Following the approval from the Village Planning Committee, Vestar, one of the largest privately held retail real estate companies in the western United States, announced that they are moving forward with plans to develop one of their newest projects- Laveen Towne Center. The open-air shopping center will sit on a 90-acre site in the heart of Laveen, a rapidly growing community … [More]
Valley Credit Union Launches Foundation to Scale-Up Local Giving
Arizona Financial Credit Union announced the launch of Arizona Financial Foundation, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening local communities through financial empowerment, charitable giving, and long-term community investment. Building on the success of Arizona Financial’s Local Causes Visa® debit card program, which has awarded over $600,000 in … [More]
Partnership for Economic Innovation Expands Expertise with New Board Members
Partnership for Economic Innovation, a collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona's economic opportunities, announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors: Oleg Khaykin, President and CEO of Viavi Solutions, Inc.; Stephen Higgins, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Freeport-McMoRan; and Robert … [More]
Celebrity Chef Debuts Dual-Concept Venue in Downtown Phoenix
A dual-concept food destination combines The Grind Coffee Shop & Entrepreneur Hub and The Mix Gourmet Salad Bar, delivering elevated, chef-driven fast casual fare in a chic, sustainable, and community-focused environment. Celebrity Chef and culinary innovator Nik Fields is rewriting the rules of fast casual dining with the grand opening of The Collective by Chic … [More]
National Construction Co. Partners with Grand Canyon University on Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Grand Canyon University and McCarthy Building Companies have expanded GCU’s successful Center for Workforce Development to include four new trades — civil construction, mechanical/plumbing, HVAC and concrete — opening the door to more career opportunities for students and creating a pipeline of skilled talent for the construction industry. The Pre-Apprentice Construction … [More]
