Law Firm Signs 30,000 SF Lease in Advance of Major Amenity Upgrades at Esplanade

The leasing and brokerage team at the Esplanade office building have announced that Perkins Coie has signed a new 30,000-square-foot lease agreement. A leading international law firm, Perkins Coie will relocate its Phoenix office to Building II at the Esplanade located at 2525 E. Camelback Rd. in the Biltmore area. Perkins Coie was represented by […]

Latest Crane Count Reaches All-time High, Phoenix on the Rise

International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has released its latest Crane Index and Quarterly Cost Report. Together, the two documents provide an eye-opening perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets. With data current to mid-Q1 2023, the latest RLB quarterly cost report shows that the national average […]

Funding Assistance for Small Businesses on Light Rail Still Available

After two successful years, the Small Business Financial Assistance Program (SBFAP) will continue supporting businesses impacted by light rail construction in Phoenix. Businesses located along the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub and Northwest Extension Phase II light rail projects can apply for this grant funding. Last year, the SBFAP granted $ 390,000 to nearly 70 businesses […]

Phoenix-Based Master Esthetician Launches Line of Beauty Products

An award-winning clinical esthetician of celebrities, and with clients from all over the U.S., Carmen Hamerski announces the official launch of her skincare line, offering a range of luxurious and high-performance skincare products that combine cutting-edge science with natural ingredients to deliver the ultimate self-care experience. With a passion for beauty and wellness, Carmenique Beauty […]

Thermal Management Climate Tech Co. Secures $14.1M Equity Investment for Innovation, Expansion, Talent Development, and Supply Chain Logistics

Air2O, a global leader in advanced thermal management solutions to mission critical environments and an Innovative Climatic Technologies (ICT) company, announced a $14.1 million investment from EREN Groupe in its equity as well as in assets giving access to its capital. This investment will help Air2O accelerate Innovation, Expansion, Talent Development, and Supply Chain Logistics. […]

Construction Co. Adds to Arizona Office with Director-Level Hirings

Big-D Construction is proud to announce it has expanded its presence in Arizona with the hiring of a director of preconstruction and a director of multi-family. The general contracting firm’s Southwest office hired industry experts Rod Miller as director of preconstruction and Theresa Schultz as director of multi-family. Miller will be responsible for assisting the […]

Drone Delivery Startup Closes $4M in Pre-Seed Money and Partners for Initial Deliveries in Greater Phoenix

Flyby Robotics, the end-to-end drone automation and delivery company, announced that they have raised $4M in pre-seed investment funding. The round was led by MaC Venture Capital, with participation from Weekend Fund, Anthemis, and Evening Fund. Other strategic investors include Naval Ravikant, (Co-Founder of AngelList); Balaji Srinivasan, (Finance and former CTO of Coinbase); Karen Pritzker’s […]

Restaurant and Winery to Open in Surprise, Set to Hire 150

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is planning to hire at least 150 individuals for full and part time positions as kitchen staff, servers, tasting room attendants, hosts, bartenders and more int eh Surprise location. In addition to accepting walk-in applications, Cooper’s Hawk will hold two hiring fairs at its hiring office on April 5 and […]

Arizona-Based Healthcare Consulting Firm Acquired by National Research Co.

Health Management Associates announced the firm’s acquisition of Crestline Advisors, an Arizona based healthcare consulting firm. Founded in 2013, Crestline Advisors supports health plans, provider organizations, and state agencies with an array of services designed to help them navigate the changing healthcare landscape. The company’s team of independent consultants has an extensive track record of […]

Digital Marketing Agency Opens New Office in Scottsdale

Award-winning digital marketing agency E Squared Marketing recently announced the opening of its new office in Scottsdale. The Arizona-based firm has nearly tripled in size over the past few years and continues to grow its client roster across the country. “We are thrilled at the growth and expansion of our team and office, and we […]