ACF to Provide $2.9 Million in Funding to Support Affordable Housing in Metro Phoenix
The Arizona Community Foundation’s Metro Phoenix Affordable Housing Collaborative Fund is seeking proposals from nonprofit housing developers and plans to award approximately $2.9 million to advance affordable housing production and preservation in the Metro Phoenix Area. This Request For Proposals process is part of the ongoing work of the Metro Phoenix Affordable Housing Collaborative formed […]
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Winners for Venture Madness 2023
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), in partnership with Venture Madness, announced three winners for Venture Madness 2023. Arizona’s longest-running pitch competition, Venture Madness features early stage and emerging growth companies and offers participants exclusive access to the region’s most active, accredited angel investors and venture capital firms. At the event, held on April 13, companies […]
Report Shows Rents Post First Annual Decline in Three Years, Phoenix Down 2.1%
The median U.S. asking rent fell 0.4% year over year to $1,937 in March—the first annual decline since March 2020 and the lowest median asking rent in 13 months, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. By comparison, rents were up 17.5% one year earlier, in March 2022. The median […]
New Autism Center to Open in Avondale
Arizona Autism United is celebrating Autism Awareness Month with the grand opening of their new West Valley Center in Avondale, bringing vitally needed diagnostic services, therapy and resources to West Valley families. Families and community leaders are invited to attend the Center’s grand opening on April 25. The Center, located at 1471 N. Eliseo Felix […]
New Tempe Sports and Entertainment District Project Gets NHL, Business Leader Support
As ballots are expected to be mailed out April 16th, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman attended a press conference to show his support for Propositions 301, 302, and 303 to build a new Tempe Sports and Entertainment District. The project would create more than $690 million in economic benefits to the City of Tempe. It includes […]
Partnership Brings Additional New Affordable Housing to Phoenix
Blackstone, through its affordable housing portfolio company, April Housing, and Dominium, a leading affordable housing owner, developer and manager, announced an expansion of their partnership to develop Casa Azure, which will bring 196 new affordable housing units to Phoenix, Arizona. Building on its commitment to preserve and create new affordable housing, Blackstone will provide $31 […]
Construction Nears on New Large-Scale Battery Storage Project in Avondale
Officials from SRP, Plus Power LLC, and the City of Avondale met on Wednesday for a ceremonial groundbreaking to kick off construction mobilization at the new large-scale battery facility, Sierra Estrella Energy Storage on West Broadway Road in Tolleson. The facility will store up to 250 megawatts (MW), or 1,000 megawatt hours (MWh), and will […]
‘Sweet’ Restaurant Concept to Open in Glendale’s Westgate
Sugar Factory American Brasserie, touted as America’s favorite eatery and celebrity hotspot, has expanded with its first Arizona location in Glendale at Westgate Entertainment District and will open for reservations in the next month. Guests can expect an exciting and unforgettable dining experience with indoor and outdoor dining, photo-worthy decor, over-the-top entrees, legendary desserts […]
Phoenix-Based Investor Group Acquires Country’s Largest Webcast Co.
Pivotal Group, a Phoenix-based multi-strategy investor and leader in technology, real estate and other business investments, just announced a major asset acquisition of the country’s premier interactive webcast company, which will launch under the name GlobalMeet. The assets were previously a part of PGi, which was located in Atlanta. The assets were purchased for an […]
Interviewing Tips for Small Business Owners in the Valley
As a small business owner, you know that your employees are the heart and soul of your company. Recruiting top talent is essential to achieving your business goals, but it can be a daunting task. However, with the right approach, you can attract the best candidates and build a successful team. Here are some tips […]