Even though most schools have transitioned to remote learning, Fulton Homes is continuing its annual School Salute program to encourage students to continue developing their love of music. Held in partnership with 94.5 KOOL FM, the program this year will encourage students to make a solo music contribution for the chance to win individual prizes that will help foster their … [More]
VIRTUAL EVENT – Sep 13 to 19: 2020 National Minority Enterprise Development Week
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency is the only federal agency solely dedicated to fostering the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority business enterprises. MBDA programs are focused on economic empowerment and leading minority business enterprises through business transformation. For more than 50 years, MBDA has helped … [More]
Newly Launched California Real Estate Investment Firm Targets Phoenix
RanchHarbor, a real estate investment firm based in Newport Beach, Calif., today announced its official company launch. RanchHarbor is targeting Phoenix and other select growth markets in the western U.S. to provide joint venture equity and general partner co-invest equity for commercial and multifamily real estate investments ranging from $2 million to $15 million – a segment … [More]
Home Maintenance Services Group Acquires Chandler Water Treatment Co.
Wrench Group LLC (“Wrench”), a national leader in home repair, replacement and maintenance services specializing in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, water and electrical services, announced today the acquisition of All About Water, based in Chandler, Ariz. This is the rapidly growing firm’s fifth acquisition in 2020. All About Water has been … [More]
Building Trust for Businesses amidst National Unrest
To magnify its mission of advancing marketplace trust, Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) announces new additions to its lineup of benefits offered to Accredited Businesses. Recently added benefits from Indeed, Key To Strength and National Safety Council, Arizona Chapter, amplify a toolbox of support to enhance a company's ability to build a better … [More]
Cleaning Business Launches Franchise Model for Arizona Entrepreneurs
Local cleaning business Special Ops Clean Team announced today that it has launched a new franchise program to expand its business model throughout Arizona. The family-owned company plans to launch in new markets across the Southwest by 2021. “We are proud to now offer those with an entrepreneurial spirit a new path to success: the Special Ops Franchise Team,” says Owner and … [More]
Lending Co. Launches Ad Campaign in Phoenix for High Net-Worth Individuals Post-COVID
PCMA, the pioneer and category leader in Non-Bank Private Client Lending, today announced the re-launch of its Pre-Covid Television Ad Campaign in the Denver and Phoenix housing markets with plan to expand nationwide in the coming months. PCMA’s advertising campaign highlights the company’s commitment to the Private Client community, creating expanded prime lending products … [More]
Valley Healthcare Co. Implements New Technology to Connect with Patients
Patients across the Valley will soon feel more connected to their healthcare providers thanks to a mobile app changing the way clinical documentation and data entry are performed. Bayless Integrated Healthcare, an Arizona leader in integrating mental and physical health, has announced a partnership with Seattle-based healthcare technology company, Saykara, to implement this new … [More]
Mesa Launches Series of Themed Vacation Packages, Arizonans Get Discounts
Starting Sept. 1, Visit Mesa will launch a series of themed vacation packages as part of their new Escape to Mesa campaign targeted to area locals and statewide residents. The tourism marketing organization partnered with the City of Mesa’s Economic Development team on the new outreach aimed at reopening the city’s tourism industry for visitors. Escape to Mesa vacation packages … [More]
Major Bank Branch Opening Near CityScape in Downtown Phoenix
A new Chase branch will open on September 1 in the CityScape area, the popular downtown hub in Phoenix. Chase recently opened a new branch in Scottsdale and continues to build new branches throughout Arizona, while this is the first new branch added to the downtown network in years. Branches are the heart of the company because they allow a connection with customers at … [More]
Auto Repair Co. Expands Phoenix Footprint with Addition of Three Stores
With Labor Day weekend upon us, Phoenix-area residents looking to prepare their vehicles for traditional holiday road trips will have three new Sun Devil Auto locations to choose from beginning September 1. The Sun Devil Auto brand, whose rich history of serving vehicle owners in greater Phoenix spans more than 40 years, today announced plans to open three additional … [More]
Bank Partners with Hispanic-Owned Businesses to Provide Freebies All Month Long during Hispanic Heritage Celebration
FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with its annual “Fiesta Friday” campaign during the month of September. A tradition the bank plans to continue despite the pandemic's impact on communities across the country. FirstBank has partnered with What A Sub to provide one … [More]
College Launches New Trades Education Center, Skills Benefit Local Economy
Carrington College is proud to announce an entirely new Trades Education Center in Phoenix, which will offer three skilled trade programs including Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R). After years of industry and local market research, each of these three new programs were selected … [More]
Pair of Arizona Researchers to Receive COVID Funding
In response to COVID-19 and the severe underfunding of mental health research in the U.S., the Institute for Mental Health Research (IMHR) is awarding two grants that will enable immediate and continued research into the pandemic’s effect on mental health. Awardees are Arizona scientists Athena Aktipis, PhD and Michelle “Lani” Shiota, PhD. Money for the awards comes from IMHR’s … [More]
Home Office Concept Debuts in Phoenix Area to Meet Needs of Today’s Homebuyers
KB Home announced the grand opening of The Traditions at Verrado, a new community of ranch-style homes situated in a premier master-planned community. Homeowners will enjoy the community’s abundant amenities, which include a variety of outdoor recreation options and a vibrant downtown shopping and dining district. The distinguished collection of one-story homes can be … [More]
Bidding Service Launches New High-Tech Construction Materials Bidding Application
BidBird® has made buying and selling bulk construction products a seamless online experience. Using an advanced internet bidding system, guided by auction theory, buyers place online orders and receive multiple blind bids preventing collusion and protecting institutional privacy. The bid deadlines are set by the participating buyer on weekly intervals. “Two years … [More]
Local First Arizona’s ‘Indie Week’ Turns to Month-Long Campaign, Sep. 1 to 30
Local First Arizona’s annual statewide campaign, called Independents Week, or “Indie Week”, is usually a week-long celebration of Arizona independent businesses featuring 20% off golden coupons, bar crawls and more. This year, LFA is asking consumers to double down on Arizona small businesses fighting to stay alive during a pandemic and experiencing slower than usual … [More]
Phoenix Food Company to Help Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon with Support of Local Bank
Americano Foods, creator of Americano® nut butters announced they will contribute 100 percent of proceeds from online sales throughout September to relief work in Beirut, Lebanon. FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” has agreed to match money raised throughout the month. Devastated watching the Beirut explosion and … [More]
