Phoenix Pool Supply Giant Files Chapter 11, Targets 90% Debt Reduction

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Leslie's, Inc., the largest direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry serving residential customers and pool professionals nationwide, announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement with a group of its existing lenders that lays the groundwork for transactions that will significantly strengthen the Company’s capital structure, … [More]

William Shatner Partners with Scottsdale Hearing Aid Co. on New Campaign

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Audien Hearing announced a partnership with legendary actor William Shatner, launching "Boldly Hear What's Next," a campaign built on a shared belief: getting older shouldn't mean getting less out of life. For generations, Shatner has inspired people to imagine what's possible. At 90, he traveled to space himself. At 95, he's still creating, exploring and asking what comes … [More]

BMO Taps 25-Year Banking Veteran to Lead Arizona Wealth Management

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BMO Wealth Management announced the appointment of Andrew Wojciak as managing director for Arizona, where he will lead the firm’s wealth management business and support its continued growth in the state.  Wojciak will oversee strategy, growth and client experience for the local office, bringing together expertise in investment management, wealth planning, trust and estate … [More]

Arizona-Founded Gluten-Free Brand Grows from Food Truck to 212 Target Stores

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Heavenly Hunks, the Minnesota-based maker of soft-baked oatmeal cookie “hunks” available in approximately 16,000 retail locations nationwide, announced its first expansion beyond cookies with the launch of Dupe Loops, a mini donut brand now available at 212 Target stores across 16 states and on Target.com. The launch represents an important milestone for Heavenly Hunks, which … [More]

Why Community Service Matters to Phoenix Business Leaders

by Kenneth Van Winkle Jr.

Leading a company means being pulled in a million different directions — often at the same time. There is never a shortage of urgent, high-priority projects coming across C-suite desks. So how do corporate leaders find time for community service? And how do they make a lasting, impactful commitment to their communities, giving all the competing priorities? Those are … [More]