A new Sprouts Farmers Market in North Phoenix is ready for customers, announced Diversified Partners, the leading Scottsdale real estate brokerage and development company. The new location took over a 28,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Bed Bath & Beyond in Tramonto Marketplace, near I-17 and Carefree Highway. The grocery chain will provide the community with a … [More]
Chef/Restaurateur Opens Uptown Phoenix’s Newest Restaurant Concept in Historic Beefeater’s Steakhouse and Southern Rail Spot
Renowned Phoenix chef/restaurateur, Doug Robson, is opened an all-new restaurant, Tesota, in the heart of Uptown Phoenix. Open daily for lunch, dinner and happy hour, Tesota (300 W Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ) is the newest creation from Robson, the chef/partner behind Gallo Blanco and Otro Café in Phoenix. Nestled inside the stunning indoor-outdoor space that previously housed … [More]
Acquisition as Strategy for Growth
Evaluating potential buyers as well as add-on opportunities
There are many strategies business owners may choose to grow their company. Growth via acquisition is one such strategy that can result in accelerated growth if executed properly. Whether a business is considering this strategy for itself or has been approached by a larger company looking to acquire the company as an add-on (also known as a bolt-on acquisition), the process may … [More]
Flour Power Cooking Studios Expands into Arizona
Flour Power Cooking Studios opened its first Arizona location at the beginning of March in the Mesa Grand Shopping Center. Flour Power, a North Carolina-based franchise that inspires connection and well-being through unique culinary experiences, is confident this is the right location for their latest studio. The franchise’s partnership with Jamie and Michael Bialowitz, the … [More]
Empowering Artisans: The Revolutionary Approach of Painted Tree Boutique
The opening of the second Painted Tree Boutique location is a great opportunity for many local small businesses and creators. Unlike traditional retail models, Painted Tree Boutiques stands out by providing artisans with a unique opportunity to flourish without the day-to-day hassles of running a physical store. Open 10 hours a day, seven days a week, the boutique offers … [More]
Get Up And Get On It: A Black Entrepreneur’s Lessons on Creating Legacy and Wealth
This captivating narrative traces its roots back to 1950 when Gerald Frank, a determined Black man, arrived in Seattle at the tender age of 18. Fleeing the violence of Detroit and the suffocating grip of Jim Crow Laws, Gerald carried nothing but dreams and drumsticks in his heart. His unwavering belief that he could carve out a better life set the stage for an incredible … [More]
Airbnb Partners to Offer EV Charger Discounts; Searches for EV Chargers in AZ Surge by 113%
As part of our ongoing work to support the sustainability goals of our hosts and guests, Airbnb is partnering with ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), to make it easier for hosts to install EV chargers at their listings and expand access to EV chargers across the US. This partnership comes at a time when Airbnb guests … [More]
Looking Good 2024 – June Standouts
Local Standouts Recognized for Achievements and Philanthropy
Achievements Shea Homes® Honored as Builder of the Year AVANA Wins FinTech Breakthrough Award Century Grand on World’s 50 Best Bars List Colibri Collective Receives Silver Pollie Award Philanthropy Bashas’, FirstFruits Donate 35,000 lbs of Apples … [More]
$950K in Grants Providing Incentives to Arizona Teachers for Dual Enrollment Certification
Arizona educators who become certified to teach dual enrollment courses are now eligible for a $1,000 incentive, thanks to a $950,000 grant awarded by Helios Education Foundation to the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s ElevateEdAZ. This incentive aims to get more teachers dual enrollment certified to provide more equitable access to dual enrollment courses for students … [More]
Toronto-Based Airline Adds Nonstop Toronto-Pearson/Phoenix Route
Porter Airlines announced new daily, round-trip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), beginning on October 3. The new route marks Porter’s first arrival in Arizona, providing a direct link between Canada’s largest city and the Valley of the Sun. Phoenix is a favourite Canadian getaway, featuring the … [More]
