A brand new restaurant concept, Pinard Wine Bar, is set to open Nov. 7 in north Scottsdale, offering a European style dining and wine drinking experience. The European-inspired menu features classic dishes like beef bourguignon and ratatouille and shareables such as cheese plates and foie gras. The menu also includes rich and hearty entrees like a veal chop and several cuts of … [More]
Raising the Bar: Valley Law Firm Set to Transform Sports Grill into Bold New Law Office
Withey Morris Baugh, a leading zoning and land use law firm, has acquired the former Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill from renowned global real estate investment firm Holualoa Companies. The law firm plans to repurpose the bar space into its new office while preserving key elements of its sports bar history, including the original bar top, to honor its storied past. The … [More]
Phoenix Introduces New Residential Grass Removal Incentive to Promote Water Conservation
Phoenix Water Services has launched a new program offering financial assistance to homeowners who replace their lawns with water-efficient, desert-adapted landscapes. The initiative encourages residents to reduce outdoor water use by receiving $2 per square foot for removing grass. This effort not only conserves water but could also help residents save money on their water … [More]
Grubhub Adds New Category to Its Marketplace with PetSmart Partnership
Grubhub announced that it is partnering with Phoenix-based PetSmart to bring the leading pet retailer's inventory of pet supplies, foods, supplements, habitats, accessories and more to the Grubhub Marketplace. PetSmart is Grubhub's first pet retail partner, marking Grubhub's expansion beyond restaurants, convenience and grocery. More than 14,000 items are available for … [More]
Dental Industry Staffing Co. Raises Additional $5M to Address Dental Staffing Shortage
Phoenix-based Toothio, a digital staffing marketplace for the dental industry, announced $5 million in additional financing led by nvp capital and Craft Ventures. Rho Capital, Marketplace Capital, Roosh Ventures, Burst Capital, Revere Partners, Karman Ventures, Az Crown, and Connexa Capital also participated. The capital infusion coincides with Toothio's expansion into several … [More]
The Realities of Ransomware
Ransomware: It’s a term and many times part of committing fraud that many businesses have become all too familiar with in recent years. A form of malware, ransomware is used by bad actors to infiltrate a company’s IT platforms and essentially hold their systems, stolen data or both until payment is made by the company to the perpetrator. Access to company IT systems and stolen … [More]
Construction Co. Reaches Building Milestone at The Phoenix Theatre
Chanen Construction marked a big milestone on the $32 million expansion project at the historic Phoenix Theatre Company. Subcontractor, Rouser Concrete, completed the final concrete pour for the structural walls for the new Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J. Stephenson Theatre, under construction in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Crews battled the physical and structural challenges of … [More]
Arizona Is One of the Best States to Get a Job in Software Development, Study Finds
According to a new study, Maryland is the best state in the US to get a job in software development. Software development company Vention investigated which US state is best for finding a software development job. They considered four factors, which included the average salary for a software developer, availability of this job type, state income tax, and cost of … [More]
City of Phoenix Secures $12.9 Million Congestion Relief Grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has awarded the Phoenix Public Transit Department with a $12.9 million congestion relief grant. The award will fund Project EASE (Effective Access Solutions for Easing Congestion) in Phoenix. In partnership with Via Transportation, Inc., this project will implement microtransit service (a flexible, on-demand … [More]
How the Election and Other Turning Points Affect Leadership
The election on November 5 isn’t a one-and-done decision — it’s a turning point for leadership. No matter the outcome, its ripple effects will reshape emotions, relationships and performance in the workplace. Employees will carry their hopes, frustrations and anxieties into meetings and team dynamics, affecting morale and productivity. While business doesn’t pause for … [More]
Supply Chain Solutions Manufacturer Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Buckeye
Rehrig Pacific, a leading manufacturer of integrated sustainable solutions for the supply chain and environmental waste industries, celebrated the grand opening of their state-of-the-art, 264,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on October 26 in Buckeye, Arizona. The grand opening highlighted the dedicated efforts of the Rehrig Pacific team, state and local developers, … [More]
Foundation Partnership to Support Reentry and Workforce Development for Incarcerated Individuals
Televerde Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities to women directly impacted by incarceration so they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers upon release, announced a new partnership with Hickman's Family Farms, Arizona's only commercial egg producer since 1944. This partnership will provide skills, … [More]
Flooring Franchise Unveils New Expansion across Arizona
Floor Coverings International continues its expansion and development across Arizona with a new mobile showroom now servicing two territories in Sunrise. With this signed franchise agreement, Floor Covering International's statewide footprint spans 14 territories. As the real estate market continues to boom and demand for FCI's services continues to grow, company leadership is … [More]
Crow Honored with Prestigious Innovator Award
ASU president recognized for pioneering leadership in innovation and higher education
The Edison Awards, an organization dedicated to honoring the world's most innovative new products and services, is pleased to announce Michael M. Crow, president of Arizona State University, as a 2025 Edison Achievement Award Honoree. This prestigious award recognizes Crow’s transformative leadership in higher education, where he has redefined the role of the public research … [More]
Private School Invests $325,000 in Capital Improvements, Launches New Curriculum
Gateway Academy, a private school in Phoenix for students in grades 6-12, is investing more than $325,000 in capital improvements, launching a new state-of-the-art curriculum and hiring additional subject matter expert teachers to round out the advanced placement curriculum. Considering 1 in 36 children in the United States have autism, Gateway Academy is preparing for … [More]
New Arizona Market Leader Named for CBRE
CBRE announced that Vanessa Williams has joined the company as Arizona Market Leader and Senior Managing Director. In this role, Williams will oversee Arizona business operations and drive the market’s growth strategy for all Advisory Service lines, including leasing, sales, debt and structured finance, valuation, and property management. “Vanessa has a proven track record as … [More]
New Phoenix Technology District at TSMC Announced, Mixed-Use Development to Be a Science and Innovation Hub
Mack Real Estate Group and McCourt Partners have announced the name of their 2,300+ acre mixed-used, master-planned development in Phoenix’s North Valley: Halo Vista. Located immediately adjacent to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation’s (TSMC) $65 billion semiconductor fabrication campus, Halo Vista is positioned to become a hub for science and innovation, driving … [More]
Midwest Pizza and Ice Cream Brand Plans Surprise Opening
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has been making big moves by signing agreements to expand into new territories. Surprise, Arizona is the most recent city to welcome a new location as part of a larger development project led by Mukhpal Toor. More details about the opening and grand celebration will be announced soon. This addition demonstrates the brand’s focus on … [More]
