Locally-owned PRESS Coffee and Sprouts Farmers Market are expanding their partnership, with PRESS products now available in over 440 Sprouts stores nationwide. PRESS has opened seven cafes inside Sprouts locations throughout the Valley, and now this partnership has expanded its reach to shelves nationwide. “We've partnered with Sprouts for years, providing certain … [More]
Scottsdale Dog Rescue Nonprofit Takes Lifesaving Shelter Program across State Lines
Two Pups Wellness Fund is introducing its lifesaving “Project Get Out” (PGO) program beyond state lines. The Scottsdale, Arizona-based nonprofit is working with Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) to establish a pilot program for Project Get Out in Southern California, made possible through a grant from the Jason Heigl Foundation. The pilot begins this month … [More]
Arizona Comfort Food Staple Launches Franchise Expansion
After more than 13 years of serving hearty comfort food, welcoming families and building a fiercely loyal customer base across the Valley, Arizona favorite Haymaker is officially expanding through franchising. The locally loved restaurant brand announced today that it is seeking qualified franchise partners throughout Arizona as it begins the next chapter of growth for the … [More]
U.S. Markets Hold Strong amidst Turmoil
The conflict with Iran continues, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and 20% of the world’s energy supply has been constrained for more than 90 days. At the outset of this conflict, May 15 was often stated as the “pain point” when higher energy prices would begin cutting into economic activity. Inflation data have pushed higher, with core personal consumption expenditures … [More]
Arizona Secures Top-5 Spot for Q1 Job Growth
Arizona’s economy continued to demonstrate resilience in the first quarter of 2026, with total nonfarm employment increasing by about 15,500 jobs and the state ranking third nationally in percentage job growth, according to the Spring 2026 Arizona Economic Update. The report tracks labor market conditions and key economic indicators across the state, putting the data into … [More]
Cactus Bowl Returns to Tempe amid Chase Field Renovations
The Cactus Bowl – college football's only postseason game between the Big Ten and Big 12 Conferences – enters an exciting next chapter of its history in Arizona, with a refreshed approach that includes a new name, new logo, new venue, new television network and enhanced fan experience. Fiesta Sports Foundation operates the Cactus Bowl as part of its year-round slate of … [More]
Amazon Partners with Iconic Arizona Grocer to Offer Same-Day Delivery
Amazon and Bashas', a trusted Arizona grocer since 1932 and subsidiary of The Raley's Companies, announced the launch of grocery delivery and pickup at four Bashas' store locations in Phoenix, Tempe, Tucson, and Scottsdale. Customers can now shop approximately 15,000 Bashas' grocery items on Amazon.com and the Amazon shopping app – including fresh produce, bakery items, deli … [More]
Scottsdale Lakefront Property Set for Major Mixed-Use Revamp
Diversified Partners, a real estate brokerage and development firm, has officially closed on the landmark Scottsdale waterfront property that will become The Lakefront at Scottsdale, a mixed-use redevelopment designed to revitalize one of the area’s most recognizable lakefront sites. The Lakefront represents the revitalization of a landmark waterfront site in Scottsdale, … [More]
Private Valley Fire Department Builds Response Model for Energy, Data Projects
The state of Arizona has become one of the nation's most concentrated buildout zones for utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hyperscale data centers — and the fire and safety demands that come with those facilities are unlike anything conventional fire departments are equipped to handle. Rural Metro Fire Central Arizona is positioning itself as the … [More]
Women of Achievement Returns for Landmark 11th Year, Nominations Open
In Business Magazine is pleased to announce that nominations are now officially open for the 2026 Women of Achievement, returning for its highly anticipated 11th year of celebrating the Valley’s most dynamic, influential, and inspiring women leaders. Each year, 15 exceptional women are selected for their remarkable leadership, professional excellence, innovation, and … [More]
