Dominium, a leading national affordable housing owner, developer and manager, announced today the closing of the land sales for two new affordable housing communities in Phoenix. Located at 7800 & 7750 West Encanto Boulevard, Aviara Flats and Casa Azure will be Dominium’s 3rd and 4th new construction projects in the state of Arizona, bringing the developer’s portfolio in … [More]
Phoenix City Council Chambers Reopen to Public for In-Person Attendance
Phoenix City Council Meetings will become even more accessible as Council Chambers reopen to in-person, public attendance. Starting on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, members of the public will have three options to choose from. How to attend & request to speak Attending and speaking in person at … [More]
Delay Safes at All CVS Arizona Pharmacies to Reduce Organized Retail Crime
As part of an ongoing commitment to support law enforcement and help build safer communities, CVS Health announced the completed installation of time delay safe technology in all 198 Arizona CVS Pharmacy locations, including those in Target stores. The safes are anticipated to help prevent pharmacy robberies and the potential for associated diversion of controlled substance … [More]
Local Power Supplier Co. Opens New Headquarters in Phoenix
Loftin Equipment Company is celebrating 45 years in business this summer with the opening of its new headquarters in Phoenix. The family-owned business has nearly doubled in size and revenue over the past few years and continues to grow throughout the Southwest. “It’s an exciting time to be celebrating our 45th anniversary with such an experienced team and family,” says … [More]
Creighton University Partners with First Place-Phoenix to Serve Autistic Community
The Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions has launched a partnership to support and serve adult residents at First Place-Phoenix, a supportive community development designed to serve autistic and neurodiverse adults. Creighton University’s Health Sciences Campus Phoenix is committed to helping First Place fulfill its mission of supporting residents … [More]
BASIS Charter Schools Dominate National STEM School and National Charter School Rankings
Educators and students across the 32 BASIS Charter School campuses grinned broadly at the publication of U.S. News & World Report's new rankings on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Then they went back to class. Back to class? Really? "Yes, really! Our students and teachers acknowledge their hard work, even celebrate it! But they always keep working," … [More]
SBA National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Sets Schedule for May 2-5
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the official cosponsors and schedule for its 2022 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Virtual Summit, themed “Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship,” taking place May 2-5, 2022. National Small Business Week events are made possible every year due in part to the support of cosponsors. Longtime National Small … [More]
Zero-Emission Semi-Truck Maker Is a Driving Force in Arizona’s High-Tech Manufacturing Ecosystem
Many, including Governor Ducey celebrated the start of production and initial shipments to customers of Nikola Corporation’s zero-emission vehicles, a bold vision that was first launched more than four years ago. “When I first met with Nikola, I was blown away by their technology and innovative spirit. I hadn’t seen anything like it,” said Governor Ducey at Nikola’s … [More]
Arizona Commerce Authority Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of the Small Business Boot Camp
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), today celebrated the second anniversary of the Small Business Boot Camp. Launched on April 27, 2020 as a six-week program to help small businesses respond to the immediate impacts of the pandemic, the Small Business Boot Camp has developed into a comprehensive resource for small businesses in Arizona. The first-of-its-kind program … [More]
Orchard Expands West to Arizona, Empowering Buyers to Win Their Dream Home
Orchard, the company that is radically simplifying home buying and selling, has expanded into three new markets: Phoenix, Portland and Seattle. This expansion marks Orchard's entry to the Western United States after helping thousands of buyers in other parts of the country to win their dream homes. These three markets are some of the most competitive in the country. In … [More]
Move Over Apple and Meta: 1.6M Square-Feet Planned Industrial in Mesa Gateway Submarket
IndiCap, a newly formed boutique commercial real estate company specializing in industrial investment and development in the Arizona and Nevada sectors, in a joint venture with AECOM-Canyon Partners, announced its entry into the Phoenix real estate market with the recent $48 million acquisition of two parcels of land totaling 113 acres in the Eastmark master-planned community … [More]
Nationally Recognized Law Firm Announces Office in Phoenix
Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinksy & Josefiak PLLC, a nationally-recognized law firm specializing in government, regulatory matters and litigation, is pleased to announce it will be launching a regional office in Phoenix. On Tuesday, April 26, the firm will commemorate the opening of its new office at The Esplanade by hosting the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry for … [More]
invisionAZ and StartUpAZ Announce Final Block of EmergeAZ Fast II Grant Awardees
invisionAZ and StartupAZ announce the final block of EmergeAZ Fast II Grant awardees. In partnership with Governor Doug Ducey, $1.5 million had been allocated to the EmergeAZ Fast II Grant to provide resources to Arizona entrepreneurs and startups with emerging technologies designed to address current and future economic, health, or societal challenges. “In just a few … [More]
ASU Partners to Launch New Online Global High School
Khan World School @ ASU Prep will open its virtual doors to enthusiastic 9th grade students from around the world in August 2022. This full-time online school will combine the expertise of Khan Lab School, Schoolhouse.world, and ASU Prep Digital in a unique model based on the principles of the book The One World Schoolhouse: Education Reimagined by Salman Khan, the … [More]
Homebuyer Competition Drops for First Time in Six Months amid Surge in Mortgage Rates, Home Prices
Sixty-five percent of home offers written by Redfin agents faced competition on a seasonally adjusted basis in March, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That is down from a revised rate of 66.7% in February, marking the first month-over-month decline since September—a sign that demand is starting to cool as soaring mortgage … [More]
Phoenix-Based Investment Co. Closes Deal to Acquire Hollywood Studio
STX Entertainment announced the closing of its sale to The Najafi Companies, an entrepreneurially driven private investment firm with significant holdings in consumer brands, media, ecommerce, sports, and technology. AS Birch Grove LP and 777 Partners provided financing. Robert Simonds will serve as STX Chairman and Noah Fogelson, currently the President, … [More]
SBA Launches T.H.R.I.V.E., Executive Level Business Training for Entrepreneurs Ready to Maximize their Full Potential
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the launch of T.H.R.I.V.E. (Train, Hope, Rise, Innovate, Venture, Elevate), a reimagined training program for small business leaders, formerly known as Emerging Leaders. “T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined initiative will … [More]
Phoenix Author, Attorney, Yogi Launches Book on Mental Health Struggles to Help Others
One must wonder how an attorney turned Yogi turned author writes a book about mental health that quickly rises to the top of Amazon’s bestsellers’ list. If you knew Mike Albee, you’d be so much closer to understanding how it all happened. His new book, “Karma” released this month, and its page-turning story about mental health and life, will help you to truly understand. “My … [More]
