Huse Culinary, an Indianapolis-based restaurant and retail food group, announces its first location outside of Indiana with the opening of Harry & Izzy’s at the reimagined PV, formerly Paradise Valley Mall. With an approachable spin on the classic steakhouse, the upscale American grill concept is expected to begin construction within the next few months and open in early … [More]
Renowned Indianapolis Modern Steakhouse Makes Arizona Debut
Harry & Izzy’s brings signature hospitality to Paradise Valley
Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturing Factory in Mesa Plans for Growth, Jobs
The U.S. is leading the world in the development and deployment of autonomous driving technology. Waymo One provides more than 250,000 paid trips each week across Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin, and the company is preparing to bring their fully autonomous ride-hailing to Atlanta, Miami, and Washington, D.C. in 2026. The company says that scaling Waymo One … [More]
PV Redevelopment Gets Island-Inspired Chain’s Fourth Arizona Restaurant
Hawaiian Bros, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains, is opening its first island-inspired franchise location in Paradise Valley. Stine Enterprises, a multi-unit franchisee, continues its expansion into the Valley with this latest addition to the Arizona market, marking the seventh Hawaiian Bros restaurant in the area. Hawaiian Bros is hosting a grand opening … [More]
Escrow & Financial Co. Expand Team and Services ahead of 50th Anniversary
As Arizona Escrow & Financial Corporation approaches its golden anniversary in 2026, the woman-owned firm continues to expand, cementing its position as Arizona’s largest independent escrow provider. This year marks another milestone of growth and innovation as the company welcomes four new employees, enhancing its commitment to delivering exceptional escrow services … [More]
Small Business Week (This Week) Puts Digital Innovation Front and Center
Small Business Week (May 4–10) is the perfect opportunity to highlight how small businesses across Greater Phoenix are turning technology challenges into growth opportunities. Whether it’s a local restaurant embracing online ordering or a professional office moving operations to cloud-based collaboration platforms, technology is no longer just about keeping things running — … [More]
Salon Suites Franchise Expands with First Phoenix Location
Sola Salons, the industry leader in supporting independent beauty professionals through private, move-in-ready salon suites, is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Phoenix, Arizona at 20330 North Cave Creek Road. "We are thrilled to bring the Sola Salons brand to Phoenix," said Scott Thompson, chief development officer of Radiance … [More]
Scottsdale Financial Reporting Co. Acquired by Palo Alto-Based Private Equity Group
Equity Methods, a top-rated provider of valuation, financial reporting, and human resources advisory services related to equity compensation and other complex securities, announced that Palo Alto-based private equity group HGGC has acquired majority ownership of the firm from Montage Partners on April 28, 2025. HGGC, a values-driven, partnership-focused middle-market private … [More]
Air2O Expands New Phoenix Manufacturing Facility Fivefold, Plans to Create Over 200 Jobs
Air2O, a global leader in advanced thermal management solutions for mission-critical environments, is pleased to announce moving into its new 186,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Phoenix in June 2025 and will be operational in the fall. Exterior space significantly increases the facility’s square footage, offering the increased operation plans and flexibility to seamlessly … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Vacation Rental Co. Expands with Acquisition of Innovative Platform
Casago, a vacation rental property management company, announced the completion of its acquisition of Vacasa, Inc., a leading vacation rental management platform in North America. The transaction, a watershed moment for the U.S. vacation rental industry, combines the strengths of both companies to create an industry-leading brand managing over 40,000 properties across North … [More]
Phoenix Coffee Shop Doubles as a Design Lab
When Thomas Porter of Porter Barn Wood decided to join his many restaurant clients in the hospitality business by opening his own coffee shop and café, he saw it as a unique way to combine his love of coffee and construction — hence the name The Coffee Builders — while also learning more about his clients’ businesses. “I wanted to step onto the other side of the fence and be … [More]
Women UBS Wealth Advisors Honored
Three financial advisors in the Scottsdale office of UBS Wealth Management USA’s Pacific Desert Wealth Management Market have been named to the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list for 2025: Susan Bailey, Jennifer Lucovich, and Jennifer Pope. … [More]
4 Wins for Queen Creek Olive Mill
The Queen Creek Olive Mill won an impressive four silver awards at the 2025 New York International Olive Oil Competition, the most awards the Mill has won in a single year: Delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Arizona Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil … [More]
Trevor Wilde a Top Wealth Advisor
Barron’s has named Wilde Wealth Management Group CEO Trevor Wilde, MBA, AIF® to its annual list of top 1,200 advisors nationwide, earning the No. 30 position nationwide and No. 3 overall in Arizona. This is Wilde’s 17th consecutive year being honored and his 7th year in a row among the top five advisors in Arizona. … [More]
AZ Water Co. Celebrates 70 Years
This year, Arizona Water Company celebrates 70 Years of serving Arizona customers and communities, providing services to more than 300,000 customers in 30 communities across the state. The company has been honored with numerous awards throughout its history including ‘Project of the Year’ awards by the American Society of Civil Engineers for “demonstrating excellence in civil … [More]
Local Publisher/Editor Earns WSET Diploma
Shannan Metcalf-Perciballi, publisher and editor of Edible Phoenix magazine, has become the first and only woman in Phoenix to earn the WSET Diploma offered through the Napa Valley Wine Academy. This is the highest level qualification offered by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, a globally recognized certification for wine professionals. … [More]
Looking Good 2025 – May Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS Women UBS Wealth Advisors Honored 4 Wins for Queen Creek Olive Mill Trevor Wilde a Top Wealth Advisor AZ Water Co. Celebrates 70 Years PHILANTHROPY Local Publisher/Editor Earns WSET Diploma … [More]
Edo Japanese Grill – U.S. Debut from Canada
Edo Japan, one of Canada’s premier fast-casual franchises known for its fresh, flavorful Japanese-inspired cuisine, has made its U.S. debut with the opening of Edo Japanese Grill in Chandler, Arizona. “Bringing Edo Japanese Grill to the U.S. has been in the works for a while, and with the rising interest in teriyaki food, choosing the right location was key. We decided on … [More]
Unlocking Potential: The Business of Autism Education and the Neurodiverse Workforce
There is both a noble mission and a viable market in helping neurodivergent students thrive
In a quiet Phoenix campus, every single graduate is headed to college. This isn’t a typical preparatory academy, but Gateway Academy — a private school exclusively serving students with high-functioning autism. Its 100% post-secondary placement rate is no accident. As autism diagnoses rise and more neurodiverse youth come of age, Gateway’s success highlights a burgeoning … [More]
