University of Phoenix’s hosting of The 1619 Project will continue on Thurs., March 18, 2021, at 11 a.m. PDT with a second discussion, this time on multicultural education. Despite a renewed focus on diversity and inclusion education, misconceptions about the difference between multicultural education and anti-racist education persist. The presentation will define the … [More]
ON Semiconductor Affirms Commitment to Climate Change Action and Transparency
ON Semiconductor Corporation announced that it has posted its 2020 Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) results specific to the semiconductor industry on its social responsibility webpage. In addition, the company confirmed that its sustainability programs are aligned with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The … [More]
Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $64.5M Sale of Luxury Multifamily Community in Arizona
Cushman & Wakefield announced the firm has brokered the sale of Village at Aspen Place, a 222-unit Class A, mixed-use luxury multifamily community located within a premier lifestyle center in Flagstaff, Arizona. An entity formed by Orange County, California-based NNC Apartment Ventures, LLC acquired the Village at Aspen Place community for $64.5 million. The seller was an … [More]
Healthcare Real Estate Co. Weathers Covid-19 Storm, Adds Industry Expertise to Team
As the founder and president of a woman-owned commercial real estate brokerage firm, Melynn Wakeman bucked the trend of cutting back during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, she grew her company in 2020 with the addition of two brokers and a team of IT, marketing, website, legal and accounting consultants. “It’s hard to believe, but the pandemic year was the best (year) of … [More]
BBB Pacific Southwest to Host International Entrepreneur Summit, April 7
Immigrant business owners and entrepreneurs face unique challenges when it comes to accessing resources to start and develop a business. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) promotes diversity, inclusion and access for business owners, and is proud to host the International Entrepreneur Summit presented by GoDaddy on Wednesday, April 7. The virtual event … [More]
Credit Union Announces Completion of Historic Acquisition
After completing a first of its kind acquisition of a community bank by a credit union in late 2019, Arizona Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the full integration and conversion of Pinnacle Bank services is now complete. With the official conversion complete, Arizona Federal now offers an extended suite of small business services, including SBA and commercial … [More]
HVAC School and Local Company Partner to Hire and Train 100 New Construction Installers in Phoenix
The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) announced today its partnership with Chas Roberts, one of the largest and longest-standing residential HVAC companies in Arizona, to recruit and train 100 new installers for Chas Roberts. RSI will recruit the aspiring skilled trades professionals and provide hands-on training leading new students to a path of employment with Chas Roberts. … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Names 2021 IMPACT Award Recipients
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has selected eight local companies as recipients of its 34th Annual IMPACT Awards. The IMPACT Awards honor the accomplishments of small and large Valley businesses and the positive influence they have on the community and economy. These recipients were selected from more than 100 businesses who were nominated for this honor. The 2021 IMPACT Award … [More]
Embry Health Opens Its Newest Public Drive-Through Testing Location in Mesa
Embry Health opens its newest public drive-through testing location Monday, March 15th at Red Mountain Community Church located at 6101 E Virginia St, Mesa, AZ 85203. Embry Health providers are testing the public for the novel coronavirus and antibodies on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 8AM–4PM, and on Saturdays from 10AM–4PM. The Red Mountain Community Church … [More]
Spencer’s TV & Appliance Announces New Corporate Headquarters
Spencer’s TV & Appliance has announced that its new corporate headquarters will be built at the Akimel Gateway project at the southwest corner of the Loop 202 and 40th street. Spencer’s has been a Valley staple for nearly 50 years and the site will provide the company with greater access to the Phoenix metro area. The company plans to officially move into the new space in … [More]
Developer Goes Big with First Arizona Property, Fifth Opportunity Zone Development
Milhaus, a national award-winning developer, owner and operator of Class-A multifamily properties, today announces its expansion into Arizona with Milhaus North Tempe, one of the company’s largest developments to date. The $91 million first phase of this planned two-phase development project, in a partnership with Los Angeles based development firm Banyan Residential, will be … [More]
Financial Institutions Provide $50,000 towards Pandemic Lung Health Initiatives
Responding to the need for lifesaving research and education to help put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, TruWest Credit Union and the Federal Home Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) have partnered to help fund the American Lung Association’s COVID-19 Action Initiative. The credit union’s past year’s donations qualified for a matching grant from FHLBank San … [More]
Hydration Through Wellness: A New Kind of Bar Opens in Arcadia
Hydrate IV Bar, a collective of IV therapy spas based in Colorado, has expanded out-of-state for the first time with a Phoenix-based spa that’s now open in the Arcadia Village shopping center at 3925 E. Camelback Road. Similar to its Colorado-based spas, Hydrate IV Bar Arcadia offers a curated menu of vitamin-infused IVs and injections for wellness, recovery, and beauty. The … [More]
City of Mesa Goes Live with Enhanced Technology
Hansen Technologies is pleased to announce that the City of Mesa, Arizona, is now live with the company’s latest release of Hansen CIS. The city has been a long-standing customer of Hansen since 2000. Equipped with enhanced UI configuration capabilities and an expanded integration framework, Hansen CIS enables North American utilities and municipalities to manage the full … [More]
Luxury Multifamily Mid-Rise Apartment Complex Sells in Northeast Phoenix for $117 Million
Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, announced today the sale of Montreux, a 335-unit luxury mid-rise apartment asset in the Desert Ridge master-planned community of Phoenix, Arizona. The property sold for $117 million, which represents $349,254 per unit. “The Phoenix MSA continues to be among the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the … [More]
Retail Expansion Follows Successful Vaccination Effort at Long-Term Care Facilities
CVS Health has nearly doubled the number of states where select CVS Pharmacy locations are offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible populations through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program (FRPP). The company is now administering vaccines in nearly 1,200 stores across 29 states and Puerto Rico (states and jurisdictions activated within the past week in bold): Alabama, Arizona, … [More]
Valley-Based Cyber Safety Co. Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies
NortonLifeLock, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021. NortonLifeLock named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) The list honors the businesses that have not only found a … [More]
Phoenix Suns Team Up to Host Sports Marketing Workshop, Applications Open
The Phoenix Suns announced the launch of their collaboration with the Marcus Graham Project (MGP) to host the spring 2021 iCR8 Sports Marketing Workshop. A Dallas-based nonprofit, MGP is a national network of diverse professionals that works to identify, expose, mentor and train ethnically diverse men and women in all aspects of the marketing and media industry. MGP was … [More]
