Banner Health has opened immersive “Studio Elsewhere Recharge Rooms” for hospital employees, offering private spaces with sensory-driven experiences involving relaxing music and sounds, aroma, visuals and lighting. Rooms are designed using neuroscience research to address trauma, anxiety, stress and cognitive performance. Recharge Rooms are a restorative space for team … [More]
ACA Announces Finalists for the 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge
Arizona Commerce Authority recently announced 15 finalists have been selected for the 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The finalists will advance to the final round of the competition, after which judges will select up to 10 companies as AIC awardees for 2022. The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Achieves Accreditation Signifying Highest Ethical Standards in Research
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems, has been recognized by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) for its ethical research and comprehensive protections for research participants. The health system is one of just four Arizona healthcare organizations, and one of just 15 children's hospitals … [More]
San Francisco-Based Investment Firm Acquires Apartment Property in Phoenix
San Francisco-based real estate investment firm Hamilton Zanze is excited to announce the purchase of Crestone at Shadow Mountain, the firm's 25th acquisition in the state of Arizona. The company closed the deal on the 248-unit apartment property on November 15, 2022. CBRE's Sean Cunningham, Asher Gunter, Matt Pesch and Austin Groen of Phoenix Multifamily Institutional … [More]
‘Shop Small’ on Small Business Saturday across America
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) calls on Americans to “Shop Small” throughout this holiday season and on Small Business Saturday, which falls on November 26. “As our economy continues to stabilize, it’s more important than ever that consumers shop and dine small during the holiday shopping season,” said Administrator Guzman. “We continue to see positive impacts … [More]
Industrial Supply Company Opens Its First Location in Arizona
The oldest maintenance, repair, operational, and production (MROP) distributor in the Intermountain West announced this week that it has opened a distribution center in Chandler, Arizona. The 106-year-old Industrial Supply Company now has eight locations in four states – Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, and now Arizona. Tyler Whipple, Industrial Supply’s Regional Vice President of … [More]
Phoenix Awarded Global ‘A’ Rating for Environmental Efforts
The City of Phoenix is now one of 122 cities and counties globally to make the 2022 CDP A list for its environmental efforts led by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the Office of Environmental Programs. “Combatting climate change is a top priority for me, and is essential to the future of Phoenix and those who plan to live here,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “Knowing that … [More]
Two Arizona Starbucks Stores Join More Than 100 Unionized Starbucks Locations in National Strike
Workers at two Starbucks stores in Arizona will be striking in solidarity with their fellow workers across the country. They join a total of over 100 stores participating in Red Cup Rebellion, a nationwide unfair labor practice (ULP) strike demanding Starbucks fully staff all union stores and begin bargaining in good faith. Red Cup Rebellion takes place the same day as the … [More]
Manufacturing Co. Boosts Arizona Economy with Opening of Optical Production Facility and New Headquarters
Viavi Solutions Inc. announced it has opened its new production facility in Chandler, Arizona. The company has added to U.S. manufacturing capacity as it has grown its presence in the state, including the move of its global headquarters. Since preparations to move its global headquarters from California began in 2021, the company has already made significant contributions to … [More]
Winery Restaurant Concept Opens Third Arizona Location in Gilbert
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is excited to announce the opening of its third Arizona location in Gilbert in early 2023. As a lifestyle brand that offers upscale casual dining and wine, the vibrant suburb of Phoenix is the perfect spot for the brand’s 54th location. "Gilbert is a thriving city with new families, professionals and retirees calling it 'home'," states … [More]
Financial Services Co. Opens Scottsdale Headquarters
345 Wealth Management, a full-service financial services firm focused on comprehensive planning as it relates to the accumulation, distribution, and transfer of wealth, moved into its headquarter office, which is located at 4835 E. Cactus Road Suite 255 in Scottsdale. The firm, founded by industry veterans Dillan Micus and Patrick Kearns, has already grown to nearly 20 … [More]
Fly Bye’s Newest Digs Get a Trendy Arcadia Address
Room for one more? When it comes to Detroit-style pan pizza and oh-so-juicy, crispy chicken tenders, the answer is a resounding – yes! Sam Fox continues his pizza-obsessed expansion in Arizona with a third location of his cult favorite Fly Bye opening this Thursday, Nov. 17. With this new location just off Camelback Road and 40th Street, some may say Fox has a “thing” for … [More]
Healthcare Partnership to Bolster Value-Based Care Capabilities
Redirect Health, a platform that creates and manages healthcare solutions for businesses and employees nationwide, today announced its partnership with Pearl Health, a leading technology company focused on physician enablement and risk-bearing in value-based care. Redirect Health has developed an end-to-end healthcare solution, simplifying and streamlining the … [More]
Franchisee to Open 30 Quiznos across Arizona
On the heels of several recent announcements about its extensive growth plans, Quiznos has signed a multi-unit development agreement with franchisee Parish Patel that will yield 30 restaurants across Arizona starting in 2023, allowing loyal fans and new guests alike the opportunity to experience Quiznos throughout the state. Patel, a former multi-unit franchisee who … [More]
Designer Collaborates with Entrepreneurs to Bring Artisan Cheese Shop to Valley
Bring together a local commercial interior designer from Wisconsin and an entrepreneur from the Midwest who’s a cheesemonger and what do you get? The answer is Shea Cheese, a recently opened American artisan cheese shop in a quaint neighborhood retail center at 10880 N. 32nd St., Suite 19, between Cactus Road and Shea Boulevard in Phoenix. Beth Katz, Principal of … [More]
Franchised Fitness Training Brand to Open Nine New Studios in Phoenix
Body Fit Training, a boutique fitness brand offering 50-minute group strength training classes led by highly accredited coaches in a welcoming environment, announced today three new franchise agreements that will bring nine new studios to Phoenix. These deals mark the brand’s debut in Arizona, continuing its U.S. expansion since being acquired by Xponential Fitness, the largest … [More]
Downtown Mesa Revitalization Efforts in Full Swing with More Businesses Moving In
Caliber, a fully integrated alternative asset manager and Opportunity Zone investor, has announced that it has leased three more of its properties in Downtown Mesa as part of the Company’s ongoing redevelopment efforts in the city. ZenniHome will be installing 90 ZenniHome units at 29 West Main Street. This innovative company was founded in 2019 to bring viable solutions to … [More]
Arizona’s Most Innovative and Impactful Companies, Tech Leaders, Educators and Students Honored at 2022 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation
The Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, has announced the winners of the 2022 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation awards. Winners of this prestigious annual award program represent the best of the best in Arizona’s technology, science and education ecosystem. This year’s recipients were recognized tonight in a ceremony at the Phoenix … [More]
