On the anniversary of 125 years of service, Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona is excited to announce that it will become an affiliate nonprofit agency of Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC). Both longstanding, renowned and committed organizations will leverage expertise, capacity and resources to assure continuity of programs to empower girls and young women across the … [More]
Bank of America Increases U.S. Minimum Hourly Wage to $21 as Next Step to $25 by 2025
Bank of America announced it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $21 as a next step in the company’s plans to increase to $25 by 2025. In May, the company also announced that all of its U.S. vendors are now required to pay their employees dedicated to the bank, at or above $15 per hour. This builds on the company’s history of being a leader in establishing … [More]
Sauna Studio Signs Agreement to Open 6 New Studios in Phoenix Area
Perspire Sauna Studio, the nation’s fastest-growing infrared sauna studio franchise, announced today two new franchise agreements that will bring six new studios to the Phoenix market over the next few years. These deals mark the debut of the brand in Arizona with the first studio slated to open the first weekend of February 2022 in Gilbert. Behind one signed agreement to … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Eco-Friendly Water Company to Launch in Sam’s Clubs Nationwide
The Alkaline Water Company Inc., the country’s largest independent alkaline company and The Clean Beverage Company™, is pleased to announce that the Alkaline88 1-liter 12 pack will be available this fall at Sam’s Club. Sam’s Club is a leading membership warehouse club with nearly 600 clubs and millions of members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Beginning in early November, … [More]
Firm Launches to Help Women and Men Navigate Separation and Divorce
Consulting firm un·tied announced today the official launch of its company aimed at providing confidential concierge services for those women and men contemplating separation or divorce, as well as newly separated women and men. The services include financial document sourcing, a wide network of professional references and the expertise to help navigate the numerous challenges … [More]
Paddy O’ Furniture Launches New Line Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles and Jugs, Made in AZ
Paddy O’ Furniture, an Arizona-based outdoor furniture company that has been in the Valley for more than 30 years, is excited to announce the launch of a new, made in Arizona, furniture collection, Patriot, available in showrooms on October 1st. “Creating a product line that is both environmentally sustainable and high-quality, and that can withstand the harsh Arizona … [More]
Mobilitas Insurance and Lyft Expand Commercial Insurance Partnership
Mobilitas Insurance, the Glendale-based commercial insurance company dedicated to providing insurance protection to the unique and emerging demands of the sharing economy and mobility sector, announced that it was selected by Lyft to expand ride-sharing commercial insurance coverage to 18 states. The expansion takes effect on October 1, 2021. “Our partnership with Lyft … [More]
Nikola and OPAL Fuels Sign MoU to Co-Develop and Construct Hydrogen Fueling Stations
Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, and OPAL Fuels LLC, a trusted leader in delivering renewable natural gas and renewable fueling infrastructure for heavy-duty truck fleets, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on the development, construction, and operation of hydrogen fueling … [More]
Freeport-McMoRan Publishes Climate Report, Announces Net Zero Aspiration
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. announced the publication of its updated Climate Report which details the work underway across its global business to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve energy efficiency, advance the use of renewable energy and understand and enhance the company’s resilience to future climate-related risks. The Climate Report reflects the company’s continued … [More]
Wealth Management Group Plans to Double Headquarters: Recruits Specialized Advisors
Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning financial advisory firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, has begun construction on an expansion to its Scottsdale headquarter office, which is located at 7025 N. Scottsdale Road. Once complete later this fall, the headquarters will … [More]
ROXX Vodka – Refresh from Poland to Phoenix
“The recipe for the vodka was unique and just amazing!” says Angela Nielsen, explaining what attracted her to founding ROXX Vodka. “I had built two other successful businesses, so my entrepreneurial spirit was definitely the motivating factor. ROXX Vodka is an award-winning premium craft vodka imported from Poland, distilled six times using premium high-quality grains. ROXX … [More]
Dovly Aims to Give Credit Repair a Good Name
Dovly is an automated credit repair engine that tracks, manages, and fixes consumer credit. “Our proprietary algorithm identifies the issues and automates the credit report dispute process, utilizing an approach that is proprietary customized at the individual level for optimal impact,” says Nirit Rubenstein, CEO and co-founder, explaining, “My co-founder and I both immigrated … [More]
Sam Fox Evolves His Home-Grown Hospitality Empire
Sam Fox was raised in the hospitality industry. Much of his childhood was spent in his parent’s Tucson restaurant, treasure hunting for change under the seats at night and, later, waiting tables and helping out in the kitchen. At 20, he dropped out of the University of Arizona and used his tuition money to open his first restaurant. In 1998, he launched his first FRC restaurant … [More]
Demand Sparks Need for New Construction Management Division
Phoenix-based property management leader Arcadia Management Group, which provides facility management and tenant/capital improvement project management for more than 50 million square feet across the United States, has launched a new Construction Management Division. Industry veteran Mark Zimmerman has been hired to lead the launch and the division during this time of surging … [More]
Looking Good 2021 – October Standouts
Achievements HR Leader Bailey Honored for Making a Difference RETSY Selected to Join Coveted Luxury Real Estate Network Philanthropy Angry Crab Shack Partners with Arizona Housing Coalition … [More]
Minnesota-Based Healthy Pet Supply Brand Kicks Off National Expansion In Arizona
While many businesses are halting expansion efforts, a Minnesota-based franchise is taking strides to bring its wellness-focused pet brand across the nation to Arizona. Pet Evolution, a locally owned, healthy pet supply store dedicated to providing the highest quality products, shaking up the pet industry. The brand has just signed a development deal to bring 25 new locations … [More]
