The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of $3.4 million in funding to help recruit, train and retain more women in quality pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs, as well as nontraditional occupations. Fresh Start Women's Foundation was awarded $542, 358 in funding. Administered by the department’s Women’s Bureau and Employment and Training … [More]
Make-A-Wish Announces the Appointment of New President and CEO
Make-A-Wish America announced that the board of directors has appointed Leslie Motter as the organization's new president and CEO, as current President and CEO Richard Davis steps down to begin his retirement. Richard joined Make-A-Wish in January 2019. During his term as president and CEO, he positioned the organization through business transformation strategies … [More]
Carvana Opens Second Car Vending Machine in Metro Phoenix
Carvana, the industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, launched its newest Car Vending Machine, located in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. The state-of-the-art steel and glass structure stands eight stories tall with a 31-vehicle capacity, offering car buyers in the area another way to experience the New Way To Buy A Car®. Customers can shop an inventory … [More]
New Old Town Scottsdale Bar Is a Cultural Experience
50 Shades of Rosé is Old Town Scottsdale’s newest experiential establishment where customers will immerse themselves in an atmosphere featuring original art installations that bring the building to life, a beautiful blush bar with unique combinations of colors, textiles and fabrics that transform the space, a curated bar and a scratch kitchen with seasonal menu. “We spared … [More]
CRE Duo Celebrates Three Years as Women Entrepreneurs
Evolve Ventures, founded by two women commercial real estate leaders in 2019, is celebrating its third anniversary having successfully evolved to supply the market with their own unique development ventures in Midtown Phoenix and Chandler. Evolve’s managing principals, Amy Malloy and Heather Personne, combined their almost 50 years of experience to form a firm committed to … [More]
Sprouts Farmers Market Commits to Iconic Papago Plaza, First Grocery for South Scottsdale Neighborhood
The iconic Papago Plaza has signed a long-term, approximately 23,000-square-foot lease with Sprouts Farmers Market, fulfilling the neighborhood’s request for a high-quality grocer. The location is Sprouts’ first with an integrated two-story parking garage on top of its building. Sprouts’ construction is expected to start early next year, and the store is expected to open in … [More]
Aviation Parts Co. Invests in Sustainable Efforts to Improve Environmental Impact
AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, is proud to announce it is now working with WM to improve its sustainability efforts. WM is the leading environmental service and solutions provider in North America and will provide an extensive evaluation and recommendations on how AvAir can improve its operations to reduce its environmental impact. “From … [More]
Industrial-Inspired Community Opens in Warehouse District of Downtown Phoenix
Wood Partners, a national leader in multifamily real estate development, announced the grand opening of its latest luxury residential community, Alta Warehouse District. Located at 402 W Lincoln Street in the historic Warehouse District of Downtown Phoenix, Alta Warehouse District is the third Wood Partners project to open in Downtown Phoenix. The community … [More]
11 Athena Award Finalists Announced for 35th Anniversary Year
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 11 women chosen as finalists for its prestigious 35th Anniversary ATHENA Awards, continuing its strong tradition of recognizing outstanding Valley businesswomen. The ATHENA Businesswoman of the Year Award recognizes a woman in the public and private sectors and highlights an upcoming leader in the Valley as an ATHENA Young … [More]
Arizona Tequila Company Strikes a Chord with Expansion to Tennessee
Arizona-based Tequila Corrido is excited to announce the continued expansion of its agave spirit footprint. The additive-free tequila recently launched its Blanco, Reposado and Añejo in Tennessee. The tequila industry has seen an increase in volume sales of 63% in the U.S. compared to this same time last year, according to new data put out by the Distilled Spirits Council of … [More]
St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix Announces New CEO
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix Diocesan Council (SVdP) is pleased to announce Shannon Clancy as its new Chief Executive Officer. A Phoenix native, Shannon is the first female CEO for the Arizona nonprofit in its 76-year history and will assume leadership on Oct. 1. Shannon steps into the role after nearly 20 years of dedication to SVdP’s mission, which offers … [More]
July Home Sales Dropped 19% Year Over Year to Lowest Level since Mid-2020
Home sales dropped 19.3% year over year in July to their lowest level since the beginning of the pandemic, when the housing market was at a near standstill, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s the biggest annual decline in U.S. home sales in more than a year, a reflection of the continued cooling effects of 5.4%-plus … [More]
WebPT Launches New Technologies through Partner Platform
WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, announces the release of the Keet Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) Dashboard and enhanced integrations with the WebPT and Insight EMRs. Users now can take advantage of enhanced real-time integration with the Keet platform, including its new RTM capabilities. These new workflows … [More]
JDM Partners Buys Back Stake in West Valley Master-Planned Community
The Howard Hughes Corporation announced that JDM Partners has exercised their remaining option to reacquire a stake in Douglas Ranch, the recently launched large-scale master planned community in Phoenix's West Valley. The community was acquired by The Howard Hughes Corporation from JDM Partners and El Dorado Holdings last October for approximately $541 million. On August 18, … [More]
