100 middle class families have closed on a new home using the Arizona Is Home mortgage assistance program. The program, which was first announced in Governor Hobbs’ State of State earlier this year, is tailored to help middle class families across the state purchase their first home through down payment assistance and interest rate relief. “I was born and raised in an Arizona … [More]
Their Take: Adult Education Programs Advance Students’ Career and Education
There is no age limit to learning, and CTE (career and technical education) is a great way to continue education or find a promising career path at any stage of life. In a new study by the World Economic Forum, 50% of employees worldwide will need to upskill or reskill by 2025 to adapt to the evolving nature of the workforce – and CTE could be the answer. Also, for those who … [More]
WNBA All-Star Game Set for Saturday, July 20 at Footprint Center in Phoenix
The Phoenix Mercury announced that GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar Pitbull will perform at halftime during the 2024 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, marking another investment from Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia to elevate AT&T WNBA All-Star 2024 in Phoenix. The sold-out AT&T WNBA All-Star Game will be played on Saturday, July 20 (5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 … [More]
Bistro Opens Third East Valley Location
Local family-owned restaurant Perfect Pear Bistro is set to open the doors to their third Valley restaurant this Monday, July 15, 2024. Situated just east of Loop 101 on Chandler Blvd., the new location marks the expansion of the popular eatery into the Chandler area. Known for their award-winning grilled cheeses and expansive menu that satisfies all taste palates and … [More]
Scottsdale’s Most Prolific Nightlife Promoter Talks Global Expansion and Building Business in Scottsdale
He goes to sleep most days when the rest of The Valley is just starting to wake up. He doesn’t drink himself but he also doesn’t miss a party at Scottsdale’s hottest night club or big event. For more than 15-years it has been Gem Ray’s business to know everyone and everything happening in the Scottsdale nightlife scene. As the owner and founder of Scottsdale Nights, Gem … [More]
Credit Union Ranked Tops in Arizona on Forbes List
Arizona Financial has been ranked #1 in Arizona on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list of top credit unions was recently announced and can be viewed on the Forbes website. “We are honored to be recognized by … [More]
International Design Firm Announces Promotions, New Principal Named
Ware Malcomb, an international design firm, announced that Douglas Gullo has been promoted to Principal; Henry Chan has been promoted to Studio Manager, Architecture; and Minh Nghiem, PE, has joined as Civil Engineering Manager in the firm’s Phoenix office. In his new role as Principal, Douglas Gullo leads the growth and management of the Phoenix office. With more than … [More]
Cybersecurity Blind Spot: The Rising Threat of Digital Supply Chain Attacks
The recent exploit of the widely-used Polyfill[.]io JavaScript library sent shockwaves across more than 110,000 online destinations, impacting major media, government, and education platforms. This event, reminiscent of the SolarWinds attack on the software supply chain, underscores a growing vulnerability in our digital supply chain—a vulnerability that existing cybersecurity … [More]
West Valley Build-to-Rent Development Gets $51.5M in Construction Financing
Tower Capital arranged $51.5 million in non-recourse construction financing for the development of Skyview by Zen, a 190-unit Build-to-Rent (BTR) community in Phoenix’s West Valley. Tower Capital’s Kyle McDonough, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, and George Maravilla, Partner, arranged the financing on behalf of Zen and 10Y. “Zen’s development strategy is to deliver a West … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Announces Presenting Sponsor of Scottsdale Fall Auction
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is excited to announce Gila River Resorts & Casinos, the largest gaming enterprise in the in the Phoenix metropolitan area, as the presenting sponsor of the Barrett-Jackson 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, October 10-13, 2024. This dynamic partnership promises an unparalleled experience … [More]
Tech Co. Pushes STEM Summer Camps, Giving Students a Jumpstart for School
GenTech, a community tech hub, encourages parents to use the final two weeks of summer to give their kids a jumpstart for school with STEM-focused summer camps in North Phoenix and Peoria that will develop technical skills for kids as young as five-years-old. The last four camps available this summer: Radical Robots, Gadget Gurus, Rocket Science, and Drone Discovery, which … [More]
New York City-Based Design Firm Opens Phoenix Regional Office
Industry leaders Ben Ayers and Hannah Hackathorn to co-lead new Phoenix office
Mancini Duffy, a national design firm with a 100+-year-old history and tech-driven approach, announced the opening of its sixth regional office in Phoenix, Arizona. This expansion to the Southwest region brings Mancini's pioneering design solutions to a thriving new market, spearheaded by industry leaders Benjamin Ayers, AIA, NCARB, and Hannah Hackathorn who have joined the … [More]
Acquisition of Ohio-Based Software Provider Opens New Channels and Fuels Growth for Phoenix-Based Kinective
Kinective, the leading provider of connectivity, document workflow, and branch automation software for the banking sector, announced the acquisition of Ohio-based Nexus Software, a market leader in branch device management for financial institutions. This strategic acquisition boosts Kinective's position as a market leader in banking software, driving transformation in retail … [More]
Credit Union Prioritizes People and Culture with New Hire
OneAZ Credit Union is thrilled to announce that Chris Flores is joining Team OneAZ as the new EVP Chief People and Culture Officer. This marks an exciting new chapter in OneAZ’s journey to build a purpose-driven culture that revolves around its collective values and aspirations. “Chris Flores is a champion for elevating company culture around a collective purpose and shared … [More]
Foundation Grants $250,000 to Help Free Arts for Abused Children Expand throughout the State
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming children’s trauma to resilience through the arts, has been awarded a $250,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to expand and enhance their programming throughout the state. Matt Sandoval, executive director of Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, stated, “We believe … [More]
Local First Arizona Launches Grant Writing Services for Rural Energy for America Program
Nonprofit aims to connect Arizona small businesses, tribal communities with $30 million in federal funding to install solar, improve energy efficiency and reduce utility bills
With a mission to break down barriers for Arizona small business owners to receive crucial grant funding through the federal Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), Local First Arizona is proud to announce the launch of its REAP grant writing assistance center. Targeted at assisting rural and tribal small businesses and agricultural producers from across the state of … [More]
Food Franchise Debuts Five New Southwest-Style Grill Concept Locations in Arizona
GoTo Foods, the parent company of Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, McAlister’s Deli®, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky’s®, announces the expansion of Moe’s Southwest Grill into Arizona with a five-unit franchise agreement that will bring locations to the greater Phoenix area. Behind the deal are serial entrepreneurs and father-son team, Tony and Namit Mangat. … [More]
Outpatient Behavioral Health Co. Opens First Clinic in Arizona
Harmony Bay, a leading national outpatient behavioral health organization, is pleased to announce the opening of its first Arizona facility in Scottsdale. This new clinic will provide comprehensive mental health treatment programs for conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Unique to Harmony Bay, the clinic … [More]
