AZ Water Co. Celebrates 70 Years

by Mike Hunter

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

by Mike Hunter

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

by Mike Hunter

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

by Mike Hunter

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

by O. Robin Sweet

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]

Phoenix-Based Design Firm Merges with National Architecture Firm to Expand Services

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RDC, a national award-winning architecture, interiors, and planning firm, has joined together with Phoenix-based interior architecture and design firm Phoenix Design One (PDO). The merger was announced by RDC’s CEO Brad Williams, AIA. The firms are teaming up to expand the services offered to clients and will continue to operate as they did prior to the merger, using their … [More]

Award-Winning Chef to Helm New Dining Concept in North Scottsdale

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A new dining concept is set to debut this summer, Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails, a modern American restaurant with coastal Mediterranean influences. The restaurant will open in North Scottsdale near East Bell Road and North Thompson Peak Parkway. The restaurant is founded by restaurateur Eric J. Greenwald, executive chef Christopher Brugman, and owner and investor Mark … [More]

Community Tech Hub to Enhance Students’ Skills in Data Science, Robotics, and More

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GenTech, a community tech hub known for providing personal tech support and STEM education programming, has partnered with Balsz Elementary School District to introduce its industry-standard STEM education program at David Crockett Elementary School. This award-winning program includes a curriculum on the latest technologies, such as AI, computer programming, and … [More]

Advanced Recycling Co. to Invest over $20M in First U.S. Commercial Facility in Mesa

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Cyclic Materials, the advanced recycling company creating a circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical materials, announced it has invested over $20M in its first commercial facility, located in Mesa, Arizona. The new state-of-the-art facility will be the company’s first global REE recycling operation focused on the separation of permanent magnets … [More]

Riot Hospitality Group Announces Reopening of Iconic Nightlife Hotspot

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Riot Hospitality Group announces the return of Maya Day + Night, set to open early Summer 2025. Located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, the iconic venue has undergone a floor-to-ceiling transformation, reemerging as a luxurious, high-energy destination that will forever change nightlife in Arizona. "Maya is back, and nightlife will never be the same," says Jason Adler, … [More]