Alchemy Merch helps brands, businesses and creators produce retail-quality merchandise, focusing on apparel accessories. We go beyond promotional products into fully customized products that better represent the vision of the brand. Our goal is to make clients’ creative journey as painless as possible, so they can focus their time and energy on the rest of their business. … [More]
Yellowbell Reimagines Southwestern
The emphasis here is on local, starting with the name of the hotel: “Camby” was coined to celebrate the hotel’s location on Camelback Road. Those who are used to equating Phoenix flora with the iconic saguaro, take note: The yellow bell shrub, while not native to our region, is ubiquitous in landscape all around town – a local standout of our culture and … [More]
Blended Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pathway Now Available to Arizona Residents
Aspiring nurses in Arizona can now get their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in just 3 years. Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is broadening its current program offerings in Arizona to include a three-year BSN track, a degree that traditionally takes four years to complete. In 2023, Joyce University opened its popular Accelerated BSN pathway to … [More]
ASU Business Bachelor’s Degrees Step Up in Rankings
The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University made strides in several areas in the new U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges Rankings. The school's overall undergraduate business programs ranking jumped from No. 29 last year to No. 27, ahead of University of Colorado - Boulder, Brigham Young University, and George Washington University. "ASU and W. … [More]
Scottsdale Hotel Debuts First-Ever Culinary Series from Around the Globe
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows, the 23-acre luxury oasis in Scottsdale, is launching the first-ever Andaz Culinary Series featuring multiple Andaz properties from around the globe that will culminate in Scottsdale. Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, and Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya will each bring their unique flavors and distinctive cultural … [More]
New Art Acquisition to Expand Phoenix Art Museum Collection
The Men’s Arts Council (MAC), a nonprofit member organization of Valley philanthropists dedicated to supporting Phoenix Art Museum’s community-outreach programs through annual giving, has selected four components of artist collective Postcommodity’s artwork Repellent Fence/Valla Repelente (2015) to receive MAC funding earmarked for a new Museum acquisition. The large-scale … [More]
GCU Scholarship Program Triples in Size
Canyon Rising Scholarship covers full-tuition costs for 305 Arizona students in 2024-25
Grand Canyon University's game-changing full-tuition scholarship program just got even bigger. Formerly named the Students Inspiring Students Scholarship, the new Canyon Rising Scholarship has tripled in size and widened its scope, with 305 full-tuition scholarships being awarded to high-achieving, low-income high school seniors in Arizona for the 2024-25 … [More]
New Arizona Brewery to Join Roosevelt Row Community
A new brewery and craft kitchen is set to open in the popular Roosevelt Row neighborhood later this fall. Formation Brewing is the newest concept from the team behind Denver Beer Co., one of Colorado’s most prominent award-winning breweries. The new concept will be located at 925 N 5th St. between Taco Chelo and Le Du Thai. “We’ve been inspired by nature and our surroundings,” … [More]
Popular Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Names Executive Chef
Cala Scottsdale, a popular mediterranean-inspired restaurant in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, announced the appointment of Clinton Lomayma as its new Executive Chef. The move marks the passing of the baton to the new generation of the beloved establishment. With an impressive background in culinary arts and a passion for quality, Chef Clinton brings a fresh perspective to … [More]
Labor Day Weekend Happenings in Downtown Phoenix Abound
With Labor Day weekend here, it's the perfect time to start planning some exciting activities in Downtown Phoenix. Whether you're looking to explore the events scene, enjoy outdoor adventures, or indulge in local cuisine, there are plenty of possibilities for everyone to make the most of the long weekend. Here are some fun happenings to enjoy in Downtown Phoenix this Labor … [More]
Election 2024: Employer Responsibility
Encouraging employees’ civic engagement in the election process without getting political
Political polarization is at an all-time high, which might signal Arizona has its highest number of interested and invested voters this election year. However, it may also be the reason fewer people head to the polls to vote. Supporting employees’ civic engagement in the election process is perhaps one of the most important ways employers can enact change throughout our … [More]
Cannabis Trends and Storage Solution
Recognition of marijuana’s medical use has come out of shadows and whispers in recent years. And this past May, a proposition by U.S. Justice Department signaled a policy shift by the federal government regarding the drug: Under a new rule, marijuana would be reclassified from a “Schedule I” drug to a “Schedule III” drug, associating it with ketamine and some anabolic steroids … [More]
2024 Rolls-Royce EV Spectre
Spectre positions Rolls-Royce’s entrance into the electric world as a stamp of leadership — and the beginning of an era that will see the entire model portfolio electrified by 2030. Its visionary design reinvents timeless iconography, setting a clear path toward the brand’s first all-electric decade. Spectre’s drive is uncompromising; it is an experience only ever realized … [More]
What’s in a Good Name? And What Can a Credit Freeze Do for It?
In terms of relationships — personal and business — one’s good name is a respected reputation. It takes care to establish it. But now, it may not take much to lose it. All (!) Social Security numbers have been hacked and are available on the Dark Web. This means the "bad guys" on the Internet have everything they need to wreak havoc in the financial life of all those people … [More]
(Sneaky)bird Is the Word for Never Ever Fried Chicken
The best chicken is fried chicken. Or is it? sneakybird is out to prove the best chicken in Arizona need not be made with added oils or a greasy fryer. “While I am as guilty as anyone of indulging now and then, once I became a dad, I got really focused on our entire family eating cleanly together,” says Dan Chaon, a restaurant veteran who helped build such brands as … [More]
This Arizona Golf Course among the Most Difficult in the U.S.
New research has revealed the toughest golf courses in America, with Stone Ridge Golf Course, in Prescott Valley, Arizona ranking fourth. Premium golf apparel brand, Galvin Green, analyzed the number of keywords related to a difficult golf course, such as ‘advanced’ and ‘elevation change,’ in the TripAdvisor reviews written by average golfers for over 800 courses in the … [More]
ASU West Valley Sees 25% Enrollment Increase for Fall 2024
On ASU’s West Valley campus, enrollment of new first-year, transfer and master’s students increased by 25%. To accommodate that growth, ASU is adding new buildings, including the Casa del Valle residential community, which opens this fall. It features 507 double-occupancy, suite-styled units; a social lounge; zen areas; study halls; a creation hub; and a landscaped courtyard. … [More]
Trade School Expands Phoenix Campus in Response to Growing Demand for Skilled Trade Education
National Technical Institute, a state-approved trade school with campuses in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Houston, is expanding its campus in Phoenix due to increased demand. The campus, which offers fast-track training in HVAC, Commercial Refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical career paths, has grown to include a 10,000 square-foot building in the same business complex located at … [More]
