Homie, a disruptive real estate technology company changing the way homes are bought and sold, recently implemented a 50/50 program that offers buyers an opportunity to get a rebate of up to 50% of the offered buyer agent commission when also using other Homie affiliated services such as Homie Loans, Homie Title and Homie Insurance. “Our goal at Homie is to change the way … [More]
New Franchise Brings Personalized Fitness to Differently Abled
A new fitness franchise recently opened its doors in the West Valley, bringing the latest scientific approach to fitness to individuals with physical and mental challenges, including those diagnosed with conditions like autism, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy. The Special Strong franchise is growing rapidly, demonstrating the emerging … [More]
Colorado Fast-Casual Expands into Phoenix for Its First Franchise Foray
Mici Handcrafted Italian, a family-owned, fast-casual concept based in Denver, has expanded into Phoenix with its first franchise deal — which will be Mici’s first locations outside Colorado. Founded in 2004 by siblings Jeff, Kim and Michael Miceli, the brand has positioned itself for growth since bringing on CEO Elliot Schiffer in 2017. To lead Mici’s expansion and growth … [More]
Migration and the Pandemic – 1-800-JUNKPRO Sees Growth
An emerging franchise brand, 1-800-JUNKPRO identified Phoenix for its plans to develop and expand into Arizona after the market was recently voted one of the top 10 best places to live after the COVID-19 pandemic. The junk removal and dumpster rental company has four locations available in the metro and surrounding areas and has reported a 16% average increase in same-store … [More]
Hiring the Right Fit Right Away
What a difference a year makes. During the pandemic, many people lost their jobs, but a tight labor market in 2021 is making it hard for employers to find top talent. There is a need for niche recruiters in fields such as finance, IT, engineering and construction, driven by the explosive growth these industries are experiencing in Phoenix. According to November 2021 data … [More]
Looking Good 2021 – December Standouts
Achievements Delta Dental Recognized for Customer Service Excellence Philanthropy FirstBank and Phoenix Mercury Award $5,000 Scholarship Silver Lining Wealth Advisors Personalizes Its Charitable Donations … [More]
Strategic Planning for Growth: Putting the Best Foot Forward
Just as 2020 delivered a host of pandemic-related unknowns and hesitancy in planning far into the future, 2021 has proven to be ripe with new opportunities for expansion. Fueled by the Valley’s exponential residential and business influx, growth opportunities for companies previously in a “wait-and-see” holding pattern are more eager to deploy their liquidity to support … [More]
Hospitality Delivers a Better Way to Buy and Sell Cars
Finding a better way is what we do at Vroom. It’s in our DNA. The team behind our national automotive e-commerce company is always looking at better ways to do things on the journey to making buying and selling cars more accessible for all. Over the past year, 2020 to 2021, we’ve seen Phoenix residents embrace this disruption. Local-area purchases of vehicles through Vroom’s … [More]
Wyndham Capital Mortgage: Growth and Disruption
Charlotte-based Wyndham Capital Mortgage, a leading fintech mortgage lender, recently opened a new sales center in Phoenix. Located in the Biltmore Financial District, the Phoenix location has been ramping up since January 2021. The new center will serve as one of Wyndham Capital’s West Coast headquarters, where the company plans to triple its current staff size with … [More]
Looking Good 2021 – November Standouts
Achievements Shea Homes’ Ken Peterson Wins 2021 TecHome Builder Award Local Private Equity Firm Named to Inc. Top Investors List Justin Bayless Recognized on Top 25 Emerging Leaders List Philanthropy Phoenix Suns Charities Awards Grant to Local Girl Scout Council … [More]
Sports Betting’s Impact on Arizona’s Bottom Line
On Sept. 9, sports betting was legalized in Arizona. During an event to celebrate the legalization in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Caesars Entertainment — who have launched the Caesars Sportsbook app statewide and are in the midst of building a two-story, 20,000-square-foot sportsbook and sports bar adjacent to Chase Field set to open in early 2022 — Governor … [More]
Outsource Document Shredding to Avoid Legal Issues
Outsourcing a company’s document shredding ensures its documents will be destroyed safely and securely. It also ensures compliance with state and federal regulations. For many businesses, these regulations include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (familiarly known as HIPAA), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the … [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]
HR Leader Bailey Honored for Making a Difference
Eric M. Bailey, president of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, was the 2021 recipient of the Ann Byrnes, SPHR Memorial Award for Professional Excellence at the Arizona Society for Human Resource Management State Conference Awards Luncheon in August. Each year, the Ann Byrnes award recognizes one HR professional who has taken the initiative to grow and support the profession, … [More]
RETSY Selected to Join Coveted Luxury Real Estate Network
Forbes Global Properties, a curated consumer marketplace of luxury homes and an invitation-only membership network of top real estate firms, has selected Scottsdale-based brokerage RETSY to join its exclusive network exposing millions of viewers worldwide to Arizona›s luxury properties. RETSY is a technology-based real estate brokerage comprised of agents boasting more than 300 … [More]
Angry Crab Shack Partners with Arizona Housing Coalition
Locally owned and operated Angry Crab Shack, a restaurant specializing in seafood boils with Asian-Cajun flavors and signature sauces, raised $50,125 in July for its You Dine We Donate month-long promotion benefiting the Arizona Housing Coalition. The local nonprofit aids and provides resources to homeless veterans and their families, which includes clothing, hot meals, … [More]
Looking Good 2021 – September Standouts
Achievements Trevor Wilde Accepted into Forbes Finance Council ZorroSign Keeps On Winning Phoenix Children’s One of ‘Best Children’s Hospitals’ Philanthropy Gust Rosenfeld Gives 100 to Soldier’s Best Friend … [More]
