BapronBaby is an online toddler mealtime brand. Its flagship product, the “Bapron,” is a bib-apron hybrid designed for kids who hate traditional bibs and need full coverage for messes and spills. It started out as a product that solved a unique problem. “My tornado child created quite a mess at mealtime, but refused anything that tied around his neck (bowties, bibs, etc.), and … [More]
Lauro: Refreshingly Cactus
“It had to be natural, plant based, low in sugar, and my kids had to want to drink it.” This was Lauren Robson’s quest that resulted last year in her launch of Sparkling Cactus Water, the first in what she plans to be a line of plant-based beverages from her company, Lauro. The drink contains prickly pear purée, lime juice and a touch of agave nectar. “Pricky pear is fast … [More]
Bret Larsen & Miles Romney: Creating a Shared, Disruptive Vision
Bret Larsen and Miles Romney are the co-founders of eVisit, a six-year-old, Mesa-based telehealth SaaS leader that is helping the largest hospitals and health systems in the U.S. innovate through remote, virtual patient care — a crucial offering, especially in today’s fast-paced pandemic world. The company was founded on a shared initial vision to “disrupt the disruption in … [More]
Create Amazing
Create Amazing demonstrates how ownership can provide the ultimate competitive advantage to a growing company — and the nation. The vast majority of what’s been published about employee ownership comes from academe — compelling research from Rutgers, the feds and several national ESOP associations. Written by Greg Graves, a CEO who has walked the talk, Create Amazing puts ESOPs … [More]
GoDaddy and Naomi Osaka Partner to Bring Her Next Big Project to Life
GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, is partnering with global tennis star Naomi Osaka. Together, GoDaddy and Naomi will bring to life a project that Naomi is deeply passionate about and has been working on for over a year. GoDaddy and Naomi expect to reveal the new project later this year. "As I forge my path into entrepreneurship, I'm … [More]
Builder to Debut in Mesa with Neighborhood of 135 Homes
The New Home Company is continuing its expansion in Arizona. Since starting operations in the state in 2016, the homebuilder has strategically increased its presence in the Phoenix market through the acquisition of land in highly desirable masterplans and areas poised for growth. Its projects have been recognized with awards for planning and design, helping the company gain … [More]
Arizonans Launch Effort to Fortify State’s Economy through Clean Air and Energy
Arizonans have launched Arizona Thrives to attract more high-wage jobs and enhance the livability of our communities. More than 60 landmark companies and organizations have joined the Arizona Thrives Alliance to transition from carbon-based fuels to clean energy including Arizona Forward, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Chicanos Por La Causa, Cox Communications, Greater Yuma … [More]
Phoenix and Scottsdale Solar Co-Ops Launched to Help Residents Go Solar
Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced the launch of two new solar co-ops to help residents go solar together: the Phoenix Solar Co-op and the Scottsdale Solar Co-op. “These two co-ops will help more residents of Phoenix and Scottsdale join the growing community of people saving money by harnessing solar power,” said Bret Fanshaw, Arizona program director for … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Sales Top $105 Million
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, showed that the collector car market is thriving during its weeklong Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, March 20-27, 2021. Among the most notable sales during the week was the 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake (Lot #1396) that sold for $5.5 million and a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Lot #1394) that sold for … [More]
Economic Development Group to Launch Year-Long Economic Development Certification Program
Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) is launching its year-long economic development certification program, The Academy of Arizona. Through a series of virtual courses, participants will learn about business retention and expansion, marketing, entrepreneurship, workforce, and downtown development. After successful completion of the seven courses, participants … [More]
Curbside Pickup, Buy-Online-Pick-Up-In-Store, and Shopping by Appointment Are Here to Stay, Says Scottsdale’s Fashion Square
After a multi-year redevelopment that set the bar for luxury retailing, Scottsdale Fashion Square, part of the Macerich (NYSE:MAC) portfolio of one-of-a-kind retail properties in top markets, today detailed its recent successes along with plans to introduce even more new-to-the-market tenants, remodeled stores, and one-of-a-kind experiences this year. Despite last year’s … [More]
Hip Boutique Hotel Brand ‘Aiden by Best Western’ Continues Global Expansion in Scottsdale
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of its newest Aiden hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering travelers access to the pinnacle of boutique, resort and upscale lodging. A trendy boutique hotel with an urban, modern and sophisticated theme, Aiden @ Scottsdale North’s refreshing style is infused with unique elements that capture the city’s charisma and … [More]
North Scottsdale Gets New Buck &Rider Restaurant
The team at LGO Hospitality is excited to announce that its wildly popular Buck &Rider restaurant is coming to North Scottsdale at the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Mayo Blvd. in the Shops at Chauncey Ranch. Known for flying in seafood fresh daily (a first for Arizona), Buck &Rider has earned high praise since opening its doors in 2015. The restaurant … [More]
Hownd Acquires Australian Guest WiFi Platform PoweredLocal
Hownd®, a technology company that generates effortless foot traffic and revenue for brick and mortar merchants, has acquired PoweredLocal, an Australian provider of mesh WiFi solutions that convert real-world visitors into digital profiles complete with contact information to drive ongoing engagement and repeat visits. The acquisition adds new capabilities to the Hownd … [More]
