As demand for housing alternatives continues to grow, Caliber is applying its expertise in multifamily development in creative ways to provide new solutions across the Valley. This spring, the firm completed funding for the first phase of our SP10 project, the conversion of a 160-room hotel into 104 apartment units with Class A amenities in the Ahwatukee Foothills of South … [More]
Mixed-Use Development Breaks Ground in Gilbert
Okland Capital and San Tan Development Group recently broke ground on phase one of Northside at SanTan Village, a brand-new mixed-use development that will bring high-end retail, restaurant and hotel amenities to the SanTan Village submarket in Gilbert, Arizona. Located on the east side of Santan Village Parkway between Williams Field and Ray roads, Northside phase one … [More]
New Hangars Planned for Falcon Field Airport
Agate Construction, a leading construction company specializing in innovative projects across various commercial and industrial industries, has announced plans to construct four new aircraft hangar buildings on 4.13 acres of Falcon Field Airport property. Representing Agate Construction’s eighth construction project in partnership with DKS Properties LLC’s ownership, the … [More]
Uniquely Divisible Industrial in Phoenix-Goodyear Airport Area
Construction is underway on Building A of the Palm Valley Commerce Center in the rapidly expanding Phoenix-Goodyear Airport submarket of Goodyear, Arizona, with delivery expected in Q2 2025. Upon completion, the project will consist of three buildings totaling 294,840 square feet. A unique characteristic is the spaces’ divisibility from 125,840 square feet to 4,680 square feet, … [More]
Rebranding a ‘Shark Tank’ Winner Targets New Markets
Now branded as “Slick Barrier,” this locally developed product that had a successful appearance on “Shark Tank” early last year is a patented revolutionary barrier system applied to a home’s or business’s exterior that stops crawling pests from getting inside. Gilbert-based Slick Barrier launched as a service in 2018 and recently launched a retail side for DIY in all Home Depot … [More]
Are Managers More Invested in Their In-Person vs. Remote Employees’ Growth?
In the age of return-to-office mandates, business leaders seem to be increasingly prioritizing in-person work, citing easier collaboration, management and project efficiency. To better understand managers’ perceptions of in-person versus remote workers, in June, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 626 managers who supervise both in-person and remote employees. Overall, managers … [More]
Business Model Combines Leadership and Fundraising Strategy for Schools
Entrepreneurs looking for investment opportunities find few businesses that truly make a large community impact. Apex Leadership Company is one of those rare franchises designed to stand out. Simply put, it’s a fundraising powerhouse for K-8 schools. When I share that our Phoenix franchise location has raised more than $2.5 million last school year for 94 schools — including … [More]
Looking Good 2024 – September Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements HonorHealth Researcher Honored Sundt on Top Contractors List Plexus Recognized for Corporate Responsibility Credit Union West Honored – Again The James Agency an Inc. ‘Best Workplace’ Rainbow Ryders Ranked among Best in World Philanthropy Saddleback Communications’ Back-to-School Drive … [More]
Saddleback Communications’ Back-to-School Drive
Saddleback Communications, a provider of highly reliable fiber-based internet, voice and cloud communications services for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, recently delivered 500 backpacks and water bottles to the 250 students at Salt River Elementary School as part of its back-to-school drive. … [More]
Rainbow Ryders Ranked among Best in World
Local hot air balloon company Rainbow Ryders was recently recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2024 Travelers’ Choice award winner for ranking among the best 10% of all attractions in the world. The awards are given to businesses who consistently received positive reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. … [More]
The James Agency an Inc. ‘Best Workplace’
Scottsdale-based The James Agency has been named to Inc.’s annual Best Workplaces list. The fully integrated marketing agency is one of 543 workplaces honored nationally for employee engagement and satisfaction. … [More]
Credit Union West Honored – Again
Credit Union West has been recognized as a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” by Arizona Capitol Times and BestCompaniesAZ. This marks the 12th straight year the credit union has received the prestigious award based on employee survey results. … [More]
Plexus Recognized for Corporate Responsibility
Plexus Worldwide®, a leading global health and wellness company, was honored with a Bronze Stevie Award in the Employee Giving & Volunteerism category by the American Business Awards. This category is new for 2024 and recognizes organizations that have held events and experiences that actively involve their employees in charity initiatives, volunteerism and employee giving. … [More]
Sundt on Top Contractors List
Sundt Construction ranked No. 51 on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 400 Contractors list, climbing 11 spots from the previous year. ENR, the construction industry’s principal trade publication, ranks contractors based on reported revenue from the prior year. … [More]
HonorHealth Researcher Honored
Donald B. Penzien, Ph.D., a professor at Wake Forest University and a research scientist at the HonorHealth Research Institute, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Headache Society for his lifetime body of groundbreaking work, developing and delivering innovative and effective care for patients with severe headaches and chronic pain. … [More]
2024 Rolls-Royce EV Spectre
Spectre positions Rolls-Royce’s entrance into the electric world as a stamp of leadership — and the beginning of an era that will see the entire model portfolio electrified by 2030. Its visionary design reinvents timeless iconography, setting a clear path toward the brand’s first all-electric decade. Spectre’s drive is uncompromising; it is an experience only ever realized … [More]
What’s in a Good Name? And What Can a Credit Freeze Do for It?
In terms of relationships — personal and business — one’s good name is a respected reputation. It takes care to establish it. But now, it may not take much to lose it. All (!) Social Security numbers have been hacked and are available on the Dark Web. This means the "bad guys" on the Internet have everything they need to wreak havoc in the financial life of all those people … [More]
(Sneaky)bird Is the Word for Never Ever Fried Chicken
The best chicken is fried chicken. Or is it? sneakybird is out to prove the best chicken in Arizona need not be made with added oils or a greasy fryer. “While I am as guilty as anyone of indulging now and then, once I became a dad, I got really focused on our entire family eating cleanly together,” says Dan Chaon, a restaurant veteran who helped build such brands as … [More]
