It's a small business of small businesses! The Merchantile gained valley love by giving hundreds of small business owners space and a voice to share their work with the community. Now, they’ve expanded to a second boutique location right in Uptown phoenix, and they are celebrating BIG! On Saturday, October 8 & Sunday, October 9, guests can stop by the Merchantile of … [More]
Arizona Edibles Co. Introduces CBN Gummy to Help with Sleeplessness
OGeez! Brands, a leading Arizona-based edibles company, is unveiling a gummy to help with those restless nights. The new product — a 2-to-1 ratio gummy with 10 milligrams of THC and 5 of CBN — officially launched on September 21 and is now on shelves in dispensaries throughout the Grand Canyon State. It debuted in an Aquaberry flavor, a blend of tangy passion fruit and fresh … [More]
University of Phoenix Tuition Guarantee Remains in Place
The University of Phoenix tuition guarantee, established in 2018, continues to provide relief from rising tuition costs across higher education to students, delivering affordable and competitive tuition costs that are transparent and easy to understand. Under the tuition guarantee, enrolled students lock in their tuition for the duration of their degree program. Undergraduate … [More]
New 45,000 SF Medical Office Building Takes Shape at Mercy Medical Commons
The first frame panels for the third Mercy Gilbert Medical Office Building have been lifted into place, keeping the project on schedule for its planned March 2023 completion. At the time of tilt, this facility has been fully leased and programmed with Dignity Health's East Valley's graduate medical education program and supporting medical imaging services via Arizona … [More]
Dogtopia Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Opening of Uptown Phoenix Location
Dogtopia, the national dog daycare franchise is wagging its tail proudly as the company celebrated its 20th anniversary and achievement of a Guiness World Records™ title for the most photos of dogs sitting uploaded to Instagram in 1 hour. The dog daycare rallied its community of pet parents across the United States and Canada to share photos of their Dogtopia dog to Instagram … [More]
Drive48 Equipping Thousands for High-Tech Automotive Careers
Arizona is revving up its commitment to workforce development through the successes of Drive48, an automotive assembly training facility that has trained over 2,000 Lucid employees since launching in 2021. Drive48 is a collaboration between the Arizona Commerce Authority, Central Arizona College, local government and industry. Governor Ducey joined local leaders to open … [More]
Gilbert Church Sells 16-Acre Property to Christian K-8 School
Sun Valley Community Church in Gilbert, AZ, has agreed to sell its 16-acre property at 6106 S. River Dr. in Tempe to Valley Christian Schools (VCS) of Chandler, AZ. Sun Valley Community Church has been partnering with the VCS Elementary campus adjacent to its church since 2019, sharing its parking area and worship buildings with the expanding school. Valley … [More]
Fast-Growing Lending Co. Opening Second Scottsdale Branch
On the heels of opening its newest branch in Arizona, Nations Lending recently opened a second location in Scottsdale and is proud to announce that Christine McConnell, a native of Arizona and award-winning professional with more than 26 years of lending experience, has joined as lead Personal Mortgage Advisor. Specializing in an array of loan products including New … [More]
New Arizona Voters’ Agenda Survey Reveals Majority Believe Elections Are Fair, Secure, Accurate
As the 2022 General Election nears, Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) announced today findings from a new Arizona Voters’ Agenda survey that builds on survey research released earlier this year. The Arizona Voters’ Agenda provides valuable information about likely voters of all ages and political affiliations and a data-driven guide to what the majority agrees on and wants … [More]
Newest Phoenix Food Stores to Feature Original Mural by Artist Kenneth Keene
The City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture partnered with Fry’s Food Stores to commission local artist Kenneth Keene, an experienced muralist and former art educator, to create a mural in the new Fry’s Food Stores in north Phoenix. The mural is featured on the wall near the main entrance of the store. Located at 26300 N. Norterra Parkway, the store is scheduled to open on … [More]
Valley Leadership Names 73rd Man & Woman of the Year
Reyna Montoya and Dr. Chad Gestson will be Valley Leadership’s 73rd Man & Woman of the Year. The two were selected because of their commitment to addressing Arizona’s most pressing issues, track record of community engagement and alignment with Valley Leadership’s Principles of Doing. “Man and Woman of the Year is about highlighting leaders in our community who have gone … [More]
SBA Announces $7.2 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Emerging Micro-Entrepreneurs Gain Access to Capital
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a $7.2 million grant award to 38 organizations under the Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME), a $1.7 million increase, up 30% from last year’s allocated $5,500,000 in funding. The PRIME award will support these nonprofit organizations as they help low-income entrepreneurs get financing to establish and … [More]
First-of-Its-Kind Partnership to Create Access to Legal Services
Scout Law Group, a nationally recognized law firm based in Arizona, announced a new partnership with Miami-based investment firm, 777 Partners, that will instantly create one of the most well-funded plaintiffs’ law firms in the country dedicated to creating access to legal services. In 2021, Arizona became the first state in the country to permit non-lawyer ownership of law … [More]
WORKSHOP – Nov 2: Grow your Business – Access to Capital and Other Resources
Upcoming Workshop: Please join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you missed any past sessions, watch here. Grow your Business: Access to Capital and Other Resources 11/02/2022 | 9:00 AM The journey to successfully expanding your small business begins with a plan. This exclusive workshop will be … [More]
Cannabis Co. Expands Brand Sales & Trade Marketing Platform to Arizona
Petalfast, a route-through-market platform for the cannabis industry, announced its expansion into the Arizona cannabis market, as well as its partnership in the state with Consensus Holdings, home to Feel Sublime. The launch comes on the heels of Petalfast’s recent expansion into the Michigan and Massachusetts markets. The Company’s sales and retail engagement services help … [More]
Stylish, Second-Floor Brasserie from Common Ground Culinary Debuts in Uptown Phoenix
Christopher Collins, chef/owner of one of the Valley’s most successful restaurant groups, Common Ground Culinary, is excited to announce the opening of his 9th concept, St. Urban on Friday, September 23rd, 2022. Housed at The Colony, a 1950’s era mixed-use development located in the heart of the 7th Street restaurant district, St. Urban (5538 N. 7th Street) is a modern, … [More]
