On May 20th, Vestar will break ground on Phase 2 of construction, featuring anchor tenant Target, marking significant progress towards its anticipated grand opening in Fall 2025. Spanning a total of 260,000 square feet, Vineyard Towne Center will offer a diverse mix of retail shops, services, and dining options to the heart of the growing Queen Creek community. "This … [More]
Battery Energy Storage Co. Secures Additional $82M of Tax Equity, Includes Gilbert Project
Plus Power™ announced the closing of an $82 million tax equity investment from Morgan Stanley for the 90 MW / 360 MWh Superstition Energy Storage facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Plus Power, which leads the sector for developing, owning, and operating standalone energy storage, has raised a total of approximately $2 billion for five total facilities in Arizona and Texas since … [More]
Phoenix-Based Wealth Management Firm Acquires Ventura, California Practice
Mathis Wealth Management, a Phoenix financial planning and wealth management firm, announced the acquisition of RH Wealth Advisors, a Ventura, California–based practice. "This acquisition is very important to us," said Larry Mathis, CFP®, founder and CEO of Mathis Wealth Management. "It extends our business footprint into California and is an important step in our strategic … [More]
Largest Graduating Class in ASU History Sets Out to Make a Difference
Nearly 20,700 Arizona State University students will graduate this spring, and many will be recruited by top employers like Honeywell, Intel and Amazon. This commencement marks the culmination of an educational journey that, for many graduates, included disruption in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these resilient graduates were unable to celebrate their high … [More]
Design-Centric Developer’s Latest Arizona Project Hits Construction Milestone
GO Industrial, a Phoenix-based development firm focused on delivering design-centric buildings with a location-first strategy throughout the Western United States, recently hit a major construction milestone at GO|AZ Ave after breaking ground in the third quarter of 2023. In April, the project went vertical, with the first tilt panels being raised at the 181,655 square foot, … [More]
Buckeye Industrial Logistics Building Sells for $60.1M
Cushman & Wakefield arranged the sale of a newly delivered 641,906-square-foot Class A industrial/logistics building on approximately 40 acres in Buckeye, Arizona, a growing city in the west Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Recently completed and strategically located with frontage along Buckeye’s I-10 freeway, just west of Verrado Way, the state-of-the-art building was fully … [More]
How the Small Business Boot Camp Bolsters Arizona’s Small Business Community
Over 17,400 entrepreneurs statewide have attended the Small Business Boot Camp since 2020
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) celebrated the fourth anniversary of the Small Business Boot Camp, an award-winning program that connects entrepreneurs and small business leaders with local experts who provide support, guidance and resources through free weekly, educational webinars. Launched on April 27, 2020 as a planned six-week pandemic-related resource, the Small … [More]
New Minnesota-Based Strength Training Concept Set to Open in Gilbert
Discover Strength, the strength training concept built on the principle that “busy people don’t have time to waste on exercise that doesn’t work,” has announced a new location opening in Gilbert, AZ. The new studio’s doors will open May 6, with a grand opening celebratory event scheduled for May 29. This is the second studio in Arizona, with two more locations to follow. The … [More]
Chandler-Based Tech Co. Chosen by IBM for Use of Reliable Memory Technology
Everspin Technologies, Inc., developer and manufacturer of Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) persistent memory solutions, announced that IBM has chosen the PERSYST EMD4E001G 1Gb STT-MRAM for use in their FlashCore Module 4. The EMD4E001G, a high-performance persistent memory, ensures critical data integrity even during power loss. With a DDR4 interface, it delivers … [More]
Leisure Scottsdale Hotel (Several Restaurants and a Spa) Completes Renovation
As one of the largest renovations to be completed in the Phoenix-metro area this year, The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, a Curio Collection Resort by Hilton emerges as a full-service luxury retreat, captivating both global travelers and Valley locals, with the completion of a $40 million renovation encompassing all guestrooms and public spaces, including Luna Spa and the … [More]
Expanding Breakfast Concept Opens 14th Location, More to Come
Local breakfast restaurant Over Easy announces the opening of its newest location in Tempe located at 690 S Novus Place. The new 3,000 square foot restaurant is set to open early-May and will host its special Welcome Weekend on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Over Easy’s Welcome Weekend is a grand opening celebration for all ages that will include exciting giveaways, … [More]
GoDaddy Offers New Small Point-of-Sale Terminal Lineup for Small Businesses
GoDaddy now offers a line of smart point-of-sale (POS) terminals with the launch of the new GoDaddy Smart Terminal Flex. Designed to fit in an apron pocket for increased versatility, the Smart Terminal Flex is packed with modern features that help small businesses operate more efficiently. GoDaddy Smart Terminal Flex is compact without sacrificing functionality. Flex has a … [More]
Local Children’s Dentistry Expands Reach to Nine Locations in Arizona
Wild West Children's Dentistry, a local family dentist in Arizona, is proud to announce its expansion to an impressive nine locations across the state. With offices now in Gilbert, Scottsdale, Glendale, Biltmore, Central Phoenix, Mesa, Phoenix, Buckeye, and Goodyear. Our Goodyear and Central Phoenix locations are now seeing patients of all ages. Wild West Children's Dentistry … [More]
SRP Gifts Electric Vehicle to College, Spurs EV Training Course
The Salt River Project (SRP) donated a 2017 Ford Fusion from its fleet to the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation for the Automotive Service Program at Mesa Community College. "There are more than 3.3 million electric vehicles on the road today in the U.S., and that number is expected to skyrocket to 26.4 million by 2030," said Kate Kochenderfer, senior director of Supply … [More]
Developer Expands Management Footprint, Onboards New Properties
Mark-Taylor Residential (MTR) proudly announces management of three communities that combine the best of luxury, convenience and its signature feeling of home. Through a dedicated partnership with Isola Communities, Sobremesa Villas is a highly desirable luxury build-to-rent (BTR) community located in Surprise. Greener living is made possible through advanced, innovative … [More]
Indoor Pickleball Club Partnership Brings Ultimate Pickleball Experience
Center Court Pickleball Club, a new premier indoor pickleball club with top tier amenities, announced it is partnering with WellnessSpace Brands and PourMyBeer to elevate the pickleball experience. Players will not only step onto state-of-the-art courts, they will also be able to relax and recover in both HyrdoMassage and CryoLounge Chairs. The PourMyBeer wall will allow them … [More]
ASU Economists Share What’s in Store for Next Year at Annual Economic Outlook
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Although unemployment rates remain near record lows, U.S. and Arizona job growth has recently slowed as the Federal Reserve continues with higher interest rates to combat inflationary pressures. According to Arizona State University economists, a recession seems less likely than one year ago but remains a possibility. What industries are driving growth in today's Arizona … [More]
Affordable Housing Developer Breaks Ground on Development in Casa Grande
Lincoln Avenue Communities, a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, broke ground yesterday on the future site of Cottonwood Ranch during a ceremony with LAC leaders, local policymakers and partners. Cottonwood Ranch will provide 300 affordable housing units to individuals and families in Pinal County earning less than 50% and 60% of the Area Median … [More]
