Canal Partners, a venture capital firm founded in 2008, has added two seasoned investors as partners, expanded its investment thesis to include high-growth, anything-as-a-service (XaaS) and subscription-based, recurring revenue companies to diversify its portfolio, and is actively seeking investments in Arizona and southern California. The two new partners, Chad … [More]
Partnership Creates Unique Mortgage Services Co.
CMG Financial, a privately held, well-capitalized mortgage banking firm specializing in joint venture partnerships, and Realty ONE Group, a modern lifestyle real estate brokerage, announced today their joint venture partnership, EPiQ LENDING. The name represents the unification of "Epic" and IQ" to create an untraditional and unique mortgage experience. Buying a home is a … [More]
Scottsdale Salon CEO Announces First-Ever Higher Education Degree Pathway for Beauty Professionals
ROLFS Global CEO, Francis Tesmer, in collaboration with Mesa Community College (MCC) and Arizona State University (ASU), has pioneered the creation and development of a revolutionary higher-education program for beauty professionals that is the first of its kind worldwide. In partnership with MCC, students around the globe can now earn the first ever Associate in Applied … [More]
First Place & Autism Housing Network Release ‘A Place in the World’ Report to Advance Neuro-Inclusive Housing & Community Development
First Place® AZ and Autism Housing Network have released a new study, A Place in the World: Fueling Housing and Community Options for Adults with Autism and Other Neurodiversities, which offers the universal language for a guiding narrative to research, develop and achieve supportive housing solutions. The groundbreaking 2020 report includes more than 150 terms to help guide … [More]
WEBINAR – Oct 27 and 29, Nov. 3 and 5: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS We're happy to announce Boot Camp sessions have been extended through the end of November! Please join us for the upcoming sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 92: TUESDAY - October 27 | 9:00 AM Return Stronger into the New Year Gain actionable tips and insights on how to … [More]
New Autograph Collection Hotel Embraces Sonoran Desert, Opens as Dark Zone Resort
ADERO Scottsdale, an Autograph Collection Hotel, has officially made its debut as Scottsdale’s first Dark Sky Zone resort, featuring elevated Sonoran Desert views of Arizona’s famed Four Peaks and McDowell Mountain Range. The new resort joins Autograph Collection’s diverse and dynamic portfolio of hotels and resorts around the world that are independent, one-of-a-kind, and … [More]
Local Company Launches Seasonal Holiday Line, Resumes Production of Popular Accessory Lines
Earlier this year, Pomchies launched its POM MASK line in quick response to the need for comfortable, breathable facial masks at the onset of COVID-19, and now the local company is celebrating the sale of two million masks in just seven months. Due to popular demand of these easy-wearing masks, Pomchies has released a line of fun and cheerful seasonal and holiday masks for all … [More]
City of Phoenix Grants $50,000 to Free Arts for Coronavirus Relief Efforts
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona has received $50,000 from the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture to provide one-time emergency relief grants to nonprofits and arts and cultural organizations during COVID-19. Free Arts utilized the funds to help move their programming online. “We are so appreciative of the City of Phoenix emergency funds,” said Alicia Sutton … [More]
Tempe Apartment Complex Sells for $117.5M, Supports Economic Vitality of Area
Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), announced today the sale of Onnix, a 659-unit multifamily asset in Tempe, Ariz. The property sold for $117.5 million, which equates to $178,300 per unit. “Proximate to 18 employment corridors and 600,000 skilled professionals, Onnix is representative of the preference for … [More]
