Bank 34 aims to become 'premier community bank' after moving HQ to Scottsdale

Phoenix Business Journal 10/6 11:10A Andy Blye

Bank 34 sees an opportunity to grow rapidly in the coming years, specifically by servicing small business customers. "There's a hole in this market for being a meaningful-size community bank headquartered in the state," the bank's CEO said.

First look: Macerich to kick off next phase of renovation at Scottsdale Fashion Square mall

Phoenix Business Journal 10/6 11:09A Ron Davis

Macerich plans to have the interior renovations finished by the holidays at the end of 2023. The exterior renovations will be complete in the first quarter of 2024. Click through to see renderings of the planned renovations.

Spending cap again threatens SUSD's financial picture

East Valley Tribune 10/5 9:00P By J. Graber, Progress Staff Wri

The specter of the Aggregate Expenditure Limit is looming over the Scottsdale Unified School District budget once again.

Savannah Bananas announce two ‘World Tour’ stops in Valley

Northeast Valley News 10/5 3:49P James Mackey, Reporter

Since their inception in 2016, the Savannah Bananas have taken the sports world by storm, by rewriting the rules of the game of baseball, and calling it Banana Ball . In 2022, the Bananas took their wacky, show-off, brand of baseball on the road...

Sheriff Paul Penzone Faces Fines, More Court Oversight

Phoenix News Times 10/5 10:09A Katya Schwenk

A federal judge moved a step closer to holding Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone in contempt for failing to comply with court mandates in a years-long lawsuit. U.S. District Court Judge Murray Snow...

Republican Women Speak Out Against 'Extreme' Blake Masters

Phoenix News Times 10/5 5:47A Elias Weiss

Blake Masters has women problems. On Tuesday, a trio of prominent Republican women — former state Senator Heather Carter, former Phoenix Vice Mayor Peggy Neely, and business owner and political...

Trulieve opens newest Arizona cannabis dispensary

Phoenix Business Journal 10/5 2:15A Phoenix Business Journal staff

The company said it plans to begin rebranding all of the existing Harvest Health dispensaries across the state that it acquired in 2021 when it bought the Tempe-based cannabis business.

Local Realtor gets 25 years for stalking, killing wife

East Valley Tribune 10/4 9:00P By Paul Maryniak, Progress Execu

In April 2017, Scottsdale Realtor Stephen Mora was on top of the world.

Family of Man Gunned Down by Phoenix Police Calls for Justice

Phoenix News Times 10/4 11:06A Katya Schwenk

A crowd of hundreds of people assembled at the Islamic Community Center of Tempe, heads bowed in prayer, on Friday. Friends, family, and community members gathered to pay their respects to Ali Osman,...

Made In Arizona: Manufacturing Month Kicks Off

inBusiness Greater PHX 10/4 10:37A inbusinessPHX.com

As Manufacturing Month kicks off, manufacturing jobs in Arizona are growing at the fastest rate in nearly three decades and the state is experiencing rapid growth in high tech industries. Investments and expansions from companies in high-tech...

Scottsdale residential contractor found guilty of tax evasion

Phoenix Business Journal 10/4 1:45A Greg Barr

The contractor, who operated several entities in Arizona doing plumbing, flooring, remodeling and restoration work, failed to accurately report his income during calendar years 2014 through 2016, court records show.

Unwanted ‘guests’ loom over Gala Season

East Valley Tribune 10/3 9:00P By Alex Gallagher, Progress Staf

As Gala Season begins in Scottsdale, nonprofits are encountering unwanted “guests” in the form of inflation, supply chain shortages and the law of supply and demand.

Two Scottsdale mixed-use developments proposed on repurposed land parcels

Phoenix Business Journal 10/3 5:45A Ron Davis

If built, the projects will collectively bring more than 500 new apartment units and 20,000 square feet of on-site commercial space to Scottsdale.

3 SUSD candidates address issues in forum

East Valley Tribune 10/2 9:00P By J. Graber, Progress Staff Wri

Policy and school safety took center stage during the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board Candidate Forum Sept. 27 presented by the Scottsdale Parent Council and the Scottsdale Progress.

City Council may adopt new rental curbs

East Valley Tribune 10/1 9:00P By J. Graber, Progress Staff Wri

Short-term rentals will soon be required to register with the city to stay in business in Scottsdale.