After five decades as Arizona’s largest family-owned and -operated plumbing supply company, Central Arizona Supply officially opened its second North Scottsdale location this week called Central Arizona Reserve, which is the debut of the company’s new ultra-luxury division and the largest premium appliance and plumbing showroom in Arizona. At more than 10,000 square feet, … [More]
City of Scottsdale and Phoenix Rescue Mission Partner to Reduce Homelessness, Create Jobs
The City of Scottsdale and Phoenix Rescue Mission announced today the launch of Scottsdale Works, an integrated workforce development program that aims to reduce homelessness in Scottsdale and put the city’s homeless to work. The public-private collaboration comes at a critical time when COVID-19 continues to disproportionately affect those who are already experience … [More]
Nikola Signs MOU with General Motors
PHOENIX — November 30, 2020 — Nikola Corporation announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with General Motors for a global supply agreement related to the integration of GM’s Hydrotec fuel-cell system into Nikola’s commercial semi-trucks. This supersedes and replaces the transaction announced on September 8, 2020. Under the terms of the MOU, Nikola … [More]
Fox Restaurants Newest Hot Spot is Fly Bye
Sam Fox is at it again bringing craveable new eats to the Central Phoenix neighborhood with his newest creation, Fly Bye, serving up his personal favorite Detroit-style square pan pizza and crispy chicken. Because whoever said being square is a bad thing? Fly Bye brings the fun with creative flavors, decadent sauces, and twists on our favorite, downright tasty comfort foods. … [More]
Cruise or Walk the ZooLights
For the first time in the history of the Phoenix Zoo, experience millions of twinkling lights and dazzling animal sculptures from the comfort of your own vehicle. Tour the Africa Trail and see the all NEW Wildlife Lantern Safari, featuring 66 animals — polar bears, mammoths, koalas, kangaroos and more! Cruise the newly added Outer Tropics Trail and enjoy the … [More]
Heard Museum Extends Holiday Program, ‘Holidays at the Heard’
The Heard Museum has announced the expansion of its popular holiday program, Holidays at the Heard, extending it to every Friday and Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as Dec. 29 to Dec. 31 2020. Shop for holiday gifts, enjoy live musical performances, meet with and buy from featured American Indian artists and more. Highlights: Live music and artist … [More]
Feeding Matters raises more than $185,000 for Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)
Feeding Matters, the first organization in the world dedicated to advancing the system of care for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD), raised more than $185,000 during its 8th Annual Community Event, presented by Jaburg Wilk Attorneys at Law and Mead Johnson Nutrition and underwritten by several additional local sponsors. For the first time ever and in response to COVID-19, … [More]
Valley Philanthropists Support Families Experiencing Homelessness
The Scottsdale group of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun donated $10,270 to Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization that works with families experiencing homelessness including their pets and helps them return to independence. 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is a philanthropic group of 100+ women who come together quarterly to create an … [More]
Here Are Some Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
Arizonans know how to come together and help one another. With the holidays nearly upon us, many are asking how they can serve others. Here are some ways you can give back, brought to you by the Office of the Governor and In Business Magazine: Food Donations St. Mary’s Food Bank, located in Phoenix and Surprise, accepts food donations Monday through Friday. In addition … [More]
Arizona College-Going and Completion Rates Improve, but Still Lag Nationally
Approximately 52 percent of Arizona’s 2018 high school graduates enrolled in a two or four-year degree granting institution within one year of graduation, as compared with just over 69 percent of their peers nationwide. College going and completion for Arizona remains uneven across demographics and continues to trail the national average, according the Arizona Board of … [More]
HVAC Co. Growth Continues with Acquisition of Arizona’s Dukes of Air
HomeServe USA, a leading provider of service plans, repair, and installation services for the home, today announced the acquisition of Arizona’s Dukes of Air, LLC (Dukes). Based in Mesa, Dukes is an A+ Better Business Bureau accredited company and the third company HomeServe has acquired in the greater Phoenix area since 2019. Dukes was founded in 2013 by the husband and … [More]
5 Ways to Thank Your Local Small Business
In the middle of a pandemic that has taken so much from us, acts of celebration and sharing hold an even deeper significance. Although our holidays celebrations will look different this year, our values remain unchanged. This is a season of caring, a season of giving. We each look for ways to ease suffering and connect with our loved ones, even if over a computer screen. As … [More]
Arizona Historical Society Launches New Holiday Gift Program
Looking for a gift experience that’s fun, affordable, and family-friendly? Give the gift of historic discovery with an annual membership to the Arizona Historical Society. This year the Arizona Historical Society is extending Gift Memberships purchased in November and December from 12 to 15 months. That’s three extra months to visit AHS history museums in Flagstaff, Tempe, … [More]
