Major changes are coming to Paradise Valley Mall as the Phoenix City Council approved a rezoning request that will redevelop and breathe new life into the mall that has been part of the northeast Phoenix community for decades. The approved mixed-use development includes retail shops, a grocery store, restaurants, high-rise multi-family housing with a maximum 120 feet in … [More]
New 199-Room European-Inspired Hotel Begins New Growth of Arizona Center
Arizona Center, a shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of downtown Phoenix, prepares to welcome the new AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown, opening Feb. 18, 2021. The new AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown located off of 5th Street next to the APS building is the perfect blend of European style and Southwest charm. The purposeful design focuses on creating synergy with … [More]
University of Phoenix to Host Webinar Series Exploring the 1619 Project and Its Influence on Diversity and Inclusion
University of Phoenix will host a webinar series to introduce the 1619 Project and its impact on equity in our society. The first in the series will be held Thurs., February 18, 2021 at 11 am MST. The 1619 Project is a long-form journalism project from the New York Times Magazine which focuses on the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans. The … [More]
Locally Headquartered Bank to Acquire Leading National B2B Mortgage Acquirer & Servicer
Western Alliance Bancorporation announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire Aris Mortgage Holding Company, LLC, the parent company of AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC for an estimated purchase price of $1.0 billion in cash, subject to adjustments at closing. AmeriHome brings a B2B approach to the mortgage ecosystem through its relationships with … [More]
Business Leaders Team Up to Provide Virtual Business Education at No Cost
The spring schedule for Enterprise University is live, and any business professional may sign up now for virtual courses. Enterprise University professional development classes are offered—at no cost—by Enterprise Bank & Trust. Courses begin March 9 and run through May 20, including more than 50 topics in key areas including finance, marketing and sales, human resources, … [More]
Arizona Republic Parent Co. Collaborates to Offer Local Reach for National Advertisers
Gannett Co., Inc., owners of The Arizona Republic, and McClatchy, two of the most iconic and acclaimed local media companies, with deep roots in over 300 local communities, are offering national brands the ability to connect seamlessly and more meaningfully with local audiences across a vast multi-channel network. Advertisers will now be able to reach two-thirds of … [More]
Renowned Local Chef Commissions Artists for New Restaurant
Longtime chef and restaurateur Christopher Gross is something of an Arizona legend in his own right. And in his latest restaurant concept, Christopher’s at the Wrigley Mansion. Gross is incorporating art from another longtime Arizona original — Cosanti Originals. Gross, highly attuned to presenting his dishes with the utmost attention to detail, has commissioned Cosanti, … [More]
Partnership with State Helps Holocaust Survivors Register for Covid-19 Vaccination
Dozens of Holocaust survivors living in Arizona have been vaccinated against COVID-19 thanks to a partnership between state officials and the Phoenix Holocaust Association. Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, will administer second doses of the Pfizer vaccine to two of those survivors on Friday, Feb. 12, at Arizona State University’s … [More]
Nikola Exec to Lead Global Standardization Project for Hydrogen Fueling Technologies
Nikola’s Director of Fuel Cell Vehicle Code and Standards Antonio Ruiz has been appointed to lead a three-year hydrogen fueling global standardization project for the International Standardization Organization’s Technical Committee 197 (ISO/TC 197). Ruiz was unanimously approved as Convener to work with an international core group of experts to implement the fueling protocol … [More]
GoDaddy Completes Acquisition of Poynt
GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Poynt. The combination expands GoDaddy's commerce services to help small businesses grow – both online and offline – using one platform. "GoDaddy exists to empower everyday entrepreneurs and we're committed to helping their ventures succeed by delivering … [More]
Barrett-Jackson to Auction Two VIN 001 Cadillacs for Charity during Scottsdale Auction
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, announced today that VIN 001 of a pair of new exciting high-performance cars, the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing (Lot #3002) and CT4-V Blackwing (Lot #3001), will be sold to benefit charity during the Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, March 20-27, 2021. One-hundred percent of the hammer price from both … [More]
Arizona Chamber Names Interim President and CEO, Establishes Search for Successor
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced that Garrick Taylor will serve as interim president and CEO of the organization effective February 18, 2021, the date of the Chamber’s next Executive Committee meeting. Current Chamber President and CEO Glenn Hamer is departing his position to become the next president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business … [More]
GoDaddy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer to Retire
GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, today announced that Nima Kelly, Chief Legal Officer, and Ray Winborne, Chief Financial Officer, plan to retire in 2021. Both Kelly and Winborne will remain in their positions until successors have been named and will aid in the transitions. "Nima and Ray have both had immeasurable impact on GoDaddy, and their … [More]
Personalized Video Becomes Key B2B Marketing Tool; Increases Leads, ROI
Over 90% of online marketers today agree that video content is an essential part of the toolkit: it captures attention in a memorable way, heightens brand awareness, and helps drive purchases.(1) About the same percentage also agree that as online video has become ubiquitous, the level of competition and noise has increased substantially.(2) Partially as a consequence, says … [More]
Local Homebuilder Adapts as Homes Become More Central to Everyday Life
Fulton Homes, Arizona's largest family-owned and -operated homebuilder, and its premier Fulton Homes Design Center, is adapting to the demand that stems from nearly 12 months of exponential increases in the number of people working and learning from home. In addition to a social disruption, Arizona is the midst of one of the country’s most active markets. Realtor.com expects … [More]
Properties Group Enters Greater Phoenix Market with First Acquisition, Cites Healthy Employment and Income Growth
CBRE announced the sale of the 523-unit multifamily community ‘Ten01 on the Lake’ in Tempe, Ariz. to Oxford Properties Group for an undisclosed amount. This is the company’s first purchase in the Greater Phoenix area. CBRE’s Tyler Anderson, Sean Cunningham, Asher Gunter, and Matt Pesch of Phoenix Multifamily Institutional Properties represented the seller, a global real … [More]
Bank Closes Out 2020 with 13 Consecutive Years of YOY Growth
FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” closed out 2020 with 13 consecutive years of year-over-year growth in total assets, deposits, and loans despite the most challenging economic environment since the Great Recession. FirstBank’s Arizona branches saw exceptional growth, with total deposits growing by 34.4 percent … [More]
Technologies Co. Relocates Headquarters, Plans Manufacturing Expansion in Chandler
Viavi Solutions Inc. announced that its Optical Security and Performance Products (OSP) segment plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona to support growing demand for its technologies. VIAVI also plans to transition its headquarters to the new facility, which is anticipated to house at least 100 employees by 2022. In preparation for this move, the … [More]
