Peter Piper Pizza, whose high-quality pizza and entertainment centers have brought families together for food and fun for over 50 years, named Citrus Advertising as the new agency of record, for brand, creative and media services. "We selected Citrus Advertising based on their years of experience in the restaurant industry building brands, developing bold and innovative … [More]
Homebuilder Opens New Neighborhoods in Whispering Hills in Southwest Phoenix
Tri Pointe Homes®, a recognized homebuilder serving the Phoenix market for approximately 30 years under the brand name Maracay®, has celebrated the grand opening of three new neighborhoods in Whispering Hills, a new 122-acre planned community located at 3824 W. Whispering Hills Drive in southwest Phoenix. Tri Pointe Homes is expected to bring a total of 165 new homesites to … [More]
Phoenix-Based Pet Services Franchise Secures Spot in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 List
Dogtopia, the nation's largest and fastest-growing pet services franchise, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Ranked at No. 69 overall and No. 1 in the Pet Care Category, Dogtopia stands out among other pet franchises as an innovator in the dog daycare industry, offering … [More]
Marketing Agency Secures School District for Groundbreaking Marketing Campaign
O.H. Partners, a Phoenix-based marketing agency renowned for its innovative and award-winning campaigns, has been awarded a contract by Mesa Public Schools for a comprehensive marketing campaign and brand refresh. O.H. Partners, known for its work with major brands locally such as Gila River Resorts & Casinos, City of Phoenix and Arizona Lottery, was selected by Mesa … [More]
Dr. Joel P. Martin Accepted Into the Forbes Coaches Council
Dr. Joel P. Martin, President of Triad West Inc. and Founder of the Positively Powerful Programs, has been accepted into the Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Dr. Martin was selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of her expertise. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of … [More]
Arizona’s Largest Locally-Owned Civil Engineering Group Merges with Colorado Firm
Northern Engineering, a Colorado-based civil engineering and survey firm, is excited to announce their merger with EPS Group, Inc. Arizona’s largest locally owned civil engineering firm, EPS Group is headquartered in Mesa with offices in Phoenix, Tucson, and Goodyear, as well as Loveland, CO and Fort Worth, TX. As Northern Colorado’s preeminent civil engineering and land … [More]
Business Growth Leads to Larger Footprint at Scottsdale Promenade for Scottsdale Co.
Cardone Ventures, the Scottsdale-based company that teaches other companies how to 10X their business heads into 2024 announcing several key areas of growth, including vertical expansion, the need for more employees and a soon-to-be larger footprint at Scottsdale’s Promenade. Lead by CEO and Co-Founder Brandon Dawson alongside President and Co-Founder Natalie Dawson, Cardone … [More]
Utility Named One of Forbes-America’s 2023 Best-in-State Employers
Salt River Project (SRP) has been included on the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2023, ranking 6th in Arizona. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on August 22, 2023, and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website. America's … [More]
Iconic Scottsdale Attraction Debuts New Event Venue Space
Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic desert winter home and studio, is unveiling the lineup of 2024 meeting and event offerings, featuring a new outdoor venue, The Pergola, alongside its tried-and-true spaces.Nestled in the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Ariz., Taliesin West is more than a structure designed and constructed by Wright over 80 years ago; it's a living … [More]
Credit Union Gives Back $20 Million to Members
Desert Financial Credit Union will share $20 million with its members as part of its annual Member Giveback Bonus, a 25% increase from its 2023 bonus. The not-for-profit credit union, owned by its members, is on a mission to improve every member's financial well-being through education, competitive loan rates, free checking and membership rewards. "Our … [More]
Healthcare Partnership to Improve Chronic Kidney Disease Outcomes
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona announced a partnership with Monogram Health, the nation's leading value-based provider of in-home, evidence-based care and benefit management services for patients living with chronic kidney and end stage kidney disease. Through this partnership, AZ Blue will use Monogram's extensive network of in-home providers and support services to improve … [More]
Commercial Contracting Co. Partners to Unveil New Program to Support Workforce Development and Cultivate Arizona Construction Careers
DPR Construction, one of Arizona's top commercial contractors, has teamed with Job Corps, the nation's largest career technical training and education program for youth, to provide on-the-job training at DPR Construction jobsites. The six-week experience will serve as the capstone to Phoenix Job Corps' Pre-Apprentice Carpentry program, giving participants practical, hands-on … [More]
The Secrets of Visionary Thinkers: How to Ensure New Ideas Get Real Consideration
When you think of famous visionary leaders, you often think that they have something, know something, or do something that the rest of us don't have, don't know, or can't do. The truth is, they don't. The only thing they have is an intuitive understanding of how to open their minds and consider new ideas. When you’re thinking about new ideas, you’re often thinking of the … [More]
Celebrate Year of the Dragon with Vibrant Lunar New Year Event, Jan. 27
Celebration Will Feature Cultural Dances and Musical Performances
A roaring good time and heaps of good will await shoppers at Scottsdale Fashion Square when partners from Phoenix Chinese Week gather to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This being the Year of the Dragon, the celebration’s culminating event will have special meaning when an enormous dragon dances its way throughout the shopping center, captivating onlookers with the vibrant colors … [More]
The Scottish Origins of Downtown Phoenix’s Mid-Century Motel Masterpiece
Downtown Phoenix’s economical lodging alternative, the Friendship Inn Motel, was once regal accommodations, at least by the sound of its original name. The Imperial 400 Motor Hotel featured a thrifty Scotsman in a kilt and the slogan, “Aye, Royal Accommodations at ‘Thr-rifty’ Rates,” which targeted consumers who may not have had access to a noble largesse. The Imperial … [More]
Foundation Grants $25,000 to Support to Low-Income Students in the Greater Phoenix Area
Del E. Webb Foundation Grants $25,000 to Assistance League® of Phoenix for Operation School The Del E. Webb Foundation has granted $25,000 to the Assistance League® of Phoenix (ALP), a nonprofit that provides support to low-income students in the Greater Phoenix Area who are in need of new clothing, shoes, hygiene items and books for school. “The need for Operation School Bell … [More]
Phoenix-Area Cannabis Co. Production Facility Employees Vote to Unionize
On Thursday, January 25, workers at the Trulieve Cannabis Corp central Phoenix production facility voted 37-4 in favor of unionizing with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 99. The successful union election at Trulieve Magnolia is the first for Arizona agricultural workers in the cannabis industry, and only the second-ever union election to be … [More]
Intel Announces New Foundry Collaboration, Platform to Be Manufactured in Arizona
Intel Corp. and United Microelectronics Corporation, a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced that they will collaborate on the development of a 12-nanometer semiconductor process platform to address high-growth markets such as mobile, communication infrastructure and networking. The long-term agreement brings together Intel’s at-scale U.S. manufacturing capacity … [More]
