ROIS, a Global CDMO with its routes in Spain, announced the acquisition of a commercial injectable manufacturing and packaging facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The move marks a key step in ROIS's evolution into a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), adding US-based sterile fill-finish capability while building on its strong European base. In … [More]
Flower Child Plans 3-Restaurant West Valley Expansion
Flower Child, the popular, feel-good restaurant known for its vibrant health-forward menu, expands into the West Valley with three new locations planned for Peoria, Goodyear and Surprise, bringing the restaurant to communities that have long anticipated its arrival, with openings slated for late 2026 and late 2027. Flower Child Peoria will open at The Trailhead (8226 … [More]
SRP Inks Deal to More Than Double Solar Capacity
Salt River Project announced an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to develop 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation by the end of 2034, or enough capacity to power 595,000 Arizona homes. The solar development agreement will support SRP’s plan to more than double the capacity of its power system by 2035 while maintaining reliability and affordability and making … [More]
More Philanthropy: Cox Charities Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Grant Distributions
Cox employees across the Valley and Southern Arizona came together this year to raise a landmark $850,000 for ten nonprofits delivering vital services to the communities where they live and work. Grants ranged from $50,000 to $100,000. … [More]
Babbo Supports Pancreatic Cancer Research
Babbo Italian Eatery recently hosted its fifth annual Baseball for Babbo Day of Giving, with all seven Valley locations donating 100% of profits to the Seena Magowitz Foundation in support of innovative clinical research at HonorHealth Research Institute. Babbo and its supporters raised $169,255 during this year’s event, bringing the total raised since the initiative began to … [More]
Studio North America Donates Event Services
The Studio North America recently helped fuel Phoenix Children’s Foundation’s philanthropic mission by serving as the official event producer for the foundation’s signature fundraiser, Sunset in Monaco: Beach Ball, providing more than $30,000 of in-kind services. … [More]
Local PR Firm Named a ‘Best in U.S.’
Scottsdale-based 10 to 1 Public Relations, a public relations firm offering strategic communications services, has been named by Provoke Media to its annual list of the 100 Best Agencies in the United States. The agency's proprietary AI platform, IVY, was cited as a key differentiator. … [More]
Local Bar Manager a Bartending Contender
Undertow Gilbert Bar Manager Krissy Shelberg has qualified for the national finals of Speed Rack, the internationally recognized high-speed bartending competition that celebrates women and female leaders in the cocktail industry while raising funds for breast cancer research, which will take place July 19 in New Orleans. … [More]
Navi Nurses Founder Recognized for Impact
Jasmine Bhatti, founder and CEO of Valley-based Navi Nurses, has been named to the 2026 Inc. Female Founders 500 list, recognizing the most innovative and impactful women entrepreneurs in America. Bhatti founded Navi Nurses after witnessing firsthand the gaps families face when navigating healthcare at home. … [More]
Looking Good 2026 – May Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy ACHIEVEMENTS Torrie Taj – Outstanding Fundraising Professional Navi Nurses Founder Recognized for Impact Local Bar Manager a Bartending Contender Local PR Firm Named a ‘Best in U.S.’ PHILANTHROPY Studio North America Donates Event Services Babbo Supports Pancreatic Cancer Research Cox … [More]
