Mill Creek Residential, a developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., announced it has broken ground on Modera Chandler, a contemporary garden-style community in southeast Phoenix. The community, which will feature 345 spacious apartment homes and a modern farmhouse-style aesthetic, will include seven three-story … [More]
Climate-Tech Startup Awarded Funding to Revolutionize Heat Battery for Long-Duration Energy Storage
EarthEn Energy, a US-based climate-tech startup announced that it has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, also known as America's Seed Fund. This award supports the development of a novel Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system, aka heat battery for EarthEn's sCO2-based, thermo-mechanical, long-duration … [More]
New Online Guide Helps Phoenix Business Owners Enhance Security for Commercial Property
The City of Phoenix, in partnership with Arizona State University, launched a new online crime prevention guide to help local business owners better protect their commercial properties. The educational guide adopts the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), which discourages crime and disorder through strategic planning, design and management of … [More]
Banner Opens Scottsdale Health Center
Banner Health is opening a newly constructed Banner Health Center in Scottsdale, officially called Banner Health Center Raintree. The center will open July 9, located at 8901 East Raintree Drive, Suite 150 in Scottsdale. “Banner Health Center Raintree, like our other health facilities, is committed to providing comprehensive care for our patients and their families,” says … [More]
19 Arizona Restaurants Named in Restaurant Awards by Wine Spectator Magazine
Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, has unveiled the winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards, which honor the world’s best restaurants for wine. This year’s awards program recognizes 3,777 dining destinations from all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 75 countries internationally. Arizona is home to 19 restaurants that have been honored this year. (See the … [More]
Credit Union Announces Expansion in Greater Phoenix
Credit Union West is expanding its branch network from 12 to 14 locations by the end of 2025. The new branches will be located in Phoenix, Peoria, and Buckeye. The Biltmore branch is now open in the Camelback Corridor of Phoenix on 16th Street just north of Camelback Road. Two additional branch locations are in the development phase. The Lake Pleasant branch will be located in … [More]
The Phoenix Symphony and Musicians Agree to New Contract
Agreement Supports Extraordinary Performances, Community Engagement, and Education Programs and the Symphony’s Role as an Innovative Leader
The Phoenix Symphony and its musicians, members of Professional Musicians of Arizona, American Federation of Musicians, Local 586, announced agreement on a new contract. The one-year agreement extends through November 1, 2025 and reflects a shared commitment to serving Arizona as the state’s largest performing arts organization. The agreement reflects a performance season of … [More]
Innovative Nonsurgical Spine Clinic Opens in Mesa
Escape Spine Surgery opened a state-of-the-art facility in Mesa marking a significant milestone in the evolution of spine health care. Spearheaded by Dr. James Adkins and Dr. Rafah Baig MD, Escape Spine Surgery aims to revolutionize the approach to spine conditions with a focus on innovative, nonsurgical solutions. Dr. James Adkins is a distinguished figure in … [More]
Goodwill to Open First Store in Downtown Phoenix
Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona is opening the first store in downtown Phoenix on Friday, July 5. Spanning nearly 16,000 square feet, the new store, which is the historic former Firestone Building, is located at 310 W. Van Buren St., at the corner of 3rd Ave. and Van Buren St. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 8:45 a.m., and the first 150 people in line … [More]
Arizona’s Second Largest Catering Company Expands, Eyes Rapid Growth
Arizona’s second-largest catering company, Atlasta Catering has rebranded with a new parent company, Steve Short Culinary Team (SSCT), to better represent the wide variety of industry-leading services it offers as it continues to thoughtfully grow and expand after 45 years. Founded in 1979 in Phoenix and led by second-generation Chef/COO, Steve Short and his wife and CEO, … [More]
Peoria Townhome Community Installs New EV Chargers in Every Garage
Haven Townhomes at P83 in Peoria recently added electric vehicle (EV) chargers to each resident garage to make the community more ecofriendly. The community, managed by Bryten Real Estate Partners, installed 163 Wallbox Pulsar Plus charging stations in every detached garage for convenience and sustainability. The Wallbox Pulsar Plus charger they selected is compatible with … [More]
California-Based Menswear Co. Opens Its First Arizona Location in Scottsdale
Men who appreciate quality clothing that is both comfortable and stylish have an exciting new option at Scottsdale Fashion Square with the introduction of another first-to-market retailer. Premium menswear retailer True Classic is now open in the shopping center’s newly renovated south wing. California-based True Classic makes everyday essentials, like perfect-fitting … [More]
Chandler Mayor Named Maricopa Association of Governments Chair
Transportation, Air Quality, Homelessness Are Priorities
Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council today during the agency’s annual meeting. As the agency’s new chair, Hartke said his highest priority is to ensure that MAG is ready to implement a suite of transportation projects if Maricopa County voters approve the extension of the dedicated half-cent sales tax … [More]
Schnitzer Properties Breaks Ground on Class A Multi-Tenant Industrial Property
Portland-based Schnitzer Properties and JLL announced the start of construction on Palm Valley Commerce Center, a Class A industrial project designed to serve local entrepreneurs and multinational corporations alike in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Located at Auto Drive and 137th Avenue in the rapidly expanding Phoenix-Goodyear Airport submarket of Goodyear, Arizona, Palm … [More]
Piper Trust Makes $750,000 Grant to Place 200 Students in ‘Pipeline of Leadership’
Working from the premise that the nonprofit sector can provide meaningful and fruitful career paths for people in nearly any profession, a grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust will enable Arizona State University to engage students from multiple fields in the newly established Piper Servant Leader Network: Purpose-Driven Careers, No Matter the Major. The … [More]
FSL Acquires Nonprofit, Retaining Vital Transportation Services for Seniors
FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) is pleased to announce the acquisition of transportation nonprofit Northwest Valley Connect. The new collaboration will take effect July 1 and service to seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities will remain uninterrupted. “The acquisition will ensure that more Northwest Valley residents receive vital transportation services, … [More]
Developer to Begin Construction on New Hotel-Conversion Housing Development in Ahwatukee
Hotel conversion and property expansion to bring 104 new apartments and 88 townhouse-style units to prime South Phoenix location
Caliber, a real estate investor, developer, and manager, announced completion of the funding for the first phase of the Company’s SP10 project, which will bring much needed new housing units to the Ahwatukee Foothills neighborhood in South Phoenix. The project will begin with the conversion of an existing 160-room hotel to 104 apartment units with Class A amenities. This will … [More]
Law Group Expands Services to Include Historic Preservation
Rose Law Group, renowned for its exceptional land use and development solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its services to include Historic Preservation. This new practice area reflects our commitment to protecting Arizona's legendary history and honoring its western roots, while enhancing the Phoenix metro area as a premier destination in the United States. Our … [More]
