Scottsdale-based Act!, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation solution for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced it has joined the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA), the public-private co-sponsorship between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Business Forward, Inc, as a local ally. The Alliance, which focuses on … [More]
Healthy Rice Bowl Chain Signs 10-Store Deal to Expand in Arizona
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, is proud to announce a recently inked multi-unit development deal that will significantly expand its presence in Arizona. Signed by longtime WaBa Grill franchisee Jerry Bajwa of Bajwa Group of Companies, the new Arizona development deal paves the way for 10 WaBa Grill locations to open throughout Maricopa and … [More]
Employees Say Working On-Site Is Not Worth the Commute, According to New Research
About half (46%) of knowledge workers report that their companies are not doing anything to make it worthwhile to commute to the office, "The 2023 Future of Working and Learning Report" released today by Executive Networks found. A majority of senior HR leaders (71%) and senior business leaders (62%) agree that there's likely a "proximity bias" against remote/hybrid workers, … [More]
New Owner Formally Submits Plans to Transform the Smoke Tree Property into Boutique Hotel
After much public outreach, Scottsdale-based Walton Global, a real estate investment and land asset management company with US$3.4 billion under management, has submitted an application with the Town of Paradise Valley to redevelop the old Smoke Tree Resort near Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley. The development team was sensitive to the needs and concerns … [More]
Chicago-Based Bank Commits $1 Million to Provide Underserved Communities a Path to Homeownership in Phoenix
BMO announced a $1 million commitment to help underserved communities achieve progress towards homeownership. The commitment supports BMO's Welcome Home Grant down payment program, which is expanding to five new markets including Minneapolis, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Lake County, IL – Kenosha County, WI. The program, which launched in March 2022, is still … [More]
Family-Owned Builder Named Number One Custom Homebuilder in Scottsdale
Camelot Homes has been named the number one custom home builder in Scottsdale by Home Builder Digest, a national online magazine focusing on the residential housing industry. In selecting the top 15 builders for the list, the magazine looked at hundreds of custom home builders looking for those who had earned the trust of locals. They evaluated press attention the builders’ … [More]
Phoenix Ranks Fifth Nationally for Data Center Leasing Activity in 2022
Activity from out-of-state technology companies drove unprecedented data center leasing activity in Phoenix during 2022, according to a new report from CBRE. The market’s absorption – a measure of net leasing activity – had 44.3 megawatts (MW) of net absorption in 2022, an increase of 48.7% from 2021. “Phoenix continues to be a destination for many firms when selecting a … [More]
Finance & Loan Navigator Program Teaches Key Skills to Nonprofit Leaders
The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits + Arizona Grantmakers Forum has launched an innovative new program to help nonprofit leaders better understand and manage their organization’s finances, free of charge. The Finance & Loan Navigator program is available to help create a better understanding of both organizational nonprofit finances and the loan preparedness process. The … [More]
Tennessee Healthcare Co. Breaks Ground on New Behavioral Health Hospital in Mesa
Acadia Healthcare Company held a groundbreaking ceremony marking the beginning of construction on the new hospital that the company is building to serve residents of Mesa, Arizona, and surrounding communities. Slated to open in early 2024, the 100-bed acute care behavioral health hospital will be located on a 12-acre site at the corner of Ellsworth Road and Peterson Avenue in … [More]
SBA’s National Small Business Week Is April 30-May 6
National Small Business Week (NSBW) will take place April 30-May 6, 2023. This annual tradition, led by the SBA for more than 60 years, is co-hosted by SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses. During NSBW, the SBA recognizes the hard work, ingenuity, and dedication of America’s small businesses, and celebrates their contributions to the economy. “National Small … [More]
Family-Friendly Sports Bar Opens in Arcadia
The Spot at Arcadia is the area's first family-friendly sports bar. The chef curated menu takes traditional favorites such as wings, burgers, pizzas and sandwiches to new heights while the specialty cocktail list includes original drinks from frozen creations to specialty martinis. The Spot also has an ice cream parlor, arcade and outdoor patio games for kiddos. "In order to … [More]
Morrison Institute Celebrates 40 Years
Arizona is a “laboratory for the future of democracy,” and the Morrison Institute for Public Policy, as well as the university where it is based, are vital contributors to that laboratory, Arizona State University President Michael Crow recently told friends and supporters of the institute. The institute celebrated its 40th anniversary with a Feb. 28 Impact Showcase at the … [More]
Nashville Athlete Training Concept Opens Second Franchised Facility in East Valley
D1 Training, a leading fitness concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training, announces the opening of its newest fitness facility in Chandler located at 1870 W. Germann Road, at the northeast corner of Dobson and Germann roads. The group fitness facility employs a science-backed training regimen led by certified coaches to help people of all ages achieve … [More]
New Nonprofit Launches in Arizona to Support Families Experiencing Dyslexia
Dyslexia Road, a new non-profit organization is launching in Phoenix to support families with children experiencing dyslexia. The organization is founded by Christine Alm, Christi Brink, Maggie Freeman and Colleen Luke, a group of mothers whose children are navigating a dyslexia diagnosis. They are guided by an advisory board comprised of Courtney Levinus, Kate Moore, Jami … [More]
Arizona License and I.D. Cards Are Getting an Updated Look
The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) will be releasing brand new driver license and ID cards this March. The new design will include several new security features that help prevent counterfeit reproductions or fraudulent use. Attempted counterfeits of driver license and ID cards continue to be a concern for law enforcement, as well as … [More]
Engineering Design Services Co. Opens New Precision Technologies Facility in Mesa
Benchmark Electronics, Inc., a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, celebrated the grand opening of its new Precision Technologies facility in Mesa, Arizona. The facility is designed to provide a number of key engineering and manufacturing solution services, most notably supporting the production of semiconductor capital equipment building blocks … [More]
Life Time Brings Luxury Athletic Country Club Experience to Scottsdale
Life Time Scottsdale Fashion Square (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, debuts Life Time Scottsdale Fashion Square, a one-of-a-kind, 50,000-square-foot athletic country club, located at 4724 N. Goldwater Boulevard. The opening marks the latest – and most unique – addition to Macerich's Scottsdale Fashion Square's luxury redevelopment with its members-only … [More]
Homeowners in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Rank #2 for Home Wealth Gains
Skyrocketing home values in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metro area have increased homeowner's wealth by 118% in the past 5 years. In fact, Phoenix saw the 2nd most significant percentage increase in wealth from homeownership in the country. Over this period, homeowners in the area saw an average wealth gain of $256,600. A new report by our team at MyEListing, a real estate … [More]
