Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath products headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, officially opened the doors to its new manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event hosted by company leadership. Among those in attendance were Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, some of the new Kohler associates filling more than 400 full-time … [More]
Elevated, Relatable Dining Experience Comes to Downtown Phoenix Neighborhood
Former Carly’s Bistro location on Roosevelt Row reopens this fall
After 19 years in business, the beloved Carly’s Bistro on Roosevelt Row has closed its doors. The owners are passing the torch to three local hospitality industry veterans — Mike Cheathem of Scapegoat Beer & Wine, DashTrack Founder Jordan Hudgens and restaurateur Michael Bodow — who bring their energy and enthusiasm to this exciting project. Together, they will reopen the … [More]
Bulk Trash Support Services Co. Expands Valley Footprint with Acquisition
Ally Waste, provider of premium doorstep trash and bulk-hauling waste support services to the multifamily housing industry, announced its acquisition of Litterally, a prominent bulk trash removal specialist headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition, effective May 2nd, 2024, marks a significant milestone in Ally Waste's strategic expansion efforts. Litterally, … [More]
ACA Launches New Tools to Support Arizona Small Businesses with Loan Guarantee Program
New loan guarantee and technical assistance programs available for small businesses
Access to capital ranks as one of the largest barriers facing small business owners. To promote small business stability, growth, and success, especially among entrepreneurs from underserved communities, Governor Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) have partnered with community financial institutions and mentors to launch a new suite of small business support … [More]
No End in Sight: Old Town Restaurant Creators Open New Concept in Iconic Space
The team behind the renowned Second Story will open a new concept this spring in the iconic Kazimierz location in Old Town. The highly anticipated opening of The Ends will take place on June 1st, 2024. The Ends, a restaurant inspired by the spirit of Anthony Bourdain’s food travels, invites guests to experience a restaurant about all the things we love most in life; friends, … [More]
This Chicken Franchise Is Hiring and Opening Its First of Three Arizona Locations
Barnett Management Company is hiring approximately 500 restaurant employees in the next few months as the company is quickly ramping up business to open three new Slim Chickens restaurants in Arizona. Their first Phoenix-area location, a 4,200-square-foot restaurant (including patio), will open in mid-June at 35th Avenue and Happy Valley Road in Glendale. Shortly … [More]
Phoenix-Based Consulting Group Acquired by Global Firm
Turner & Townsend announced the acquisition of Phoenix-based ON THE MARK. According to the press release, “The deal will strengthen Turner & Townsend’s support for major programmes in defence, infrastructure, natural resources and real estate – ensuring they are aligned with fast-paced technological, environmental and social change being seen across these … [More]
Partnership Pairs Pizza with Puppies at this New Restaurant
Pizza to the Rescue is now open and has a unique mission: Eat Pizza, Save Puppies! The restaurant is located at 2601 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix, and is proud to donate 25% of proceeds from all pizza sales to Almost There Rescue which is located in the same parking lot. Owners and lifelong Paradise Valley residents Geri Hormel and her longtime partner, Hunter Rodgers, … [More]
Women-Owned Fitness Studio Set to Open in Former Madison Improvement Club Space in Arcadia
The Workshop Pilates, the Valley’s leading Pilates studio specializing in multiple levels of reformer and mat classes, will open its third Valley location on Monday, May 13 in the new Arcadia Improvement Club, 3802 E. Indian School Road. The Workshop’s Arcadia location will be home to the Valley’s first-ever Infrared Heated Mat Pilates class, featuring a detoxifying 95-degree … [More]
Notable Valley Chef to Lead Two Popular Restaurant Concepts
Celebrity Chef Scott Conant, the culinary inspiration behind two of Arizona’s most popular restaurants, and Creation Hospitality, the restaurants’ owners, have announced a transition in leadership at The Americano in Scottsdale and Mora Italian in Phoenix. The restaurants will remain true to their original concepts under the new leadership of Chef Beau MacMillan, one of … [More]
