WaFd Bank, a national bank with more than 200 branches in eight western states, continues its growth throughout Arizona with the grand opening of its new branch in Surprise. The new banking center, located at 13641 N. Prasada Pkwy. Suite #140, will service the needs of the Surprise community by offering checking, savings and money market accounts for both personal and … [More]
AAED Announces 2022 Mentorship Program Participants after Successful Inaugural Year
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) is proud to announce the organization’s second mentorship program participants after a successful inaugural launch in 2021. The year-long program, aimed at supporting early-career economic development professionals, pairs young professionals with experienced practitioners from around the state. Last year’s pilot program … [More]
Major Valley Law Firm Moves Phoenix Office to CityScape
Snell & Wilmer announced that it has relocated its Phoenix office from the Arizona Center to CityScape at One East Washington Street, Suite 2700, now occupying a total of 120,000-square-feet, spanning five floors. “As we planned for the firm’s future, we were looking for a vibrant location that would be attractive to our clients, support our collaborative culture, and … [More]
Jet Linx Unveils New Private Jet Terminal in Scottsdale
Jet Linx, the only locally-focused, global private jet management and Jet Card company with 21 Base locations nationwide, announces the completion of its newly constructed private jet terminal in Scottsdale, Arizona. The original Jet Linx Scottsdale private terminal opened as the Company's seventh location in 2012, and after a decade of growth has moved to a new, purpose-built … [More]
High-Rise Micro-Unit Community in Downtown Phoenix Opens
Mark-Taylor Residential, a leading developer, owner and investment manager of multifamily communities in the Southwest, welcomes Derby into its management portfolio. Located at 800 N. 2nd St. in the Roosevelt Row district of Downtown Phoenix, Derby features uniquely designed high-rise, micro-unit homes that measure from 328 square feet to 834 square feet. Offering a … [More]
Free Small Business Support Platform Launches in Tempe, Eighth U.S. City
Tempe is the eighth city in the U.S. to partner with HUUB, an Arizona-based company, which brings a free, tech-enabled small business support platform to small business and entrepreneurial communities. The Tempe Biz HUUB becomes available to qualified Tempe businesses on Oct. 26, 2022. The Tempe Biz HUUB platform will provide hundreds of free resources and valuable business … [More]
Chang Chun Arizona Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility in Casa Grande
Chang Chun Arizona, a leading petrochemical supplier based in Taiwan, broke ground today on its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. The facility is expected to be operational in 2023 and create over 200 jobs, contributing to the rapidly growing semiconductor manufacturing industry in Arizona, as well as economic development of the greater Casa Grande … [More]
Luxury Senior Living Community to Open in Arcadia Neighborhood
Clarendale Arcadia, the latest luxury senior living community, announced today the opening of Phase I of their residences with a move in date of December 5, 2022. This first phase includes some Independent Living residences and all assisted living and memory care residences. Located close to the southeast corner of Camelback Road and 32nd Street near the historic Arcadia … [More]
August Sports Betting Figures Released; $5.4B Wagered in First Year
Bettors in Arizona wagered over $360 million during the month of August, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. “I am excited to see such strong wagering figures for August, which is the final monthly report for Arizona’s first year of legal sports betting,” said Ted Vogt, Director, ADG. “Through the first year of legal wagering, Arizona has seen over … [More]
Arizona International Auto Show Returns to Phoenix Convention Center Thanksgiving Weekend
The Arizona International Auto Show returns to the Phoenix Convention Center with hundreds of new cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, electric vehicles, exotics and more. Celebrating Arizona’s car culture, this is the place to check out the latest new-model vehicles in a non-selling environment. From the latest all-electric vehicles to large trucks, attendees are invited to sit … [More]
Their Take: Nikola Highlights Benefits to Integrated Truck and Energy Business Model from The Inflation Reduction Act
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, highlights key elements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden this past August. The legislation supports every aspect of Nikola's integrated truck and energy business model from the development of zero-emissions vehicle … [More]
I-10 to Become First Electric Corridor Network of Electric Heavy-Duty Charging Centers
TeraWatt Infrastructure, a company powering electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging centers, today announced it is developing the first network of high-powered charging centers for heavy-duty and medium-duty electric trucks along the Interstate 10 (I-10) highway, stretching from the Port of Long Beach - Los Angeles, California to the El Paso, Texas area. … [More]
Joint Venture Health Plan Introduces New Billing Program for Health Members
Banner|Aetna, a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna/CVS Health, has unveiled an all-in-one frictionless billing program, designed to improve the patient payment experience by reducing billing confusion for members who receive care from most Banner Health doctors and facilities. This innovative effort is significant given health care consumers are often … [More]
Phoenix Names Official Historian to Help Preserve and Share the History of Phoenix
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has announced the appointment of Steve Schumacher as the Mayor’s Office Official Historian. “Steve will work with us to document and share the history of Phoenix, from its earliest days to the present,” said Mayor Kate Gallego. “I have always believed the future of Phoenix builds on the strong foundation of its past, beginning with the ancient … [More]
ViaWest to Build 2-Million-Square-Foot Industrial Campus
ViaWest Group is one step closer to commence construction on an industrial park featuring 15 buildings with nearly 2 million square feet of space. The developer purchased an initial 82 acres for the project's first phase. The firm acquired a 82-acre site in Glendale, Ariz., for the project’s first phase. Airpark 30 LLC, an entity connected to Domres Grading Inc., … [More]
Scottsdale Tech-Based Real Estate Brokerage Tops $1B in Sales in First 18 Months
RETSY, one of the fastest-growing tech-based luxury brokerages in the Valley, is proud to announce that it has surpassed one billion dollars in sales just 18 months after its launch. This impressive milestone earned the firm recognition and honors from Forbes Global Properties, a curated consumer marketplace that connects discerning buyers directly to the world’s finest homes … [More]
Home Sales Slow as Rising Mortgage Rates Drive Up Monthly Payments; Phoenix Price Cuts Top List
The housing market continued to cool in September, though rebalancing from monumental appreciation is producing vastly different conditions depending on region and metro, according to Zillow®'s latest market report1. Affordability issues are driving the pullback in activity; steep prices mixed with high and volatile mortgage rates have stunted sales and frozen current owners in … [More]
Veteran-Founded Coffee Company Celebrates Grand Opening of Its First Location in Phoenix
Black Rifle Coffee Company, a rapidly growing and mission-driven premium coffee company founded to support Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders, will celebrate the launch of its first Outpost in Phoenix, AZ with a grand opening event on October 22. The store is located at 4126 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. The celebration will kick off with … [More]
