The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 11 women chosen as finalists for its prestigious 35th Anniversary ATHENA Awards, continuing its strong tradition of recognizing outstanding Valley businesswomen. The ATHENA Businesswoman of the Year Award recognizes a woman in the public and private sectors and highlights an upcoming leader in the Valley as an ATHENA Young … [More]
Arizona Tequila Company Strikes a Chord with Expansion to Tennessee
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 in Tennessee. The tequila industry has seen an increase in volume sales of 63% in the U.S. compared to this same time last year, according to new data put out by the Distilled Spirits Council of … [More]
St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix Announces New CEO
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix Diocesan Council (SVdP) is pleased to announce Shannon Clancy as its new Chief Executive Officer. A Phoenix native, Shannon is the first female CEO for the Arizona nonprofit in its 76-year history and will assume leadership on Oct. 1. Shannon steps into the role after nearly 20 years of dedication to SVdP’s mission, which offers … [More]
July Home Sales Dropped 19% Year Over Year to Lowest Level since Mid-2020
Home sales dropped 19.3% year over year in July to their lowest level since the beginning of the pandemic, when the housing market was at a near standstill, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s the biggest annual decline in U.S. home sales in more than a year, a reflection of the continued cooling effects of 5.4%-plus … [More]
WebPT Launches New Technologies through Partner Platform
WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, announces the release of the Keet Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) Dashboard and enhanced integrations with the WebPT and Insight EMRs. Users now can take advantage of enhanced real-time integration with the Keet platform, including its new RTM capabilities. These new workflows … [More]
JDM Partners Buys Back Stake in West Valley Master-Planned Community
The Howard Hughes Corporation announced that JDM Partners has exercised their remaining option to reacquire a stake in Douglas Ranch, the recently launched large-scale master planned community in Phoenix's West Valley. The community was acquired by The Howard Hughes Corporation from JDM Partners and El Dorado Holdings last October for approximately $541 million. On August 18, … [More]
Bank Launches Fall Lineup of Courses for Business Professionals
Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched its fall program as part of its professional development course series, Enterprise University. Business professionals anywhere in the country may now register for virtual courses. There is no cost to register, and no limit to the number of courses participants can attend. More than 30 courses will be offered between September 7 and … [More]
Local Multifamily Management Company Utilizes New AI Technology to Support during Labor Shortages
Amid a national labor shortage, MEB Management Services (MEB) found a unique way to ensure their resident are taken care of and their current employees aren’t overworked to fill in the employment gaps. By incorporating cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology, MEB has saved more than 3,000 team member hours while effortlessly helping keep apartment managers and … [More]
Homebuyers Gaining Time and Options as Housing Market Rebalances
After two years of unprecedented growth, home values fell slightly from June to July, according to the latest market report from Zillow®. The market is quickly rebalancing. With buyers' purchasing power diminished by nearly two years of double-digit price growth and higher mortgage rates, competition for homes is dropping off. The typical U.S. home value declined by 0.1% … [More]
Phoenix-Based Aviation Program Soars to New Heights
Western Maricopa Education Center, a career technical education (CTE) public school district serving Phoenix, Arizona, is preparing students to enter the aviation industry with high-value credentials. In 2021, 13 out of 26 West-MEC's high school aviation program students were able to head straight into the workforce after completing the program for directly related … [More]
Senior Placement Service Sets Monthly Record in Franchise Growth, Underscores Growing Demand
Assisted Living Locators, a leading senior placement and referral service, set a new monthly record in franchise growth by awarding a dozen franchise agreements in August. The franchise development milestone underscores the needs of seniors, the most vulnerable population, and growing demand for more businesses that serve them. "The needs of an aging population … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Plans Workforce Summit, Aug 30
The Greater Phoenix Chamber and Foundation is pleased to bring together employers and education leaders from across Arizona for their annual Workforce Summit on August 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd, in Phoenix. This robust program will feature renowned keynote presenters Dr. … [More]
Chicago-Based Private Equity Firm Acquires Arizona Cosmetic Products Co.
CORE Industrial Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Contract Filling Inc., a specialized contract manufacturer of high-end fragrances, deodorants and cosmetic products, by CORE portfolio company Arizona Natural Resources, based in Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition solidifies ANR’s position as one of North America's largest … [More]
Design Firm Transforms Guest Experience at Immersive Downtown Phoenix Cocktail Bar
The Rose Garden, an immersive cocktail bar located in Phoenix, transports its guests into the fable written by the design team at House of Form. The story of villagers who flock to see a beautiful rose garden each year, only to be surprised by the beauty of a peacock. The rose garden and peacock fight for the attention of the villagers, while guests decide who wins during their … [More]
Wealth Development Co. Launches Opportunity Zone Fund
CaliberCos Inc., a fully integrated alternative asset manager and investment sponsor, announces that it has launched Caliber Tax Advantaged Opportunity Zone Fund II, LLC (the “Fund”), a $250 million equity fund targeted to invest in a diversified portfolio of real estate properties and real estate-related equity investments in select opportunity zones located in high-growth … [More]
Fiesta Bowl Charities Announces $3 Million in Charitable Giving for 2022-23
Fiesta Bowl Charities continues to be a leader in college football for community impact, surpassing the $3 million mark for its charitable giving in the 2022-2023 season. Donations will benefit 40 nonprofit organizations across the state of Arizona who serve audiences in youth, sports and education. Through the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Guaranteed Rate Bowl, Fiesta Bowl Parade … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Healthcare Tech Co. Launches Instachat Builder AI platform
Botco.ai, the leading HIPAA-compliant conversational marketing solution, announced today the launch of Instachat Builder, a new product that accelerates AI chat deployment by allowing Botco.ai customers to directly train Botco.ai’s chatbot on any type of text information. Traditionally, chat applications required extensive manual training before they could begin fielding … [More]
Business Tech Summit to Hit West Valley
WESTMARC’s Business Technology Summit will be held on September 8th at the Goodyear Civic Square at GSQ, Gen. 1 Building the newest Class A office development in the West Valley. The three-panel discussions will highlight key innovations and development in technology. Panel 1: Modernizing infrastructure leads to better opportunities and a more sustainable community. … [More]
