It seems like the question on most business owners’ minds at the moment is, “Are we headed for a recession?” Regardless of the answer to that question, one true thing is that even in times of recession, there are businesses that continue to grow and ones that barely survive. Unfortunately, during tough times one of the first thing that many businesses start to cut is their … [More]
Annual Snowland Celebration Filled with Winter Festivities Kicks Off Up North
'Tis the season for Great Wolf Lodge Arizona's annual Snowland celebration filled with winter festivities kicking off Nov. 18 through Jan. 6. Families will be immersed in a winter wonderland, with daily snow showers, seasonally themed crafts, holiday stories and songs, and a variety of other festive activities. Holiday traditions and family memories are created during the … [More]
Blue Blitzen Holiday Cocktail Pop-up Bar Is Back for 2022
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix and Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails are bringing back its fifth-annual Blue Blitzen Holiday Cocktail Pop-up Bar! Are you working on any Phoenix holiday or culinary stories that Blue Blitzen would be a fit for? To ring in the season, Blue Blitzen is serving up festive cocktails, over-the-top decor and holiday-inspired bites starting Monday, … [More]
Casino Hires Entertainment Powerhouse to Bring A-List Fun to Arizona
Gila River Resorts & Casinos (GRRC) is thrilled to announce the new hire of Anastasia “A.P.” Palmer Johnson as corporate director of entertainment. The veteran sports and entertainment executive was hired to develop a robust calendar of concerts and events for the rapidly expanding gaming enterprise. Johnson will oversee the portfolio of venues at all three locations … [More]
BBB Pacific Southwest Announces Greater Arizona’s 2022 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named five winning companies for their 2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in Greater Arizona, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. This distinguished award honors businesses that go above and beyond to operate with integrity and raise awareness about marketplace trust. These exemplary businesses have … [More]
Breeze Airways Debuts in Phoenix with Just $29 One-Way Fares
Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is adding twice-weekly service from Phoenix, AZ, to Charleston, SC, and Provo, UT, on Saturday ahead of four additional destinations beginning in February, 2023. If purchased by November 23, fares between Phoenix and Charleston start from $89* one way, while fares between … [More]
Master Builder Opens New Luxury Detached Rental Homes in Laveen
Mark-Taylor Residential, the premier multifamily housing management firm in Arizona and Nevada, announces the grand opening of Sanctuary on 51st, a new single-family luxury rental home community in Laveen, Ariz. Located at 7100 South 51 Ave, Sanctuary on 51st is nestled between the Sonoran Desert and Rogers Ranch neighborhood. With numerous Phoenix-area hot spots nearby, … [More]
Mission Facilitators International Awards Its First Annual ‘Excellence in Leadership’ Award to Valley CEO
Phoenix-based Mission Facilitators International celebrated its 30th anniversary by awarding Tim O’Neal their first annual Excellence in Leadership Award for making company culture development a strategic priority at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. “Tim has done what few other CEOs do, to make company culture a strategic priority,” said Dean Newlund, CEO of Mission … [More]
Avondale Ranks No. 1 in 2022 Digital Cities Survey
The Center for Digital Government announced the winners of the 22nd annual Digital Cities Survey, recognizing cities utilizing technology to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance transparency and digital equity, plan for the future of work and more. Avondale, Arizona took the top ranking in the nation for the population category 75,000 to 124,999. Avondale, Az shares the top … [More]
Immersive Rooms Help Employees Address Energy, Focus and Mood
Banner Health has opened immersive “Studio Elsewhere Recharge Rooms” for hospital employees, offering private spaces with sensory-driven experiences involving relaxing music and sounds, aroma, visuals and lighting. Rooms are designed using neuroscience research to address trauma, anxiety, stress and cognitive performance. Recharge Rooms are a restorative space for team … [More]
ACA Announces Finalists for the 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge
Arizona Commerce Authority recently announced 15 finalists have been selected for the 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The finalists will advance to the final round of the competition, after which judges will select up to 10 companies as AIC awardees for 2022. The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Achieves Accreditation Signifying Highest Ethical Standards in Research
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems, has been recognized by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) for its ethical research and comprehensive protections for research participants. The health system is one of just four Arizona healthcare organizations, and one of just 15 children's hospitals … [More]
Altan to Bring Ireland to Scottsdale, Nov. 20
With a Celtic spirit culled from the rich musical traditions of their native County Donegal, Altan will perform on Nov. 20 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts with supporting act Clare Friel. Formed in County Donegal in 1987 by lead vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and her husband, the late Frankie Kennedy, Altan has had an unwavering commitment to bring the beauty of … [More]
