Qwick, the leading on-demand staffing platform for hospitality businesses and professionals, has closed its $40 million Series B investment. The round was led by Tritium Partners, with participation by current investors Album VC, Kickstart, Desert Angels, and Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. "Staffing-as-a-Service is the future of work in the … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Launches Division of Infectious Diseases, Names Chief
"As Phoenix Children's grows its physical footprint, we have a responsibility to continue providing world-class, highly personalized care, on an even larger scale," said Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, physician-in-chief of Phoenix Children's and chief operating officer of Phoenix Children's Medical Group. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic heightened the demand for infectious diseases … [More]
Grantmaking Organization Celebrates Milestone and Announces New Fellowship
Social Venture Partners Arizona recently hosted their ‘$5 Million in Grantmaking’ Celebration at El Chorro in honor of SVP Arizona surpassing the milestone of direct funding to Valley nonprofits. The celebration party, sponsored by AZ-VC, gathered SVPAZ Partners, Investees, and guests to celebrate the collective impact of the organization's mission. The Phoenix-based … [More]
State-of-the-Art Family Dental Practice is Set to Open in Goodyear
Broch Thomas, DMD and Denis Dong, DMD will soon be offering dental services to the community of Goodyear at their brand-new office, Dental Care at Estrella Crossroads. The new full-service, state-of-the-art family dental practice is set to open on Friday, December 2. Dental Care at Estrella Crossroads will be fully equipped with the latest products and equipment available in … [More]
Mixed-Income Housing Development Opens in the Edison-Eastlake Community
The City of Phoenix celebrated the grand opening of Soluna Apartments, the first Choice Neighborhoods mixed-income housing development in the Edison-Eastlake Community. Soluna features 177 modern, energy-efficient units ranging from one to five bedrooms. The community is designed to provide quality … [More]
37,000-Acre Mixed-Use Master Planned Community in the Phoenix West Valley Breaks Ground
The Howard Hughes Corporation has broken ground on Teravalis, a 37,000-acre mixed-use master planned community in the Phoenix West Valley projected to include 100,000 homes and 55 million square feet of commercial development. Teravalis, previously known as Douglas Ranch, will become Arizona's largest master planned community, addressing the demand for housing in one of the … [More]
Pet Insurance Platform Completes Acquisition of Pet Insurance Operations of Fairfax Financial
Independence Pet Group, a leading full-stack pet insurance platform, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited’s U.S. and Canadian interests in the Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group and Pethealth Inc. IPG also announced that it has appointed Lane Kent as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023. Mr. Kent, who … [More]
$200M Development Planned on 15.5-Acre Site in Phoenix, Includes Luxury Community
Banyan Residential, a Los Angeles-based private real estate investment firm, in partnership with national developer Milhaus, announces the acquisition of a 15.5-acre site in Phoenix, Arizona. The team will develop a two-phased 515-unit apartment community along the Washington Street light rail corridor in an Opportunity Zone. This project marks Banyan’s ninth Opportunity Zone … [More]
Business and Office Administration Career Expo Nov.15th
Through AZ Careers NOW, the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation and Career Connectors are partnering to connect local Business & Office Administration employers to job seekers. Employers are invited to attend this FREE virtual hiring event on Tuesday, November 15th from 9-11:30 a.m. PST. To register, visit Employers – AZ Careers NOW. The event will feature a virtual … [More]
Lucid Enhances Ownership Experience with Official Line of Lucid Vehicle Accessories
Lucid Group, Inc., setting new standards with the longest-range, fastest-charging electric car on the market with the award-winning Lucid Air, today announced the launch of Lucid Vehicle Accessories, an expanding line of accessories that serve as a stylish complement to the entire Lucid Air vehicle lineup. Included in Lucid Vehicle Accessories is the Lucid Connected Home … [More]
New High School Diploma Completion Program for Arizona Adults Announced
Arizona adults age 21 or older can now finish high school online for free through a new program provided by Graduation Alliance. Funded through appropriations provided by the 55th Arizona State Legislature, the Arizona Workforce Diploma Program results in an accredited high school diploma — not a GED. "Finishing high school as an adult is challenging … [More]
ASU’s W. P. Carey School Inducts Newest Hall of Fame Class
A social responsibility officer, renewable energy executive, investment partner, real estate executive, and logistics CEO are the newest W. P. Carey Alumni Hall of Fame inductees honored by Arizona State University. Previous inductees come from such diverse organizations as Papa John's, Cisco, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona, and the Big Ten … [More]
Facilities Management Org. Builds Career Paths for Next Generation Workforce
For an industry to grow and continue to be relevant and remain a part of the greater business community, it must attract, educate, and retain young professionals. Through its Young Professionals group and robust student chapter, the Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, the world's largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, … [More]
City of Phoenix Invests $12M in Homeless Solutions in October
In Oct. 2022, the Phoenix City Council approved $12 million in funding dedicated to homelessness solutions. The allocated funds will create new shelter and safe spaces to sleep for hundreds of people experiencing homelessness. It will also contribute to wraparound services and support a workforce program … [More]
Health Solutions Co. Launches First-of-Its-Kind Women’s Health Offering That Addresses Women’s Needs at Each Stage of Life
Solera Health, the premier platform for connecting people seamlessly to proven and personalized health solutions, announces the launch of a first-of-its-kind Women's Health network of digital point solutions. Solera's new network covers the spectrum of women's health needs, including those underserved by the market today, filling critical gaps in care to bring more access to … [More]
Go-Kart Racing Chain Sees Franchise Success, Opens New Location in Phoenix
K1 Speed, the world's largest indoor go kart racing chain, is rapidly increasing its footprint across the country with new company and franchisee-owned locations amidst a record-high demand for its brand in the family entertainment space. In the next two months, five additional centers will open: a new location in Phoenix; Nashville, TN; New Orleans, LA; … [More]
Wonderspaces and ASU Collaborate to Launch Virtual Reality Film Series
Wonderspaces, presenters of experiential art in Scottsdale since April 2019, are partnering with Arizona State University's School of Arts, Media and Engineering (AME) to launch a monthly Virtual Reality (VR) Film Series featuring a new celebrated VR film every month for one weekend only on the ASU Campus. The series begins Oct. 29 with the haunting VR film "Gloomy Eyes" by … [More]
Barrett-Jackson to Bring Future Collector Car Show to 2023 Scottsdale Auction
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, today announced that the Future Collector Car Show (FCCS) will be a part of the auction company’s flagship Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale for the first time on January 22, 2023. This one-day event, held on the Polo Field at WestWorld, will be a part of all the exciting action that Barrett-Jackson will … [More]
