American Momentum Bank has entered the Phoenix market by hiring SBA lending veteran Tim Collins to serve as Vice President, Nationwide SBA Business Development Officer III. The hire comes as the community bank continues the national expansion of its Tampa, Fla.-based SBA Lending Division. Collins will serve clients nationally, focusing on Phoenix and the Western U.S. … [More]
Arizona Security Industry Leader Expands to Tucson
Lionheart Security Services announced they are expanding their security firm to the Tucson area. A leader in the Arizona security industry, LionHeart Security Services specializes in high end, customer service focused security, training, and consulting. Since their inception in 2010, the goal of the business has been to meet and exceed client expectations. CEO Bill Herzog said … [More]
Local Executive Recruitment Co. Named to Inc.’s Inaugural Power Partner Awards
Duffy Group, an executive recruitment company whose winning Recruitment Research model helps employers fill critical roles on their teams at about half the cost of traditional recruitment, has been named one of the inaugural winners of Inc. Business Media’s Power Partner Awards. The awards honor business-to-business organizations across the globe that have a proven track … [More]
Dallas-Based Hotels Group to Acquire Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the 210-room Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to certain customary closing conditions. Because the acquisition is subject to certain customary closing conditions, the Company can give no assurance … [More]
McCain-Founded Regional Defense Coalitions Unite to Create the Arizona Defense & Industry Coalition (AZDIC)
Last month, four key alliances in Arizona announced the formation of the Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition (AZDIC) whose mission is to act as a united voice for Arizona's defense and industry communities. AZDIC is founded by four defense coalitions established by the late Senator McCain: the West Valley Defense Alliance (WVDA) led by chairman and co-founder Lynndy Smith, … [More]
Staffing-as-a-Service Innovator Raises $40 Million in Series B Financing
Qwick, the leading on-demand staffing platform for hospitality businesses and professionals, has closed its $40 million Series B investment. The round was led by Tritium Partners, with participation by current investors Album VC, Kickstart, Desert Angels, and Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. "Staffing-as-a-Service is the future of work in the … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Launches Division of Infectious Diseases, Names Chief
"As Phoenix Children's grows its physical footprint, we have a responsibility to continue providing world-class, highly personalized care, on an even larger scale," said Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, physician-in-chief of Phoenix Children's and chief operating officer of Phoenix Children's Medical Group. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic heightened the demand for infectious diseases … [More]
Grantmaking Organization Celebrates Milestone and Announces New Fellowship
Social Venture Partners Arizona recently hosted their ‘$5 Million in Grantmaking’ Celebration at El Chorro in honor of SVP Arizona surpassing the milestone of direct funding to Valley nonprofits. The celebration party, sponsored by AZ-VC, gathered SVPAZ Partners, Investees, and guests to celebrate the collective impact of the organization's mission. The Phoenix-based … [More]
Waymo and Phoenix Sky Harbor Partner to Offer ‘Ride-Hail’ Service to Downtown Phoenix
Phoenix is the first place Waymo launched a public ride-hail service with no human behind the wheel over two years ago. Waymo is taking the next step by initiating the industry’s first-ever paid trips to and from an airport, with an autonomous specialist present for now, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, starting November 1. Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in … [More]
State-of-the-Art Family Dental Practice is Set to Open in Goodyear
Broch Thomas, DMD and Denis Dong, DMD will soon be offering dental services to the community of Goodyear at their brand-new office, Dental Care at Estrella Crossroads. The new full-service, state-of-the-art family dental practice is set to open on Friday, December 2. Dental Care at Estrella Crossroads will be fully equipped with the latest products and equipment available in … [More]
Law Firm Selects New Phoenix Office Managing Partner
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that Jason Wood has been named managing partner of the Phoenix office, effective November 1, 2022. Wood is a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group and most recently served as its Arizona chair for five years until passing responsibilities to partner Eric Wanner this summer. As chair, Wood nearly doubled the … [More]
Mixed-Income Housing Development Opens in the Edison-Eastlake Community
The City of Phoenix celebrated the grand opening of Soluna Apartments, the first Choice Neighborhoods mixed-income housing development in the Edison-Eastlake Community. Soluna features 177 modern, energy-efficient units ranging from one to five bedrooms. The community is designed to provide quality … [More]
37,000-Acre Mixed-Use Master Planned Community in the Phoenix West Valley Breaks Ground
The Howard Hughes Corporation has broken ground on Teravalis, a 37,000-acre mixed-use master planned community in the Phoenix West Valley projected to include 100,000 homes and 55 million square feet of commercial development. Teravalis, previously known as Douglas Ranch, will become Arizona's largest master planned community, addressing the demand for housing in one of the … [More]
Pet Insurance Platform Completes Acquisition of Pet Insurance Operations of Fairfax Financial
Independence Pet Group, a leading full-stack pet insurance platform, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited’s U.S. and Canadian interests in the Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group and Pethealth Inc. IPG also announced that it has appointed Lane Kent as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023. Mr. Kent, who … [More]
