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]
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]
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]
Firm Hits 5-Year Milestone Providing Nonprofit Accounting in Phoenix
2023 marks 5 years of Your Part-Time Controller's building stronger nonprofits in Phoenix, Arizona! Since its establishment in 2018, the office has served nearly 150 clients in the Greater Phoenix area, with no intention of slowing down. In conjunction with the firm's growth on a national level, all regional offices plan to continue to expand and provide … [More]
National Building Systems Design Firm Takes Sprouts Farmers Market from 40 to 400 Stores
Henderson Engineers, a national building systems design firm, proudly announces a significant milestone in its 15-year partnership with leading organic grocery store chain Sprouts Farmers Market. Serving as an engineer of record for Sprouts projects across all 50 states, Henderson has helped expand the grocer’s reach from 40 to 400 stores nationwide, with the most recent … [More]
Nikola Celebrates Commercial Launch of Its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
Nikola Corporation, the zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions company, via its HYLA brand, achieved a significant milestone as it celebrated the commercial launch of the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Ariz. The ceremony was attended by fleet customers, dealers from … [More]
TPC Scottsdale’s New Sports-Betting Dining Concept Unveils Leadership Team
The DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale announced Matthew O’Harris as executive chef of the restaurant and McKenna Beahan as general manager. “The unique skillsets McKenna and Matthew offer will help TPC Scottsdale deliver on its mission to be the ultimate destination for all things golf, dining and sports betting in one memorable place,” said Brad Williams, general … [More]
Long-Time Arizona Resident Opens Franchise Insulation Co. in East Valley
Long-time Arizona resident, Bill Villani has announced the September 2023 opening of Koala Insulation in the East Valley market. The company will offer “white glove service” for the installation of spray foam, blown-in, and blanket (batt) insulation. “As a family owned and operated business, we take great pride in the work that we do here at Koala Insulation East Valley. Not … [More]
Pacific Retail Capital Partners Expands into Arizona, Adding Tucson Mall to Its Portfolio
Pacific Retail Capital Partners, one of the nation’s leading retail real estate development, investment, management and advisory firms focused exclusively on evolving retail-led real estate, today announced it has assumed management and leasing responsibilities at Park Place in Tucson, Arizona. Park Place is a 1.1 million square foot fashion and entertainment destination, and … [More]
West Valley Retail Demand Brings Phoenix’s Agua Fria Plaza to 100% Leased
Institutional owner and investor Westwood Financial, Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors has completed a string of leases that bring the Agua Fria Plaza retail center in Phoenix’s West Valley to 100% leased. The center, which is located at the southeast corner of 91st and Olive avenues in Peoria, sits directly along the Loop 101 Freeway, just … [More]
Valley Homebuilder Breaks Ground on Community of Homes for Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Patients
Taylor Morrison, Banner MD Anderson and the Banner Health Foundation broke ground on eight homes in Gilbert, AZ, as part of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center's Home Away from Home program, which provides housing and financial assistance to patients who travel to the Valley for care at Banner MD Anderson. The community, which will include 16 homes upon completion, will provide … [More]
New Developments Represent a $195M Investment, Add over 550 Single-Family Rental Units to Phoenix Market
Sunstone Two Tree, a developer and operator of rental housing communities in high-growth markets throughout the United States, announced plans to develop three new build-to-rent (BTR) communities in Arizona. The three communities will add more than 550 single-family rental homes to the Phoenix metropolitan area. Sunstone Two Tree now has nine BTR communities totaling close to … [More]
Construction Co. Marks Start of New Municipal Complex for City of Surprise
Willmeng and the City of Surprise kicked off work on a multi-faceted municipal project that will include a new fire station as well as a community pool and park. This project is located north of Cactus Road at Perryville Road in the fast-growing southwest portion of the City of Surprise. Fire Station 309, the Aquatics Center and park will be situated on the same site and will … [More]
Innovation Unleashed Tonight and This Weekend at Scottsdale Fashion Week
Scottsdale Fashion Week (SFW), powered by Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations and FORD/Robert Black Modeling Agency, returns for its seventh annual fashion series with four days of fashion shows and entertainment taking place from Thursday, September 28 to Sunday, October 1. Tickets are on sale now at ScottsdaleFashionWeek.com. SFW features runway shows with … [More]
Healthcare Venture Studio Partners to Support the Development of Future Disruptive Healthcare Startups in Phoenix
The Journey Venture Studio announced a strategic partnership with The Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority (NARBHA) Institute. This partnership will further aid in the support of diverse entrepreneurs creating disruptive healthcare tech startups in Phoenix. The NARBHA Institute’s aspiration is to use its organizational influence and funds to enhance … [More]
Partnership Agreement to Establish New Aircraft Conversion Site in Marana
Marana Aerospace Solutions (Ascent Aviation Services) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a long-term agreement to establish a conversion site and carry out passenger-to-freighter conversions on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Within the framework of the collaboration agreement, IAI plans to have Ascent convert two lines of Boeing B777-300ER aircraft, starting in 2024 … [More]
