Concord General Contracting, Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona have been named the small, mid-size and large Businesses of the Year by the Greater Phoenix Chamber during the Annual IMPACT Awards held Friday, May 13th. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the prestigious awards program. Small Business of the Year: Concord General … [More]
Heritage Trail to Promote Dude Ranches Across Arizona
Governor Doug Ducey recently signed legislation to help preserve and promote Arizona’s dude ranches and the unique experiences they deliver to Arizonans and thousands of visitors each year. HB2398, sponsored by Rep. Tim Dunn of Yuma, creates the Arizona Dude Ranch Heritage Trail Program, which provides a framework for highlighting the historical essence that guests can … [More]
Scottsdale Fashion Week Glorious Events Continue into This Weekend
Scottsdale Fashion Week returns to the Valley for the first time since 2019! As Arizona’s biggest fashion event, the week is full of glamorous runway shows, elite venues and world-class designers that will provide an unforgettable experience. Taking place from May 12thto May 15th, with plenty to do over this upcoming weekend, each night has a special theme that coincides with … [More]
Financial Literacy App Raises $5.2M to Launch Gamified Banking Platform for Kids and Teens
Serial entrepreneurs Scott Donnell and Travis Adams have raised a $5.2 million seed round led by Altrus Capital and a pool of private investors to launch the GravyStack financial literacy app. Key investors include Chad Willardson, Mark Timm, Gino Wickman, Jim Kwik, Kate Wells, Loral Langemeier, and David Meltzer. GravyStack will launch in mid-2022 with a … [More]
Qwick Names Company’s First Chief People Officer as Rapid Growth Continues
Qwick, the leading staffing-as-a-service platform for hospitality businesses and professionals, has appointed Derek Johnson as its first Chief People Officer. Johnson joins at a time when Qwick is expanding employee headcount faster than ever. He will lead the company's key human resources functions including Qwick's diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging program. … [More]
Arizona Diamondbacks Name Official Casino and Resort Partner
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Casino Arizona, an enterprise owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), announce a new partnership naming the popular casino and its sister property, Talking Stick Resort, as the Official Casino and Resort Partner for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The new agreement will include visible signage and exclusive VIP … [More]
Phoenix and Chicago Come Together with Agency Partnership
Arizona-based Kitchen Sink Studios announced today it has inked a deal to join forces with Chicago Independent creative agency Schafer Condon Carter. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. A two-decade mainstay of Phoenix’s vibrant agency community, award winning KSS will be relaunched as Kitchen Sink Creative to reflect the integration of SCC’s strategic, creative, production … [More]
Pinnacle West Announces Executive Management Changes
Ted Geisler Pinnacle West Capital Corp. announced that Ted Geisler has been promoted to president of Arizona Public Service (APS), the company’s principal subsidiary, effective May 16. Geisler, who currently serves as senior vice president and chief financial officer for both Pinnacle West and APS, will be succeeded in those roles by Andrew Cooper, current … [More]
National Homebuilder Opens Design Studio in Metro Phoenix
Tri Pointe Homes®, a recognized leader serving the Phoenix market for more than 30 years under the name Maracay®, announces the grand opening of its new Design Studio. Located in south Scottsdale, the new space augments and inspires the joys of the interior design selection process for new homebuyers while advancing the company as a premium lifestyle brand through leading-edge … [More]
WEBINAR – May 31: Barriers to Growth
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. Barriers to Growth 05/31/2022 | 9:00 AM Learn how to prepare your small business for inevitable and ever-changing growth challenges affecting your profitability. Join Donna Hover, Chief … [More]
WEBINAR – May 24: Five Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Being Hacked
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. Five Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Being Hacked 05/24/2022 | 9:00 AM Cybersecurity has become a significant risk for businesses, with endless stories about companies getting hacked. This … [More]
LionHeart Security Services Appoints Bill Herzog as New CEO
LionHeart Security Services announced today that Bill Herzog is the new CEO of the company. An experienced leader in the security industry, Herzog will succeed Michael Morrison and has already assumed responsibilities. Previous CEO, Michael Morrison unexpectedly passed away in November. Herzog was a United States Marine Reservist and retired as a Captain with the Arizona … [More]
Ketamine Wellness Centers Announces Partnership with Veterans Administration in Arizona
Ketamine Wellness Centers (KWC), the largest ketamine therapy provider in the U.S. and a subsidiary of Delic Holdings Corp, announced a new partnership with the Veterans Administration (VA) in Arizona. Veterans suffering from treatment-resistant depression, PTSD and anxiety will have access to ketamine therapy at the KWC Arizona clinics in Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa-Gilbert at no … [More]
