Local beverage industry veterans Sheldon Wiley and Eric Burdick recently launched a new “hard seltzer sensation” exclusively in Phoenix. Engagingly named Becky and sporting a tagline of “personality juice,” it is currently available in four flavors: pink lemonade, passion fruit, mango and tropical cherry. It is sold at select retailers Total Wine, BevMo and AJ’s Fine Foods and … [More]
Why Phoenix Is the Perfect Market for Expansion
When evaluating new markets throughout the U.S. for our company’s expansion, we look at a number of factors that include population demographics, physical environment and socio-economic data. For Boss Security Screens, these are important elements as they help determine if there is a need and a willingness of the population to buy our security screens and doors. The purpose … [More]
Looking Good 2021 – June Standouts
Achievements Jennifer Adler Wins Stevie Award for Entrepreneur of the Year Coppersmith Brockelman in 2021 ‘Chambers USA’ Best in Nation Rankings Ballard Spahr in 2021 ‘Chambers USA’ Best in Nation Rankings … [More]
Jennifer Adler Wins Stevie Award for Entrepreneur of the Year
Jennifer Adler, CEO of Adler Public Relations, was recently named the winner of a silver Stevie® Award in the Entrepreneur of the Year: Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations category in the 19th Annual American Business Awards®. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. After working in PR at … [More]
Coppersmith Brockelman in 2021 ‘Chambers USA’ Best in Nation Rankings
The recently released 2021 edition of Chambers USA ranked Coppersmith Brockelman, a business law firm in Phoenix, in the Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial and Healthcare practice areas. The 2021 Chambers USA nationally recognized attorney is Kristen Rosati, for Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare. Six individual attorneys were recognized for their … [More]
Ballard Spahr in 2021 ‘Chambers USA’ Best in Nation Rankings
Six Arizona attorneys were among the 97 Ballard Spahr lawyers recognized for excellence by Chambers USA in its 2021 rankings: Karen C. McConnell, Business & Transactions: Corporate/M&A (Arizona); Litigation: David J. Bodney, Litigation: First Amendment Litigation (Nationwide); David J. Armstrong, Litigation: Environment (Arizona); Mark Kokanovich, Litigation: White … [More]
MadeMay: Matchmaking Artist and Client
MadeMay is a startup bringing back the human touch to art, giving thoughtful people around the world an opportunity to get custom, hand-made art. Customers can upload a photo, describe what they want painted and choose from more than 400 professional artists to turn their photo or idea into a real, amazing painting. “Whether you want a portrait of someone, a pet portrait, … [More]
Cyber Dive: Free Social Media Monitoring Tool for Parents
Cyber Dive offers a free web-based app that helps strengthen relationships by allowing parents to easily view their children’s social accounts, understand their online activity and interests and achieve peace of mind — an increasingly relevant service at a time when children are more connected than ever. This local tech startup aims to eliminate the relevance of parenting … [More]
Ibrahim Mesbah and Andreas Ronneseth: e-Commerce Revolutionaries
Ibrahim Mesbah and Andreas Ronneseth graduated from Arizona State University and, together, are changing the way people are buying and selling auto parts. In 2014, the pair co-founded RevolutionParts after talking with a mutual friend who worked in the parts department of a local Phoenix new car dealership. Through this friend, they discovered the surprising challenges … [More]
Exploring the Possibilities
In the previous article, embracing change, our topic surrounded acceptance that change was all around us and here to stay. Rather than running from the unknown, we should embrace it and look for new opportunities to move forward. Once we’ve have made the decision to move ahead in exploration, how do we dream big and begin? It all starts with a framework of knowing the … [More]
Second Chance Hiring Can Transform Business
As businesses emerge from the setbacks of the pandemic, they are increasingly challenged to find the workforce they need to grow. Much of this is demographic. Many older workers have permanently left the workforce, joining a march of retiring baby boomers that will average 10,000 retirees each day over much of the next decade. The millennials, largely already in the workforce, … [More]
Home Builder Closes 193 Additional Homesites at North Copper Canyon
Landsea Homes Corporation, a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced today that it has closed on 193 additional homesites at North Copper Canyon in Surprise, Arizona. “New homebuyers have really responded to our offerings in the Surprise submarket, and we’re looking forward to extending our presence at North Copper Canyon for years to come,” said Kaylee Smith, … [More]
Valley Electric Company Promotes Sustainability With New Solar Powered Generators
Canyon State Electric (CSE), the leading electrical contractor in the Valley, is now offering a sustainable and eco-friendly energy option through its new Solar Rental service. These trailer-mounted solar-powered generators can provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to meet the needs of construction sites, vendor trailers, vaccine sites, events and … [More]
Thunderbird Global Innovation Center Launches in Dubai
Thunderbird School of Global Management opened a new satellite center of excellence called Thunderbird Global Innovation Center in partnership with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial center and the top innovation hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), with over 350 FinTech and innovation companies in the region. The … [More]
Owners of Z’Tejas Announce New Ghost Kitchen Concept
The restauranteurs behind Z’Tejas Southwest Grill are excited to announce a new ghost kitchen concept, Woo Woo Burgers. Operating out of the Chandler location, the new online food offering will cater to the increase demand for delicious food delivered conveniently at home or picked-up curbside. The menu will be available starting on National Burger Day, May 28. “We’re … [More]
Salt River Project Selects Emerson for Distribution Grid Modernization Project
Salt River Project (SRP), the largest electricity provider in the greater Phoenix area, has selected Emerson’s OSI digital grid solutions to reliably manage its distribution power grid, optimize operations and incorporate a growing supply of distributed energy resources. Emerson’s technologies and smart grid platform will coordinate the utility’s distribution operations that … [More]
24-Hour Close Option Is a Reality, Offerpad Announces
Offerpad, the tech-enabled Real Estate Solutions Center and a leading iBuyer, in partnership with First American Title Insurance Company, a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), recently helped an Offerpad home seller close escrow on their sale in just one … [More]
Vistancia Finalizes Masterplan with Addition of Northpointe Community
Since opening in 2004, Vistancia has evolved to offer resort-style recreation centers, two award-winning golf courses – the private Blackstone Country Club and the public Trilogy Golf Club, a 3.5-mile Discovery Trail, two K-8 elementary schools, and a neighborhood marketplace uniting authentic Arizona in a Sonoran Desert living masterpiece. Vistancia has sold over 7,500 … [More]
