Trainual, the leading SaaS platform for business process documentation and employee training, announced its partnership with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. This strategic collaboration aligns two of the Valley’s most innovative organizations and further demonstrates how businesses of all sizes, across any industry, can leverage Trainual's platform to streamline … [More]
UBS Hires New Lead for Arizona Wealth Management Market
UBS Wealth Management announced that Ryan Lurie, APMA, has been appointed to lead the firm’s Arizona offices. Ryan will be based in the Scottsdale office and will oversee the firm’s financial advisors and support staff in Phoenix and Scottsdale. He will report to Justin Frame, UBS Market Executive for the Pacific Desert market, which includes San Diego, Orange County, Hawaii, … [More]
Local Partners Announce New Dining Concept Coming to North Scottsdale
Slated to open in early 2025, The Belmont is set to redefine the dining scene in North Scottsdale. Featuring craft cocktails, fresh seasonal cuisine made with locally sourced premium ingredients, and a casually sophisticated atmosphere, The Belmont is poised to become a neighborhood gem. The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on weekends. Phillip … [More]
Fast Casual Chicken Tenders Brand Announces 12 New Locations Coming Arizona
Home of the “Filet Mignon Of Chicken®” Huey Magoo’s will proudly serve even more families and neighborhoods across the country with 42 new franchises coming to Arizona, Texas and Virginia, President and CEO Andy Howard announces today. This now brings the total to 15 states that Huey Magoo’s is operating in nationwide and over 250 restaurants in development. In Arizona, Huey … [More]
Managers Report Stress, Increased Workload, and Challenges Adapting to the Expectations of Younger Workers
Intelligent.com, a platform dedicated to helping young professionals navigate the future of work, has released new findings on the challenges managers face overseeing Generation Z employees. In a survey conducted in October 2024, 1,000 U.S. managers shared their experiences, revealing high levels of stress and frustration with the newest workforce cohort. Among key findings, … [More]
Sun State Builders Breaks Ground in Surprise on 100,000 SF Industrial Project
Sun State Builders, a design-build general contractor, is breaking ground on a 114,495-square-foot industrial building for The Widewaters Group Inc. The $11 million ground-up build situated on a 7.3-acre site is located at 134th Avenue and Bell Road in Surprise. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday, November 12 and … [More]
Utah-Based Construction Group Moves Division Offices to Tempe
Utah-based Big-D Construction recently moved its Southwest and Heavy Industrial offices to Tempe’s 2100 Rio building, a brand-new commercial office building with the quality and attention to detail to match the associates set to work there. The shift to two 8,000 SF suites overlooking the valley is a perfect next step for the growth prospects of both Southwest and Heavy … [More]
ASU President Michael Crow Named to TIME100 Climate List, a First for a University President
Arizona State University President Michael Crow has been named to the 2024 TIME100 Climate list of leaders and innovators driving real climate action. The list includes leaders across a range of fields, from policy to business to education. TIME’s editors spent months vetting names from across the economy. They prioritized measurable, scalable achievements and recent action … [More]
Main Street Owners Feel More Confident as They Enter the Holiday Season; Arizona Voters Go Pro-Small Business
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 2.2 points in October to 93.7. This is the 34th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose seven points to 110, the highest reading recorded. A seasonally adjusted net negative 20% of small business owners reported higher nominal sales in the past three months, the lowest reading since July … [More]
New Luxury Lounge Opens at Sky Harbor
Chase announced opening dates for its two newest additions to the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club network of airport lounges, which include Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, opening November 12, 2024, in Terminal 4 at the new South 1 (S1) Concourse, and San Diego International Airport, opening December 6, 2024, in Terminal 2. Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at PHX … [More]
Chandler-Based Manufacturer Becomes Employee-Owned Company with ‘Arizona ESOP Day’ Declaration
In a landmark announcement, Chandler-based Kovach Enclosure Systems unveiled its transition to an employee-owned company through the establishment of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This significant development was celebrated during an all-company event at SOHO63 in Downtown Chandler, marking a new chapter in Kovach’s rich history. Kovach’s announcement also was … [More]
Local Development Co. Acquires Full Ownership of Biltmore Fashion Park, Unveils Redevelopment Plans for Iconic Arizona Landmark
RED Development, an industry-leading commercial real estate company renowned for its high-performing mixed-use and retail portfolio, is unveiling its plans for the future of Biltmore Fashion Park, Arizona’s first luxury outdoor shopping and dining destination after acquiring full ownership of the iconic landmark this summer, featuring a new mixed-use development and design … [More]
Revolutionary 13,000-Square-Foot, Two-Story Restaurant and Nightclub Coming to West Valley
The West Valley will welcome its newest high-end entertainment destination, Tavern Park, a 13,000 square-foot sports bar and entertainment venue that will raise the bar for Peoria’s dining and nightlife scene. Located in the heart of the P83 entertainment district, Tavern Park promises an elevated experience with a sprawling sports bar, a climate-controlled indoor park, a … [More]
Phoenix Oral Care Co. Launches Exclusive Product in U.S. Costco Stores and Online
SNOW Oral Care, a leader in premium oral care, is excited to announce the launch of its award-winning whitening kit at 100 Costco locations across the U.S. and online at Costco.com, starting November 10—just in time for the holiday season. This exclusive offering will be available to Costco members at a special holiday price of $49, down from its original $149, making SNOW's … [More]
Banner Thunderbird Starts Construction of Women and Infant Services Tower
The state-of-the-art tower will extend 165,000 square feet across 6 floors with an investment of $221 million.
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has begun construction of a new state-of-the-art women and infant services tower. The tower will extend 165,000 square feet across six floors, housing essential facilities including obstetrics triage, labor and delivery and Cesarean-section rooms, a pre-operative clinic, an ambulatory procedure unit, postpartum and well baby nursery, … [More]
PNC Bank to Double Planned Branch Openings to More Than 200 Across Six States, Including Arizona
PNC Bank announced it is increasing its branch investment by $500 million to open more than 100 additional new branches and renovate 200 more existing locations across the country. These plans expand upon the 100 new locations and 1,200 branch renovations the company announced in February. Today's announcement brings the bank's total investment to approximately $1.5 billion to … [More]
WEBINAR – Dec. 10: Set Goals and Grow Your Business
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Set Goals and Grow Your Business 12/10/2024 | 9:00 AM In this session, participants will learn how to set SMART goals using time management techniques, avoiding common pitfalls, and using productivity tools to stay organized. REGISTER NOW … [More]
BBB Announces Arizona’s 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners
Better Business Bureau (BBB) announces seven Arizona companies as winners of the 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. Title sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union, the program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and recognizes businesses that operate with the highest levels of integrity. The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics is one of the most prestigious honors BBB bestows on … [More]
