athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of network-enabled software and services for medical groups and health systems nationwide, announced it is expanding its employee base into the Greater Phoenix area. Throughout 2022, athenahealth is planning to fill as many as 120 roles in the Phoenix market, the majority of which will be client support center analysts. The expansion comes … [More]
Ling’s Wok Shop Launches Year-Round Philanthropic Campaign to Benefit Local Nonprofits
The pandemic was hard on everyone. With restaurants recovering, locally owned Ling’s Wok Shop, the latest flex-casual dining concept from the team behind Ling and Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill, is excited to give back to the community with the launch of its Cooking for a Cause program. Each month Ling’s Wok Shop will feature a special, chef-inspired dish where $5 of each order … [More]
Coffee and Wine Concept Opens in Chandler’s Downtown Ocotillo Development
Bottle & Bean Coffee House & Wine Shop, a new community gathering spot, has joined the strictly local food and beverage line-up in Downtown Ocotillo. Located in the heart of the bustling mixed-use development, the coffee shop and wine bar serves a complete line-up of morning to evening offerings, including full breakfast and lunch menus, as well as a coffee bar … [More]
Arizona Distillery Looking to Shake up the Liqueur Industry Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
CHELLY, makers of a new-age infused limoncello geared for young adults, announced today that they have officially launched their first crowdfunding campaign through StartEngine. CHELLY is redefining what limoncello really is with a product that has a big kick, smooth taste, and made with natural flavors. It doesn't taste like your typical limoncello – It is a versatile drink … [More]
PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week Brings People and Pets Together
There is no better time than the anticipation of spring to find new love.PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in the U.S. encourages those looking for a new best friend to participate in National Adoption Week on Feb. 28 – March 6, 2022. During these special weeks each year, PetSmart Charities partners with thousands of local animal … [More]
Taco Shop Chain Installs 20-tap Self-Pour Wall in Tempe, Expands to West Valley
Taco Boys, known for authentic char-grilled Mexican food, has announced the addition of a third location in Arizona’s West Valley. The growing fast-casual chain also recently launched Tempe’s first and only self-pour beer wall experience at its second location, just across the street from the Arizona State University campus. Founded in 2019 by partners Juan Cornejo Pena and … [More]
Phoenix-Based Nonprofit Fundraising Platform Acquires Volunteer Management Platform
Virtuous, the world’s fastest growing nonprofit CRM and responsive fundraising platform, announced today it has acquired VOMO, the award-winning volunteer mobilization platform designed to recruit new volunteers, manage the volunteer experience, and activate volunteers to grow giving. With VOMO, Virtuous will further enable nonprofits to deliver highly personalized … [More]
Credit Union Foundation Opens Community Impact Grants for Arizona Nonprofits
OneAZ Credit Union and the OneAZ Community Foundation has opened the application process for the 2022 Community Impact Grants. This year, $5,000 will be awarded to 50 nonprofit organizations that positively impact communities served by OneAZ. This represents more than double the amounts awarded in 2021. “We are proud to announce that this year we’ll be able to assist … [More]
North America’s Original Blow Dry Bar Kicks Off Year with Expansion throughout Phoenix Area
Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America's original blow dry bar and blow dry bar franchise, announced today the signing of a three-unit franchise agreement in the Phoenix-area. This agreement will continue the significant franchise development momentum Blo Blow Dry Bar saw in 2021 as the brand now boasts more than 140 locations opening and operating across the United … [More]
Esperanza Awards Accepting Nominations of Outstanding Latino Teachers
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) is excited to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 23rd Annual Esperanza Latino Teacher Awards presented by Cox Communications and SRP in collaboration with JP Griffin Group. After a statewide search, four winning teachers will be selected and CPLC will present a $5,000 cash award to each honoree and $2,500 to their … [More]
Culinary Celebrity to Open Restaurant at Chase Field
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and the Arizona Diamondbacks announced a Guy Fieri restaurant concept is opening this spring in Caesars Sportsbook at Chase Field. The new venue, open year-round, will make its home inside the brand-new, state-of-the-art sportsbook & bar at the location formerly known as Game 7 Grill on the Plaza at the home of the D-backs. Caesars and the … [More]
Popular Quick-Service Restaurant Brand to Open New Gilbert Location
Growing restaurant brand eegee’s will open the doors to its third metro-Phoenix location in Gilbert. eegee’s will celebrate by welcoming the community to a soft opening event where 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Gilbert-based charity, Open Arms. Guests are invited to support their local community by simply enjoying their favorite eegee’s menu items, such as the … [More]
Newest Partnership in the Arts Spotlights Nonprofit’s Impact on Children
Park Central is continuing its impact on the arts community by creating a partnership with Creighton University’s new health sciences campus to display photography created by at-risk youth. Kids in Focus is a nonprofit organization providing at-risk youth in our community the chance to see themselves and their world in a new light by equipping them with cameras, pairing them … [More]
Donor Network of Arizona Partners with Specialist Direct
In its ever-improving fight to save lives through organ procurement and transplantation, Donor Network of Arizona has partnered with Specialist Direct to address its previous challenges of receiving timely and accurate pathology interpretations and sharing of biopsy information. Specialist Direct provides a best-in-class, end-to-end telepathology solution … [More]
National Housing Report for January 2022 Shows Phoenix Tops in YoY Price Increase
January home sales dropped 31.4% from December's total – a decrease slightly more than the seasonal norm – as inventory shrank for the sixth consecutive month. Year over year, sales were down 5.3% from January 2021. A December-to-January decline in home sales is typical and expected. In the past five years (2017-2021), the average drop in home sales between the … [More]
Commercial Mixed-Use Destination in the Heart of Gilbert Gets Approval
Creation, an alternative investment and real estate development firm, announced its joint venture on Heritage Park, a commercial mixed-use destination in the heart of Gilbert, Ariz. with Crescent Communities, a nationally-recognized, market-leading real estate investor, developer, and operator of mixed-use communities, and real estate investment firm, FCP®. Located in the … [More]
New Media Collaborative Space Is Partnership to Promote Storytelling
Two Valley media companies are teaming up in an unprecedented partnership to promote collaboration and storytelling. The Center for Positive Media is the brainchild of Carey Pena, founder of Inspired Media 360 and Andrea Tyler Evans, publisher of Frontdoors Media. The Center is located in Phoenix in a building that includes offices, a production studio, an art studio and … [More]
Alcohol Delivery App Expands On-Demand Delivery Services In Arizona
Saucey, a leading delivery platform that offers ASAP and scheduled alcohol deliveries straight to your doorstep, today announced the launch of its services in Arizona. Partnering with an international convenience store chain, Saucey is expanding its service area and selection of alcohol and convenience items. Saucey's delivery service will be available across 40 municipalities … [More]
