UMOM New Day Centers and CVS Health celebrated the grand opening of a new affordable housing development called Newsom Village. The new 60-unit development is named after Darlene Newsom, the previous UMOM Day Centers CEO. As part of the event, CVS Health offered its no-cost preventive health screening program, Project Health, to residents. The new, 60-unit Newsom Village … [More]
Canyon Suites at The Phoenician Named a Top U.S. Hotel
U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today revealed its annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2023 rankings highlight more than 35,000 hotels to help travelers find the hotel that’s right for them. For the first time, Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, takes the No. 1 … [More]
Valley Leadership Selects 16 Arizonans for Explore Class 2
Explore is the second of VL’s reimagined leadership development programs that will take participants to explore the wide variety of Arizona’s communities. Valley Leadership has selected 16 Arizonans to be part of the second class of its Explore program. The program takes participants out of their home communities to get to know the great diversity of Arizona and how our most … [More]
Homebuilder Closes on 65 Homesites and Breaks Ground on 681 New Homes in Goodyear
Landsea Homes, a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced today it has closed on 65 homesites and construction will begin immediately on a new neighborhood called Solvida in the Estrella master planned community in Goodyear, Arizona. The company has also broken ground on 616 new homes at Citrus Park with model home construction beginning later this … [More]
Traditional Venture Capital Model Turned on Its Head with Launch of New Scottsdale Firm
In Revenue Capital, the first operator-immersive capital firm focused on early-growth investing, today announces its official launch. Founded by serial entrepreneur Justin Gray and sales & marketing expert Josh Wagner, the new firm is setting out to fix the broken venture capital (VC) system. Unwilling to accept the fact that only 8% of all funded startups actually return … [More]
Pueblo Grande Museum Opens New Exhibit in Time for Super Bowl Weekend
Phoenix residents and visitors in town for Super Bowl are invited to stop by the Pueblo Grande Museum on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 7-8 p.m. to celebrate the opening of their new exhibit, A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne: The Zuni World. The exhibit, on loan from the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center, … [More]
Spicy Vodka Cocktail Brand Partners with Local Distributor to Bring New Product to Arizona Market
KickStand Cocktails announced a multi-year distribution partnership with Hensley Beverage Company, a premier beverage wholesaler of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Arizona. KickStand, the vodka-based canned cocktail solely dedicated to spice is available in four crushable flavors: Roasted Jalapeño Cucumber, Smashed Raspberry Serrano, Charred Pineapple Poblano and … [More]
Fast-Growing Eyewear Co. to Open Third Brick-and-Mortar Store in Arizona
Phoenix-area customers will soon be able to shop Shady Rays’ extensive collection of polarized shades at the company’s newest brick-and-mortar store. One of the nation’s fastest-growing lifestyle eyewear bands will open its newest storefront this spring at Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons. This will be the lifestyle eyewear company’s largest retail footprint to date. Boasting … [More]
Survey Reveals 53% of Companies Removed College Degree Requirements for Jobs in Past Year
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has published a recent survey report that examines the continued practice of eliminating degree requirements on job postings and the rationale behind it. The report also explores the value of experience versus education when evaluating candidates. Researchers collected feedback from … [More]
Long-Time Valley Breakfast Restaurant Continues Growth with Three New Locations
Over Easy will be opening three new locations in 2023. The local breakfast restaurant, known for creating energized takes on classic breakfast staples with a focus on generating shareable moments, will open in Chandler, Glendale and Tempe, expanding its reach across the Valley. The south Chandler location, which will be located at 7131 W. Ray Road, is set to open early … [More]
Scottsdale Tesla Drivers Club and PS Academy Arizona Work Together on Tesla Cybertruck Build
David Lucht with Tesla Drivers Club is honored to be working with Tom Burick and the incredible students of PS Academy Arizona on their Cybertruck build. "I was so impressed with their passion for the project that I decided to invite them to showcase the Cybertruck at our booth during the Concours in the Hills car show. This event is held at Fountain Park in Fountain Hills, … [More]
Avnet Goes All In for the Big Game at Hance Park
As an official sponsor of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, Avnet is showcasing what being a global company headquartered in Phoenix is all about. The community is invited to visit the Avnet booth during the Super Bowl Experience Feb. 9-12 at Hance Park. Look for the large green Avnet A-frame on the south side of the park, near Moreland Street and Second Avenue. The … [More]
invisionAZ and AZ-VC to Host Tech Innovation Summit at the WM Phoenix Open
invisionAZ, the Arizona-based organization focused on fueling the state's technology ecosystem, and AZ-VC, the largest Arizona-centric venture capital firm, are proud to present the 6th Annual Tech Innovation Summit, taking place on February 8th, 2023, in the 17th Hole Skybox at the WM Phoenix Open. invisionAZ aims to accelerate the growth of Arizona's vibrant … [More]
Goodyear Luxury Three- and Four-Bedroom Detached Rental Home Community Opens
Mark-Taylor Residential, Arizona’s leading investment manager of luxury multifamily communities, introduces BB Living at Civic Square to its esteemed portfolio. In partnership with developer BB Living, these newly completed, detached rental homes boast premium features many renters are seeking in today’s market. BB Living at Civic Square, located at 15125 W Oak St. in … [More]
Cox Launches Free ‘Super WiFi Hotspot’ in Metro Phoenix during Major February Events
Cox has announced that it will offer a Free Super WiFi Hotspot throughout Metro Phoenix starting today/February 2, 2023 and running through February 26, 2023. The Super WiFi Hotspot is a network of 1,300 Cox WiFi hotspots and will be available to those who live here; and to the more than 120,000 visitors who are expected to descend on the Valley for the Super Bowl, Waste … [More]
City of Phoenix Partners with Local First Arizona to Celebrate Local Food
Just in time for Super Bowl, the City of Phoenix Office of Environmental Programs and Local First Arizona are teaming up to launch its Phoenix: Let's Eat Local! campaign on Feb. 4 celebrating local restaurant owners, farmers, advocates and more to help build stronger food systems in Phoenix … [More]
Bettors in Arizona Wagered Nearly $617M in November
Bettors in Arizona wagered nearly $617 million in November of 2022, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents a 32.2% increase when compared to November of 2021. “It is exciting to see a second consecutive month of over $600 million wagered on sports by patrons within the state,” said Ted Vogt, Director, ADG. “This milestone highlights … [More]
$1.5M Gift from Steele Foundation Launches Fellowship in Barrow Alzheimer’s and Memory Program
Barrow Neurological Foundation is proud to announce that the Steele Foundation has endowed the Dan Cracchiolo and Pam Grant Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Fellowship in the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program at Barrow Neurological Institute. The generous $1.5 million endowment was made through the Barrow Grand Ball, the Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological … [More]
