Mobilicom, a provider of secure communications and cybersecurity technology for drones and robotics, is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations in Phoenix. The company has engaged a domestic contract manufacturer with defense and aerospace experience and expects its first U.S.-manufactured products by the end of 2026. The move will bring production of Mobilicom’s … [More]

Too Sweet Cakes, the women-owned bakery brand that was named one of the top three cake shops in the U.S. by USA Today 10Best, will open its flagship location at PV, the redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, on Saturday, Dec. 5. The 1,800-square-foot bakery will be the brand’s fourth location and the only one serving an exclusive grab-and-go savory menu. The menu … [More]

JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is seeking single and multi-unit franchise partners across the Greater Phoenix area as the brand looks to add 9 to 12 studios throughout the Valley's most affluent and fast-growing communities. Home to nearly 4.7 million residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau, … [More]

Whole Foods Market opens its 11th Arizona store, welcoming shoppers to a new 38,158-square-foot location at 7628 E. Indian School Road in Scottsdale. Doors open at 8 a.m. for the grand opening, with regular hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily thereafter. Store Team Leader Senait Yohannes will lead the new location. The new location’s product assortment features more than 260 … [More]

XpertDox, an AI-first healthcare company, announced a $20 million Series A investment round led by Savant Growth, with funding from its investment partner, Kennet Partners. XpertDox’s XpertCoding platform automates medical coding, turning the clinical documentation in a provider’s EHR into accurate, consistent and well-documented coded data. As an AI-first company, … [More]

ePac Flexible Packaging, a leader in digitally driven flexible packaging solutions, celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. This strategic expansion is designed to meet accelerating demand for digitally printed flexible packaging and to bring ePac’s industry-leading turnaround times closer to brand owners in the … [More]

Blaire & Co. Strategic Communications, a new Phoenix-based public relations and public affairs firm, has opened to serve organizations in technology, healthcare, real estate and other regulated and B2B industries. Founder Erica Fetherston, who brings more than 15 years of communications experience in Arizona and across the globe, directly leads every engagement, from … [More]

Vesta Foodservice announced it has completed the acquisition of the Peddler’s Son business, expanding its investment in Arizona and bringing together two established foodservice distributors with longstanding customer and supplier relationships in the market. Vesta has served the Phoenix market since 2001 and opened a new distribution facility there in 2021. The acquisition … [More]

Tempe-based Dutch Bros expects to open approximately 250 shops in 2027, stepping up its expansion from a target of at least 185 openings in 2026. The drive-thru beverage chain announced the new target with its third-quarter results. Most of the new shops are expected to open in states where Dutch Bros already operates, giving the chain more locations in markets it already … [More]

Drake’s Hollywood, the celebrity hot spot celebrated for its sultry ambiance, timeless Italian American fare, and the “world’s coldest martini,” will officially open its doors on Friday, with reservations now available. Marking the brand’s largest location nationwide, the 8,000-square-foot destination is located on Scottsdale Road at 1st Street in the heart of Old … [More]