The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) named Scottsdale-based WW Associates Management & Consulting, LLC (WWA) the 2022 Pacific Region Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year. The firm was nominated by the contracting office at Ft. Huachuca in recognition of their exceptional results in contract performance, customer support and innovation. The recognition is … [More]
MLB Executive Pursues Career in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Arizona Diamondbacks Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Nona Lee, resigns from the organization to follow her passion to create lasting change with her work in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in America's corporations, sports teams and organizations. "It's time for all of us to face the truth about diversity, equity and inclusion in our … [More]
New Laws for Real Estate Investors and Wholesalers
If you are a real estate investor or real estate wholesaler, there are new laws that will affect you. Last week, Governor Ducey signed HB 2747 into law and this new law places disclosure requirements on buyers that enter into residential real estate contracts and then assign the contracts to someone else. In short, HB 2747 applies to real estate wholesalers. Under a typical … [More]
Local Mobility Tech Co to List on NASDAQ
Atlis Motor Vehicles (ATLIS), a mobility technology company, announced plans to submit an S-1 format Form 1-A and Nasdaq Global Market application in anticipation of a public listing on the stock market. The ticker symbol “AMV” has been reserved by ATLIS on Nasdaq. Upon public listing, anticipated to occur this summer, retail investors can trade shares of ATLIS on NASDAQ as … [More]
Chandler-Based Distillery Recognized for Four Spirits, Two Ready-to-Drink Products
Chandler-based SanTan Spirits recently won big in one of the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world. SanTan Spirits won a total of six medals for its products in the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, one of the most revered awards competitions in the distilling industry and the largest spirits competition in the world. The competition is regarded as … [More]
New JW Desert Ridge Restaurant Celebrates the Local Landscape
Tía Carmen, the new signature restaurant led by acclaimed Executive Chef Angelo Sosa along with seasoned restaurant operator Mark Stone, is now open at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa as part of the resort’s vision to elevate its food and beverage offerings. The contemporary Southwestern restaurant is named after Chef Sosa’s aunt (Tía) Carmen and is an … [More]
New Executive Director Named at First Tee Phoenix
First Tee – Phoenix announced that Erin McDonough has been named executive director. In that capacity, McDonough will provide leadership and direction to one of the largest First Tee chapters in the United States. First Tee is a youth development organization that teaches life skills and helps children and teens build strength of character through the game of golf. Prior to … [More]
WaFd Bank Promotes Veteran Banker to Top Arizona Post
Washington Federal, Inc., parent company of Washington Federal Bank, “WaFd Bank” announced the promotion of veteran commercial banker Todd Gerber to lead the bank’s growing presence in Arizona. Todd joined WaFd Bank just three years ago in 2019 to grow commercial loans and develop the banking team to work closely together to support Arizona businesses and residents. In his … [More]
Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Hope for Future Treatment
As one of the world's most comprehensive and interdisciplinary centers for Parkinson's disease celebrates its 25th anniversary, doctors at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center in Phoenix are predicting dramatic changes for Parkinson's disease treatment in the next quarter century. Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center physicians are hopeful for future treatments to … [More]
UTI to Acquire a Leading Provider of Healthcare Education Programs
Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a leading provider of transportation and technical training programs, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. from Liberty Partners LLC. Terms of the transaction have been disclosed in Universal Technical Institute’s Form 8-K and completion of the acquisition will occur pending customary closing … [More]
Buckeye to Get Medical Building, Adjacent the New Banner Hospital
As the booming West Valley continues to grow, the healthcare real estate community has heeded the call and is delivering. Mangat Group is developing Sundance Medical Center, which will be located at the NWC of Yuma Road and Sundance Parkway in Buckeye. The two-story medical office building will total 43,600 SF. Banner Health announced plans to build a hospital in Buckeye … [More]
SBA Honors Arizona’s Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
In the midst of unrelenting uncertainty, one constant has been the commitment of our state’s entrepreneurs to create, innovate and drive recovery. Small business owners have weathered many challenges while demonstrating their resilience and dedication to building our local and state economies. I invite you to join me in recognizing our state’s small business owners this … [More]
Banner Health Invests in Atlas Healthcare Partners
Atlas Healthcare Partners (Atlas), which specializes in developing and managing ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in partnerships with health systems and physicians, announced today that Banner Health has invested into Atlas. "Based on the significant growth and success that Banner and Atlas have achieved together through our Banner Surgery Center network joint … [More]
