Kitchen Switchen, the online and resale kitchenware marketplace built on family, sustainability, and a love for home cooking, is thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in its journey. Co-founders Amy Powers-Valentine and Emma Valentine will be stepping back from their leadership roles to pursue new opportunities, officially passing the founder's torch to Brittney … [More]
Elevated Fast-Casual Eatery Taps Scottsdale for Arizona Debut
California-based Mendocino Farms has chosen Scottsdale Promenade for its first Arizona location, marking a significant step in the popular sandwich and salad shop’s continued national expansion. Scottsdale Promenade, a prominent lifestyle and shopping destination, is owned by FalconEye Ventures, a real estate investment company, and managed by Vestar, a leading privately held … [More]
Scottsdale Pet Care Co. Accelerates National Growth with Out-of-State Expansion
Sparkle Grooming Co., the wellness-focused dog grooming franchise, is thrilled to announce its expansion into Nevada. The Chicago regional developer team of Thomas Fitzpatrick and Joel Accathara is expanding its multi-market portfolio with 13 new licenses in Nevada, their first strategic move beyond the Midwest. Joining them on this next phase of growth is Ellen Fitzpatrick, … [More]
ACA’s New Coalition Aims to Make Arizona the Best State to Start a Business
The Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona business leaders announced the launch of the Arizona Small Business Growth Coalition, a statewide alliance of trusted small business providers committed to advancing Arizona’s economic vitality through entrepreneurship. Convened by the Arizona Commerce Authority, the coalition will foster alignment, collaboration, and collective … [More]
ASU and SEMI Partner to Upskill Semiconductor Talent
SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, announced it has partnered with Arizona State University to expand access to high-impact, on-demand training for the global semiconductor workforce. The newly launched courses, available through the SEMI University learning platform, span emerging and … [More]
Streamlining Customer Verification: Lessons from AI-Powered Fintech
In the fintech industry, customer onboarding ensures new clients can effectively access and use financial or banking systems. A well-structured onboarding process helps companies build trust with customers while meeting compliance requirements in highly regulated markets. Traditional onboarding and KYC methods include manual checks, which are slow and difficult to scale. … [More]
