Taylor Morrison, a national homebuilder and land developer, has appointed Amanda Whalen to its Board of Directors effective March 1, 2026. As a public company CFO, Ms. Whalen brings over 25 years of experience in finance and strategic leadership to Taylor Morrison's board. She currently serves as CFO of Klaviyo, an AI-first customer relationship management (CRM) platform … [More]
Wellness Brand Expands Footprint With Fourth Valley Studio
Workshop Pilates, a pioneer of heated mat Pilates in the Valley and one one of the region’s fastest-growing studio brands, has announced it’s expanding with a fourth location, its first in the East Valley, slated to open in January at Northside at SanTan Village in Gilbert. Renowned as the first studio to bring heated mat Pilates to Arizona, offering a detoxifying … [More]
Local Pizza and Pasta Notable Reenters Fountain Hills Market
Streets of New York, a family-owned Valley staple since 1976, is reopening in Fountain Hills on Wednesday, Dec. 17, returning to the community it served for nearly 20 years. Located at 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Suite 11, the new restaurant brings its award-winning New York-style pizza, pasta, sandwiches and neighborhood hospitality back to one of the most scenic corners of the … [More]
Statewide Small Business Foundation Taps New Executive Director
State Forty Eight Foundation, announced the appointment of Kristin “KP” Priscella as its new Executive Director. As the SFEF enters its fifth year, this appointment signals the Foundation's commitment to statewide expansion and significantly increased investment in Arizona's entrepreneurial ecosystem. “We are thrilled to welcome Kristin Priscella as State Forty Eight … [More]
Arizona Unveils Free Tool to Target Economic Growth at the Neighborhood Level
The Arizona Business Database has launched publicly, offering the first statewide, neighborhood-level research tool that combines business attributes, employment, demographic, and geospatial data into one interactive map and filtering interface. The free tool is designed to help policymakers, funders, researchers, community groups, and business owners identify where targeted … [More]
