Through a new Arizona Board of Regents’ Community Grant, Arizona police and firefighting agencies will be better equipped in the future to address recruitment and retention of officers and firefighters – a challenge that has prompted statewide workforce shortages for these essential public safety jobs. This is the first Regents’ Community Grant launched by the board; the grants … [More]
Homebuyers Are in the Game, But Interest Rates Are Keeping Sellers on the Bench
Mortgage rates — both their high levels and their wild swings — are making life difficult for both buyers and sellers, according to Zillow's® latest market report1. Relatively high rates have brought new listings down to record lows, leaving buyers with limited options. Any dips in mortgage rates are stimulating demand and stiffening competition, but they have been … [More]
Registration Open for National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Taking Place in May
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the SBA, announced that registration for the 2023 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit is now open. The two-day online event will take place from May 2-3, 2023. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, visit National … [More]
Industrial Buildings, Totaling 216,322 SF, in Southeast Phoenix Sell for $40.15M
ViaWest Group and their institutional Joint Venture Partners sold Chandler Crossroads I & II, a Class A industrial project totaling 216,322 sf in Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona. Developed in 2016 and 2022, respectively, the Southeast Valley portfolio consists of two buildings located at 2800 & 2900 S. Gilbert Rd. At time of escrow, the project was 78% leased, but the … [More]
University of Phoenix Announces Agreement With Northwest College
University of Phoenix is pleased to announce a new academic agreement with Northwest College that supports building pathways from community college courses to higher degrees at the University. The agreement, called a 3+1 Transfer Pathway Program, allows Northwest College students to save on the cost of their education by spending three years completing general course … [More]
Goodyear Hospital Announces Expansion Project
Construction is underway for expansion of the Interventional Radiology and Pharmacy departments at Abrazo West Campus, an $8.4 million project to accommodate growth in healthcare needs of the West Valley. Hospital board members, community leaders, physicians and staff recently signed one of the final steel beams to commemorate construction progress. The 6,900 … [More]
Atlanta-Based Arcadia Cold to Open New State-of-the-Art Cold Storage Facility in Phoenix
Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics has entered into an agreement to lease and operate a new cold storage facility that is currently under construction and located west of Phoenix between US Interstates 17 and 10 in the heart of the Southwest distribution market. This marks Arcadia's fourth facility that will open in 2023 in support of their national cold storage … [More]
Phoenix Hosts Successful Owner Open House for Housing Choice Voucher Program
On Wednesday, the City of Phoenix welcomed 80 property owners at an Owner Open House for the City’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. During the event, current and prospective landlords had the opportunity to get questions answered one-on-one by staff to learn about Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts and the $2,000 bonus for landlords who sign new HAP contracts … [More]
Top Veteran-Committed Employers Invite Military Veterans and Spouses to Upcoming Business Networking & Career Event
BestCompaniesAZ will host its 9th Annual Veteran Business Networking and Career Event in conjunction with Career Connectors on March 30, 2023, from 11:00 – 1:30 at the University of Phoenix, 4035 S. Riverpoint Parkway, Phoenix, AZ. This in-person event brings together Arizona’s award-winning, military-friendly companies with veteran business professionals. All United States … [More]
Grant Funding Available for Small, Food-Related Businesses in Phoenix
The City of Phoenix is offering grants to small, food-related businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 or its negative economic impacts. Applications are now open for the Food Systems Transformation Grant, which is part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded Phoenix Resilient Food System Initiative. The Office of Environmental Programs has $800,000 … [More]
Homebuilder Announces Launch of Arizona Home Building Division With the Opening of New Communities
Brookfield Residential, an international land developer with more than 65 years of home building experience is proud to announce the launch of its Arizona home building business with the opening of two new neighborhoods at Alamar in Avondale. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Estrella Mountains is Alamar, a Brookfield Residential master-planned community spanning across … [More]
Chandler-Based Keap Acquires The Factory, Launches Implementation Services
Keap, the leader in sales and marketing automation software for small businesses, announced that it has acquired The Factory. A former Keap partner, The Factory assists small business owners with building powerful marketing strategies and implementing sales and marketing automation. With the acquisition, Tyler Garns, founder of The Factory and long-time Keap partner, will join … [More]
Phoenix Lawyer Markets Firm on Valley Metro Bus, A First for a Black Woman
For more than 20 years, Phoenix-area buses have incorporated advertisements on exterior panels, but for the first time ever, a woman of color is being featured. Last month Lelia Adams, Esq., a Valley attorney who specializes in immigration law, became the first Black woman to be pictured on a Valley Metro bus, thanks to a collaboration with Lamar Transit of Arizona. “It … [More]
Division of FUJIFILM Invests in Enhanced Sustainability for Its Mesa Campus
FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., announced key sustainability initiatives designed to increase the organization’s commitment to sustainable business practices, including solar panel installation and water conservation measures. At the recently expanded Mesa location, the company is in the process of adding solar panel covered parking for its employees. These … [More]
Falcon Field Lands a New Fuel Provider, Expanding Opportunity for Cunningham Aviation
As Mesa's Falcon Field Airport quickly expands, so does the high demand for fuel and other aviation services. "We're really excited to be the new Full Service FBO on the field," said George and Nikki Cunningham, founders of Cunningham Aviation, a new Fixed Base Operator at the airport. The Cunningham's are proud Mesa, AZ natives and have been regular customers … [More]
On Pi Day, MOD Pizza Introduces New Handheld Pizza Option – The Pocket Pie
MOD Super-Fast Pizza, the people-first, purpose-led fast casual pizza brand, announced its latest menu innovation, the Pocket Pie. The new craveable creation is MOD’s first handheld, on-the-go entrée offering. Valley MOD locations are debuting three delicious Pocket Pies – Italiano, Chicken Bacon Ranch and Four Cheese – each individually sized, oven-fired and packed with … [More]
Multi-Year Tuition Proposals Announced for Arizona’s Public Universities
Presidents of Arizona’s three public universities released their proposed six-year maximum growth rates for resident tuition, academic fees, and meal and housing plans today. Earlier this year, the board approved a new multi-year tuition structure to increase cost predictability for resident students at Arizona’s public universities, including setting maximum tuition growth … [More]
Republic Services Workers in Arizona Join Teamsters
Workers at Republic Services have voted overwhelmingly for representation with Teamsters Local 104 in Phoenix. The 60 workers include full-time and part-time drivers, operators, compactors, and scale clerks at the Cave Creek Transfer Station in North Phoenix. They seek higher pay, affordable health care, better working conditions, and respect. This is the … [More]
