They’re hit or miss. Sometimes the service is marvelous. Other times it’s simply meh. I’m afraid to recommend their place because I can’t trust them to deliver. Maybe I’m just boring, but I don’t like surprises. They’re great one day and disappointing the next. I don’t need to be delighted. I just need what I need when I need it. What can I say, except every experience is … [More]
When Escaping the Arizona Summer, Stay Cool with These Labor Day Travel Tips
Each year, as Labor Day approaches, many Arizonans celebrate the holiday with a timely trip away from the triple digits. If you are looking to escape over the Labor Day weekend to a cooler destination, we are offering some valuable tips. It is very important for passengers to plan ahead before they travel through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Remember to check … [More]
Glendale-Based Trucking Company Launches Driving School
Glendale-based trucking company, The Mangat Group, announced the launch of MG Truck Driving School, a state-of-the-art school that offers commercial driver’s license (CDL) driver training and certification classes. Classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. MG Truck Driving School will be the only school in Arizona with a driving simulator on site. The simulator has the … [More]
Grand Canyon University Expecting Record Enrollment
Grand Canyon University is expecting another record-breaking class of new students in 2023-24 despite the continued downward trajectory of college enrollments across the country. GCU is projecting a more than 14% increase in new students from last year, including a class of more than 11,000 incoming traditional-age (21 and under) students attending both the Phoenix campus … [More]
State Invests $5.4 Million in Nonprofit Arts Sector
A one-time investment of $5 million in support of Arizona’s arts sector is reaching communities throughout the state with today’s announcement of grants awarded to nonprofit organizations, festivals, and arts learning programs. On August 23, 2023, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, announced 367 grant awards totaling $5,425,146. Grants … [More]
Dining Where the Table Doesn’t Sit Still: The Compass Room Atop the Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Phoenix wasn’t the first city to offer a meal on a wheel turning atop a building, but that didn’t make the experience any less exciting in 1976. The Compass Room capped the newly constructed 26-story Hyatt Regency Phoenix at Second and Adams streets, across from the Phoenix Civic Plaza. The restaurant offered entertainment every night, namely a stunning 360-degree view of the … [More]
The BlakTinx Dance Festival This Weekend
The BlakTinx Dance Festival is a dance festival celebrating and highlighting the work of Black and Latinx Dance makers in Phoenix, Arizona. This year’s festival will feature 8 Arizona choreographers: Shayla Eshelman, Renee Davis, L. Alexander Patrick-Rolando, Candy Jimenez & Angelica Salazar, Carla León & David Olarte, THE PACHANGA COLLECTIVE, Ali Adelis and Juls Toledo … [More]
State Forty Eight Expands Presence with Fourth Valley Location in North Phoenix
State Forty Eight, the beloved Arizona-based apparel and lifestyle brand known for its iconic desert-inspired designs and community-focused approach, has officially signed the lease for their fourth Valley location. The new store, situated at 2470 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste 1182 in Phoenix, is set to open its doors in December 2023, bringing State Forty Eight's unique blend of … [More]
Panda Express Announces $14 Million Pledge to Phoenix Children’s
Panda Express announced its $14.8 million, 10-year pledge to Phoenix Children’s as well as unveiled the new Panda Cares Center of Hope playroom on the 9th floor of the Thomas Campus. Leadership from both organizations were in attendance as well as Panda Cares Child Life specialists, passionate restaurant employees and patients who want to say thank you in person. “Panda … [More]
Breaking Point: How Fixed Costs Menace Startup Ventures
As the post-pandemic boom recedes, venture-backed startups in the US tread unfamiliar territory. Inflation and fears of a recession have disrupted VC funding, leaving these small businesses scrambling for a silver bullet to scale their products and services. 1840 & Company, a pioneering talent solutions provider, revolutionizes startup success by blending business process … [More]
Renowned Restaurant Group Named Culinary Provider at Esplanade
The ownership team behind the $45 million renovation and enhancement of the Esplanade campus—one of Phoenix’s most prestigious mixed-use office destinations—is pleased to announce its newest partnership with DMK Restaurants as its hospitality and culinary provider. This partnership advances upgrades in progress to four office buildings and the addition of 30,000 square feet of … [More]
Arizona Is Exclusive Initial Market for 1% Down Home Loans by Lender
Zillow Home Loans announced its 1% Down Payment program to allow eligible home buyers to pay as little as 1% down on their next home purchase. This program is initially being offered on properties located in Arizona, with plans to expand to additional markets. With the 1% Down Payment program, borrowers who qualify can now save just 1% to cover their portion of the down payment … [More]
Phase One of $117M Multifamily Development in Opportunity Zone Breaks Ground in Phoenix
Banyan Residential, a Los Angeles-based private real estate investment firm, in partnership with national developer Milhaus, has commenced construction on the first phase of a new 515-unit luxury apartment community in Phoenix, Arizona. Phase one, a $117M development consisting of 320 units, is expected to be complete in Q4 2025. UMB, with syndication by First Merchants and … [More]
Can the Valley of the Sun become Silicon Valley 2.0?
Is Arizona the new Silicon Valley? It certainly could be. A perfect storm of opportunities is brewing with manufacturing, electric vehicles and technologies like artificial intelligence. One missing ingredient is a more widespread investor appetite to go big. But AI could change that and level the playing field, according to one Arizona State University … [More]
Phoenix-Based Co. Launches New Airbnb Specialization Approach for Realtors
At a time when headlines are circulating news of "Airbnb's decline", a new Airbnb-focused educational brand, Property Alpha, remains bullish about the future of short-term rentals and is betting big on its co-founder's ability to help others replicate his success as an Airbnb Realtor. Property Alpha launched "Airbnb Realtor Mastery" to help realtors boost … [More]
Property Manager Selected for Retail Component of Arizona’s Largest Urban Commercial Development
Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, announced that they have been selected as the primary property manager for the hospitality district within Novus Innovation Corridor, ‘Novus’. The groundbreaking 355-acre project is redefining urban mixed-use developments, creating a fully walkable, sustainable … [More]
Quick-Casual, Pick-Up and Delivery-Driven Restaurant Concept Continues Rapid Expansion throughout Valley
Thai Chili 2 Go, the quick-casual, pick-up and delivery-driven restaurant concept featuring authentic and scratch-made Thai cuisine, recently opened its newest location in Maricopa — and already the store is No. 1 among the brand’s multiple locations valley wide. Meeting a need for quality, quick-casual dining has proven successful for Thai Chili 2 Go. With currently 15 … [More]
City, Chamber Partnership Helps Tempe High Schoolers Boost Professional Development
More than 30 local students spent their summer break gaining work experiencing and building professional skills thanks to the Career Ready Tempe program, which matches students with Tempe businesses for a six-week paid summer internship. This year, 18 businesses participated as internship host sites, which doubled last year’s number. This allowed for 31 student internships, … [More]
