Bottle & Bean Coffee House & Wine Shop, located in the heart of Downtown Ocotillo in Chandler, is celebrating the grand opening of its newly expanded and renovated outdoor lawn space. The official unveiling event will take place on October 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. with entertainment, food and drink specials, and giveaways. The existing lawn space was completely revamped to … [More]
Stretch Concept Franchisee Expands, Adding Two New Locations to Arizona Portfolio
StretchLab, an assisted stretch concept that aims to identify tightness and imbalances in the body by creating a customized stretching routine for its clients, will open its first location in Chandler at 1969 W. Ray Road #1, Chandler, AZ 85224 in December. In addition to opening this new location, the franchise owner, Jennifer Gage, recently acquired the newly rebranded Dana … [More]
Coworking Brand to Launch Dynamic Office Community in Phoenix
Kiln, the renowned coworking and flex office brand, announced the opening of its newest location, Kiln Biltmore, in partnership with Federal Realty Investment Trust and RED Development. Set to open in fall 2024, Kiln Biltmore will bring a vibrant, boutique coworking space to the iconic Biltmore and Camelback area, offering a … [More]
New Platform Empowers Doctors to Build and Manage Their Personal Digital Identities
My Doctor Brand, a new digital platform designed specifically for physicians, launched to offer a simple and affordable way for doctors to take control of their personal online presence and brand. Founded by Ryan Caracciolo, a veteran sales professional and marketer with over 15 years of experience in the medical industry, My Doctor Brand provides a customizable and … [More]
Phoenix Housing Market Sees Price Gains, but Sales Lag as Summer Slows
The number of new listings and the median sales prices keep climbing, according to year-to-date data from Phoenix REALTORS. The summer doldrums continue into September, with August’s sales and closings to date running below last year’s numbers. “Federal Reserve watchers predict a possible large interest rate cut after the August jobs report,” said Sheryl Bowden, Phoenix … [More]
Development Co. Announces New York Pizza Concept Is Coming to Mill Avenue in Tempe
Wexford Developments is proud to announce Prince Street Pizza will bring its square-style Scillian pizza concept to CenterPoint next year. Prince Street has signed a lease with Wexford Developments to take over the former 1,300-square-foot space belonging to Jimmy Johns at CenterPoint on Mill in Tempe. The walk-up slice shop, which is famous for its Sicilian and Neapolitan … [More]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport among Major Hubs with the Shortest TSA Lines
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona has the ninth-shortest TSA security line of any large airport hub in America, a new study has revealed. Thursday is the busiest day to go through security at Phoenix, while Tuesday is the quietest. Data collection experts SOAX analyzed data from Qsensor on security wait times at America's 31 largest airport hubs, … [More]
Their Take: Why the Job Market is Cooling Down: Three Big Reasons
The U.S. job market is slowing down, and more people are finding themselves unemployed. This change is happening because of three main reasons: the election year, high interest rates and new technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Let’s break down these reasons to understand what’s going on. The Election Year When it’s an election year, like 2024, businesses … [More]
Construction Co. Delivers Industrial Infill Project Near TSMC Fab Campus
Phoenix-based Stevens-Leinweber Construction has delivered Empire 101, a brand new Class A industrial building offering Loop 101 freeway frontage, just 12 minutes from the growing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) Arizona FAB campus. Located at 8850 W. Sweetwater Ave. in Peoria, Arizona, Empire 101 offers immediate freeway access via the North Cactus Road … [More]
Using the Language of Genuine Engagement in a B2B Social Media Setting
The best practices for B2B marketing on social platforms must be rethought. In an era when consumers are inundated with advertisements, sales pitches, and other calls to action, many social media users will dismiss the substance of your message if they believe it comes with a catch. Traditional CTAs like “Buy Now” or “Learn More” are part of the standard marketing … [More]
Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity Awarded $685,200 for Green Economy Workforce Development
New grant initiative to identify, assess and facilitate green jobs opportunities in Arizona
Arizona’s Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) has been awarded a $685,200 grant for its Green Economy Workforce Initiative. With the grant, OEO will identify emerging green industries, evaluate regional job opportunities, and address workforce gaps to guide targeted workforce development investments. The grant is from the Powering Climate & Infrastructure Careers … [More]
Postino, Blanco & North Italia to Debut at All-New Development in Peoria
Common Bond Development Group, the award-winning development team behind The Global Ambassador, is announcing the forthcoming completion of development and construction at their 2.66-acre Peoria, Arizona retail development, The Park at 83. Just steps away from the main stadium of the Peoria Sports Complex, making it the perfect conduit between the stadium, park, and … [More]
Phoenix Ranks among the Top 20 North American Tech Markets in CBRE’s Annual ‘Scoring Tech Talent’ Report
Phoenix ranks #19 overall in CBRE’s 2024 Scoring Tech Talent report, as tech talent hiring in North America slowed despite strong growth in artificial-intelligence specialties, according to a new report from CBRE. Phoenix’s tech talent workforce of 108,380 grew by 17.2% between 2018 and 2023. Computer and information systems managers across all industries grew by 87.6% over … [More]
Park Central Hotels Nearing Completion and Preparing to Host New Hospitality Workforce Training Initiative
As two brand-new hotels at Park Central near completion, the hotel’s development and operating team is readying to launch an innovative new workforce training program on site. Grand Canyon University (GCU); the City of Phoenix; the developers of Park Central, Plaza Companies, Holualoa Companies; and hotel operator Fayth Hospitality are joining together to initiate the Park … [More]
Nonprofit Presents Inaugural Passion to PowHer Day, Empowering Young Women
Shelby Duplessis, founder and managing partner of Diversified Future established Passion to PowHer, a nonprofit foundation with a mission to support and empower young women. On Friday, October 18, the nonprofit will host its first Passion to PowHer Day, which will be held at the Peoria Sports Complex from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is a free … [More]
Credit Union Launches New Program Offering 100% Financing with No Down Payment for Those Serving the Community
Desert Financial Credit Union is striving to make homebuying more affordable for members of the military, first responders, government and civil servants, educators and those in the medical field through its new Community Heroes First-Time Homebuyer Program launching Sept. 3. The program offers first-time homebuyers competitive interest rates and flexible terms without a … [More]
Arizona Grocer Honors Veterans & First Responders with New Discount Program
As part of its long-standing commitment to give back to the communities it serves, Bashas’ Family of Stores recently introduced a new 10% discount program for retired and active-duty military, first responders, and their families. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, the discount is available for in-store purchases made at Bashas’, Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store, and … [More]
Barrow Expands Global Footprint through New Partnership in South Africa
Barrow Neurological Institute is expanding its footprint in global neurological care, education, and research through a new partnership with a South African university. The Barrow Global Neurology program has collaborated with the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa to allow neurology residents to gain clinical experience and a deeper understanding … [More]
