After Samsung opts for Texas, state land auctions for Arizona sites are canceled

Phoenix Business Journal 12/2 12:59A Corina Vanek

A week after Samsung announced it had chosen Taylor, Texas as a location for its $17 billion plant, the auctions for two sites in Arizona that had been eyed by the technology behemoth have been canceled. Here's what we know at this point.

Sky Harbor Airport restaurant strike continues; retirement plan appears to be sticking point

Phoenix Business Journal 12/2 12:50A Brandon Brown

The HMS Host airport concessions workers strike continues. It has led to closures of some restaurants at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Here's where the parties involved in the dispute stand now.

Arizona companies join public-private partnership to research blockchain tech

Phoenix Business Journal 12/2 12:15A Andy Blye

Blockchain tech is set to change the world in the coming years and Arizona companies are coming together to better understand how to deploy it. Intel, Early Warning and Kudelski Security have joined ASU and the Partnership for Economic Innovation...

Popular Camelback-area sports bar Brenda's Inferno set to close

Phoenix Business Journal 12/2 12:00A Greg Barr

The former Armadillo Grill was transformed and renamed Brenda's Inferno in 2020 after being featured in an episode of the "Bar Rescue" television program. It is now shutting down, though, after never being able to recover from the economic effects...

Glendale teachers see their wishes granted

The Glendale Star (News) 12/1 8:00P By Glendale Star Staff

Although Thanksgiving is technically celebrated on Nov. 25 this year, 400 Arizona teachers — including more than 60 in the West Valley — feted it early.

APS offers holiday decorating safety tips

The Glendale Star (News) 12/1 8:00P By Glendale Star Staff

APS encourages residents to put safety at the top of their holiday lists.

HMS Host and Unite Here Back to Bargaining Table for Phoenix Sky Harbor Workers After Strike

Phoenix News Times 12/1 1:00P Kristen Mosbrucker

The union representing workers at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport are back to the negotiating table after going on strike just before the Thanksgiving holiday. After ten days on strike, workers at Phoenix...

D.R. Horton wins $83.5M land auction near Taiwan Semiconductor site in Phoenix

Phoenix Business Journal 12/1 10:37A Angela Gonzales

With deep pockets, this publicly traded homebuilder has been ferociously gobbling up state land around the Valley. This time, the homebuilder was successful bidder for land near the new Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s new plant in north...

Troon grows its racket sports division with prominent acquisition

Phoenix Business Journal 12/1 9:33A Jeff Gifford

Scottsdale-based golf management and hospitality services company Troon Golf LLC is expanding its racket sports footprint with the acquisition of tennis management company Peter Burwash International.

Education, diversity at the heart of 10-year plan to solidify Phoenix economy

Phoenix Business Journal 12/1 9:26A Corina Vanek

The next 30 to 40 years of economic output in the region could be determined by the next 10 years of planning and development, Greater Phoenix Economic Council President and CEO Chris Camacho said at an event Wednesday morning discussing economic...

Cartel Coffee Lab changes its name and branding as it looks towards the future

Phoenix Business Journal 12/1 8:57A Brandon Brown

Cartel Coffee Lab, which has become one of the biggest locally owned coffee retailers in Arizona, debuted a new name and new branding Wednesday. Here's the reason behind it.

Freestar acquires English startup to expand advertising tech offering

Phoenix Business Journal 12/1 8:54A Andy Blye

Phoenix-based Freestar has acquired London's Triple13, its second acquisition this year and third of all time. See why the two companies came together.

Site selector: Despite Samsung opting for Texas, Arizona still a heavy hitter for business...

Phoenix Business Journal 12/1 4:35A Corina Vanek

Contrary to many people's opinions, the state of Arizona has a lot of young talent and has been able to attract and retain workers, a site selection expert said.

Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Michael Jordan among NBA figures backing luxury watch startup

Phoenix Business Journal 12/1 4:34A Jen Wilson

Michael Jordan is said to be expanding his investment portfolio once again, this time teaming up with other high-profile figures around the NBA, including Phoenix Suns stars Chris Paul and Devin Booker.

Phoenix Metro Area Cost of Living Spiked 7.1 Percent Faster Than the Rest of the Nation

Phoenix News Times 12/1 3:59A Kristen Mosbrucker

When Anna Walker moved into her apartment complex about four years ago, a retrofitted motel built decades prior, she could swing the monthly cost of $500. But now that it has skyrocketed to $800 a...