etta Scottsdale, which opened in 2022 at Scottsdale Quarter, has been acquired by Austin-based RDM Hospitality. It will be closing temporarily for renovation beginning July 22 and plans to re-open in late September as a re-imagined neighborhood, Modern-Italian vibe dining concept under new ownership with the same … [More]
Gainey Ranch Shopping Center Debuts New Look and Introduces Two New Restaurants
The Shops at Gainey Ranch, nestled along the north side of Doubletree Ranch Road, has completed renovations on the 30,591 square foot shopping center featuring a new light-colored exterior, black awnings and ironwork, and refreshed signage. Corso Italia Restaurant & Market fine dining is open, and el Carbón Mexican Eatery opens on Saturday, July 20th. El Carbón Mexican … [More]
Bistro Opens Third East Valley Location
Local family-owned restaurant Perfect Pear Bistro is set to open the doors to their third Valley restaurant this Monday, July 15, 2024. Situated just east of Loop 101 on Chandler Blvd., the new location marks the expansion of the popular eatery into the Chandler area. Known for their award-winning grilled cheeses and expansive menu that satisfies all taste palates and … [More]
New York City-Based Design Firm Opens Phoenix Regional Office
Industry leaders Ben Ayers and Hannah Hackathorn to co-lead new Phoenix office
Mancini Duffy, a national design firm with a 100+-year-old history and tech-driven approach, announced the opening of its sixth regional office in Phoenix, Arizona. This expansion to the Southwest region brings Mancini's pioneering design solutions to a thriving new market, spearheaded by industry leaders Benjamin Ayers, AIA, NCARB, and Hannah Hackathorn who have joined the … [More]
Acquisition of Ohio-Based Software Provider Opens New Channels and Fuels Growth for Phoenix-Based Kinective
Kinective, the leading provider of connectivity, document workflow, and branch automation software for the banking sector, announced the acquisition of Ohio-based Nexus Software, a market leader in branch device management for financial institutions. This strategic acquisition boosts Kinective's position as a market leader in banking software, driving transformation in retail … [More]
Food Franchise Debuts Five New Southwest-Style Grill Concept Locations in Arizona
GoTo Foods, the parent company of Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, McAlister’s Deli®, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky’s®, announces the expansion of Moe’s Southwest Grill into Arizona with a five-unit franchise agreement that will bring locations to the greater Phoenix area. Behind the deal are serial entrepreneurs and father-son team, Tony and Namit Mangat. … [More]
New Spaceship Manufacturing Facility Completed in Phoenix
Spaceship assembly expected to begin in Q1 2025
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. announced the completion of its new manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona, where final assembly of its next-generation Delta spaceships is scheduled to take place starting in Q1 2025. An initial team of Virgin Galactic technical operations and manufacturing personnel has begun preparing the facility to receive and install tooling, expected … [More]
Two Prominent Better Business Bureau Chapters Expand Influence with Merger
BBB Central California & Inland Empire Counties and BBB Pacific Southwest join to better support businesses and consumers
In a landmark move aimed at bolstering support for businesses and consumers, two prominent Better Business Bureau (BBB) chapters have announced their merger. The strategic move between BBB Central California & Inland Empire Counties (BBB CCIE) and BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB PSW) is driven by the shared goal to amplify community impact, share programming, and … [More]
Local Veteran Opens Healthy Superfood Chain’s First Location in Arizona
Frutta Bowls, renowned for its vibrant and healthy superfood bowls and smoothies is launching a new restaurant in Mesa on July 16, 2024. Located at 1902 E Baseline Road, Suite 5, the franchise uses only the freshest, ripest and most flavorful plant-based, whole-food ingredients for its menu of customizable Açai bowls and smoothies, refreshers, one-of-a-kind toasts and … [More]
Climate-Tech Startup Awarded Funding to Revolutionize Heat Battery for Long-Duration Energy Storage
EarthEn Energy, a US-based climate-tech startup announced that it has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, also known as America's Seed Fund. This award supports the development of a novel Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system, aka heat battery for EarthEn's sCO2-based, thermo-mechanical, long-duration … [More]
