Phoenix-based Spectex, a leading linen service company, is blazing a trail towards a more sustainable future with its proactive steps to reduce its environmental impact. Jeff Ralston, spokesperson for Spectex, is proud of the company's commitment to sustainability and its efforts to inspire others in the industry to follow suit. "Spectex is setting an example for … [More]
Latin Fire Concert & Latino Cultural Arts Festival, Apr. 21-23
The Phoenix Symphony is announcing Latin Fire concerts at Symphony Hall April 21-April 23 that will be full of passion and celebration for Latin American orchestral music. The concerts will feature virtuosic fireworks from acclaimed trumpeter José Sibaja and soprano Mónica Abrego. Curated and conducted by Enrico Lopez-Yañez, the sizzling program includes Tico-Tico no Fubá, … [More]
The Phoenix Symphony Announces 2023-24 Season Programming
The Phoenix Symphony today announces its 2023-24 Season, presenting an extraordinary range of classical and popular programming. The Phoenix Symphony’s 77th season brings classical masterpieces, world-class guest artists, and new concert experiences to the Valley from Symphony Hall and the Mesa Arts Center to the Orpheum and Arizona Financial Theater. A wide variety of … [More]
Merger to Expand Arizona Franchise with Acquisition of Canyon Community Bank
CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. and Canyon Bancorporation, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which CrossFirst and Canyon will consummate a business combination transaction resulting in the mergers of Canyon with and into CrossFirst and Canyon’s bank subsidiary, Canyon Community Bank, N.A., merging with and into CrossFirst’s bank … [More]
Veterinary Emergency Co. Opens Pet ER on Camelback Road
Veterinary Emergency Group, the world’s veterinary emergency company that helps people and their pets when they need it most, is excited to announce the opening of its newest hospital at 2196 E Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016 on May 9 at 12:00 pm. This will be VEG’s 43rd location nationwide and its second location within Arizona. “As soon as a pet parent walks into VEG … [More]
Edwards Ready to Serve Semiconductor Industry with Opening of Manufacturing Facility in Chandler
Edwards, the leading supplier of vacuum and abatement services for the global semiconductor industry, is ready to serve Arizona’s fastest growing sector with the grand opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona. The newly constructed 200,000 square foot facility, coined Chandler Connection, officially opened its doors on Thursday, April … [More]
Single-Family Home Rents Continue to Rise, Phoenix Up 14%
Rentometer has released their Q1 2023 Rent Report for three-bedroom (3-BR) houses that are single-family rentals (SFRs). Rentometer collects data for all residential asset classes, but this report is focused on SFR because they are one of, if not the most, active residential rental asset classes today. Rentometer's president, Mike Lapsley, commented that … [More]
Polestar Unveils the Polestar 4 Electric SUV Coupe
Polestar introduces Polestar 4, an electric performance SUV coupe and the second SUV in the brand’s lineup. Design cues first seen on Polestar’s concept cars are brought to production in the fastest Polestar production car to date. Polestar 4 is positioned between Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 in terms of size and price. Jason Church, COO of Courtesy Automotive Group, which owns … [More]
Woman-Owned Business Experiences Rapid Growth and Expansion across the U.S.
Garden Goddess Ferments, a woman-owned fermented foods company based in Phoenix, is experiencing continued growth and success. Founded by Suzette Smith, the company specializes in producing high-quality beet kvass and three unique sauerkraut flavors, allowing it to carve out a strong presence in the fermented foods market. Since its inception in 2015 with just $40,000 in sales, … [More]
Credit Union Partners to Better Serve Arizona’s Black and African-American Communities
OneAZ Credit Union remains committed to its mission to improve the lives of all Arizonans. To better support and engage with the African-American and Black community, OneAZ Credit Union has partnered with KAHARRIS & CO. LLC, a consulting firm that helps organizations integrate with communities and develop impactful relationships. Kristen Harris, the founder of KAHARRIS … [More]
Restaurant from Southern Italy Makes Arizona Debut with Newly Opened Location in Scottsdale
A piece of Italy has arrived in the heart of Scottdale, with Fratelli La Bufala proudly making the Arizona debut of its second US location, now open at The Grove near Hayden Road and McCormick Parkway in Scottsdale. Fratelli La Bufala, hailing from Southern Italy in Campania, learned the art of producing their most delicious DOP Mozzarella di Bufala from their Father and have … [More]
Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. Celebrates 40 Years in Business
Premier hot air balloon operator Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Company is celebrating its 40-year anniversary this fall. The locally based business announces its upcoming move to Glendale, Arizona as it continues to fly high across the Southwest. "Forty years is a milestone that few companies ever achieve," says Founder and CEO Scott Appelman. "I'm happy and proud to … [More]
Banking Software Co. Names New CEO
CFM, a leading provider of connectivity, workflow, and analytics software for banking, today announced that Stephen Baker has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2023. After a brief transition, current CEO John W. Smith will remain actively involved as vice chairman of CFM’s board of directors. This appointment follows a series of recent M&A transactions … [More]
Home Prices Fell 3% in March–Biggest Annual Drop in Over a Decade, Competition Up
The median U.S. home price fell 3.3% in March to $400,528, the largest year-over-year drop since 2012, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Pandemic boomtowns and pricey Bay Area markets led the price declines in March. In Boise, ID, prices fell 15.4% from a year earlier, more than any other U.S. metro area Redfin analyzed. … [More]
True Food Kitchen to Open First Takeout-Only Location in Tempe
True Food Kitchen, the award-winning, wellness-focused, seasonally-driven restaurant brand, announced today it will open its first-ever takeout-only location, True Food To Go, this summer in Tempe. Located on South Mill Avenue, south of University Drive, True Food To Go will further the restaurant’s mission to bring communities better-for-you food and beverage options in an … [More]
Phoenix-Based Apparel Co. Introduces Sustainable, Protective Swim and Active Wear
With a mantra to ‘find your sun’, the newest eco-friendly sun wear clothing brand, Somewhere Sunny, is bringing the latest in sustainably produced and comfort-forward apparel to the sun-seeker in all of us. A primary goal of founder and entrepreneur Shea Beck is to reduce the overall environmental footprint by limiting fabric waste and using recycled and renewable materials and … [More]
Nextiva Acquires AI Co. to Transform How Businesses Deliver Support Across Online Channels
Nextiva, the leading conversation platform, today announced its acquisition of Simplify360, an AI customer experience platform based in India. Simplify360 uses AI and automation to enable 5,000+ global businesses to seamlessly deliver world class customer support across multiple channels, including email, live chat, social media, online reviews and e-commerce. Some of … [More]
75% of Employees Don’t Want to Leave Their Employers, But Half Don’t See a Path Forward
Betterworks, the leader in modern enterprise performance management solutions, announced the results of its annual State of Performance Enablement global HR research report that show 75% of employees prefer to stay with their employers, but a lack of internal career development and feelings of bias undermine retention, engagement, and productivity. Only 48% of employees see a … [More]
