America’s Friendliest Airport® is excited to welcome additional international air service to Mexico. American Airlines will begin daily, nonstop service from Phoenix to Monterrey, Mexico on January 10, 2023. “Mexico is Phoenix’s number one trade and tourism partner which makes air service to … [More]
Tribal Gaming Contributions to the State for Quarter Top $40M
The Arizona Department of Gaming announced today $41,571,869 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. This amount represents a 2.1 percent increase when compared to same quarter of FY2022. “Arizona’s tribal gaming industry continues to impress, with a quarterly contribution record of $41.6 million to the … [More]
City of Surprise Demonstration Garden to Educate on Low Water Use Plants and Trees
When the City of Surprise envisioned a public space that is both visually impressive and educational, they turned to Willmeng Construction to bring that vision to life. On September 17, Willmeng and the city unveiled the new Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, a 2.5-acre space located just north of the Surprise City Hall. The Xeriscape Demonstration Garden educates the public on … [More]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Is a Sustainability Leader among U.S. Airports, Gets Top Rating
Being America's Friendliest Airport® means more than making sure our passengers have an exceptional experience at our airport. It is also ensuring that as a business we are protecting the environment and the resources of Arizona for future generations. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's commitment to being future friendly and an industry leader in sustainability was … [More]
Arizona Small Business Association Announces Partnership to Help Small Businesses in Arizona Mitigate Cyber Risk
CyberCatch jointly announced with the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), a strategic partnership to enable Arizona's small businesses to quickly and easily implement necessary cyber security controls for digital success. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are more than 590,000 small businesses (those with fewer than 500 … [More]
Partnership Brings New Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital to Glendale
Kindred Behavioral Health, a business unit of LifePoint Health, and Dignity Health announced the signing of a letter of intent to build and operate a new inpatient behavioral health hospital on the campus of Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center in Glendale, Ariz. “This partnership will help meet the growing needs for mental health services in the West … [More]
Pilot Program Highlights Why Hybrid Working Needs a New Approach to Talent Development
Insights from a talent development project with a large US metropolitan public works department have highlighted the key learning challenges faced by managers in today’s hybrid workplace. In May 2022 confidence in managing hybrid employees showed 53% of managers rated their confidence 3 or below on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being high. In the same month, 57% of managers … [More]
Layoffs Continue around the Country but Not in Arizona
With large-scale companies like Amazon, Gannett and Bed Bath and Beyond announcing layoffs recently, employees are growing increasingly concerned about job security. However, experts say that Arizona is not following this trend. Blake Quinlan of Express Employment Professionals, a top global staffing firm, says Arizona has only seen one major layoff in the last two years … [More]
New Dental Program Offers Gig Workers Discounts on Dental and Vision Care
Arizonans looking for an alternative way to save on health services like dental and vision care have a new option to consider, thanks to Delta Dental of Arizona. “The healthcare industry continues to evolve in ways to give patients and their providers more choice in how they work together to manage the cost of care,” said Michael Jones, president and CEO of Delta Dental of … [More]
West Valley’s ‘Best of the West Awards’ Finalists Announced, Event Is Oct. 27
The nominations are in! Paying tribute to the Greater Phoenix Metro’s West Valley’s best, an independent panel of judges have selected finalists for WESTMARC’s annual Best of the West Awards Dinner. Four peer-nominated categories will be recognized: Excellence in Innovation, Economic Engine, Quality of Life Enhancement – Education, and Quality of Life Enhancement – … [More]
Innovative Auto Conference Moves to Scottsdale from Austin through Partnership
Digital Air Strike, the leading consumer engagement and customer experience (CX) technology and services company, has a strategic partnership now with the AUTOVATE conference. The conference brings together visionary investors with progressive dealers, innovative vendor entrepreneurs, and cutting-edge automakers. After four years in Austin, Texas, AUTOVATE 2022 is moving to … [More]
Your Vote Counts: National Voter Registration Day Is Today
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 is National Voter Registration Day. Started in 2012, National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday that seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities for individuals who are not registered to vote. Participating is easy! Remind … [More]
California Investments Firm Acquires 270 Acres of Land ‘Positioned for Manufacturing Use’ in Mesa
Shopoff Realty Investments announced the acquisition of 269.6 acres of land located at E. Elliott and S. Sossaman Road in an unincorporated part of Maricopa County, adjacent to Mesa, AZ. "This property is located in a burgeoning employment hub with increasing demand for manufacturing space," explained Shopoff President and CEO William Shopoff. "We plan to work closely with … [More]
New York-Based Real Estate Firm Secures its First Property in the Valley
Dreamscape Companies, a New York-based real estate and investment firm, announces its first foray into Arizona’s red-hot Phoenix market with the acquisition of the Residence Inn Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic, an extended-stay hotel. With the Mayo Clinic preparing to undergo a massive renovation of at least $700 million that will drastically expand its patient capacity, the … [More]
City of Phoenix Hires First Public Health Advisor
Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton announced that Nicole Dupuis-Witt will join the City’s leadership team as its first Public Health Advisor on October 17. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the City sought professional consulting services to assist with Phoenix’s public health efforts in response to the pandemic. This expertise proved beneficial in advising the City’s … [More]
Brunch Restaurant to Offer Free Fitness Classes for Employees and Guests
U.S. Egg, the Valley’s ultimate breakfast and lunch spot, is excited to announce a new partnership with mind and body fitness coach, Kalla Sauls. To support the well-being of its more than 250 employees, and thousands of beloved guests, the restaurant is teaming up with Sauls to launch a new health and wellness initiative that will help the entire U.S. Egg family be fit, … [More]
Sandwich Shop Opens Scottsdale Headquarters, Announces Franchise Opportunities Nationwide
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, a beloved and craveworthy mom-and-pop family of quick-service restaurants in northern California, has officially moved its headquarters to Scottsdale, Ariz., with plans to open locations across Arizona, California and nationwide over the next five years. “Since 1995, Mr. Pickle’s has been a premier full service-sandwich shop specializing in … [More]
Our Region Reclassified for Ozone Pollution, Moves Up in Severity Rating
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a rule today that moves the region up the severity ladder for ozone pollution, reclassifying the region from “marginal” to “moderate” nonattainment for the ozone pollution standard. While more protective of public health, it could pose additional challenges for the region in meeting the most recent, more stringent ozone … [More]
