Just in time for the busy winter/spring travel season when hundreds of thousands of visitors descend upon the Valley for vacation, the WM Phoenix Open and Super Bowl 2023, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (Gateway Airport) and local general contractor McCarthy Building Companies have constructed a temporary tension fabric structure to accommodate an increasing number of passengers … [More]
Phoenix Music Venue to be Renamed ‘Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater’
Live Nation today announced that Talking Stick Resort is the new name-in-title sponsor of the popular venue formerly known as the Ak-Chin Pavilion. The iconic 20,000-seat outdoor venue serves as a pillar of entertainment for fans in the community and is now known as the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. Talking Stick Resort has been a leading entertainment and hospitality … [More]
Wells Fargo Launches $20M Invest Native Initiative for Native American Communities
Wells Fargo announces a $20 million commitment to advance economic opportunities in Native American communities working with Native-led organizations. The Invest Native initiative aims to address housing, small business, financial health, and sustainability among Native American communities in Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The program is … [More]
City of Chandler’s Data Center Ordinance Now in Effect
The City of Chandler has joined a small list of cities across the nation to adopt a zoning code amendment to define the location and operation of data centers. The approved amendment includes the following provisions: Establishes a new section of the zoning code (Chapter 35, Section 2214) specifically to address data centers Clarifies data centers as a primary use … [More]
Arizona Film Industry Continues to Grow with Launch of New Production Co.
Award-winning commercial real estate and land consultant, Anita Verma-Lallian announced the creation of Camelback Productions, Arizona’s first female- and South Asian-owned film production and entertainment company. It is also the first company of its kind with a focus on South Asian storytelling. The announcement follows Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s $125 million film tax … [More]
Arizonans Wagered More Than $618M in October Sports Betting
Arizonans wagered over $618 million in October of 2022, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents a 27.3% increase when compared to October of 2021. “It is clear Arizona’s sports betting industry continues to grow, with over $132 million more dollars wagered in October of 2022 when compared to the same month of 2021,” said Ted Vogt, … [More]
3D-Printed Homes Going Up in Casa Grande
Century Communities, Inc. , a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online sales, revealed that its Century Complete brand launched the company's first community of 3D-printed homes—infusing signature floor plans with smooth interior and exterior concrete composite walls that offer durability, sustainability, and noise reduction in a stylish yet traditional … [More]
Luxury Multifamily Community Is Buckeye’s First New Apartment Community in 10 Years
Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation's leading multifamily developers, announced today the development of The Maddox, a 252-unit, Class A multifamily community in the Phoenix suburb of Buckeye. Thompson Thrift plans to begin construction this month and welcome new residents beginning in late … [More]
Warehouse District Venue Restored to Its 20th Century Glory
This January, Heather Lennon is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her company Imagine General Contracting, which began as a design firm and evolved to become a commercial and residential general contracting firm specializing in retail and historic building restoration. On June 1, 2022, Lennon, along with her business partner-uncle, took occupancy of their newly acquired … [More]
Arizona Hospitality Industry Gets National Representation with Help from One of Our Own
During the pandemic, food service and catering purveyors found themselves needing more representation in Washington D.C. to get through the tumultuous pandemic years. To make sure that doesn’t happen again, and ensure a strong local and national hospitality industry, Phoenix-based M Culinary Concepts and 15 other diversified caterers, event production and hospitality … [More]
Growing Phoenix-Based Healthy Food Chain Opens First Location in Las Vegas
Salad and Go, an emerging QSR industry disruptor committed to revolutionizing fast food, announced today its entry into Nevada with the first location opening in Las Vegas at the beginning of the new year. Salad and Go is bringing fresh and affordable finds into 2023 by providing Las Vegas with convenience and nutrition in a new way. Salad and Go’s Las Vegas store is set to … [More]
Most Americans More Likely to Stay in Hotels in 2023 vs. 2022, Says Survey
60% of Americans report being more likely to stay in hotels this year than in 2022, and hotels are the top lodging choice among those planning to travel for business and leisure in the next three months, according to new national Hotel Booking Index survey research commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning … [More]
Two New Private Schools Launched to Make Use of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts
Two new private schools are launching in Arizona to provide new options to families who now can access state funds to pay tuition. Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA) is a new online private school serving grades K–10, launched this past fall by Stride K12, one of the nation’s leading online learning providers. And FaithPrep Arizona is providing Arizona families with … [More]
Famed Mexican-Food Restaurant Opens First West Valley Location
To introduce even more Valley residents and visitors to its award-winning flour tortillas and authentic, homemade Mexican cuisine, Carolina’s Mexican Food will celebrate the grand opening of its first Glendale location on Tuesday, January 10. The sixth restaurant in the popular chain founded by Carolina and Manuel Valenzuela in 1968 – and proudly operated by their … [More]
Racing School and Automotive Museum Partner for ‘Petersen to Scottsdale Rally’
Radford Racing School and the Petersen Automotive Museum have entered into a collaboration to bring premium automotive experiences to participants in the 2023 Petersen to Scottsdale Rally, Jan. 26-30, 2023. Following a ride from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, rally participants will enjoy an immersive track experience at the Radford Racing School in Chandler, … [More]
New Women’s Tower Opens at Banner Desert in Mesa
Banner Desert Medical Center opened a new patient tower dedicated to women’s health and wellness. The tower is adjacent to the existing pediatric patient tower, providing easy access for the unique health care needs of women and children of all ages. The women’s tower, which is part of a $151 million expansion project at Banner Desert, provides an innovative approach to … [More]
Cox Completes Mobile Launch in Phoenix and Markets Nationwide
Cox Communications is excited to announce the successful national launch of Cox Mobile, the company’s new mobile phone service available to Cox Internet customers in the Phoenix Metro areas and in Cox markets nationwide. With unlimited talk and text and no term agreements, Cox Mobile customers have access to two simple data plans designed with their needs and budget in mind … [More]
CPA Firm Expands to Include Wealth Management and Estate Planning through Merger
Dietrich & Associates CPAs, a traditional tax and accounting firm, has merged with Burnett Advisors to expand its offerings and meet clients’ growth and financial needs. The firm, now called Burnett Advisors, offers wealth management, estate planning, tax and accounting services. “Partnering with Burnett Advisors helps us provide more value to our clients with new … [More]
