of the development of a state-of-the-art, 144-acre industrial campus in Glendale, one of the next major commerce parks in the West Valley. The Base is … [More]
Gilbert Area Urban Hub Opens to Name Retailers and Valley Favorites
Epicenter at Agritopia®, the eagerly awaited, vertically integrated mixed-use community and retail destination situated at the heart of Agritopia, is thrilled to announce the completion of all retail leasing and that The Tyler luxury apartments are now fully completed and available for leasing across their three remarkable buildings. This ambitious project was brought to life … [More]
Small Biz Assistance Provides over $1M in Support to Businesses along Light Rail Construction
The Small Business Financial Assistance Program (SBFAP) along the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub and Northwest Extension Phase II light rail projects has hit a major milestone in delivering more than $1M in grants to small, … [More]
ADOT Expands Network of Adaptive Valley Freeway Ramp Meters
The Arizona Department of Transportation continues to upgrade the Phoenix area’s network of adaptive freeway ramp meters used to improve the flow of traffic, especially during busy rush hours. The improvements have not required the installation of new ramp meters. ADOT has instead used enhanced computer programming to operate the timing of the meters’ alternating green and … [More]
Sandra Watson Appointed New Co-Chair of U.S. Investment Advisory Council Workforce Subcommittee
Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, was recently appointed as a new Co-Chair of the United States Investment Advisory Council (IAC) Workforce Subcommittee. Watson will serve as Co-Chair alongside Mike Graff, Chairman and Executive Vice President of Air Liquide USA, replacing former Co-Chair Brad Chambers, former Indiana Secretary of … [More]
Economic Club of Phoenix Kicks Off 2023-24 Season
The Economic Club of Phoenix (ECP) speaker series — hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University — is celebrating its 39th season. Since the club's launch in January 1985, audiences have come to hear from leaders of top businesses and organizations in the Phoenix area and beyond. ECP kicks off virtually on Thursday, Oct. 5, from noon … [More]
U.S. Annual Home Price Growth Picks Up Pace in August, Says Report
CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for August 2023. CoreLogic’s Home Price Index dropped to an 11-year low in the spring of 2023 but is starting to regain momentum. While some states in the West still posted annual home price losses in August, … [More]
Oregon Water Co. Acquires Water Utility Serving Peoria, Positioning Further Growth in Maricopa County
NW Natural Water Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northwest Natural Holding Company, has completed the acquisition of Rose Valley Water Company, a water utility serving approximately 2,400 connections in Peoria, Arizona, a major suburb northwest of Phoenix. “Rose Valley Water is an excellent fit for our company and we are looking forward to continuing their legacy of … [More]
