We are very excited to announce the selection of Anne L’Ecuyer as the next Executive Director of the Arizona Commission on the Arts! L’Ecuyer will assume leadership of the agency in February 2022. L’Ecuyer is a policy strategist, facilitator, and seasoned executive who stays closely connected to an international network of creative leaders and individual artists. She is an … [More]
High-Tech Two-Story Office Building in Scottsdale Is First Project to Kick Off New Year for LGE Design Build
Kicking off the New Year, full-service commercial general contractor and in-house architecture firm LGE Design Build recently broke ground on the new office for the premiere workplace technology company Immedia. The two-story, 32,000 square-foot office building will stand at Bell Road and 82nd Street in Scottsdale. The office design features exciting and modern design … [More]
Daycare Shortage Inspires Innovative Childcare Solution Launching in Phoenix
According to a recent report from the advocacy group ReadyNation, the lack of quality and affordable childcare is a major issue hampering employees, mostly women, from returning to the workforce post-COVID. A new company just launched in the Phoenix marketplace, called Caribou, is focused on alleviating the childcare challenges, like a lack of qualified caregivers and long wait … [More]
Centene Completes Acquisition of Magellan Health, Establishing a Leading Behavioral Health Platform at a Critical Time
Centene Corporation announced that it has completed its acquisition of Magellan Health, Inc. The acquisition enables Centene to provide whole-health, integrated healthcare solutions to deliver better health outcomes at lower costs for complex, high-cost populations. "Magellan will expand Centene's reach to provide increased access to behavioral healthcare for our … [More]
Arizona-Founded Poke Concept Lands Partnership for Fast Growth
Koibito Poke, the newest innovative fast casual food concept to hit the restaurant landscape, announces today that it has signed a franchise sales agreement with True Capital Partners LLC, which has committed to sell a minimum of 300 locations in eight states over the next five years. The healthy poke concept anticipates the first 120 stores will be in place in the next 24-30 … [More]
California’s Top Cannabis Brand Expands Product to Arizona
El Blunto, California's top blunt producer, announced their expansion into the Arizona market through a partnership with Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States. El Blunto products will be available during a two-week exclusive arrangement at all Trulieve-affiliated Harvest retail locations in Arizona beginning on Friday, … [More]
Long-Time CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield AZ, Richard Boals, Joins MDI Health
MDI Health, a clinical platform that optimizes medication treatment at scale, announced that the former CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Richard L. Boals, will join MDI as both an advisor and investor. Mr. Boals’ success as an innovative leader in the healthcare industry led to his impressive 14 year tenure as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s chief executive. MDI … [More]
Taylor Morrison and Offerpad Expand Relationship Nationwide
Taylor Morrison Home Corporation, the nation’s fifth largest homebuilder and developer, and Offerpad, a leading tech-enabled platform for buying and selling residential real estate, have created a national, customer-focused relationship to help Taylor Morrison’s new buyers in 14 of its current markets. The companies’ new relationship expands from an initial successful launch … [More]
Local Celebrity Chef to Open Scottsdale’s Newest Restaurant at New Boutique Hotel
Clive Collective, a Scottsdale-based restaurant group featuring purveyors of unique, elevated experiences, announced its latest concept, Cala, at Scottsdale’s newest Old Town hotel Senna House, located at 7501 E. Camelback Road. Cala is slated to open in January 2022. Cala offers an escape to the Mediterranean from the heart of Scottsdale’s Entertainment District, serving … [More]
Name Your Price to Live in Paradise: Auction Set for Paradise Valley Mansion
Luxury home seekers will have the chance to name their price to live in paradise on Saturday, January 15, 2022. On that date, a multimillion-dollar home in Paradise Valley, AZ will be offered and sold to the highest bidder regardless of the price as part of a live, luxury auction® sale. The owners of the Tatum Canyon residence retained Florida-based Platinum Luxury Auctions to … [More]
Expansive Development with Major Retailers, Restaurants and Entertainment Coming to Surprise
SimonCRE, a national commercial real estate acquisition and development company, announced that it is developing Village at Prasada, the West Coast’s first major power center in over a decade. Located in Surprise, Ariz., one of the fastest-growing suburbs of metro-Phoenix, Village at Prasada will bring more than 700,000 square feet of shops, a restaurant row, and entertainment … [More]
Surprise Is No. 18 U.S. Growth City of 2021, Says U-Haul Data
Surprise, Ariz., is the No. 18 growth city in America based on U-Haul truck moves throughout 2021, according to transactional data compiled for the annual U-Haul Growth Index. People coming to Surprise in one-way U-Haul trucks rose nearly 10% year-over-year, while departures rose about 13% from 2020. Despite the larger percentage in departures, arriving customers still … [More]
IV Therapy Franchise Plans to Open More Than 50 Locations in 2022, 18 in Phoenix and Scottsdale
Looking to change the way people perceive intravenous nutrient therapy and turn cellular health into a lifestyle, The DRIPBaR, a Rhode Island-based franchise is serving up vitamins via IV. The brand has experienced tremendous growth over the past year and is excited for what's to come in 2022. The DRIPBaR is closing out an impressive year, opening 11 locations … [More]
