Avanti Windows & Doors, a leading manufacturer and installer of vinyl window and doors systems, announced the construction of a new facility in El Mirage, Arizona. The 303,419-square-foot site will serve as the company’s headquarters, manufacturing capacity, and field installation operations for the Valley. The capabilities of the new purpose-built facility will allow … [More]
After More Than Two Decades of Service, Flinn Foundation Board Chair to Retire
Dr. David Gullen, the longest-serving member of the Flinn Foundation board of directors, is stepping down as chair after 21 years of leading the philanthropic grantmaking organization. He will remain a board member through March 2024 before retiring. Gullen, a physician who practiced internal medicine in the Phoenix area for nearly 35 years before retiring, joined the Flinn … [More]
Valley Employers Seeking to Build Diverse Talent Pipeline Invited to Local Employer Summit, Apr. 5
To support employers in their efforts to attract and retain a diverse talent pipeline, Fresh Start Women’s Foundation is hosting its first annual Employer Summit on Wednesday, April 5. With more than 9 out of 10 employers struggling to fill positions in today’s tight labor market, the goal of this event is to provide attendees with innovative solutions to developing a diverse … [More]
Arizona Adds New Tech Jobs, Tech Businesses in 2022, Says Report
Arizona added more than 5,000 new tech jobs to its growing ranks of tech workers in 2022, according to a new report released today by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce. CompTIA's annual "State of the Tech Workforce" shows that net tech employment1 in Arizona grew by 2.6% in 2022, with the number of people employed … [More]
Airline Announces Nonstop Service from Phoenix to Houston and Tampa
Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines will launch new seasonal nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) in May and June of 2023. With the new service, Frontier will serve more than 20 nonstop destinations from PHX and offer its largest ever summer schedule … [More]
New Google Fiber Makes Its Way to Arizona
Google Fiber announced that they are opening sign-ups in for their first gigabit internet customers in Arizona. Google Fiber broke ground in November in Mesa and is beginning to serve customers in just a few short months. The fiber optic connection is made of glass strands and uses light to transmit information at rates close to the speed of light, which provides a reliable … [More]
Region Receives $36.3M to Help Those Experiencing Homelessness
As the region sees continued increases in the number of people experiencing homelessness, more than $36 million in newly announced federal funding is on the way to help fund dozens of local homelessness programs. The money will be distributed to 32 programs that help provide housing and services to people experiencing homelessness in the Maricopa region. “Helping people … [More]
Auto Retailer Anchors Uniform Sponsorship with Arizona’s Only Pro Soccer Club for Sixth Season
Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, is partnering with USL Championship team, Phoenix Rising FC, as the team relocates to a brand new location in 2023, right in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. Carvana has been Rising’s front-of-kit sponsor since 2018, marking the sixth season the brand has partnered with the Valley-based, two-time Western … [More]
Marketing Firm Expands in Phoenix and Denver with Innovative Space
Small Giants, a full-service marketing firm with offices in two major cities, has signed lease agreements and moved into new locations in Phoenix and Denver in response to significant growth. The firm moved into a nearly 10,000 square foot office at 5555 E. Van Buren St., Suite 115 in Phoenix and 2,500 SF office at 686 Mariposa St. in Denver. According to president and … [More]
Foundation Launches Free Construction Camp for Middle School Students in Arizona
The Rosendin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit incorporated to positively impact communities, build and empower people and inspire innovation, is accepting applications until March 31 for a free week-long construction camp for middle school students in the Phoenix-Tempe metro area. TRF Camp Build is a unique program designed to inspire and empower students to discover the joy … [More]
Mayor Gallego Launches Legacy Small Business Program
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced the launch of her "Legacy Small Business Program" -- a new Mayor's Office initiative to honor Phoenix businesses that have provided services to the community for 25 years or more. "Our Phoenix small businesses not only contribute to the local economy, but they also enrich our city's history and culture. With over 90% of businesses in … [More]
PV Mall’s Redevelopment Project to Include Premier Athletic Club
RED Development, an industry leading commercial real estate company known for its high-performing mixed-use and retail portfolio, today announced Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, will join PV, the more than 100-acre redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, with a first-to-market, fully integrated concept consisting of an athletic country club … [More]
North Valley Landmark Shopping Center Is Updating Its Name
Anyone headed for the Outlets at Anthem will need to enter a new name into their GPS system because the landmark outdoor shopping center is changing its name to Outlets North Phoenix. The name change is in response to the explosive growth in the northern reaches of the Phoenix city limits and increased shopper demand. “As anyone who lives in the area knows, growth in the … [More]
Flexible Work Is Here to Stay: 63% of Experienced Workers Report Flex Work Is More Than Half Their Income
Earlier this month, WorkWhile conducted a comprehensive survey asking workers on the app to tell us more about their experience with flex work. In our third annual survey, they received responses from over 1300 workers, in both English and Spanish, to get to know them on a deeper level — the findings showed some surprising trends. Women with children … [More]
ASBA Announces AZBizCon PHX 2023: Celebrating National Small Business Week
The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) proudly presents the AZBizCon tradeshow of 2023. This annual event by ASBA will be held in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to celebrate National Small Business Week, and commemorate Arizona small businesses and the SBA’s Arizona Small Business Person of the Year, Jonathan Woodruff, CEO of ORSA … [More]
Kierland Commons Is Getting Some Shade with New Sunglasses Franchise Opening
Phoenix-area customers will soon be able to shop Shady Rays’ extensive collection of polarized shades at the company’s newest brick-and-mortar store. One of the nation’s fastest-growing lifestyle eyewear bands will celebrate the grand opening of its newest storefront on Saturday, April 8 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon in Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons. Boasting an expansive … [More]
Two Arizona Companies Acquired by Global Transport and Logistics Co. on Heels of New Gateway Airport Expansion
DSV is happy to announce the acquisition of US-based transport and logistics companies S&M Moving Systems West and Global Diversity Logistics. These acquisitions will strengthen DSV’s position within the semiconductor industry, align with its new Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport operations and support DSV’s growing cross-border services to Latin America. The transactions are … [More]
Housing Markets in West Coast Hubs and Zoom Towns Cooling Fastest
Housing markets in tech hubs and pandemic migration hotspots are cooling more rapidly than other parts of the U.S as the tech sector falters and mortgage rates remain elevated, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Austin, TX cooled fastest over the last year as the U.S. housing market descended from its pandemic-era boom. … [More]
