Rick McCartney

Phoenix

President & CEO at In Business Phoenix

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Mesa Boosts Economic Development Department to Shape Economic Future

1 day ago | inbusinessphx.com | Rick McCartney

The City of Mesa Office of Economic Development is adding three dynamic professionals to its team: Amanda Elliott as Deputy Director, Small Business Services and Administration; Benjamin Snow as Deputy Director, Business Development and Hayley Freestone as Economic Development Specialist. These appointments underscore Mesa’s continued commitment to fostering economic prosperity, community vitality and business innovation across the City.
Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

1 day ago | inbusinessphx.com | Rick McCartney

When the Phoenix Mercury take the court for their home opener on Saturday, May 17, fans won’t just be cheering from PHX Arena — they’ll be packing into a bar built for them. Title 9 Sports Grill, a bold new entry in the Valley’s culinary and sports scene, is emerging as the city’s unofficial headquarters for the WNBA season — and the rallying point for a new era of women’s sports fandom.
ASBA Launches Statewide SCALE Program to Empower Arizona Entrepreneurs

1 day ago | inbusinessphx.com | Rick McCartney

The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, is thrilled to unveil our newest entrepreneurial program, SCALE (Strategic Coaching for Advancing Local Entrepreneurs), a dynamic new program designed to accelerate Arizona’s small business ecosystem. This two-part initiative embraces a holistic approach to small business development, blending expert-led education and training sessions with personalized coaching opportunities.
First-of-Its-Kind Indoor Dry Slide Park Opens in Scottsdale

1 day ago | inbusinessphx.com | Rick McCartney

Slick City Action Park, the first-of-its-kind indoor dry slide park, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location, Slick City Scottsdale. The highly anticipated new park features 13 dry slides, three air courts for basketball and dodgeball, a swing, a trapeze, a zipline and a junior jungle and web crawler play area for ages 5 and under.
CPA Group Announces First-Ever Director of Client Success

1 day ago | inbusinessphx.com | Rick McCartney

REDW Advisors & CPAs announced the appointment of Diana Gibson as its first-ever Director of Client Success. In her role, she will be responsible for fostering strong, enduring relationships between the fast-growing national firm and its clients, ensuring that they receive exceptional value from the wide array of services REDW Advisors & CPAs offers.
Milwaukee-Based Private Aircraft Co. Expands in Scottsdale

1 day ago | inbusinessphx.com | Rick McCartney

Jet OUT, a private aviation company redefining ownership through its Co-Ownership and Co-Lease programs, expands to Arizona with its third regional base opening at Scottsdale Airport. Operations began in early May, with the facility reaching full capabilities by late summer. Jet OUT’s Scottsdale team will include 14 locally based employees, including pilots, maintenance professionals, customer service, and sales.
Metal Fabrication Co. to Triple Operations with New Facility to Support Growth

1 day ago | inbusinessphx.com | Rick McCartney

Capitol Engineering Co., a Phoenix-based metal fabrication company, announces that it has closed on an 11-acre, 120,000-square-foot industrial facility to expand its operations and support the company’s continued growth. The new fabrication facility is located at 1945 W. Broadway in Phoenix and nearly triples the size of Capitol Engineering’s current operations. The company expects to occupy the new facility by July 1.
Quantum Photonic Chip Foundry Opens in Tempe

2 days ago | inbusinessphx.com | Rick McCartney

Quantum Computing Inc., an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, celebrated the grand opening of its quantum photonic chip foundry located in Tempe at a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 12, 2025. The event was attended by Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, along with multiple government officials and industry leaders, who gathered to mark this milestone and highlight the community and industry benefits of the new state-of-the-art facility.
Small Business Optimism Declines in April, Survey Reveals

2 days ago | inbusinessphx.com | Rick McCartney

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined by 1.6 points in April to 95.8, the second consecutive month below the 51-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index decreased four points from March to 92 but remained far above the historical average of 68. Seasonally adjusted, 34% of business owners reported job openings they could not fill in April, down six points from March.
Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Local Organizations Focused on Nutrition, Health, and Wellness

2 days ago | inbusinessphx.com | Rick McCartney

The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation announced the launch of its 2025 Grants Program, with $3 million funding available to support local organizations that advance nutrition education, nutrition access, and wellness for children and adults in the communities where Sprouts operates. More than 500 local nonprofits will be selected to receive grants up to $10,000.