For nearly 15 years, Ballet Arizona has invited Arizonans-in-need to come and celebrate the holidays by attending a full-length production of The Nutcracker –free of charge. Named in honor of our dedicated donors, Angel Night helps over 2,000 children and families each year experience an evening of magic and hope. This year, however, things will be different. With theatres … [More]
Household Holiday Recycling Impacts Availability of Consumer Paper Goods
With consumers shopping online more than ever before, Republic Services is bracing for an influx of discarded packaging material during the holiday season and is asking consumers to make sure they are recycling materials correctly. There's significant need for recycled paper due to the unprecedented demand for household paper products and cardboard during the … [More]
Impact Awards Name Two Valley Companies as Year’s Best
Kitchell and Galvanize have been named the large and small/medium Businesses of the Year by the Greater Phoenix Chamber during the 33rd Annual IMPACT Awards held virtually on Thursday, December 3rd. Large Business of the Year: Kitchell “It’s incredibly exciting for me to accept the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Business of the Year award on behalf of our employee owners at … [More]
Restaurant Continues to Adapt and Pivot to Meet Consumer Needs in Wake of the Pandemic
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria unveils its first satellite kitchen, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria To-Go, in Scottsdale, which is now open. The new concept offers delivery and carryout only, which allows Grimaldi’s to provide its customers with an alternative and convenient option as the demand for takeout continues to increase. This is the first location to open as part of a company strategy to … [More]
Holiday Hunger Fight Raises More Than $335,000 for St. Mary’s Food Bank
Barro’s Pizza did their part once again to help fight hunger in Arizona. On Tues., Dec. 1, 2020, Barro’s Pizza hosted the Ninth Annual Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight which raised more than $335,593 for St. Mary’s Food Bank. “We couldn’t be happier with the outcome this year,” said Gina Barro co-owner of Barro’s Pizza. “Each year we look forward to honoring our mother, Doran … [More]
Valley Leadership Receives $100,000 to ‘Move the Needle’ on Racial Inequities
U.S. Bank announced $100,000 in donations to Valley Leadership as part of its $15 million U.S. Bank Foundation Rebuild and Transform Fund, addressing systemic racial inequities in small business, housing and workforce advancement. This commitment follows $150,000 U.S. Bank provided in Phoenix to Trellis and the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in September to address social … [More]
Phoenix Earns Perfect Score on LGBTQ Inclusion for Eighth Year in a Row
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced this morning that the city of Phoenix earned a perfect score of 100 for its ongoing efforts to ensure equal treatment of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. The HRC uses the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) score to examine how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are of LGBTQ … [More]
Major Hotels Group Debuts New Office for the Day Package, Offering Remote Workers a Change of Scenery
Driven by its commitment to continuously listen to guests, customers and members, Hyatt announces an extension of its popular Work from Hyatt extended-stay package to include a new Office for the Day option now available daily through May 31, 2021, at more than 400 Hyatt hotels in the Americas. Offering a much-deserved change of scenery to people still working remotely and the … [More]
Arizona Residents Find Healthcare is Priority at Scottsdale Wellness Center
Functional Wellness Center is located in Scottsdale near the heart of old town. They are the only facility to perform spinal rehabilitation and postural correction in all of Scottsdale. They are a specialty office that is operated by two doctors certified in Chiropractic Biophysics. Chiropractic Biophysics is an advanced technique that focuses on correcting postural deformities … [More]
Partnership Results in Urgent Care Services for Arizona Patients Under Co-Branded Name
HonorHealth and FastMed Urgent Care announce that their joint venture transaction to manage 30 existing Arizona urgent care clinics is complete, and the clinics will now be operating under the co-branded name HonorHealth FastMed Urgent Care. In September, the two healthcare organizations announced their intention to form a joint venture to improve access in the Phoenix and … [More]
Cox Supports The Salvation Army in Arizona with a $150K Holiday Donation
The Salvation Army has stepped up to ensure Arizona families negatively impacted by COVID-19 receive critical support through emergency food for seniors and families in need; rent and utilities assistance; PPE, sanitizing products and hygiene kits; toys for kids; and emotional and spiritual support. In fact, The Salvation Army expects to serve 155 percent more people nationwide … [More]
Shopping Centers Continue to Expand Leasing Portfolio Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Three of Vestar’s East Valley shopping centers will welcome several new tenants in late 2020 and early 2021. Vestar, a nationally recognized shopping center management, leasing and development operator, has continued to expand its leasing portfolio despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Crossroads Towne Center, located at 3757 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, will add F45 … [More]
