As the largest new hotel to debut in Tempe, Ariz. in nearly four decades, The Westin Tempe is now open in the city’s vibrant downtown district, ushering in a refreshing biophilic energy to the neighborhood along with a new signature restaurant and the Valley’s highest open-air rooftop bar and lounge. Owned and developed by CAI Investments and managed by Crescent Hotels & … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Non-Medical Home Care Company Expands Local Footprint with Acquisition
Scottsdale-based Golden Heart Senior Care announces today the acquisition of certain assets and caregivers of Desert Point Home Care, a local non-medical home care company who has successfully grown in the Valley since 2017. As of today, Golden Heart will continue all operations as previously managed, for Desert Point clients and caregivers. “We have looked for some time for … [More]
Apple Announces Arizona and Other States Signed Up to Adopt Driver’s Licenses and State IDs in Apple Wallet
Apple® today announced that it is working with several states across the country, which will roll out the ability for their residents to seamlessly and securely add their driver’s license or state ID to Wallet on their iPhone® and Apple Watch®. Arizona and Georgia will be the first states to introduce this new innovation to their residents, with Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, … [More]
Phoenix-Based Cyber Dive Launches First-Ever Mental Health Focused Smartphone for Children
Progressive tech startup, Cyber Dive, has announced the first fully functional smartphone for children integrated with unlimited parental monitoring functionality, the Aqua One. Every action taken on the child’s Aqua One device including their text messages, search history, social media activity and more is presented to parents on a comprehensive web application. Committed to … [More]
Retail Plaza Poised for Opportunity in Mesa Tech Corridor Area
A 17-acre mixed-used development at the northeast corner of Ellsworth Road and Elliot Road in Mesa, Ariz., is poised to take off in a huge way. The Elliot Tech Corridor, which will include Apple, Edgecore, Amazon, Dignity Health and Google, among many others, will now also be the site of the $800-million Facebook data center recently announced. The development is directly north … [More]
Waymo Autonomous Vehicles Partnership Gets National Spotlight
In a report just released by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), seniors and ADA riders in the East Valley found autonomous vehicles (AV) preferable over traditional taxis or rideshare options. For the disabled and senior population who may lack consistent mobility options, there is significant evidence that AVs provide a safe, convenient travel solution. Participants in … [More]
Caesars Sportsbook App is Now Live in Arizona, Partners with Arizona Diamondbacks
Access to legal sports betting is fast approaching for Arizona residents and today, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. announced its brand-new Caesars Sportsbook app is officially available to Arizona customers for download and deposit. As an Authorized Gaming Operator of Major League Baseball and in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Caesars is excited to offer Arizona … [More]
Two-Day Shopping and Workshop Extravaganza Returns to WestWorld
The Pinners Conference and Expo proudly celebrates its 5th Annual Arizona Pinners Conference, which returns to Arizona on Friday, November 12 and Saturday, 13. During the two-day event, Westworld of Scottsdale, located at 16601 North Pima Road, will come alive with online inspiration. The extravaganza features more than 100 hands-on classes and more than 250 vendor shopping … [More]
Phoenix-Base Media Group Highlights Local Position with Name Change
Riviera Broadcasting announced the company’s name change from Riviera Broadcasting to Desert Valley Media Group. This name change represents a more localized name and now includes the many assets of the company, which include 3 FM radio stations HOT 97.5 & 103.9, POWER 98.3 & 96.1, 95.1 & 94.9 The WOW FACTOR, DVMG Digital Marketing, esports platform Chosen Rival … [More]
Their Take: Small Businesses Argue Against Tax Mandate in American Rescue Plan
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center filed an amicus brief in the case Arizona v. Yellen at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals supporting Arizona in its challenge to the provision in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that would prevent states from using funds for tax relief, directly or indirectly. “Congress passed the American Rescue Plan to help lessen the financial … [More]
More Than 4 Million Arizonans Now Vaccinated against COVID-19
Arizona today hit a new milestone in the war on COVID-19: more than 4 million men, women and children over 12 have now received at least one dose of the vaccine. “Arizonans are stepping up and doing their part to put this pandemic behind us,” said Don Herrington, interim director of the Arizona Department of Health Services. “This battle is not over but we’re clearly headed … [More]
Fubo Gaming, Ak-Chin Indian Community Announce Agreement, Forthcoming Mobile App Announced
of Market Access Agreement in Arizona for Forthcoming Mobile Fubo Sportsbook Fubo Gaming Now Holds Market Access Deals in Five States August 30, 2021 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fubo Gaming, a subsidiary of leading sports-first live TV streaming platform fuboTV Inc., announced it has secured a market access agreement in Arizona … [More]
House Prices over 40% More Affordable Than Housing Boom Peak, According to Real House Price Index
First American Financial Corporation, a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today released the June 2021 First American Real House Price Index (RHPI). The RHPI measures the price changes of single-family properties throughout the U.S. adjusted for the impact of income and interest rate changes on … [More]
DE-CIX Adds Phoenix to Its North American IX Footprint
DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator and home to the largest carrier and data center neutral interconnection ecosystem on the planet, expands again in North America, adding Phoenix, Arizona (AZ), as its fifth IX in the U.S. After a year of double-digit growth and expansion in 2020, with the addition of DE-CIX multi-service interconnection platforms in … [More]
Devoted Health Expands Footprint in Arizona, Adding 100 Jobs in the Phoenix Area
Devoted Health, one of the fastest-growing Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in the United States, is opening a new office in Scottsdale to support its rapid expansion, and will be hiring for at least 100 positions in the new location. The greater Phoenix team supports Devoted Health members across the country to provide the highest-quality care and member experience … [More]
Trust Acquires Self Storage Facility in Surprise, Arizona
Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc., a private real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc., announced the acquisition of an approximately 665-unit self storage facility in Surprise, Arizona. The property was completed in 2017 and was approximately 87% occupied at acquisition. This is the fourth acquisition in the newly formed SST VI … [More]
Study: Phoenix Could Generate $4.56B by Leasing Sky Harbor International Airport
Phoenix could generate $4.56 billion by leasing Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, giving the city money to fund other needed infrastructure projects or pay down debt, according to a new Reason Foundation study of U.S. airports. Based on data from previous airport sales and long-term leases around the world, the Reason Foundation report found the airport could be worth … [More]
SBA Announces Moratorium on Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced a moratorium on the requirement that participants in SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program must establish a bona fide place of business in a specific geographic area in order to be awarded any construction contract through the 8(a) Program due to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19. The moratorium is effective August 25, … [More]
