Each spring, the International Franchise Association and FRANdata, a leading market research firm, produce an annual Franchising Economic Outlook. Among the findings in 2022, Arizona ranks third in predicted franchising growth, with the number of establishments expected to reach nearly 20,000, a 3% jump over 2021. But that’s not all. The report also predicts the number of … [More]
Driving Electric Vehicle Advancement
A 100% electric transportation future is critical to reducing carbon emissions in the Valley, yet existing technologies don’t meet the power and cost requirements that will drive widespread electric vehicle adoption. If EVs don’t have enough power or they cost too much, people and organizations will continue using their gas-powered vehicles. Exro Technologies is an energy … [More]
Pickleball Kingdom Builds Its Base with Free Classes – in Indoor Comfort
Arizona’s first dedicated indoor pickleball facility opened one month ago. One of the largest such facility in the country, Pickleball Kingdom sports the outdoor surfaces that pickleball players know and love with all the benefits of playing indoors. In fact, the idea for Pickleball Kingdom was birthed on January 9, 2021, as soon-to-be founder and CEO Mike Rodrigues and his … [More]
Looking Good 2022 – June Standouts
Achievements Lifted Trucks Recognized for Revenue Growth LPC’s Krumwiede Honored with NAIOP Arizona’s Award of Excellence Philanthropy Plexus Worldwide Meets 30-Million Meal Milestone Sundt Foundation Grants Awarded to 16 Phoenix Charities … [More]
Lilach Mazor Power Brings the Power to Cannabis
Lilach Mazor Power is the founder and CEO of Mazor Collective — the only woman-majority-owned Arizona cannabis company. The collective includes vertically integrated Arizona-based Giving Tree Dispensary as well as product lines Kindred; Sneakers; and a cannabis for menopause brand, Revelry. Power has served nine years in the industry with a focus on R&D and retail. … [More]
Cultivating the Generosity of Seasonal Residents
As people become more mobile, so does their attitude toward giving. The notion that seasonal residents with homes in multiple communities are an unlikely source of philanthropic support is just false. Plain and simple. The Power of Personal Connections Howard Katz, a retired Goldman Sachs executive who lives in Manhattan, the Hamptons and Scottsdale, never intended to get … [More]
Largest Zen Leaf Dispensary in Arizona to Open This Memorial Day Weekend
Verano Holdings Corp., a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the grand opening of the Company’s largest dispensary in Arizona, Zen Leaf North Phoenix, located at 12401 North Cave Creek Road on Friday, May 27th at 8 a.m. Zen Leaf North Phoenix relocated to its new, much larger home on a busy commercial stretch situated between numerous area shopping malls … [More]
Locally Run Fast Casual Brings Its Italian Food Brand to Phoenix with First Location
Mici Italian a fast-growing, family-owned fast casual chain based out of Denver, Colorado, will debut their first location in Arizona, set to open this June. The location will be the first franchise location of the family-run brand. Mici launched their National Franchise program in 2019. Mici’s new restaurant is located at 5498 South Power Road Suite 101 Gilbert, AZ 85295. … [More]
Gateway Programs Expand Through Launch of Center for Industrial Technology
As one of the preeminent leaders in workforce development training, GateWay Community College is no stranger to meeting the needs of business and industry in Arizona. With nearly 4 million skilled-trade job vacancies across the country, the college is rising to the occasion to address the shortage by launching the brand new Center for Industrial Technology (CIT). With new … [More]
Homie Cash Launches Bundle to Buy Before You Sell Program
Homie Loans, a division of the marketplace of offerings Homie provides, announced the release of Buy Before you Sell to help buyers get ahead in the competitive housing market. When coupled with Homie Cash™, the new power buyer program is another example of how Homie is working to increase a customer's chances of winning a bid on a home in the competitive market. "Homie is … [More]
Arizona’s First NFT Art Gallery, Private Club and Event Space Coming to Downtown Phoenix
Club FOMO, Arizona’s first NFT art gallery, private club and event space is launching in Downtown Phoenix located at 2145 E. Van Buren Street. A private grand opening event was held on May 18 welcoming community members, artists and friends for a first-look experience. Many well-known guests were in attendance, including Cordell Broadus, Shiv Jain, and CryptoWendyO, and have … [More]
SanTan Brewing Co. Partners to Serve Exclusive Lager at Gila River Resorts & Casinos
SanTan Brewing Company, Arizona’s largest independent craft brewery, has entered into an expanded partnership with Gila River Resorts & Casinos to supply the first custom-canned beer collaboration. “River King Royal Lager” will now be available in a can for patrons at all three Gila River locations. The canned beer will be available beginning Saturday, May 28 at Gila … [More]
Chandler-Based Real Estate Brokerage Joins North&Co.
Chandler-based real estate brokerage Rusch Gledhill is now a part of North&Co., one of the fastest-growing real estate brands in Arizona. North&Co., a residential real estate brokerage based in Greater Phoenix, continues to make headlines. The way the deal came about was unique. “We approached them,” said Daria Gledhill. “As brokers, we have known about the … [More]
Reimagined Metrocenter Area Gets Boys & Girls Club and New K-8 Grade School
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and Vista College Preparatory are investing in youth in the reimagined community surrounding Metrocenter mall with a new grade school (K-8) campus and Club. The organizations are completing an adaptive reuse of a 64,000-square-foot commercial building at 21st and Peoria avenues in preparation for the opening in August. “The Metrocenter … [More]
Honeywell’s Flight Management System Selected by Airbus
Honeywell's Flight Management System (FMS) has been selected by Airbus to meet the air traffic management needs of the future A320, A330 and A350 aircraft. With the new FMS, airline customers will achieve best-in-class operational efficiency, reliability, and safety. Additionally, the new FMS also incorporates connectivity with the outside world, including Electronic Flight … [More]
SRP is First to Receive Battery Electric Truck
SRP recently received a Kenworth K270E battery electric vehicle, a first-of-its-kind electric truck. “SRP has a major focus on sustainability and remains steadfast in its objectives to improve EV adoption inside and outside our organization,” said Brendan King, manager of SRP’s transportation services engineering operations. “Our goals associated with using Kenworth’s new … [More]
ASU Research Park Announces Viasat South Campus Expansion
Arizona State University Research Park, Inc. announced that Viasat Inc., a leading global communications company, is expanding its current footprint at the 324-acre ASU Research Park to accommodate the company’s future growth projections. Viasat, a global communications company that provides high-speed satellite broadband services and secure networking systems, employs more … [More]
