The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), in partnership with Venture Madness, announced three winners for Venture Madness 2023. Arizona’s longest-running pitch competition, Venture Madness features early stage and emerging growth companies and offers participants exclusive access to the region’s most active, accredited angel investors and venture capital firms. At the event, … [More]
New Autism Center to Open in Avondale
Arizona Autism United is celebrating Autism Awareness Month with the grand opening of their new West Valley Center in Avondale, bringing vitally needed diagnostic services, therapy and resources to West Valley families. Families and community leaders are invited to attend the Center’s grand opening on April 25. The Center, located at 1471 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way in Avondale, … [More]
Partnership Brings Additional New Affordable Housing to Phoenix
Blackstone, through its affordable housing portfolio company, April Housing, and Dominium, a leading affordable housing owner, developer and manager, announced an expansion of their partnership to develop Casa Azure, which will bring 196 new affordable housing units to Phoenix, Arizona. Building on its commitment to preserve and create new affordable housing, Blackstone will … [More]
‘Sweet’ Restaurant Concept to Open in Glendale’s Westgate
Sugar Factory American Brasserie, touted as America’s favorite eatery and celebrity hotspot, has expanded with its first Arizona location in Glendale at Westgate Entertainment District and will open for reservations in the next month. Guests can expect an exciting and unforgettable dining experience with indoor and outdoor dining, photo-worthy decor, over-the-top … [More]
Phoenix-Based Investor Group Acquires Country’s Largest Webcast Co.
Pivotal Group, a Phoenix-based multi-strategy investor and leader in technology, real estate and other business investments, just announced a major asset acquisition of the country’s premier interactive webcast company, which will launch under the name GlobalMeet. The assets were previously a part of PGi, which was located in Atlanta. The assets were purchased for an … [More]
Credit Union Becomes Official ASU Retail Banking Partner
Desert Financial Credit Union will expand its current partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to become the university’s official retail banking partner on April 12, 2023. With the retail banking partnership in place, Desert Financial will be the exclusive provider of ASU-branded debit and credit cards and will run all on-campus bank branches and ATMs at ASU’s … [More]
Phoenix Suns and PayPal Extend Partnership Agreement, One of the Largest Sponsorship Deals in the NBA
The Phoenix Suns and PayPal announced that they have extended their partnership through the 2026 NBA season. PayPal will continue as the Suns' jersey sponsor and, as part of the enhanced multi-year deal, the organizations will now increase their focus on supporting small businesses throughout the Valley and elevating the fan experience by offering innovative payment solutions … [More]
Home-Based Clinical Care Co. Rebrands, Names New CEO
Professional Health Care Network (PHCN) unveiled its new brand strategy via a new name – tango. The change comes after one of the nation's leading in-home enablement companies expands its strategic partnerships, platform capabilities and leadership team to enhance access and value for patients receiving care at home. The rebranding initiative follows a … [More]
Mega Sports Park Changes Name after Bell Bank Pulls Out of Naming Agreement
Bell Bank Park has changed its name to Legacy Park: Arizona’s Premiere Sports & Entertainment Complex. Bell Bank has announced that is has pulled out of its agreement deal with the sports park that is owned by Legacy Cares Inc., and run by its property management company Legacy Sports USA,. Bell Bank says it is due to various defaults under the naming rights agreement, … [More]
Arizona Community Foundation Names New Board Chair, Board Officers
The Board of Directors of the Arizona Community Foundation has elected as chair Leezie Kim. Kim succeeds Robbin Coulon, Director of Legal Services for the Area Agency on Aging, Region One, who served as chair since 2021. A member of the Arizona Community Foundation Board of Directors since 2012, Kim served as vice chair, and chaired the Audit and Compliance and the … [More]
Phoenix-Based Fast Casual Dining Concept Nationally Recognized among Nine Emerging Restaurant Brands
The Sicilian Butcher, an innovative Sicilian and Italian restaurant concept created by The Maggiore Group, earned the prestigious “Breakout Brand” title and is the only Arizona-based and Italian restaurant concept to be a part of this esteemed list as selected by Nation’s Restaurant News. Nation’s Restaurant News is the only independent publication covering and serving the … [More]
GoDaddy Launches Generative AI Prompt Library for Small Businesses
GoDaddy Inc., the company that helps entrepreneurs thrive, just released a Small Business Generative AI Prompt Library, a catalog of more than 35 prompts, and growing, ready-made for small businesses to start benefiting from this innovative technology. Each prompt, which is a description of the request you want generative AI to accomplish for you, is specifically designed to … [More]
Law Firm Signs 30,000 SF Lease in Advance of Major Amenity Upgrades at Esplanade
The leasing and brokerage team at the Esplanade office building have announced that Perkins Coie has signed a new 30,000-square-foot lease agreement. A leading international law firm, Perkins Coie will relocate its Phoenix office to Building II at the Esplanade located at 2525 E. Camelback Rd. in the Biltmore area. Perkins Coie was represented by Scott Goldman and Larry … [More]
Latest Crane Count Reaches All-time High, Phoenix on the Rise
International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has released its latest Crane Index and Quarterly Cost Report. Together, the two documents provide an eye-opening perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets. With data current to mid-Q1 2023, the latest RLB quarterly cost report shows that the national average … [More]
Funding Assistance for Small Businesses on Light Rail Still Available
After two successful years, the Small Business Financial Assistance Program (SBFAP) will continue supporting businesses impacted by light rail construction in Phoenix. Businesses located along the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub and Northwest Extension Phase II light rail projects can apply for this grant funding. Last year, the SBFAP granted $ 390,000 to nearly 70 … [More]
Phoenix-Based Master Esthetician Launches Line of Beauty Products
An award-winning clinical esthetician of celebrities, and with clients from all over the U.S., Carmen Hamerski announces the official launch of her skincare line, offering a range of luxurious and high-performance skincare products that combine cutting-edge science with natural ingredients to deliver the ultimate self-care experience. With a passion for beauty and wellness, … [More]
Thermal Management Climate Tech Co. Secures $14.1M Equity Investment for Innovation, Expansion, Talent Development, and Supply Chain Logistics
Air2O, a global leader in advanced thermal management solutions to mission critical environments and an Innovative Climatic Technologies (ICT) company, announced a $14.1 million investment from EREN Groupe in its equity as well as in assets giving access to its capital. This investment will help Air2O accelerate Innovation, Expansion, Talent Development, and Supply Chain … [More]
Construction Co. Adds to Arizona Office with Director-Level Hirings
Big-D Construction is proud to announce it has expanded its presence in Arizona with the hiring of a director of preconstruction and a director of multi-family. The general contracting firm’s Southwest office hired industry experts Rod Miller as director of preconstruction and Theresa Schultz as director of multi-family. Miller will be responsible for assisting the … [More]
