Plug and Play accelerateAZ, a program of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), celebrated the official launch of the new Sustainability accelerator program that will support the growth of sustainability-focused startups in Arizona. During the event, eight startups pitched as part of the Sustainability accelerator Program Selection Day for the Batch 1 cohort. Arizona Governor … [More]
New Terminal Coming to Sky Harbor, Not Anticipated to Begin until After 2030
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and members of the Phoenix City Council heard plans to build a new terminal at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. With more than 48 million passengers in 2023 and passenger numbers continuing to grow, a new terminal is necessary to meet passenger demand and maintain a high level of service. “Phoenix Sky Harbor is busier than ever, which is … [More]
Major Bank Slates Prestigious New Office Building for Both Private and Commercial Banking Teams
JPMorgan Chase announced that it is expanding its footprint in Phoenix to a premiere new office building at 44th Street and Camelback Road, with the Private Bank and Commercial Banking teams co-locating to best serve clients’ banking and financial needs. “For 125 years, we have been serving clients with their financial needs. We have deep roots in Arizona and are excited to be … [More]
ACA Launches New Tools to Support Arizona Small Businesses with Loan Guarantee Program
New loan guarantee and technical assistance programs available for small businesses
Access to capital ranks as one of the largest barriers facing small business owners. To promote small business stability, growth, and success, especially among entrepreneurs from underserved communities, Governor Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) have partnered with community financial institutions and mentors to launch a new suite of small business support … [More]
No End in Sight: Old Town Restaurant Creators Open New Concept in Iconic Space
The team behind the renowned Second Story will open a new concept this spring in the iconic Kazimierz location in Old Town. The highly anticipated opening of The Ends will take place on June 1st, 2024. The Ends, a restaurant inspired by the spirit of Anthony Bourdain’s food travels, invites guests to experience a restaurant about all the things we love most in life; friends, … [More]
This Chicken Franchise Is Hiring and Opening Its First of Three Arizona Locations
Barnett Management Company is hiring approximately 500 restaurant employees in the next few months as the company is quickly ramping up business to open three new Slim Chickens restaurants in Arizona. Their first Phoenix-area location, a 4,200-square-foot restaurant (including patio), will open in mid-June at 35th Avenue and Happy Valley Road in Glendale. Shortly … [More]
Phoenix-Based Consulting Group Acquired by Global Firm
Turner & Townsend announced the acquisition of Phoenix-based ON THE MARK. According to the press release, “The deal will strengthen Turner & Townsend’s support for major programmes in defence, infrastructure, natural resources and real estate – ensuring they are aligned with fast-paced technological, environmental and social change being seen across these … [More]
Partnership Pairs Pizza with Puppies at this New Restaurant
Pizza to the Rescue is now open and has a unique mission: Eat Pizza, Save Puppies! The restaurant is located at 2601 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix, and is proud to donate 25% of proceeds from all pizza sales to Almost There Rescue which is located in the same parking lot. Owners and lifelong Paradise Valley residents Geri Hormel and her longtime partner, Hunter Rodgers, … [More]
City of Phoenix Invites Local Businesses to Participate in 602 Day, Jun. 2
On June 2, the City of Phoenix will officially celebrate 602 Day! 602 Day will be an opportunity to celebrate Phoenix as a great place to live, work and enjoy life. The goal of 602 Day is to partner with businesses, cultural organizations, and other groups to provide events and community engagement opportunities that cultivate civic pride. 602 Day will be … [More]
Phoenix-Based Capital Co. Announces New Business, Provides Growth Capital for Private-Equity-Backed Companies
Trinity Capital Inc., a provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-oriented companies, announced the expansion of its business with the addition of a new Sponsor Finance vertical. This strategic expansion naturally extends the Company's established expertise in providing direct lending solutions to sponsor-backed companies across a range of industries. "We … [More]
New Partnership to Empower Digital Health Companies to Quickly and Easily Accept Health Insurance
SteadyMD, a leading 50-state provider of telehealth services, operations, and technology for large enterprises, announced a partnership with Bridge, a first of its kind insurance enabler for telehealth providers, to greatly expand care access by equipping telehealth providers to quickly and easily bill insurance. The partnership leverages Bridge's hundreds of health plan … [More]
Women-Owned Fitness Studio Set to Open in Former Madison Improvement Club Space in Arcadia
The Workshop Pilates, the Valley’s leading Pilates studio specializing in multiple levels of reformer and mat classes, will open its third Valley location on Monday, May 13 in the new Arcadia Improvement Club, 3802 E. Indian School Road. The Workshop’s Arcadia location will be home to the Valley’s first-ever Infrared Heated Mat Pilates class, featuring a detoxifying 95-degree … [More]
Low-Income Americans Have Lost the Homebuying Progress They Made during the Pandemic
Roughly one in five (20.6%) new mortgages issued last year went to low-income Americans, bringing that group’s piece of the homebuying pie back down to where it was in 2018. That is according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Low-income earners gained ground at the start of the pandemic, taking out 23.2% of all new mortgages in 2020, … [More]
Green Tech Co. Launches Its First U.S. Green Hydrogen Production Facility in Buckeye
Representing a $550 million investment, the facility will produce up to 11,000 tons of liquid green hydrogen annually
Fortescue marked a new phase in the development of the company’s $550 million venture into green hydrogen production in the United States, the first of Fortescue’s planned green energy investments in North America with a soil turn ceremony and renaming of our green hydrogen facility in Buckeye, Arizona to Arizona Hydrogen. On May 2, Fortescue Executive Chair and Founder Dr. … [More]
Primary Healthcare Co. Expands to Peoria with Walk-In Clinic
MY DR NOW, a provider of immediate primary healthcare services, announced the grand opening of its newest walk-in family medicine clinic in Peoria, Arizona. The opening ceremony is scheduled for May 6th, 2024, and will feature a ribbon-cutting event followed by a tour of the facility. This new state-of-the-art facility represents MY DR NOW’s commitment to expanding … [More]
Notable Valley Chef to Lead Two Popular Restaurant Concepts
Celebrity Chef Scott Conant, the culinary inspiration behind two of Arizona’s most popular restaurants, and Creation Hospitality, the restaurants’ owners, have announced a transition in leadership at The Americano in Scottsdale and Mora Italian in Phoenix. The restaurants will remain true to their original concepts under the new leadership of Chef Beau MacMillan, one of … [More]
Phoenix Convention Center Names New Deputy Director
The Phoenix Convention Center & Venues announced May 1 that Sarah Field will assume the role of Deputy Convention Center Director responsible for the Sales & Marketing Division. Field will lead the Sales, Marketing, Ticketing, and Guest Experience sections within the division. She comes to the Phoenix Convention Center from Arizona State University, where she … [More]
Mental Health Grant Opens Up to Local Organizations Making a Difference
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement announces the opening of its Mental Health Matters grant, which will award up to $125,000 to each selected local nonprofit, educational institution, and community organization addressing mental health in Arizona. Applications will be accepted from May 1 to May 29, 2024. With mental health … [More]
