Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched the spring semester of its business training course series, Enterprise University. The courses help professionals think strategically, better their business and build community. Business professionals anywhere in the country can register for live, virtual classes here. Established in 2003, Enterprise University set out to provide … [More]
California Builder Plans Two New Luxury Lease Communities in Litchfield Park and Goodyear
Family Development, one of the country’s premier homebuilders with a multitude of projects throughout the Southwest, has announced plans to build two new luxury lease communities in Arizona: Villas Litchfield Park and Villas Goodyear. Construction will commence in February with both projects expected to be completed in 2024. Villas Litchfield Park is being financed by Old … [More]
Phoenix-Based Cannabis Co. Plans Acquisition of Canada Cannabis Retail Franchisor
Item 9 Labs Corp., a vertically integrated U.S. cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator, has secured the necessary financing to complete the previously announced acquisition of Sessions Cannabis, one of Canada's largest cannabis retail franchisors. The total cash purchase price of the transaction is $12.8 million, which is being fully funded through an Acquisition Line of … [More]
Brooklyn Bedding Parent Co. Acquires Another Sleep Brand
3Z Brands, a vertically-integrated manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, and direct-to-consumer distributor of award-winning sleep products, including Helix Sleep, Brooklyn Bedding, Birch, and Bear Mattress, announced the acquisition of Nolah Sleep. Founded in 2016, Nolah set forward to change the health and wellness of Americans through a focus on good sleep. The company … [More]
‘Getting Lost’ Takes on New Meaning for Scottsdale-Based Marketing Agency
The James Agency, Scottsdale’s women-led, insights-first marketing agency, wants clients to “get lost.” The agency, which specializes in strategic development, paid media, creative, web development, public relations and social media, is expanding its business model in 2023. The move comes with its own brand — “Stratagem” — TJA’s identification for the realignment of its … [More]
Arizona Women-Led Career Initiative Debuts Mobile Building Space
Girls Can Build, an Arizona women-led initiative to give young women opportunities in construction, engineering and design, is celebrating its first anniversary with a milestone: The purchase of a vehicle for its Mobile Building Space. In celebration, Girls Can Build will reveal a preview of the traveling box truck at an event at one of Arizona’s longest-running jewelry … [More]
Chandler-Gilbert Community College Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) was founded in 1985 to serve the higher education needs of the Southeast Valley. In 1992, CGCC was accredited as an independent college by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Today, with four locations and an average of 19,000 students every year, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fast-growing member … [More]
Arizona Tequila Company Adds Texas to Its Expansion
Arizona-based Tequila Corrido is excited to announce the continued expansion of its agave spirit footprint. The additive-free tequila recently launched its Blanco, Reposado and Añejo throughout the state of Texas. “Each market we expand to is an exciting opportunity for us to continue to share the story, history and authentic taste of Tequila Corrido,” said President and … [More]
Acquisition Expands Garage Door Service’s Presence in Greater Phoenix Metro and Northern Arizona
A1 Garage Door Service, an established national leader in the garage door service and sales industry, announced today the acquisition of Legends Garage Door in the greater Phoenix metro area and northern Arizona. Effective immediately, Legends Garage Door will begin operating as A1 Garage Door Service and will continue to successfully serve the communities in the east and west … [More]
Fitness Chain Expanding with Tailored Workout, Opens Second Gym in Surprise
Recognizing overall health and wellness stems from more than just exercise, EoS Fitness is offering the community of Surprise, Arizona an innovative new comprehensive fitness experience. The newest EoS Fitness, located at 13644 N Litchfield Road, is the second to open in Surprise and the company’s 27th location in Arizona. EoS has something for everyone no matter the stage … [More]
City of Phoenix Names New Planning and Development Department Director
Planning and Development Department Assistant Director Joshua Bednarek will now lead the department as its new Director. Bednarek has been with the City for more than 20 years, 15 of those years with the Planning and Development Department. “I am honored to serve as Director of the Planning and Development Department for the City of Phoenix," said Bednarek. “I am excited to … [More]
Today Is the Voter Registration Deadline for the March City of Phoenix Runoff Election
The City of Phoenix will conduct a Runoff Election on March 14, 2023, in which city voters in Districts 6 and 8 will elect a Council Member. The candidate with the highest number of votes cast for each office in the Runoff Election will be elected and take office for a four-year term beginning April 17, 2023. The Voter Registration Deadline for this election is today, Monday, … [More]
Phoenix-Based Travel Safety App Puts Parents and Travelers at Ease with Real-Time Safety Alerts
Spring break is often looked at as a right of passage for college students to blow-off steam from mid-terms and de-stress before the final leg of the school year. 1.5 million college students each year are beckoned to warm-beach destinations across the globe, but first have to get through worried parents debating things like– Should I let my kid go to Cabo? With OZZI, one … [More]
Report on Economic Impact of Asian-Owned Businesses in Arizona Launched, Supported through JPMorgan Chase Donation
Asian-American small business owners in Arizona will be surveyed this year to account for their contributions to the local economy and understand challenges. The study, sponsored by the Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce, will be the second of its kind conducted by the local business group through a donation from JPMorgan Chase. In 2016, the Arizona Asian Chamber launched … [More]
Super Bowl LVII Viewership Prediction Identifies 112.9 Million Likely to Watch
The company that successfully predicted the Super Bowl viewership in 2022 and 2021 has released their prediction for exactly how many people will tune in, saying Fox Sports should expect 112.9 million viewers, with a viewership range of 110.1 million to 115.7 million for the big game. PredictHQ's Super Bowl viewership predictions have been accurate every … [More]
Collaboration Leads to Landmark Land Conservation
Arizona has taken a notable step forward towards preserving its natural beauty for generations to come through the power of collaboration. The Town of Cave Creek, Maricopa County, and the Desert Foothills Land Trust are proud to announce the conservation of nearly 30 acres of critical land near the trailhead of the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, a special part of the … [More]
REIT to Acquire First Property, 20-Unit Apartment Building in Mesa
Neighborhood Ventures announced that Neighborhood Ventures Real Estate Income Trust (“NV REIT” or “the REIT”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire its first property, Venture on Williams. The acquisition will be through an equity buyout valued at $5 million or $250,000 per unit, which implies a 5.5% forward twelve-month cap rate. Venture on Williams, a 20-unit … [More]
West Coast’s Largest Franchise Expo Returns to Phoenix This March
MFV Expositions and Comexposium, the nation's leader in connecting the franchising world with motivated entrepreneurs for over 30 years, is inviting current and aspiring small business owners across the West Coast to register for and attend this year's Franchise Expo West taking place in Phoenix, Ariz. at the Phoenix Convention Center on March 31-April 1. Anyone can register … [More]
