Jetstream Venture Fund, an innovative interval fund designed to expand access to venture-style investing for a wider professional audience, announced it has lowered its minimum initial investment to $5,000. This strategic update opens new pathways for professionals to participate in institutional-quality private market deals that have historically been restricted to … [More]
Restaurant Group Expands West Valley Presence with Two New Concepts
The Phoenix-based restaurant group behind Pa’La Wood-Fired Kitchen and Tortas Paquimé, TPQ Foods, is expanding its presence in the West Valley with the debut of two new restaurant concepts: Magdaleña, a wood-fired dining experience rooted in the flavors of Latin America, and Paquimex, an authentic Mexican fast-casual concept that is an evolution of Tortas Paquimé with a … [More]
Paradise Valley Homesites Approved for $30M Luxury Development
Quail Run Manor, represented by Compass, has cleared a key hurdle in Paradise Valley, with the Town Council approving the entitlement of four luxury homesites and recordation of the plat now complete. With the subdivision now officially in place, development can move forward, setting the stage for one of the most exclusive new enclaves in Arizona. The four-home luxury … [More]
Credit Union Names Chief Experience Officer to Lead Member Experience
Desert Financial Credit Union brings Kendal Harris on as the new chief experience officer. With nearly three decades of credit union industry experience, Harris will lead the strategy and execution of member experience across the branch network, contact center, and digital transformation departments. “Kendal’s strategic vision and operational experience will be instrumental … [More]
Commercial Construction Firm Names New President
Ganem Companies, the Phoenix-based construction firm known for delivering high-quality commercial, industrial, storage and hospitality projects, announced the appointment of Emily Ganem as President, marking a strategic leadership transition designed to support the company’s continued growth and operational excellence. Ganem previously served as Executive Vice … [More]
Disrupting Global Payments: Exposing Hidden Money Leaks
Global payments are still draining businesses in ways many leaders do not fully see until margins disappear, cash flow tightens, or expansion stalls. Hristian Drensky, CEO of MoreFin, argues that the real problem is not just processing payments, but operating them with enough visibility and control to stop leakage before it becomes normalized. Most global businesses are … [More]
Workforce Program Demonstrates Viability of Second-Chance Hiring Model
As the business community marks Second Chance Month, Televerde, a global revenue creation partner supporting marketing, sales, and customer success for B2B businesses worldwide, announced its 2025 results from its prison-to-workforce program, demonstrating how professional training inside prison translates into measurable workforce outcomes after release. For more than three … [More]
