Scott Hanson, APR, Fellow PRSA, a longtime Valley public relations practitioner and owner of HMA Public Relations, will be retiring from the agency at the end of the year, naming Abbie S. Fink as president. Fink has been with the firm since 1993, serving as vice president/general manager since 1996. She will be only the third president in the firm’s 40-plus year … [More]
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Completes Water Park
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa proudly announces the completion of the more than $16 million AquaRidge WaterPark, featuring two impressive additions: Sedona Springs and the adults-only haven Sky Island. This summer, the resort unveiled the first phase of the 140,000-square-foot expanded pool experience, which included the debut of an enhanced lazy river, the … [More]
Arizona-Based Tequila Brand Set to Release High Proof Variety in November
Tequila Corrido, an Arizona-based handcrafted tequila brand, is excited to announce its all-new variety, Blanco Overproof, that will be available in select markets across the country this November. This high proof version will be a bolder sibling to Tequila Corrido’s Blanco expression. The Overproof is an intensified rendition of the Blanco expression, which promises an … [More]
qBotica to Acquire Health Automation Co. to Expand
qBotica Inc., a leading technology and automation solutions provider, is proud to announce its strategic investment in Healthomation Inc., a healthcare automation company, to further its suite of offerings and expand its reach within the healthcare sector. Healthomation Inc is at the forefront of healthcare process automation, similar to industry competitors like … [More]
Dallas-Based Investment Firm Expands to Arizona with Acquisition of Flooring Products Co.
Impact Property Solutions, a Dallas, TX-based portfolio company of Blue Sage Capital, is proud to announce its acquisition of Interior Concepts, Inc., an Arizona-based provider of flooring products and installation services to multifamily and commercial properties. Interior Concepts, which opened its doors in 1985, covers Phoenix/Scottsdale and other key markets in Arizona. … [More]
Health Insurer Adds New Features, Programs and Expands into More of Arizona
Banner|Aetna, a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, is offering Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans with additional benefits across more Arizona counties in 2024. Banner|Aetna will offer Silver plans at zero premium in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties for fully subsidized members. Now through Jan. 15, 2024, individuals … [More]
Self Storage Co. Opens Ninth State-of-the-Art Facility, Third in West Valley
The Mangat Group and Aberdeen Management & Development announced the opening of Arizona Self Storage in Peoria. The four-story, 875-unit facility is located on the southwest corner of Loop 101 and Olive Avenue. This is Arizona Self Storage’s ninth property in the state and third in the West Valley. Tony Mangat, founder of The Mangat Group, is the landowner and part owner … [More]
Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Names Tempe-Based Co. Brewery of the Year
The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild celebrated the craft beer community at the second annual Arizona Craft Beer Awards at a ceremony. Pedal Haus Brewery took home the top honor and was named the 2023 Brewery of the Year. There was a large turnout with 53 local breweries submitting 194 beers to be judged. An independent panel of 65 judges blind sampled the beers and evaluated them … [More]
