Education Forward Arizona, as part of its Everything to Gain campaign, unveiled a new poll in an ongoing study regarding the state of attainment of education and training after high school. The results show that Arizonans overwhelmingly support specific policy actions from leaders and lawmakers to increase support and resources to help Arizonans attain a degree or certificate. … [More]
Sprouts Farmers Market to Open 49th Arizona Location
Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, has announced it will open a new store in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday, October 25, located at 9824 W. McDowell Rd. A ribbon cutting will take place Friday morning at 6:45 a.m. The doors to the store will open at 7 a.m. “We are excited to welcome another Sprouts Farmers Market to the Phoenix community! … [More]
New Retailers, Renovations, and Culinary Experiences Elevate Scottsdale Quarter
Following the announcement of its redevelopment plans, Scottsdale Quarter is excited to share the latest updates on the transformation of this premier shopping and dining destination. With recent reopenings, including the much-anticipated return of Etta, as well as the announcement of several new retailers, Scottsdale Quarter continues to set the stage for elevated retail and … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Compliance and Audit Management Platform Acquired by Pharmacy Tech Co.
Bluesight, the leading provider of Medication Intelligence™ solutions for health systems and hospital pharmacies, announced the acquisition of Sectyr, a top-tier compliance and audit management platform. This acquisition expands Bluesight's portfolio to include robust 340B audit and compliance tools in response to growing demand from its customers. Sectyr is recognized for its … [More]
Phoenix-Based Franchise Expands Out of State with First Donut Shop in Colorado
Desert Donuts, the Arizona-based dessert shop specializing in cooked-to-order cake donuts, proudly announces the grand opening of its first franchise location in Greenwood Village, Colorado, on October 5, 2024. This milestone follows the company's decision to offer franchise opportunities in February 2024. The Colorado franchisee team, led by Justin Daigle, Vanessa Daigle, and … [More]
Avnet Names New Chief Digital Officer to Drive Distributor’s Digital Strategy
Avnet has hired Dave Youngblood as Chief Digital Officer, effective October 21, 2024. In this newly created role, Mr. Youngblood will lead and further enable Avnet’s enterprise-wide digital platform and eCommerce approach. Reporting to Chief Executive Officer, Phil Gallagher, he will also be joining Avnet’s executive leadership team. Avnet’s digital strategy focuses on … [More]