Nationwide Realty Investors announced that the 440,000 square-foot Cavasson East office building within the larger Cavasson mixed-use development in North Scottsdale has reached full lease occupancy. “This is an incredible milestone for Cavasson,” said Brian J. Ellis, President of Nationwide Realty Investors. “Achieving 100% lease occupancy in an extremely tough global office … [More]
Stockholm-Based iGaming and Sports Betting Co. Approved to Offer Private Cloud Hosting in Arizona
Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider for iGaming and online sports betting, has received official approval from the Arizona Department of Gaming to launch its VMware-based private cloud hosting solutions. This achievement allows the company to provide secure and scalable hosting for licensed operators taking sports betting wagers across Arizona, fully … [More]
$250M Joint Venture Partnership Aims to Empower Small Businesses and Drive Local Economic Growth
Peoria-based AVANA Companies and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. announce the formation of a new $250MM AVANA-Oaktree Private Credit Partnership for its direct private commercial real estate lending strategy. Through the Joint Venture, AVANA will use the capital to provide private debt financing in the United States over the next three years. AOPCP aims to … [More]
New Banner Children’s Blood & Cancer Center Opens to Serve the East Valley
Banner Health announced the grand opening of the new Banner Children’s Blood & Cancer Center at Banner Children’s at Desert in Mesa. The new center is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children and young adults up to 19 years old with blood disorders or cancer. The project was made possible by a generous $5 million donation from the James M. Cox Foundation. The … [More]
Leading HVAC Co. Arizona Partnership to Accelerate Commercial Building HVAC Efficiency and Decarbonization
ECM Technologies, a leader in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) efficiency and energy conservation, today announced its strategic partnership with Tolin Mechanical, the leading commercial HVAC service company in the state of Arizona. The collaboration will combine Tolin’s extensive expertise in commercial HVAC preventive and predictive maintenance services and … [More]
New Tool Launched to Help Entrepreneurs Thrive with New AI-Powered Digital Marketing Efforts
Entrepreneurs today understand the importance of marketing to stay competitive, build their brand and attract customers. However, in a recent survey, 73% of respondents said they are not confident that their current strategy is contributing to their business goals. For many, a lack of time, money, and skills make online marketing one of the biggest pain points of being a small … [More]
Seattle Retailer to Open Location in Surprise
Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Surprise in fall 2025. "We look forward to being a part of the Surprise community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," said Gemma Lionello, President of Nordstrom Rack. "We're excited to grow our footprint in the Phoenix market and … [More]
Leading Arizona Based Build-to-Rent Developer Expands into Nebraska
Arizona in innovative Build-to-Rent solutions, Cavan Companies announced its expansion into the Omaha, Nebraska market with the development of The Bungalows on Honeysuckle and The Bungalows at Whitehawk Lake. Known as an innovative pioneer in Arizona residential Build-to-Rent communities, Cavan Companies has chosen Omaha as its latest destination for development, reflecting the … [More]
Valley-Based Credit Union Named Official Banking Partner of NAU
Desert Financial Credit Union announces their partnership with Northern Arizona University (NAU) as the official banking partner of NAU Athletics and the NAU Alumni Association. As banking partner, Desert Financial will be the exclusive provider of NAU-branded debit and credit cards, collaborate on ongoing community engagement initiatives, and deliver financial literacy … [More]
Phoenix-Based Data Solutions Provider Completes Acquisition of Printing Services Co.
Integrity Data Solutions, a leading automated data collection and supply chain solutions provider, announced that it has acquired Compu-Call, Inc. The acquisition will meaningfully expand the Company’s print solutions offering and enhance its ability to provide value-add solutions to customers. Integrity Data Solutions is a portfolio company of Falx Capital LLC, a Denver-based … [More]
Clean Energy Leaders Showcase Opportunity for Arizona to be Ranked No. 1 for Solar Energy and Solar Manufacturing in the U.S.
Clean Energy for America and OMCO Solar, one of the nation’s leading U.S. factory-direct manufacturers of solar trackers and fixed-tilt solutions, recently hosted an event with local business leaders, solar energy organizations and local elected officials to discuss how and why Arizona needs to focus energy on creating a more business-friendly environment for solar energy and … [More]
Banner Health’s Air Ambulance Transport Service Opens Fifth Helicopter Base
BannerAir, Banner Health’s hospital-based air ambulance transport service, opened a base at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, its fifth base in Arizona. The opening was commemorated with a ribbon cutting ceremony in collaboration with the Casa Grande Fire Department, Eloy Fire Department and the Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce. The base will be home to a new BannerAir … [More]
Iconic L.A. Donut Shop Opens Second Valley Location
Randy’s Donuts, the most iconic and recognized donut shop in the world, is opening a second location in Metro Phoenix on August 29, 2024. The new store is located inside a Pilot Travel Center, located at 17405 S. 40th Street, Chandler, Ariz. 85226. The store will be open daily at 6 a.m. and features a drive-through. On August 29, the first 100 people in line will receive a … [More]
Agency Embarks on New Chapter with Enhanced Capabilities and Focus on Advanced Technologies
Amidst multiple iterations of name mispronunciations, LaneTerralever has listened to its audience, and will now adopt the often-used moniker, LT. More than just a name change, the renowned full-service marketing and customer experience agency views this rebrand as a pivotal evolution point in the company's storied history. “While our name and logo have been refreshed, our core … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Names 11 Finalists for 2024 Athena Awards
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 11 women chosen as finalists for its prestigious 37th annual ATHENA Awards, continuing its strong tradition of recognizing outstanding Valley businesswomen. The ATHENA Businesswoman of the Year Award recognizes a woman in the public and private sectors and highlights an upcoming leader in the Valley as an ATHENA young professional. … [More]
Wisconsin Co. Completes 80-Acre Land Deal for Significant Corrugated Box Operation
Green Bay Packaging announced the completion of its land acquisition near Phoenix, Arizona. The approximately 80-acre parcel purchased by GBP is located at Bianco and Kortsen Roads in Casa Grande. The transaction was facilitated by Kirk McCarville, CCIM, and Trey Davis with Land Advisors Organization’s Casa Grande office, who represented the seller. The seller of the site … [More]
National Private Middle and High School to Open Second Arizona Campus
Fusion Academy, a personalized school concept with one-to-one classes to match students’ pace and preference, announces the opening of its second campus in Arizona. Located at 400 E. Rivulon Boulevard, the new campus will open for the first day of school on August 19. Fusion Academy’s Gilbert campus is the 82nd school location nationwide and joins the Scottsdale campus, which … [More]
Investor Home Purchases Post Biggest Increase in Two Years, Phoenix Sees Decrease
Investor purchases of U.S. homes rose 3.4% year over year in the second quarter—the largest increase since the second quarter of 2022. That is according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. However, the the share of homes bought by investors decreased in Phoenix (-0.9 ppts) from a year earlier (Q2 2024). Investors purchased $43 billion … [More]
