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]
