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 designed as a grantmaking […]
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 […]
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 credit for […]
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 […]
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 architectural package. Now […]
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 2024. “There is significant […]
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 […]
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 companies from across […]
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 […]
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) […]