Cold Summit Development has launched its second project and first in the Phoenix metro area, a 357,000-square-foot multi-tenant speculative cold storage facility (“Cold Summit PHX”), expandable to 485,000 square feet. Sitework and construction is anticipated to start immediately with completion by December 2021. The project follows Cold Summit Dallas, launched in December … [More]
New Health Center Breaks Ground for Sunnyslope Community in Phoenix
The Desert Mission Health Center in the Phoenix Sunnyslope neighborhood began serving the health needs of the community 94 years ago. This week, the community will celebrate the groundbreaking of a new, comprehensive, state-of-the-art healthcare facility to serve a growing number of individuals and families in the area. Desert Mission Health Center became part of … [More]
Builder Opens 136 New Homes in Goodyear Community
Landsea Homes Corporation, a publicly traded residential homebuilder, today announced that 136 new homes are now selling in its Centerra community in Goodyear, Arizona. This is the second phase of homes to open in the one-of-a-kind community of Centerra, which offers homes with seven different floor plans and ranging from three to four bedrooms, with an option for six … [More]
Health Network Selected to Produce High-Quality Care for Medicare Patients
Apricus Health, an innovative healthcare company created by a group of prominent physicians, today announced it is one of only 53 entities in the U.S. to be selected by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) to participate as a Direct Contracting Entity (DCE). This cutting-edge value-based care model that began April 1, 2021 adds benefit enhancements for beneficiaries of … [More]
COVID-19 Pandemic Leaves Consumers Vulnerable to Cybercrime
Over the past year, people around the world1 (65%) report spending more time online than ever before, likely a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we connected to the internet for everything from work and school to entertainment, social connection and even groceries, cybercriminals took advantage and launched coordinated attacks and convincing scams. Today, NortonLifeLock, a … [More]
Zero Tuition Increase for Arizona Resident Undergraduates for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, there will be no increase in undergraduate resident tuition at Arizona’s public universities for the 2021-22 academic year. At Arizona State University, there will be no tuition increase for current and incoming students, both undergraduate and graduate, resident and non-resident. The Arizona Board of Regents today approved the proposed … [More]
Small Businesses Welcome New Calculation for PPP Eligibility
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, issued the following statement from Vice President of Federal Government Relations Kevin Kuhlman following a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to increase the flexibility for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan eligibility from a calendar … [More]
Comunale Properties to Develop 1st Phoenix Industrial Project
Comunale Properties has entered the Phoenix industrial market with Chandler Connection, a 201,000-square-foot project in Chandler, Ariz. The company has selected Stevens-Leinweber Construction to handle development, which is slated to begin in July, with completion set for the first quarter of 2022. The facility will be located on Germann Road, adjacent to Chandler Municipal … [More]
Popular In-Person Design Center Event Is Back On in Tempe
Arizona's largest family-owned and -operated homebuilder, Fulton Homes, has announced that Browse Nights at the Fulton Homes Design Center are back, beginning April 15. Browse Nights was created so that new and prospective buyers interested in viewing options had the opportunity to see them in a built setting with no obligation or sales pressure. The Fulton Homes Design … [More]
Arizona Association for Economic Development to Host Virtual Marketing Symposium
“Small Investment Big Impact” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s inaugural Marketing Symposium. The event will be held virtually on May 26 and 27 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The two-day symposium will cover aspects of marketing and communications for both communities and businesses and will show how municipalities have been able to leverage … [More]
Arizona Chamber Names New Leader
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce Danny Seiden as its new President and CEO. Seiden was selected today at a meeting of the board of directors, following a search that attracted candidates from around the country. “After an extensive national search which resulted in many qualified applicants, we are thrilled to have Danny join the Arizona … [More]
Mayor Celebrates Exporters at Phoenix Sister Cities Virtual Mayor’s Export Awards Luncheon
Honeywell Aerospace, Sharon Harper, Daphne’s Headcovers and Carol Colombo are the Phoenix export champions of the year. These companies and business leaders were recognized by Mayor Kate Gallego for efforts promoting global trade for the Phoenix economy. Phoenix Sister Cities Commissioner Sonya Pastor LaSota presented this year’s sixth annual awards on April 15 at the virtual … [More]
Pandemic Recycling Data Shows Big Spikes in Cardboard Boxes, Aluminum Cans, Bottles
This Earth Day, April 22, Republic Services is releasing pandemic recycling data showing significant increases in the recycling of cardboard boxes, aluminum cans and plastic and glass bottles over the last year, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior to more at-home consumption. All of these high-demand materials can be put back into the circular economy through proper … [More]
Nikola Agreement Accelerates Deployment of Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fueling Solutions
Nikola Corporation, IVECO and OGE announced they have entered into a letter of intent for a collaboration to establish a business structure for transporting hydrogen via pipeline network from production sources to hydrogen fueling stations in support of fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). The collaboration is being launched with the intent to further define and formalize the … [More]
Premier Retail Grocer to Carry Arizona Water Co. Products throughout Midwest
The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ and CSE: WTER) (the “Company”), the country’s largest independent alkaline water company, further expands its presence in the Midwest reaching 30 million potential consumers through Meijer supercenters and grocery stores. Meijer, the 15th largest grocery chain in the country, has begun to stock its shelves with their smooth tasting … [More]
Award-Winning Documentary Chronicles the Journey of 12 Blind Teenagers from Phoenix
In 2018, twelve blind teenagers who grew up in the desert heat, void of an ocean, defied all odds and learned how to sail at a local lake. The dozen, known as the Blind Buccaneers, later journeyed hundreds of miles across the sea without the use of eyesight to guide them. In a moving tale about perseverance, courage and grit, the award-winning documentary “Ocean of Obstacles,” … [More]
The Mint Dispensary Celebrates 4/20 with Name Change & Hiring Spree amidst National Expansion
While its retail locations come alive on National Cannabis Day (April 20) with DJs spinning, and customers enjoying free food, giveaways, and the opportunity to win a Ford Mustang GT, the Mint Dispensary will mark 4/20 with an important milestone in its history – a name change to Mint Cannabis. “As we have grown, we have become much more than a dispensary,” said Eivan … [More]
Home Repair Membership Club Launches in Phoenix
With more than half of all homeowners spending $1000+ on home improvements last year, there is now a growing demand for a change in the way consumers find reliable contractors. Newly launched in Phoenix, homeowners can now download the SavonServices mobile app (available for iOS and Android) to access top-rated local pros at discounted member rates. A membership also includes … [More]
