Dutch Bros Inc., one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. quick-service beverage industry, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the real estate and related site assets of up to 65 Salad and Go locations across Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas. The closing is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2026 and is subject to applicable approvals and … [More]
Salad and Go Abruptly Closes All Restaurants Following Chapter 11 Filing
Salad and Go announced that it has filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. All Salad and Go locations will close permanently, with final guest service on Aug. 5, 2026. Salad and Go was founded in 2013 on a simple belief: that everyone deserves … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Unifies Hospital-Based Services Under New Executive
Phoenix Children's announced the appointment of Joshua D. Koch, MD, as Senior Vice President, Hospital Based In Chief, a newly established executive physician leadership role created to strengthen coordination across the health system's hospital-based clinical services. Reporting directly to Phoenix Children's President & CEO John R. Nickens IV, Dr. Koch will have … [More]
$100M Arizona Facility to Shape Kimberly-Clark’s Next Generation of Products
The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the City of Yuma and the Arizona Commerce Authority, announced that Kimberly-Clark Corporation is building one of its newest U.S. facilities in Yuma, Arizona, a 50,000-square-foot pilot facility representing a capital investment of over $100 million. The project is well under construction and expected to … [More]
NYSE-Listed Building Technology Giant Completes Spinoff
Resideo Technologies, Inc., a leading global developer and manufacturer of critical control and sensing solutions for residential end markets, announced the completion of its spin-off of ADI Global Distribution Inc., establishing Resideo as a pure-play building technologies company. Resideo will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "REZI" and … [More]
Postino Continues Valley Growth with Southeast Expansion
Postino, the all-day restaurant and wine bar known for its cult-like following, welcoming hospitality, and inspired spaces, is continuing its expansion across its home state of Arizona. Scheduled to open later this year, Postino Queen Creek will be located at The Switchyard development in the heart of the QC (Queen Creek) District. The opening marks a major milestone for the … [More]
Veteran Nonprofit Leader to Head Arizona Foster Care Foundation
The Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation announced the appointment of Amber Cordoba as its new Executive Director, effective July 20, 2026. Cordoba, an accomplished nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of leadership experience and a lifelong commitment to Arizona's foster care community, was selected by AFFCF's Board of Directors following a comprehensive search to … [More]
Arizona Sees 51% Increase in Job Losses over Two Decades
New research reveals which states have seen the biggest increase in businesses cutting jobs since 2000, with only three states actually seeing a reduction in the number of job losses since 2000. The study, conducted by DOKKA, an accounting automation software company, tracked the number of private sector establishments losing jobs from the BLS Business Employment Dynamics … [More]
Arizona Consulting Firm Launches Next Chapter Under New CEO
Cornerstone Advisors, a leading management and technology consultancy serving banks, credit unions, and fintechs, announced the appointment of Mazen Ghalayini as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Ghalayini succeeds Cornerstone CEO and co-founder Steve Williams, who is transitioning to Founding Partner, effective immediately. Moving from his position as President, in his … [More]
Beverage Distribution Giant Promotes COO to President
Hensley Beverage Company announced that Omar Perez will assume the role of President, effective August 1, 2026. Mr. Perez will report directly to Andy McCain, Hensley's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Perez joined Hensley in 2013 as Corporate Controller. During his 13-year tenure with the company, he was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2017 and was subsequently named Chief … [More]
$500K Grant Brings Financial Literacy to 10,000 Arizona Students
As the new school year begins, thousands of Arizona students will sharpen their reading, writing and math skills, but many still won't receive the financial education needed to thrive in adulthood and navigate today's economy. A new $500,000, two-year grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation will help change that by enabling Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) to … [More]
Prominent Phoenix Litigator Joins National Firm as Partner
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady announced that litigator Dan Quigley has joined the firm’s Phoenix office as partner. He previously was one of the namesake partners at a prominent Phoenix area boutique complex commercial litigation firm. Quigley advises clients in all areas of commercial litigation, handling cases that involve a broad array of matters, including … [More]
Arizona Suppliers Pitch Boeing, Intel, Lockheed and Other Industry Leaders
Small manufacturers from across Arizona convened to forge new business relationships, showcasing their products and services at the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Supplier Matchmaking Expo, co-hosted with Intel. The event focused on growing aerospace and semiconductor supply chains. It was designed to help large companies and industrial producers connect with … [More]
How Decades of Planning Have Prepared Phoenix for Federal Water Cuts
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has released its proposed plan to deal with water shortages on the Colorado River, which suggests major cuts to Lower Basin states including Arizona. The Post-2026 Operational Guidelines and Strategies for Lake Powell and Lake Mead – Final Environmental Impact Statement establishes a preferred framework for managing Colorado River operations after … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Entertainment Firm Adds Veteran Executive to Guide Expansion
R Entertainment, one of the nation's largest entertainment companies, announced that Neal Golden, Vice Chairman of Newmark and a nationally recognized business strategist, has been named Chairman of newly formed R Entertainment Holdings. Golden will lead the company's next phase of growth, overseeing strategic expansion initiatives across all R Entertainment Holdings … [More]
Scottsdale Japanese Steakhouse Charts National Growth while Backing Arizona
As Kasai Scottsdale prepares for national expansion under new ownership, the Arizona restaurant brand is making clear that growth will not come at the expense of the community relationships that built its reputation. Executive Decisions Group Inc. (EDGI), the Scottsdale based company that recently acquired Kasai as its first boutique hospitality brand, has become the title … [More]
What Great Managers Do Before Problems Escalate
I have spent more than 25 years training managers at companies like Pfizer, Deloitte and Amway, and if I had to name the one skill that separates managers who grow from managers who stall, it would be this: the willingness to have the conversation they are dreading. Every manager has one. The team member who keeps missing deadlines. The high performer whose attitude is … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Coffee Chain Continues Rapid Expansion
Black Rock Coffee Bar, an Arizona-based boutique coffee shop, is expanding into northern Arizona with two new locations. The first, in Prescott Valley, opens on Friday, July 31 at 6272 E. Second St., just off State Route 69. A Sedona location at 80 Posse Ground Road, on the north side of State Route 89A, will follow this summer, marking the brand’s first-ever store in Red … [More]
