Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, a beloved and craveworthy mom-and-pop family of quick-service restaurants in northern California, has officially moved its headquarters to Scottsdale, Ariz., with plans to open locations across Arizona, California and nationwide over the next five years. “Since 1995, Mr. Pickle’s has been a premier full service-sandwich shop specializing in … [More]
Kitchen and Bath Remodel Co. Identifies Need for Digitally Aided Services
Dwellify, a new digital-first kitchen and bathroom home remodeling service, announces that the service is now available in Phoenix. New data reveals that more than a third (38%) of Phoenix homeowners have regretted not hiring some sort of professional assistance during their remodel. The Dwellify service is a one-stop-shop process that combines a free, AI-powered design quiz, … [More]
HVAC Co. Lands $2.1M City Contract Right Out of the Gate with New Technology
Locally-based ECM Technologies has been awarded a $2.1 million City of Phoenix contract for up to 12 million square feet of conditioned space after running numerous, highly successful, long-term pilot programs over the past four years in the Valley. The company’s proprietary ThermaClear™ radically extends the life and efficiency of HVAC systems with one treatment for the entire … [More]
Unique Branding Agency to Become First Platform for Women Athletes of Color
A group of sports and entertainment executives led by longtime industry veteran Dr. Keenan J. Davis, announced today the creation of Phoenix-based Our Name branding and career development platform for collegiate athletes. Our Name is an opportunity marketplace that connects women athletes of color to brand partnerships and capital resources during and after … [More]
Electric Bike Co. Says New Product Will Encourage Ditching the Car
Lectric eBikes, one of the fastest growing electric bike companies in the nation, has debuted its first accessory specifically designed for pets. The Wag-along pet trailer makes it easier than ever before to bring your favorite furry friends along for the ride. As part of its efforts to offer the greatest urban transportation solution ever, Lectric has … [More]
ASU Named ‘No. 1 in Innovation’ in the Nation for Eighth Consecutive Year
For the eighth year in a row, Arizona State University is No. 1 in innovation in the newly released annual Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Over the past 20 years, ASU has grown from a regional desert university to a world-renowned public research institution of tremendous societal impact, an accomplishment reflected by its unchallenged designation as … [More]
WebPT Introduces Latest Integrated Platform for Rehab Therapists’ In-House Billing Teams
WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, announces the general release of WebPT Billing, the latest evolution of its integrated billing solution for rehab therapy organizations supporting more than 2,000 visits per month. Used in conjunction with the WebPT EMR, WebPT Billing connects workflows throughout the practice in … [More]
Montessori-Inspired Cooking Academy Looks to Arizona for Expansion
With the increasing demand for a curriculum that focuses on practical life skills empowering children to be independent – Little Kitchen Academy, the first-of-its-kind, Montessori-inspired cooking academy – has announced their desire to identify multi-unit franchise and development partners to assist in bringing the brand to communities throughout Arizona. Known for teaching … [More]
Copper State Bolt & Nut Grows 50-Year Presence to serve Phoenix West Valley Boom
Phoenix-based, family-owned-and-operated Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. is expanding its 50-year Valley presence with a new Class A distribution center in the award-winning PV 303 industrial park in Goodyear, Arizona. Being built by leading local general contractor Stevens-Leinweber Construction (SLC), the project was prompted by the growth of Phoenix’s far West Valley, … [More]
Building Co. Gears Up Workforce to Construct Nearby Solar Facility
McCarthy Building Companies Inc. is mobilizing its workforce on the new Agave Solar Plant, a 150-megawatt (MWac) solar facility located in Arlington, Ariz., in the southwestern part of Maricopa County. Secured as the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor by Arizona Public Service Company (APS) to construct the 1,423-acre project, the project team is scaling … [More]
Texas Co. Partners to Roll Out 13,980 Electric Car Chargers in Arizona
Invisible Urban Charging announced that it is partnering with EV Charging of Arizona to roll out 13,980 chargers for electric vehicles (“EV”) into the State of Arizona, increasing its total number of EV chargers seven times. Arizona has more than 40,000 registered electric vehicles, according to a June 2022 report from the U.S. Department of Energy. Installation will … [More]
Homebuilder Announces New Community Offering and National Consumer Research Initiative
Trilogy® by Shea Homes® the premier brand in 55+ housing, is planning to give more buyers the opportunity to experience Trilogy's hallmark lifestyle through an exciting new offering, Trilogy Boutique Communities™. Offering a vibrant 55+ lifestyle in sophisticated, yet laid-back settings that the Trilogy brand is known for, but on a smaller, more intimate scale, Trilogy Boutique … [More]
Family-Founded Insurance Agency Rebrands as BCG Property & Casualty Division
The commercial property and casualty consulting firm known as Schwartz Insurance Agency, which is part of Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group Company, is rebranding as BCG’s Property & Casualty Division. This change was effective September 1st. The firm has been a division of Benefit Commerce Group since joining Alera Group in November of 2021. “The purpose of … [More]
Arizona’s Largest Dispensary Becomes First in the State to Operate 24/7/365
Mint Cannabis will soon be the first dispensary in Arizona, and one of a handful of dispensaries in the country, to have the ability to offer 24-hour service, 365 days per year to those 21 and older. “The Mint is well known for innovation and pushing the envelope in the marijuana industry to enhance the customer and patient experience,” said Eivan Shahara, Co-Founder and CEO … [More]
Phoenix-Based Wellness Restaurant Brand Raises $100M from Mission-Aligned Investors
True Food Kitchen, the award-winning restaurant brand that has pioneered wellness-driven dining, announced a significant round of capital investment led by two new investors, HumanCo and Manna Tree, supported by existing investor Centerbridge Partners. The more than $100 million round of funding is the largest investment for the 42-unit restaurant brand that was founded in 2008 … [More]
JA BizTown Gets Renovated, New Local Businesses Join Student-Size Town
Students across the Valley and state heading back to school this month and nonprofit Junior Achievement of Arizona recently completed a renovation at its JA BizTown, a student-sized town built to engage 4th, 5th and 6th graders in personal and business finances through simulation-based learning. The town features more than 40 local and national businesses where students can … [More]