Regional Management Corp., a diversified consumer finance company, announced today that it has commenced lending operations in Arizona, its 19th U.S. state, and expects to open its first branch within Arizona during the second quarter of 2023. “We are excited to bring our suite of affordable financial solutions to consumers in Arizona and further expand our operations … [More]

Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles, an original concept created by celebrity shareholders Ne-Yo and Chef Crystal Smith, is set to open to the public the weekend of March 31 at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale. Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles menu features their namesake crispy and juicy fried chicken paired with golden waffles and their award-winning, Southern staple mac … [More]

Pour Decisions, located at 4209 N. Craftsman Ct. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 will offer an inviting, fun and elevated take on the familiar Old Town bar and nightclub scene. One of the only rooftop bars in Old Town, and one of the few not part of a hotel, Pour Decisions is set to be the newest go-to hangout for those more discerning guests to watch a game, grab a meal with friends, or … [More]

Construction begins this week on the newest wind energy resource that will support SRP’s power grid and customers in the Valley. The Babbitt Ranch Energy Center, a 161-megawatt (MW) wind project, is now under construction on Babbitt Ranches property in Coconino County, north of Flagstaff. This facility is scheduled to begin delivering clean energy to SRP customers by early … [More]

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce a new academic agreement with Northwest College that supports building pathways from community college courses to higher degrees at the University. The agreement, called a 3+1 Transfer Pathway Program, allows Northwest College students to save on the cost of their education by spending three years completing general course … [More]

Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics has entered into an agreement to lease and operate a new cold storage facility that is currently under construction and located west of Phoenix between US Interstates 17 and 10 in the heart of the Southwest distribution market. This marks Arcadia's fourth facility that will open in 2023 in support of their national cold storage … [More]

Keap, the leader in sales and marketing automation software for small businesses, announced that it has acquired The Factory. A former Keap partner, The Factory assists small business owners with building powerful marketing strategies and implementing sales and marketing automation. With the acquisition, Tyler Garns, founder of The Factory and long-time Keap partner, will join … [More]

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., announced key sustainability initiatives designed to increase the organization’s commitment to sustainable business practices, including solar panel installation and water conservation measures. At the recently expanded Mesa location, the company is in the process of adding solar panel covered parking for its employees. These … [More]

As Mesa's Falcon Field Airport quickly expands, so does the high demand for fuel and other aviation services.  "We're really excited to be the new Full Service FBO on the field," said George and Nikki Cunningham, founders of Cunningham Aviation, a new Fixed Base Operator at the airport. The Cunningham's are proud Mesa, AZ natives and have been regular customers … [More]

MOD Super-Fast Pizza, the people-first, purpose-led fast casual pizza brand, announced its latest menu innovation, the Pocket Pie. The new craveable creation is MOD’s first handheld, on-the-go entrée offering. Valley MOD locations are debuting three delicious Pocket Pies – Italiano, Chicken Bacon Ranch and Four Cheese – each individually sized, oven-fired and packed with … [More]

Salad and Go announced a new store coming in March to the Arizona market of Surprise. This marks the brand’s second location in the Surprise area. Growing Salad and Go’s local presence to more than 50 locations across Arizona while expanding the brand’s national footprint to more than 85 locations across Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada. The continued expansion is a … [More]

Scottsdale-based Act!, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation solution for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced it has joined the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA), the public-private co-sponsorship between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Business Forward, Inc, as a local ally. The Alliance, which focuses on … [More]

WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, is proud to announce a recently inked multi-unit development deal that will significantly expand its presence in Arizona. Signed by longtime WaBa Grill franchisee Jerry Bajwa of Bajwa Group of Companies, the new Arizona development deal paves the way for 10 WaBa Grill locations to open throughout Maricopa and … [More]

The Spot at Arcadia is the area's first family-friendly sports bar. The chef curated menu takes traditional favorites such as wings, burgers, pizzas and sandwiches to new heights while the specialty cocktail list includes original drinks from frozen creations to specialty martinis. The Spot also has an ice cream parlor, arcade and outdoor patio games for kiddos. "In order to … [More]

D1 Training, a leading fitness concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training, announces the opening of its newest fitness facility in Chandler located at 1870 W. Germann Road, at the northeast corner of Dobson and Germann roads. The group fitness facility employs a science-backed training regimen led by certified coaches to help people of all ages achieve … [More]

Benchmark Electronics, Inc., a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, celebrated the grand opening of its new Precision Technologies facility in Mesa, Arizona. The facility is designed to provide a number of key engineering and manufacturing solution services, most notably supporting the production of semiconductor capital equipment building blocks … [More]