The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) formally announced today its “Investing in America: Small Business Tools and Resources” series, a new collaboration with Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) to expand public awareness of SBA’s programs, priorities, and initiatives that will empower business owners across the country, particularly those from underserved and … [More]
Patient Care and Practice Management Come Together with WebPT Launch
WebPT is proud to spearhead the introduction of Practice Experience Management (PXM) as a groundbreaking category of healthcare technology that revolutionizes the experience of a practice across every clinical, patient, and administrative touchpoint. As the first rehab therapy EMR, WebPT continues its legacy of innovation with the industry’s only unified PXM technology … [More]
See Which Arizona Charter Schools Top National Rankings
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today announced the 2023-2024 Best High Schools rankings. The rankings evaluate nearly 18,000 public high schools at the national, state and local level. This year’s rankings showcase the schools whose students demonstrate outstanding outcomes, surpassing the anticipated benchmarks, including … [More]
Solar Co. Partners with Roofer to Reduce Energy Bills of Arizona Residents
SOAR Energy, the solar company powered by Better Earth, announced its partnership with Gryphon Roofing, a leading residential and commercial roofing contractor servicing Arizona, which holds the second highest solar potential in the nation according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. SOAR has also named Gryphon Roofing its Preferred Roofing Partner within the state, … [More]
When Escaping the Arizona Summer, Stay Cool with These Labor Day Travel Tips
Each year, as Labor Day approaches, many Arizonans celebrate the holiday with a timely trip away from the triple digits. If you are looking to escape over the Labor Day weekend to a cooler destination, we are offering some valuable tips. It is very important for passengers to plan ahead before they travel through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Remember to check … [More]
Glendale-Based Trucking Company Launches Driving School
Glendale-based trucking company, The Mangat Group, announced the launch of MG Truck Driving School, a state-of-the-art school that offers commercial driver’s license (CDL) driver training and certification classes. Classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. MG Truck Driving School will be the only school in Arizona with a driving simulator on site. The simulator has the … [More]
Grand Canyon University Expecting Record Enrollment
Grand Canyon University is expecting another record-breaking class of new students in 2023-24 despite the continued downward trajectory of college enrollments across the country. GCU is projecting a more than 14% increase in new students from last year, including a class of more than 11,000 incoming traditional-age (21 and under) students attending both the Phoenix campus … [More]
State Forty Eight Expands Presence with Fourth Valley Location in North Phoenix
State Forty Eight, the beloved Arizona-based apparel and lifestyle brand known for its iconic desert-inspired designs and community-focused approach, has officially signed the lease for their fourth Valley location. The new store, situated at 2470 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste 1182 in Phoenix, is set to open its doors in December 2023, bringing State Forty Eight's unique blend of … [More]
Panda Express Announces $14 Million Pledge to Phoenix Children’s
Panda Express announced its $14.8 million, 10-year pledge to Phoenix Children’s as well as unveiled the new Panda Cares Center of Hope playroom on the 9th floor of the Thomas Campus. Leadership from both organizations were in attendance as well as Panda Cares Child Life specialists, passionate restaurant employees and patients who want to say thank you in person. “Panda … [More]
Renowned Restaurant Group Named Culinary Provider at Esplanade
The ownership team behind the $45 million renovation and enhancement of the Esplanade campus—one of Phoenix’s most prestigious mixed-use office destinations—is pleased to announce its newest partnership with DMK Restaurants as its hospitality and culinary provider. This partnership advances upgrades in progress to four office buildings and the addition of 30,000 square feet of … [More]
Phase One of $117M Multifamily Development in Opportunity Zone Breaks Ground in Phoenix
Banyan Residential, a Los Angeles-based private real estate investment firm, in partnership with national developer Milhaus, has commenced construction on the first phase of a new 515-unit luxury apartment community in Phoenix, Arizona. Phase one, a $117M development consisting of 320 units, is expected to be complete in Q4 2025. UMB, with syndication by First Merchants and … [More]
Phoenix-Based Co. Launches New Airbnb Specialization Approach for Realtors
At a time when headlines are circulating news of "Airbnb's decline", a new Airbnb-focused educational brand, Property Alpha, remains bullish about the future of short-term rentals and is betting big on its co-founder's ability to help others replicate his success as an Airbnb Realtor. Property Alpha launched "Airbnb Realtor Mastery" to help realtors boost … [More]
Property Manager Selected for Retail Component of Arizona’s Largest Urban Commercial Development
Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, announced that they have been selected as the primary property manager for the hospitality district within Novus Innovation Corridor, ‘Novus’. The groundbreaking 355-acre project is redefining urban mixed-use developments, creating a fully walkable, sustainable … [More]
Quick-Casual, Pick-Up and Delivery-Driven Restaurant Concept Continues Rapid Expansion throughout Valley
Thai Chili 2 Go, the quick-casual, pick-up and delivery-driven restaurant concept featuring authentic and scratch-made Thai cuisine, recently opened its newest location in Maricopa — and already the store is No. 1 among the brand’s multiple locations valley wide. Meeting a need for quality, quick-casual dining has proven successful for Thai Chili 2 Go. With currently 15 … [More]
City, Chamber Partnership Helps Tempe High Schoolers Boost Professional Development
More than 30 local students spent their summer break gaining work experiencing and building professional skills thanks to the Career Ready Tempe program, which matches students with Tempe businesses for a six-week paid summer internship. This year, 18 businesses participated as internship host sites, which doubled last year’s number. This allowed for 31 student internships, … [More]
Valley Bank Rolls Out New Banking Services Specifically Designed for Nonprofits
Stearns Bank N.A. recently launched its Nonprofit Banking Solutions, a suite of customized banking services and financing options designed specifically to meet the unique needs of nonprofits. Stearns Bank's Nonprofit Banking Solutions was developed to benefit its fast-growing, diverse nonprofit customer base across the nation, inspired in collaboration with its third-party … [More]
Partnership Offers Training to 350,000 Healthcare Professionals amid Ongoing Staffing Shortages
Dignity Health Global Education, a premier workforce development solutions provider that enables healthcare organizations to upskill and retain top talent, announces its partnership with ShiftMed, the industry leading platform that allows healthcare professionals to work when and where they want, to help combat healthcare staffing shortages amid critically high industry … [More]
$100,000 Grant Fund for Metro Phoenix Black Women Entrepreneurs Announced
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Wells Fargo are collaborating to offer a grant fund of $100,000 to support Phoenix-area Black women entrepreneurs. The grant will open August 22nd and close at 5 p.m. on September 22, 2023. Applicants can apply online here. The grant is poised to assist Black women-owned business owners to develop and grow their businesses.“The … [More]
